Bluesky Facebook Reddit Email

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Astronomers find missing link in massive black hole formation

Researchers at the University of Utah and Max Planck Institute have discovered an intermediate-mass black hole in the Omega Centauri cluster, providing crucial evidence for a long-theorized class of black holes. The discovery offers insights into galaxy evolution and the formation history of globular clusters.

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

New method could help estimate wildlife disease spread

A new method can help estimate the prevalence of disease in free-ranging wildlife by accounting for animal clustering. This approach may reduce the number of samples needed to detect a disease. The researchers focused on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer, which tends to cluster in family groups, making this method particularly useful.

Unexpected behaviour discovered in active particles

Physicists investigate systems of self-propelled particles whose speed depends on orientation, discovering a series of new effects, including spontaneous cluster formation with permanent flow and programmable shapes. The findings have practical importance for technical applications, such as realising programmable matter.

Anti-Asian hate tweets during COVID-19

A University of Utah-led study found a surge in anti-Asian hate language on Twitter between January and March 2020, with clusters of hateful tweets spreading across the US. The researchers identified 15 geographic regions where anti-Asian hate was statistically higher than expected.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

Beowulf clusters can often be a faster cheaper option

Researchers at Penn State found that Beowulf clusters, composed of low-cost personal computers linked together, can offer supercomputer-like capabilities. The clusters can run multiple processors in parallel, providing a cost-effective solution for scientists who need to run complex codes.

Simple Method May Save Lives By Reliably Sorting Data

A new data classification scheme based on human perception is being incorporated into a hand-held chemical sensor system. This method, called VERI, can group real-world objects seen near each other by superimposing an invisible dumbbell shape, allowing for quick and accurate identifications.

Clusters, Computers And The Human Brain

A new method for clustering data on computers has been developed by Prof. Eytan Domany, enabling the analysis of vast amounts of information without prior knowledge of its structure or categories. The algorithm mimics human intuition and can automatically identify clusters in various types of data.

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

X-ray Galaxy Clusters Evolve On CTC's SP

Scientists successfully modeled the evolution of a massive X-ray galaxy cluster using CTC's SP, achieving unprecedented complexity and resolution. The simulation explores the collapse of high-density regions in a cube of 256 million light years on a side, incorporating gravity and hydrodynamics.