Intensity of stars is related to the planet-creating dust they produce

Some stars produce dust. But unlike the stuff underneath your TV cabinet, this dust plays a major part in the total luminosity of a galaxy. In a new study, scientists have used long-term observational data to see how interstellar dust correlates with a… Continue reading Intensity of stars is related to the planet-creating dust they produce

Lit-up tumors give surgeons new precision in cancer surgery

Light-guided cancer surgery has been in development for some time with varying degrees of success, from light therapy to glow-in-the-dark tumors and the development of compounds that can illuminate tumors.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags:… Continue reading Lit-up tumors give surgeons new precision in cancer surgery

Pair of invisible stars found locked in tight 17-hour orbit

Astronomers have discovered a bizarre star system containing two ultra-cool dwarf stars that are so close together they orbit each other in less than a day. Oh, and they’re invisible to the human eye.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Astron… Continue reading Pair of invisible stars found locked in tight 17-hour orbit

Gallery: Incredible images from James Webb’s first year in space

In 2022, decades of work finally came to fruition as the James Webb Space Telescope fired up and began training its unprecedented eyes on the universe. From distant galaxies to our nearby neighbors, let’s look back at some of the most impressive images… Continue reading Gallery: Incredible images from James Webb’s first year in space

Smartphone-connected device uses light to detect malaria – in 10 seconds

While it’s very important to track malaria infections in at-risk populations, drawing and analyzing blood samples can be problematic. A new device is designed to help, as it uses light to detect the disease within a matter of seconds.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Smartphone-connected device uses light to detect malaria – in 10 seconds

MIDI controller lights up music expression with the wave of a hand

Canada’s this.is.Noise – the folks behind the Kickstarter-funded Noise Machine from 2020 – has launched an interesting MIDI controller on Indiegogo called the MIDI Blaster, which brings a new level of gesture control to music creation while also adding… Continue reading MIDI controller lights up music expression with the wave of a hand

James Webb snaps stunningly detailed image of Pillars of Creation

The James Webb Space Telescope has already snapped some incredible images in its short career, but this new one is a doozy. The plucky young spacecraft has now taken images of the iconic Pillars of Creation, revealing new details and giving a peek behi… Continue reading James Webb snaps stunningly detailed image of Pillars of Creation