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technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Foldables Still Wobble: The Camera Bump Keeps Flat Surfaces Honest

Foldable smartphones have improved, but a persistent wobble when laid flat remains a key gripe because the rear camera module protrudes; thicker bodies or thick cases are the practical workaround, though a sleeker back is unlikely. Other trade-offs include visible screen creases, uneven app support on large screens, and high prices, with rumors of foldable iPhones looming but uncertain. Buyers must weigh portability against stability and features as foldables edge toward mainstream adoption.

via Engadget|

#camera-bump #design #foldables

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Scientists Mystified by Titan's Unusual Movements and Potential for Life

Scientists are puzzled by a new, unexplained wobble in Titan's atmosphere, which behaves independently of external forces like Saturn's gravity or solar heating, suggesting an unknown process may be at work. This discovery deepens the mystery of Titan's atmospheric behavior and has significant implications for future missions and understanding planetary atmospheres.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#atmosphere #planetary-science #saturn

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Titan's Strange Wobble and Earth-like Features Spark Alien Life Speculations

Scientists studying Saturn's moon Titan have discovered that its atmospheric tilt behaves like a spinning top, remaining fixed in space despite expectations that it would change due to external forces like Saturn's gravity or solar influence. This unexpected behavior raises new questions about atmospheric physics and has implications for NASA's upcoming Dragonfly mission, as understanding Titan's atmospheric dynamics is crucial for planning its exploration.

via Space|

#atmosphere #cassini #nasa

earth-science2 years ago•2 min saved

Unraveling Earth's Core: A Decades-Long Mystery Solved

The rotation of Earth's inner core is not aligned with the rotation of the mantle, causing a wobble that affects the motion of the poles and the length of days. The misalignment, with a tilt of 0.17 degrees, suggests a slight difference in density between the northwestern hemisphere of the inner core and the rest. Researchers discovered this through the analysis of polar motion and day-length fluctuations, indicating a periodic variation of 8.5 years. The study highlights the complexity of Earth's core-mantle system and its impact on our planet's dynamics.

via IFLScience|

#earth-science #earths-core #length-of-day