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Black hole jets measured for first time and rival the power of 10,000 suns

Researchers have taken a major step toward understanding how black holes influence the universe by directly measuring the power of their jets. Using a network of radio telescopes spread across the globe, a team led by Curtin University captured detailed…

SNK’s Neo Geo console remake works with original cartridges and HDMI

Not everyone had the money for the original Neo Geo Advanced Entertainment System when it released in the ’90s, but there’s still a chance to experience it as an adult with disposable income. SNK and Plaion Replai, who is also…

The RAM shortage could last years

According to Nikkei Asia, even as suppliers ramp up DRAM production, manufacturers are only expected to meet 60 percent of demand by the end of 2027. SK Group chairman has even said that shortages could last until 2030. The world’s…

VC Ron Conway says he has a ‘rare form of cancer’

Longtime venture capitalist Ron Conway said Friday that he was “recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.” In a post on X, Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will…

The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026)

I tried the battery version, which does require you recharge it every couple of weeks, but the wired-in version is the top recommendation on our guide to the Best Video Doorbells. A Better Birdhouse I had a new-to-me problem this…

The rise, the fall and the rebound of cyclic cosmology

The largest 3D map of our universe to date, with Earth at the center and every dot showing a galaxy DESI collaboration and KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/R. Proctor The universe is dead; long live the universe. Not right at this moment, not yet….

Tinkerer transforms a filthy 1990s PlayStation into the ‘ultimate PS1’

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Older video game consoles from the ’90s might not have the same level of fancy graphics or perform as well as the expensive beasts…

This chain of atoms can detect electric fields with stunning precision

Measuring low-frequency electric fields with high precision is still a major scientific challenge. Existing sensing technologies often fall short when trying to achieve three key goals at once: accurate calibration, compact size, and the ability to determine both the strength…

Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Welcome to our latest roundup of what’s going on in the indie game space. Once again, there are some neat new games for you to check out this weekend. We’ve got a bunch of updates and announcements for upcoming titles…

Should you stare into Sam Altman’s orb before your next date?

Tinder users who prove they’re a real person by visiting an identity-verifying orb will soon be able to get five free boosts in the app — and it’s just the latest service to embrace the orb. World, which was co-founded…