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Astronomers revisited a gravitational-wave detection that appeared to show an unusually massive black hole merger, one that seemed to defy current models of stellar evolution. New analysis suggests the signal may have been distorted by gravitational lensing, an intervening massive object bending and magnifying the waves, making the black holes appear far larger than they actually are.
Researchers propose that the apparent acceleration of the universe's expansion, long attributed to dark energy, could instead be an illusion caused by uneven distribution of matter across the cosmos. Their model suggests that variations in cosmic density affect how we measure distances and light from distant supernovae, mimicking the signature of accelerated expansion without requiring a mysterious energy field.
A CNET reviewer used an iPhone 17 Pro Max caseless for nearly a year, enduring drops and pocket wear, and found the Cosmic Orange finish largely intact aside from minor chipping and dents. Comparing it to a similarly used iPhone 16 Pro, the newer model's screen showed noticeably fewer scratches, suggesting Apple's Ceramic Shield 2 coating delivers a real durability improvement.
Director Na Hong-jin, known for 'The Wailing,' is releasing a new science-fiction action film titled 'Hope' in theaters on September 9. The cast includes 'Squid Game' star Hoyeon alongside Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. Na has described wanting to approach the alien-themed story from a cosmic, wide-lens perspective rather than a conventional genre angle.
Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital claims iPhone 18 Pro will launch in three colors: Dark Cherry/Burgundy, Sky Blue, and Black, with Silver unlikely to appear. This would mean Apple drops every iPhone 17 Pro color for an entirely new lineup ahead of next week's Apple event.
NASA is preparing to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on Sunday at 7:26 a.m. ET from Kennedy Space Center, using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The telescope, arriving roughly eight months early and under budget, will travel to the Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point about 1 million miles away after final inspections and fueling with 290 gallons of hydrazine.
A court in Bayonne, France, ruled that a flight attendant's breast cancer was connected to occupational hazards from her career, citing cosmic radiation exposure at altitude alongside secondhand smoke and repeated night shifts as contributing carcinogenic factors. The ruling formally recognizes the illness as work-related.