The Brightest Quasar Ever Seen Eats a 'Sun' Every Day
J0529-4351 is the brightest and most luminous quasar ever discovered, with a supermassive black hole consuming the equivalent of one sun's mass per day.
The newly discovered quasar is located so far from Earth that its light has taken 12 billion years to reach us, providing a glimpse of the universe at just under 2 billion years old. [ more ]
This Nearby Brown Dwarf May Have Auroras--And a Moon, Too
Brown dwarfs exist in a category between planets and stars, and are often referred to as 'failed stars.' They emit an enduring infrared glow that makes them easier to spot in those wavelengths.
Despite being discovered nearly three decades ago, there is still much that astronomers do not know about brown dwarfs. [ more ]
Astronomers Accidentally Stumble Upon an 'Invisible' Galaxy
Astronomers at the Green Bank Observatory accidentally discovered a previously unknown celestial object while searching for low surface brightness galaxies.
The celestial object, named J0613+52, has no discernible starlight but is filled with swirling gas, making it a potential nearby primordial galaxy. [ more ]
TikTok's Next Generative AI Push Could Be Facilitated Search In-Stream
TikTok's sister app, Douyin, is experimenting with generative AI search to enhance discovery within the app.
The 'AI Search' feature on Douyin provides answers generated by intelligent search technology and includes information from third-party websites. Users can also view more details and explanations through provided links. [ more ]
TikTok's Next Generative AI Push Could be AI Facilitated Search In-Stream
TikTok's sister app Douyin is experimenting with generative AI search, allowing users to discover content both inside and outside the app.
The AI Search feature generates answers from high-quality videos within Douyin and information from third-party websites, with links provided for more details and explanations. [ more ]
Lost work of the Brothers Grimm found hidden in Poland library
The discovery of 27 original volumes by the Brothers Grimm in Poland's University Library may shed light on how they chose themes for their famous stories. [ more ]
A field guide to operationalizing product discovery
Discovery in large organizations involves informing the business through exploratory work, akin to target shooting, and encompasses a wide array of activities. [ more ]
Pterosaur Ceoptera evansae: A new species found on Skye DW 02/06/2024
New pterosaur species, Ceoptera evansae, discovered in Scotland provides important new data on the geographic range of Darwinoptera. Researchers used microcomputed tomography and X-ray to study the pterosaur's phylogenetics. [ more ]
Message in a bottle written by NY students found 32 years later become bittersweet tribute to beloved teacher
A message in a bottle written by high school students in 1992 was discovered in Shinnecock Bay.
The family of the teacher who assigned the project, Richard E. Brooks, found the discovery bittersweet as Brooks passed away from Alzheimer's and his youngest daughter died unexpectedly. [ more ]
Hearing Footsteps: The Paper Trail of Political Interference David Weiss Is Trying to Bury - emptywheel
Abbe Lowell's motion to dismiss the gun charges against Hunter Biden argues for selective and vindictive prosecution and violation of separation of powers.
The motion only briefly mentions the request for discovery, unlike other motions for selective prosecution that explicitly ask for discovery. [ more ]
PlayStation Will Remove Discovery Shows Despite User Purchase
Sony is removing all Discovery content from user libraries on PlayStation consoles, even if it had been purchased.
The decision is attributed to content licensing arrangements with content providers and comes as Warner Bros. Discovery seeks to gain more subscribers to its streaming services. [ more ]