Brown dwarf pair mystifies astronomers

Space & Earth / Astronomy

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Two brown dwarf-sized objects orbiting a giant old star show that planets may assemble around stars more quickly and efficiently than anyone thought possible, according to an international ...

Smarter cars are gaining traction (w/ Video)

Technology / Engineering

15 hours ago | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Lives can depend on a vehicle's moment-by-moment traction. New European technology promises to make cars as good as experienced, alert drivers at sensing and adjusting to wet, snowy or icy ...