A team of astronomers has just detected the fastest star in the galaxy. Its anomalous speed has a more unsettling explanation: It orbits Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, the mass of which is equivalent to four million times that of the Sun. S301, as astronomers have named…
All of the major laptop manufacturers have gaming sub-brands these days. Just to name a few, Lenovo has Legion, HP has Omen and Victus, Asus has ROG, Acer has Predator and Nitro, and Dell has Alienware. These are a good place to start, especially if you’re looking for something more budget-friendly. Asus has the most…
Self-feeding pillows also prevent infants from disengaging and removing themselves from danger. “The self-feeding pillows secure the bottle at an unsafe angle while keeping it fixed in place, preventing the infant from pulling or moving the bottle away,” says Ashita Kapoor, associate director of product safety at Consumer Reports. Many designs also fasten around the…
Juggling schedules for my family of five is a constant source of stress. Every day I deal with calendars for three kids in three different schools, plus their extra-curricular activities and the constantly evolving work schedules of me and my husband. All the meal planning, grocery shopping, and general house upkeep seem never ending. For…
In general, chicken noodle, minestrone, and lentil soups can be good for you, although the sodium content may be a concern (more on that later). The soups in our tests were fairly low in calories (about 100 to 200 per cup) and saturated fat (about 1 to 4 grams per cup); saturated fat is linked…
Working with an experienced installer is central to having a positive solar experience. Horowitz offers these best practices for vetting companies: Get at least three bids. Start by looking at companies recommended by neighbors or others in your area who have had good experiences. Go local. Find companies that have already been established in your…
Leah Feiger: I mean, from the Trump White House, which has historically been so anti-AI regulation that its very own AI czar for the first year of the Trump presidency, David Sacks was like, “We’re not regulating,” to now where the White House has a slightly toothless, but still there, policy of sorts, especially in…
That said, going heavy on the wrong kind of carbs can backfire. Many adults complain of low blood sugar, but it can be a self-imposed condition. When you eat too much sugar or refined flour, your blood sugar (glucose) levels spike and then drop quickly. That can make you feel tired or shaky. Stick with…
NASA has once again postponed the launch of Artemis II, the crewed lunar flyby mission, setting a new launch window for April. Although March 6 had been tentatively planned as the launch date, the US space agency revealed that a problem with the rocket has caused further delay. According to NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, the…
I’ve always approached taking melatonin supplements with skepticism. They seem to help every once in a while, but your brain is already making melatonin. Beyond that, I am not a fan of the sickly-sweet tablets, gummies, and other forms of melatonin I’ve come across. No one wants a bad taste in their mouth when they’re…