Using the AstroSat spacecraft, Indian astronomers have identified thermonuclear X-ray bursts on the low-mass X-ray binary (LMXB) Cygnus X-2. The finding, reported in a paper published August 17 on the arXiv preprint server, could shed more light on the nature of this source.
Where are stars made? NASA’s Spitzer spies a hot spot
The nebula known as W51 is one of the most active star-forming regions in the Milky Way galaxy. First identified in 1958 by radio telescopes, it makes a rich cosmic tapestry in this image from NASA’s recently retired Spitzer Space Telescope.
Jaguar-Based Lister Stealth Revealed, Dubbed ‘Britain’s Fastest SUV’
The fastest Jaguar F-Pace you can get from the factory is the supercharged SVR model, which packs a 5.0-liter V8 good for 550 horsepower (410 kilowatts) and 502 pound-feet (681 newton-meters). But when the small British carmaker Lister announced the Stealth earlier this year, based on the F-Pace SVR, it […]
These Japanese Toyota retromods prove everything new is old again
After a classic LandCruiser or HiAce without the time and cost of full restoration? Japan has the answer, of course.
DJI OM 4 gimbal
This is the DJI Osmo Mobile 4, officially dubbed the DJI OM4, and it’s the best smartphone gimbal you can buy today.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite review
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite gives you excellent performance, battery life and camera quality for less.
Nanoleaf Shapes
Fun but expensive, the Nanoleaf Shapes are a unique smart lighting system.
DJI officially announces Osmo Mobile 4, adding magnetic mounts to the foldable phone stabilizer
DJI is expanding its lineup of motorized smartphone video stabilizers with the newly announced Osmo Mobile 4.
How Bose headphones helped a beginner become a poker champion
Maria Konnikova is a writer who decided to learn about professional poker. She discovered she needed noise-canceling headphones to deal with male players and their sexist nonsense.