Posted on April 23, 2025May 1, 2025Categories Science   Leave a comment on U.S. satellites snap stunning footage of a punishing desert storm

U.S. satellites snap stunning footage of a punishing desert storm

“This one is an all-timer.” Earth isn’t as extreme as the sci-fi desert planet Arrakis, of Dune fame. But it still hosts some colossal dust storms. On April 19, two National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather satellites snapped footage of an immense dust storm sweeping across parts of New Mexico, Texas, and …

Posted on April 23, 2025May 1, 2025Categories Phones   Leave a comment on Vodafone’s expanded coverage and affordable SIM plans are winning over Aussies – but there’s an even cheaper way in

Vodafone’s expanded coverage and affordable SIM plans are winning over Aussies – but there’s an even cheaper way in

The TPG-Optus partnership has seen Aussies tear up their Telstra contracts in favour of a cheaper alternative from Vodafone, but you don’t need to sign with Vodafone direct to take advantage. Smaller providers that use the Vodafone network offer even cheaper options.

Posted on April 23, 2025May 1, 2025Categories Phones   Leave a comment on The Nothing Phone 3a proves premium phones don't need to cost big bucks – and this unmissable Amazon deal gets you one for just AU$745

The Nothing Phone 3a proves premium phones don't need to cost big bucks – and this unmissable Amazon deal gets you one for just AU$745

The Nothing 3a Pro offers an attractive feature set and unique aesthetic, and I’ve come to love it as my favourite entry level-premium handset.

Posted on April 22, 2025May 1, 2025Categories Uncategorized   Leave a comment on Applying 'extreme heat' to lithium-ion batteries reportedly restores their capacity, and I think it's the sustainable tech breakthrough of 2025

Applying 'extreme heat' to lithium-ion batteries reportedly restores their capacity, and I think it's the sustainable tech breakthrough of 2025

Could applying extreme heat to your AirPods’ ailing batteries restore them? A new report claims yes –but don’t try this at home.

Posted on April 22, 2025May 1, 2025Categories Science   Leave a comment on A NASA rover just exposed something on Mars that eluded orbiters

A NASA rover just exposed something on Mars that eluded orbiters

What happened to the Red Planet's ancient atmosphere? A NASA rover taking rock samples on Mars has uncovered a plentiful mineral that was invisible to orbiters studying the Red Planet from space. Scientists say the discovery of siderite, a type of iron carbonate, could be crucial evidence to support the theory that Mars …

Posted on April 22, 2025May 1, 2025Categories Science   Leave a comment on NASA spacecraft zooms by strange asteroid, beams back images

NASA spacecraft zooms by strange asteroid, beams back images

It's an odd space rock. A NASA spacecraft is traveling to the most mysterious asteroids in the solar system. On the way there, it snapped images of the curious, elongated asteroid dubbed “Donaldjohanson.” On April 20, the over 50-foot-wide Lucy spacecraft approached as close as some 600 miles from Donaldjohanson, which …