Hubble telescope spots ‘blue lurker’ star feeding off of its conjoined siblings
A rare breed of star recently discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope spins faster by feeding on its stellar siblings.
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New neurobiological analysis maps links between health of various organs and mental health
New research reveals multiple pathways through which poor organ health may contribute to poor mental health. Researchers propose that exercise, sedentary behavior, diet, sleep quality, smoking, alcohol intake, education, and socioeconomic status may influence mental health through their impact on…
All the things Nintendo didn’t tell us about the Switch 2
After literal years of speculation and leaks, it was nice to get an actual glimpse of the Switch 2 hardware (and its increased size) last week. But even with the console officially “revealed,” there’s still a wide range of important…
AI job-screening tools are very prejudiced, study finds
Artificial intelligence, or AI, tools are great for handling boring tasks. Like going through thousands of job applications and pulling out the most promising ones. So companies often use AI apps to shortlist job applications. But these tools tend to…
Diagnostic dilemma: A man huffed computer cleaner for years. Then his hands started growing.
A man was diagnosed with skeletal fluorosis, which likely emerged due to him inhaling substances that damaged his bones.
Boom Supersonic’s next-generation XB-1 passenger plane 1 step away from breaking the sound barrier
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator craft could become the first commercial jet to break the sound barrier since Concorde after acing its 11th test and reaching 0.95 Mach at low altitudes.
Study links early emotional regulation difficulties to ADHD and conduct problems
Children who struggle to manage their emotions and behavior during preschool years are at greater risk of developing symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other mental health concerns by age seven, according to a new study published in…
‘A frankly embarrassing result’: We still know hardly anything about 95% of the universe
“As yet, nobody has managed to understand what gives rise to this strange phenomenon, and explaining dark energy remains one of the most formidable challenges of modern science.”
Bambu Lab pushes a “control system” for 3D printers, and boy, did it not go well
Bambu Lab, a major maker of 3D printers for home users and commercial “farms,” is pushing an update to its devices that it claims will improve security while still offering third-party tools “authorized” access. Some in the user community—and 3D…
New year, same streaming headaches: Netflix raises prices by up to 16 percent
Today Netflix, the biggest streaming service based on subscriber count, announced that it will increase subscription prices by up to $2.50 per month. In a letter to investors [PDF], Netflix announced price changes starting today in the US, Canada, Argentina,…
