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The James Webb Space Telescope is making it possible to detect more celestial objects we previously wouldn't be able to, including ones that can further our knowledge on how our universe began. A team of astronomers, for instance, detected a "rich population of brown dwarf candidates" outside our own galaxy for the first time. The image above was captured using the telescope's Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam) instrument. We already know of the roughly 3,000 brown dwarfs inside the Milky Way, but Webb made it possible to find candidates 200,000 light years away from our planet. "Only with the incredible sensitivity and spatial resolution in the correct wavelength regime is it possible to detect these objects at such great distances," said Peter Zeidler, the team leader from AURA/STScI for the European Space Agency. "This has never been possible before and also will remain impossible from the ground for the foreseeable future." Brown dwarfs are neither planets nor stars. They're free-floating objects around 13 to 75 times larger than Jupiter, and they aren't gravitationally bound to a star like exoplanets are. Yes, they're bigger than the biggest gas giants, but they're also not big enough to produce massive amounts of light, which is why they're sometimes called "failed stars." According to the scientists in this study, their observations support the theory that brown dwarfs form like stars do, they merely "dont accrete enough mass to become a fully fledged star." As NASA notes, scientists think it's possible that a "great deal" of the universe's mass comes in the form of brown dwarfs. Seeing as they're mostly dark and can barely generate any light, they could help answer the "missing mass" problem that astronomers are still trying to solve. The team found the new brown dwarf candidates in a star cluster called NGC 602 near the outskirts of the Small Magellanic Cloud dwarf galaxy. They explained that older Hubble observations showed that the cluster contains very young low mass stars, but Webb made it possible to look at them more closely. Based on what they've seen, the cluster exists in an environment comparable to the early universe, which means studying the brown dwarfs could provide more clues on how stars and planets formed billions of years ago.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/science/space/nasas-webb-telescope-detects-the-first-potential-brown-dwarfs-outside-our-galaxy-120007295.html?src=rss
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Isnt it fun when a relatively minor skirmish over money boils over to threaten (checks notes) the whole Android ecosystem? Thats whats happening now chip firm Arm has moved to cancel the architecture license allowing Qualcomm to build its chips. Essentially, back in 2021, Qualcomm bought an AI chip company, Nuvia, which was also an Arm licensee. Qualcomm has used Nuvias technology inside its AI PC chips, but Arm feels Qualcomm never sought its blessing to transfer those licenses. In response, Arm sued Qualcomm in 2022 to try to get what it was owed, with the battle due to go to trial this December. But unless someone backs down in the interim, Qualcomm might not be able to make the chips the basis for its multi-billion dollar business. I wouldnt worry too much, given how high the stakes are for both companies in this situation. Its likely someone will cut a hefty check days before the license is withdrawn, and everyone can go back to gently tolerating each other. Dan Cooper Get this delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! News in Brief Amazons God of War series hires Ronald D. Moore as showrunnerSuddenly, theres a reason to watch Amazons God of War series. Roblox to launch new child safety protocols next monthFrom the Wait, they werent doing this already? file. The best iPad for 2024: How to pick the best Apple tablet for youWe help you navigate the clutter. Adobe Frescos previously paywalled features are now freeAdobe is learning you cant compete with free. The FCC will review the broadband industrys lousy customer supportTime to make it easier to cancel your broadband. Intelsats Boeing-made satellite explodes and breaks up in orbit Boeing-made, you say? Intelsat A Boeing-made communications satellite has exploded, breaking up while in geostationary orbit around Earth. The US Space Force believes the Intelsat hardware has broken into 20 pieces, while Roscosmos says it is tracking 80 fragments. There is no danger to life on Earth, but the debris may pose a risk to other satellites in orbit as well as Boeings reputation. Continue Reading. Severance season two teaser trailer shows the worlds worst return-to-office policy in action Lumon strikes back. Apple Ill be honest, I found Severance to be the most stressful TV show of 2022, to the point where I had heart palpitations for most of the season finale. Now, after nearly three years in production, the second season will debut on Apple TV+ on January 17, 2025. Im still not sure if my body can manage a second go, but those with stronger constitutions should make preparations. Continue Reading. Tesla says it will begin launching new and more affordable EVs next year Ah yes, a promise from Elon Musk. Tesla Tesla has claimed its working on a series of more affordable EVs, with production due to begin in the first half of 2025. Of course, like any pledge coming out of an Elon Musk-owned company, we must take that with a pinch of salt. Although if you want a cheap Tesla, the used market has been pretty bountiful for a while now. Continue Reading. TSMC has reportedly cut off a company that sent its chips to Huawei An update on the AI chip drama. Huawei is believed to have used a new TSMC-made chip in its hardware despite the number of sanctions designed to stop that happening. Now, TSMC has revealed it has halted shipments to a client that may have quietly been handing its supply over to the Chinese technology giant. If true, it makes you wonder how long Huawei expected to do this before someone noticed. Continue Reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-arm-doubles-down-in-its-qualcomm-fight-111513704.html?src=rss
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The popcorn bucket wars just became literal with Cinemark's latest entry for Gladiator II. The theater chain's new entry is not only shaped like the Roman colosseum, it plays a cutesy augmented reality gladiator battle when you point your smartphone at QR code on the bottom (AR-ENA, get it?). The butter on the popcorn is Cinemark's tagline, claiming "you can eat war." In fact, all of the ad copy is brilliantly cheesy: "Every kernel of strength, every ounce of honor, is for the glory of Rome. As you preside over this gladiator arena, you can... eat war. Finish the popcorn and unleash the battle within. You will be entertained." Being intoned in the Honest Trailer style takes it up an extra notch. Finish the popcorn, scan the code, and let the games begin. Experience your own augmented reality gladiator battle with the Gladiator II Popcorn AR-ENA bucket. Get yours @Cinemark opening weekend and get tickets today.: https://t.co/9cVeY9EICC pic.twitter.com/8J06RkyCIp Cinemark Theatres (@Cinemark) October 22, 2024 It's the latest popcorn bucket movie merch, following high-profile entries from Dune and Deadpool. We've also seen entries for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and others that didn't quite capture the same zeitgeist. Sure, you might need to wipe off some popcorn grease to read the Cinemark bucket's QR code, and the AR animation of two fighting gladiators is reminiscent of a PlayStation 2 render. Still, neither the Dune nor Wolverine buckets boast any interactive features, so the Gladiator II bucket has them beat there and it's a smart way to rope in the tech press. Cinemark's vessel is also plausibly shaped like a popcorn bucket with its colosseum form. The same can't be said for Dune's sandworm-shaped bucket or Deadpool's Wolverine head bucket (Dune director Denis Villeneuve called the latter "horrific" and he's right). If you're looking to expand your collection, the Gladiator II popcorn bucket will arrive "soon" and the movie itself hits theaters on November 22.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/cinemarks-gladiator-ii-ar-enabled-popcorn-bucket-claims-you-can-eat-war-093045963.html?src=rss
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