A tiny red star not far from Earth is turning out to be a heavyweight in the search for rocky worlds. Nestled just 35 light-years away in space, the star L 98-59 is home to a tight-knit pack of exoplanets, including one that now appears to orbit at just the right distance to harbor liquid water. Using data from NASA’s …
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Scientists find temperate planet in nearby system full of rocky worlds
A tiny red star not far from Earth is turning out to be a heavyweight in the search for rocky worlds. Nestled just 35 light-years away in space, the star L 98-59 is home to a tight-knit pack of exoplanets, including one that now appears to orbit at just the right distance to harbor liquid water. Using data from NASA’s …
Read More »AYANEO Announce The Pocket DS – The World’s First Flip Dual-Screen Android Handheld
Image: AYANEO Update [Tue 29th Jul 2025, 3:45pm]: In a Pocket DS “Sharing Session” livestream earlier today, AYANEO shared some new specs for the upcoming dual-screen handheld. As outlined in one of earlier slides, the main screen will be a 7″ OLED display capable of outputting 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution and five different refresh rates (60/90/120/144/165Hz). In addition …
Read More »‘I’m hoping to be the world’s youngest dirty old man’: the wit of Tom Lehrer, by those who knew him | Music
A reputation for wit is often a burden – people expect bon mots to drop constantly from your lips – but no one ever wore their reputation for wit more lightly than the great American singer-songwriter Tom Lehrer, who has died aged 97. Lehrer admirers all over the world know his witticisms from his concert recordings. “If, after hearing my …
Read More »Earth resides near a cosmic gateway that could connect us to other worlds
The solar system floats inside a vast, million-degree hot bubble—an invisible cocoon of thin gas that glows in X-ray light. Known as the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), this low-density cavity stretches more than 1,000 light-years across. Despite its scorching temperature, its sparse atoms barely affect surrounding matter. That quiet warmth may have helped life flourish on Earth, but for decades, …
Read More »2025 Worlds, Day 2 North America Recap: Harvey, A. Walsh Pick Up Historic Medals in the 200 IM – SwimSwam
2025 Worlds, Day 2 North America Recap: Harvey, A. Walsh Pick Up Historic Medals in the 200 IM SwimSwam Summer McIntosh wins second gold at World Aquatics Championships to continue bid to match Michael Phelps record CNN Swimming worlds: Summer McIntosh wins 200 IM for second gold in as many days The Guardian McIntosh wins first gold medal at swim worlds ESPN McIntosh motors …
Read More »The AYANEO Pocket DS is the world’s first dual-screen Android handheld
What you need to know AYANEO announced the Pocket DS during a “Strategy Sharing Session” livestream. This is the world’s first dual-screen Android handheld, largely resembling the Nintendo 3DS XL. More details will be revealed in another livestream that is taking place tomorrow. We can probably go ahead and say that it’s definitely the year of the clamshell form factor. …
Read More »The World’s Worst Tourist Traps in 2025, According to Visitor Reviews
Whether it’s the crowds, the cleanliness, the noise, long lines, or price gouging, some of the world’s best known tourist attractions just don’t live up to the hype—and a new analysis by eSIM company Nomad has unearthed where the world’s worst tourist traps are in 2025. The study’s authors analyzed TripAdvisor reviews for the most popular tourist attractions in the …
Read More »World’s Most Common Pain Relief Drug May Induce Risky Behavior, Research Suggests : ScienceAlert
The most commonly taken analgesic worldwide – and one of the most consumed drugs in the US – could be doing a lot more than just pain relief. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and sold widely under the brand names Tylenol and Panadol, may also increase risk-taking, according to research from 2020 that measured changes in people’s behavior when under …
Read More »2025 Worlds, Day 1 North America Recap: McIntosh Earns Elusive 400 Freestyle Gold Medal – SwimSwam
2025 Worlds, Day 1 North America Recap: McIntosh Earns Elusive 400 Freestyle Gold Medal SwimSwam Summer McIntosh Overtakes Katie Ledecky In 400 Free Final Forbes How To Watch The 2025 World Championships SwimSwam McIntosh wins first gold medal at swim worlds ESPN McIntosh motors to 400m freestyle crown, Australia revel in relay golds Reuters Source link
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