[ad_1] NASA used its Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) to detect the primordial molecule. The scientists found it in NGC 7027, a planetary nebula (a remnant of a Sun-like star) located 3,000 light-years away. The discovery proves that helium hydride can exist in space, and it confirms theories about the chemistry of the early […]
Author: Randall
Twitter acquires quote-sharing app Highly
[ad_1] Highly, which comes as both a browser plug-in and iOS app, lets users highlight entire quotes from articles and share with friends through email, social media, Slack and text. Users can also access an archive of quotes they’ve shared over time. In light of the acquisition, Highly will shut down its Slack and iOS […]
‘Fraud’ caused Chicago shutdown, not hacking
[ad_1] The service didn’t address those specific claims in its response to Edwards, but did say it was “working with law enforcement” to address the fraud. It stressed that its app “wasn’t hacked” and that that the perpetrators hadn’t obtained sensitive member data. Whatever the cause, the incident is unusual for car services as a […]
With its 2020 Outback, Subaru bets on turbo engines and big screens
[ad_1] The fact that people can buy an Outback with a turbo engine for the first time in years might be enough to sway some car shoppers, but that might not be the most important feature here. Subaru has confirmed that — just like last year — all versions of the 2020 Outback will come […]
The new Mercedes-Benz GLS is luxuriously extra
[ad_1] Flooring it, while awesome, is especially ill-advised when the GLS is loaded up with a full complement of passengers. The 450 and 580 can comfortably squeeze up to seven people into its sturdy body, though people trying to get into that third row of seating are in for a wait. Rather than a manual […]
Researchers partially revive pig brains four hours after ‘death’
[ad_1] Researchers employed a unique anti-coagulating oxygen-carrying solution laden with pharmacological agents, dubbed BrainEx, to serve as an artificial blood replacement. They filtered and pumped it through the heads’ circulatory system and shockingly began to see renewed circulation, metabolic response, and even spontaneous synapse activation. However, the research team was quick to point out, none […]
Google Home can gently wake you up using Philips Hue lights
[ad_1] The feature won’t be widely available, at least not for a while. It’s currently available in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and India, and you’ll need to use English. There’s also no mention of support for non-Hue lights. If you can live with the limitations, though, it might be worthwhile to get a […]
Apple may be developing a Tile-like tracking tag
[ad_1] The tag is said to link to your iCloud account when you place it close to your iPhone, akin to how you’d pair AirPods. If the tag moves too far away from your phone, you can receive a notification. You should be able to set up safe zones, where you can leave a tagged […]
Microsoft unveils an 85-inch Surface Hub 2S collaborative display
[ad_1] The company claims the Surface Hub 2S will have “tablet class precision” on its large screens, each of which will feature a resolution beyond 4K. With its sleek stand, you’ll be able to move it between different meeting rooms with ease. It also features a 4K camera for clear video chats, as well as […]
Jaguar’s electric I-Pace takes the World Car of the Year award
[ad_1] The I-Pace went through multiple rounds of voting and emerged the victor in a field of over 35 vehicles. I found the I-Pace to be a luxurious crossover that seamlessly melds the heritage of Jaguar with the future of electrification. Looks like the rest of the journalists agreed with me. In addition to the […]
