How can a celestial object be bright and faint at the same time? The answer hinges on its surface brightness. In the case of spiral galaxy NGC 6946, its overall brightness, magnitude 9.6, is high for a galaxy. Unfortunately, that light spreads over an area 1/20 of 1° across. For comparison, […]
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Star Wars: Starfighter: Release date, trailers, cast, and everything else we know
This Ryan Gosling-led standalone ‘Star Wars’ movie is coming to theaters in our galaxy in 2027.
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This Harley XR750 Tribute Proves the Sportster’s Enduring Appeal
Built with parts from bikes spanning six decades, this tribute to the might XR750 is a testament to the Sportster’s prowess as a platform for customization.Just yesterday, we lauded the Harley Sportster as one of the most customizable bikes on the planet, citing its simple layout and a vast aftermar…
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PrizePicks gains fantasy sports operating license in New York
PrizePicks is back in New York following last year’s $15 million settlement for operating without a license. Fantasy sports operator… Continue reading PrizePicks gains fantasy sports operating license in New York The post PrizePicks gains fantasy sports operating license in New York appeared first on ReadWrite.
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Nation-state hackers deliver malware from “bulletproof” blockchains
Malicious payloads stored on Ethereum and BNB blockchains are immune to takedowns.
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Take our quiz: How much do you know about antimicrobial resistance?
This week we had some terrifying news from the World Health Organization: Antibiotics are failing us. A growing number of bacterial infections aren’t responding to these medicines—including common ones that affect the blood, gut, and urinary tract. Get infected with one of these bugs, and there’s a fair chance antibiotics […]
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AI data centers are building on-site power plants to bypass the overloaded grid and meet soaring electricity demand amid permitting and supply challenges (Jennifer Hiller/Wall Street Journal)
Jennifer Hiller / Wall Street Journal: AI data centers are building on-site power plants to bypass the overloaded grid and meet soaring electricity demand amid permitting and supply challenges — Bypassing the grid, at least temporarily, tech companies are creating an energy Wild West; ‘grab yourself a couple of turbines’
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HP OmniBook 5 14-inch (2025) review: Incredible battery life and a top-tier display at an affordable price
The HP Omnibook 5 14 inch Laptop Next Gen AI PC is a budget-friendly laptop offering 16-hour battery life, a top-tier display, a lightweight design, and a reasonable price, in spite of a couple minor drawbacks.
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Throwback Thursday: 2004 Red Bull Rampage Highlights Video
There were some serious hucks going down back in the day.( Comments: 2 )
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Now’s the time to see Comet Lemmon
During the past week, you had to get up before morning twilight to spot Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon). And you still can. But thanks to its position in the north, now you also can see it in the evening sky. The comet is currently passing in front of the stars […]