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Instead of tiny spheres, these small arranged rods are also expected to produce better image quality in the future. Another advantage is the increased energy efficiency. In Germany, the benefits of this TV technology and its current status have now been outlined at the SID-MEC conference.

Three comets will soon be visible in the night sky from Earth if their behavior does not change. But it will be necessary to follow some advice in order to increase your chances of seeing them.

Supernovae are one of the most powerful phenomena in the universe, and they remain very mysterious. But a team of scientists has managed to observe the first moments of this event, and the result is incredible.

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope may have identified the universe’s very first generation of stars. The newly observed cluster, located 13 billion light-years away, could confirm the existence of Population III stars and reshape our understanding of how galaxies emerged after the Big Bang.

The latest ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week is an image of NGC 1511, a galaxy with interesting features that give it a peculiar appearance. Researchers will use Hubble’s recent observations of this galaxy to study star clusters and understand how matter is cycled between stars and interstellar clouds.

A team of astronomers has used a new imaging technique to capture never-before-seen details of the star Beta Canis Minoris, opening the door to discoveries of objects smaller and more distant than ever before.

Recently, scientists conducted a study and discovered that the Pleiades cluster had created numerous stars. And that's not all, because these stars are scattered in space.

After the Leonids, the Taurid meteor shower will be visible in the night sky this week. And if the conditions are optimal to observe it, it will be necessary to follow some advice.

Astronomers have found the chemical remains of a planet devoured by its dead star. The discovery offers a haunting preview of what could happen to Earth one day when the Sun reaches its end.

This strange celestial object located in the solar system has a similarity with Saturn. And this raises many questions for astronomers, who will have to conduct further studies.

Astronomers have captured the first detailed image of a dying star beyond the Milky Way, revealing a bizarre, asymmetric cloud of hot dust that defies current stellar models. The find, made with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, could rewrite what we know about how massive stars die.

A photographer managed to capture a unique phenomenon in the night sky in New Zealand. And that's not all, because this picture could help science in the years to come.

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected organic molecules, the precursors to life, around a newborn star 163,000 light-years away from us. The finding marks the first time these frozen compounds have been seen outside the Milky Way.

The KARVIMIO research project, led by the Institute for Work and Technology, explores how artificial intelligence and augmented reality can support surgical teams in the operating room. Its goal is to improve hospital workflows, making them more efficient and safer. At the same time, the project raises important ethical questions and highlights potential risks.

A regular Indian train is set to be equipped with Nevomo’s magnetic levitation boosters for the very first time. As officially announced, this technology could enable freight cars to move independently with quick acceleration.

A meteor shower is visible in the sky in November and could offer a unique spectacle. But you will need to follow some tips to observe it in the best conditions.

Researchers in China have developed a new lithium-ion battery design that virtually eliminates heat from thermal runaway, drastically reducing the fire risk from damaged batteries.

Astronomers at the Keck Observatory have captured one of the clearest looks yet at a nearby planet-forming disk. The discovery hints at a newborn world taking shape just 400 light-years from Earth.

A Japanese astronomer recently filmed two asteroid impacts on the Moon. This does not happen often, which is why the information gathered could be useful for future space missions.

Astronomers have discovered a black hole that released energy equivalent to 10,000 billion suns. But many mysteries surround this unique event, and further studies will need to be conducted.

Today, there are no more probes in orbit around Venus, and that's not good news. In addition, we will certainly have to wait several years before this happens again.

Will microLEDs become important not only in displays but also in networking? Researchers discussed this topic at the SID Mid-Europe Chapter Conference in Göttingen. They anticipate enormous bandwidth gains and significant energy savings, but the potential applications are still currently limited.

With deep-ultraviolet lasers, Coherent wants to improve the cutting of displays. The German company specializes in critical steps for display manufacturing and is currently working on borderless displays. However, the production of these is still complicated.

The appearance of water on Earth is subject to various theories. But two researchers have identified a unique event that could provide a different answer.

An astronomer from Harvard recently spoke to define the origin of the mysterious object in orbit around the Earth. But it will be necessary to conduct other studies to have a definitive answer.

Researchers have modified the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil using spherical nucleic acids, which in animal studies appeared to make it up to 20,000 times more effective against leukemia cells. Notably, no side effects were reported in these experiments.

For the first time, scientists have recorded the brain’s activity during death. It revealed memory-like gamma waves that challenge what we know about consciousness and the final moments of life.

The latest ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week features an odd-looking spiral galaxy — NGC 4102. The galaxy has an atypical spiral shape, but its luminous galactic center is what is of most interest to astronomers.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has mapped the atmosphere of WASP-18b, a massive exoplanet 400 light-years away, in three dimensions for the first time. The ultra-hot Jupiter’s dayside reaches such blistering temperatures that even water molecules can’t survive intact.

Webb has provided a new view of an astonishing planetary nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius — NGC 6537. Given the nebula’s shape, it is commonly called the Red Spider Nebula. The image was released as the James Webb Telescope Picture of the Month for October.

With a pixel density of over 25,000 PPI, the newly developed Retina E-Paper reaches the resolution limit of human vision. Its color display works without an internal light source, relying instead on electrochromic nanopixels that reflect ambient light.

In less than four years, astronomers could discover extraterrestrial life forms on other planets. And this, thanks to a revolutionary new telescope that will be operational in 2029.

According to a recent study, we will be able to see a black hole explosion in less than ten years. And that's not all, because current telescopes will be able to observe and study it.

NASA has discovered cavities on the Moon, and while this news may seem insignificant, it could be a major asset for space exploration. But further studies will be needed to avoid any danger.

Space is a dark and mysterious place, and recently astronomers discovered three planets orbiting two stars in the same system. And it's also reminiscent of a world-famous sci-fi license.

After twenty years of research, astronomers have just discovered a planet which looks remarkably like Earth. And that's not all, because further studies will be needed to determine whether life has developed there.

The world’s first highway capable of wirelessly charging electric vehicles while in motion has opened on the A10 southwest of Paris. The “Charge as you drive” pilot project uses induction coils embedded in the road surface to deliver up to 300 kilowatts of power to EVs as they travel.

The latest Hubble Picture of the Week is an image of a star-studded spiral galaxy — NGC 4571. From hot massive blue stars to glowing pink nebulae, the image presents interesting features of this galaxy that could help scientists understand the process of star formation better.

With the advent of nanoscale OLEDs, VR headsets, AR glasses, projectors and wearables could soon integrate screens with billions of pixels, bringing lifelike visual accuracy and increased power efficiency.

Ohio State University researchers have demonstrated the ability to read and write data to shiitake mushrooms using an Arduino UNO microcontroller board and a simple test circuit. Roadblocks to commercialization include the storage unit size and hungry moms.

As the planet brightens under city lights and screens, moonlight’s ancient rhythm is fading. Scientists warn that artificial light is disrupting the lunar clock shared by humans, corals, and other species; reshaping sleep, reproduction, and migration across the natural world.

Using data from ESA’s Swarm satellite constellation, scientists have discovered a growing weak spot in the Earth’s magnetic field. The weak spot is called the South Atlantic Anomaly as it is located over the South Atlantic. This data from Swarm is helping us understand more about the Earth’s complex magnetic field.

Google claims its new Willow quantum processor has achieved a verifiable “quantum advantage,” performing calculations 13,000 times faster than today’s most powerful supercomputers. The superconducting chip’s design could finally push quantum computing into practical use in AI, materials science, and medicine.

An international research team has tested enteral ventilation – oxygen delivery through the intestine – in humans for the first time. The phase 1 study confirms that the method is well tolerated. Further research will be needed to determine whether it also offers therapeutic benefits.

Researchers in Wyoming have uncovered two remarkably well-preserved fossils of the duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus annectens, providing the first known evidence of hoof-like structures in a dinosaur.

A wireless bionic eye implant the size of a grain of rice has helped legally blind patients read and recognize faces again for the first time. Early trials show that the device, which connects to AI-powered smart glasses, could mark a new era in artificial vision.

NGC 3370 is the featured galaxy on the ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. The galaxy contains Cepheid stars and type Ia supernovae, both of which are standard candles. These objects help astronomers measure distances to faraway galaxies and are critical for measuring how fast the universe is growing.

A UCLA Health study has found that inhalers in the U.S. had generated over 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually over the past 10 years, resulting in an estimated social cost of $5.7 billion.

A United Airlines 737 suffered a cracked cockpit window mid-flight over Utah, forcing an emergency diversion. Investigators are analyzing debris and flight data to determine whether the mystery object that struck the aircraft originated on Earth or in space.

Investigators examining the Titan submersible wreck found a deep-sea camera containing a $62 SanDisk SD card that remained intact. The card yielded 12 photos and 9 videos, a rare example of consumer storage surviving an extreme ocean disaster.