I wanted to share the above image with you to demonstrate how prevalent satellite trails are becoming in astroimages. I received it from John Chumack, a longtime contributor to Astronomy magazine. He actually labeled the image, “Insane Satellite Traffic.” And he’s not wrong. He was in his observatory taking 60-second exposures of […]
October’s Night Sky Notes: Let’s Go, LIGO!
by Kat Troche of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific September 2025 marks ten years since the first direct detection of gravitational waves as predicted by Albert Einstein’s 1916 theory of General Relativity. These invisible ripples in space were first directly detected by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). Traveling […]
Northern lights may be visible in these 7 US states (and maybe more) tonight
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted to continue tonight.
Going, Going, Gone: A Look Back at Our Favorite Auction Bikes
We’ve chronicled countless auctions over the years, giving us a front-row seat to some of the rarest and most significant motorcycles in the world going under the hammer. We revisit some of our favorites.There’s a unique electricity in the air at a high-end motorcycle auction. It’s a mix of history,…
German man makes unique moves to raise awareness about dangers of sports betting
A German man who previously found himself in prison due to his gambling addiction is aiming to raise awareness about… Continue reading German man makes unique moves to raise awareness about dangers of sports betting The post German man makes unique moves to raise awareness about dangers of sports betting […]
Intel and AMD trusted enclaves, the backbone of network security, fall to physical attacks
The chipmakers say physical attacks aren’t in the threat model. Many users didn’t get the memo.
Designing CPUs for next-generation supercomputing
In Seattle, a meteorologist analyzes dynamic atmospheric models to predict the next major storm system. In Stuttgart, an automotive engineer examines crash-test simulations for vehicle safety certification. And in Singapore, a financial analyst simulates portfolio stress tests to hedge against global economic shocks. Each of these professionals—and the consumers, commuters, and investors who depend on […]
A Delaware court dismissed Arm’s last claim against Qualcomm, ruling that Qualcomm and subsidiary Nuvia didn’t breach license agreements; Arm plans to appeal (Peter Blumberg/Bloomberg)
Peter Blumberg / Bloomberg: A Delaware court dismissed Arm’s last claim against Qualcomm, ruling that Qualcomm and subsidiary Nuvia didn’t breach license agreements; Arm plans to appeal — Qualcomm Inc. said a Delaware court dismissed Arm Holdings Plc’s last remaining legal claim against the chipmaker …
Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are as magical as ever on Nintendo Switch 2
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 review on Nintendo Switch 2 featuring stunning 4k visuals and buttery smooth performance.
After the Storm: A Year Since Helene
How Pisgah’s communities are still battling the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.( Photos: 19, Comments: 33 )