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It’s not as if there’s a scale big enough to weigh the entire galaxy — but astronomers have now calculated the approximate mass of the Milky Way. Researchers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Gaia satellite have calculated that our galaxy weighs 1.5 trillion solar masses, or 1.5 trillion times the weight of our Sun. Even though there are a mind-bending 200 billion stars in the galaxy, these actually only account for a small fraction of the total mass....

Life on the International Space Station (ISS) is anything but ordinary. The microgravity conditions mean you spend most of your time floating around the place, and theviews from the windows are special, to say the least. Popping outside requiresdonning protective clothing, and going to the bathroom isa more complicated processthan back on terra firma. And due to the ISS orbiting Earth at around 17,000 mph, astronauts stationed there witness 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets in every 24-hour period....

Many city dwellers who are tired of subjecting their auditory systems to the jarring noises of urban life block out the noise by sticking some earphones in and losing themselves in their favorite music. But for a more soothing experience, how about transporting yourself to one of the country’s many national parks? Celebrating the National Park Service’s 102nd birthday, the National Park Foundation — the official charity partner of the service — recently released a soundtrack comprising 12 minutes of audio collected from many of the nation’s parks....

While the holiday season brings lots of online shopping, it also attracts thieves who will try to steal those packages that show up at your door. Never fear: A former NASA engineer has created a device that can deter package thieves this holiday shopping season. Mark Rober helped design NASA’s Curiosity Rover. He now has a successful YouTube channel where he conducts experiments. Hismost recent videofeatures a new version of last year’s package trap that is aimed at catching nefarious package thieves red-handed....

Summary Kevin Costner has opened up about how he convinced George Steinbrenner, former owner of the New York Yankees, to film at Yankee Stadium for his 1999 movieFor Love of the Game. While known for his Western roles, such as in his upcomingHorizon: An American Saga,Costner’s also starred in sports movieslike this one. Directed by Sam Raimi, the film follows forty-year-old Billy Chapel (Costner) as he pitches a perfect game for the Detroit Tigers against the Yankees....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ BMW is far from new to the EV game. The company was actually pretty quick to adopt electrification, and it currently sells a series of EVs, fromthe SUV-sized iXto the high-performance i7. But now, the 5-series is getting the electric treatment, too — in the form of the new BMW i5....

In the 1990s, there was a strange trend where two movies about the same topic came out in the same year. For example,VolcanoandDante’s Peak, both movies about killer volcanos, hit theaters in 1997. The next year, in 1998, bothDeep ImpactandArmageddonwere about heavenly bodies crashing into Earth. This trend perhaps reached its zenith the next year, in 1999, with two movies about the idea that we live inside a video-game-like world:The MatrixandThe Thirteenth Floor....

Every week, there are hundreds of thousands of new songs hitting the airwaves. It’s too much for just your two ears to handle: With all those options, you can’t be wasting your time on tracks worthy of a thumbs-down click. But don’t worry, we’re going to save you the hassle. We listen to some of the most-hyped and interesting songs each week, and tell you which are worthy of your precious listening time....

Acer on Thursday introduced a new 4K monitor for processionals, theBuy Now. The company says the panel provides “precise” color reproduction due to its support for 100 percent of the Adobe RGB and sRGB color spaces. It’s backed by a 10-bit color depth and support for the Rec. 709 and DCI-P3 color spaces. Needless to say, this isn’t your typical desktop monitor. Here are the specs: As the specs show, the panel is based on In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology, which promises rich colors and wide viewing angles....

Capcom has heavily discountedDragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisenacross all of the platforms it’s available on ahead of the launch ofDragon’s Dogma 2. This is happening as part of a wider Capcom Publisher Sale taking place across major platforms. While titles likeStreet Fighter 6are also discounted, picking upDragon Dogma: Dark Arisenright now makes the most sense, as its sequel is right on the horizon.Dragon’s Dogmais a fantastic RPG with exhilarating combat and unique ideas like its pawn system that lets you venture out with characters that your friends created....

All Hellfire Gala outfits in Marvel Rivals Season 2 Marvel Rivalsannounced the Season 2 theme, Hellfire Gala, with a brilliant trailer. Alongside new heroEmma Frost,there’s a ton of new skins coming. Netease has confirmed which skins will be part of the Season 2Battle Pass, Flower of Krakoa, and which will be sold separately at the Store. It’s clear the MR team has been working on some of the game’s coolest skins for the Hellfire Gala theme....

How well you perform inCall of Duty: Warzonehas a lot to do with the weapon you’re using.Warzoneis a true test of skill, because it throws you in all sorts of situations, from close to long-range firefights, and everything in between. One of the best weapons in the game is the Grau 5.56, which excels in many situations, making it a prime choice when selecting a firearm. But which attachments should you use with it?...

Sonos is one of thebest speaker brands, making it a smart choice to equip your home with their high-quality speakers. With a diverse range of options, it can be challenging to decide where to begin. Fortunately, any Sonos speaker is likely to impress you, as they offer some of thefinest wireless speakersavailable. Additionally, the advantage of Sonos’s multi-room system allows you to seamlessly connect all your speakers throughout your home....