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Hubble Caught an Accidental Glimpse of a Comet Breakup, Snapping Pictures of Bright Blue Fragments Space Debris

Hubble Caught an Accidental Glimpse of a Comet Breakup, Snapping Pictures of Bright Blue Fragments

The Hubble Space Telescope caught a rare moment on camera months ago, getting a chance to watch a comet break up as it hurtled through space. By sheer coincidence, Hubble was able to witness comet K1 fragmenting into at least four pieces after it had passed the sun last November.…
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March 23, 2026
Android’s New AutoFDO Feature Is Doing More Than Just Speeding Up Your Phone Google

Android’s New AutoFDO Feature Is Doing More Than Just Speeding Up Your Phone

Thrive Studios ID/Shutterstock Google is rolling out an optimized kernel to devices with Android 15 and Android 16, and it was built using a technique called Automatic Feedback-Directed Optimization (AutoFDO). Google engineers loaded test phones up with the 100 most popular Android apps and simulated the kinds of things real users…
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March 23, 2026
Antarctica’s Mysterious Radio Pulses Remain Unexplained — but Better Particle Experiments Could Change That Antarctica

Antarctica’s Mysterious Radio Pulses Remain Unexplained — but Better Particle Experiments Could Change That

The brittle crunch of snow underfoot in Antarctica is a stark contrast to the sandy beaches of Hawaii, where Peter Gorham works on much of his research. But Antarctica has something that Hawaii does not: Ice. “There's something that is a super important characteristic of ice that many people aren't…
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March 23, 2026
Driven: The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC Comes Out Swinging for BMW’s iX3 Space Debris

Driven: The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC Comes Out Swinging for BMW’s iX3

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 39.1-inch Hyperscreen. Wave motif one of 11 optional ambiances at launch (more are expected to become available via over-the-air update). What About Interior Swankiness? Mercedes wins the first-impressions contest, with its giant 39.1-inch single Hyperscreen (midgrade models’ Superscreen will fill the same space, placing three smaller screens…
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March 23, 2026