SuperDud
Re:The Color of the Night Sky
on Wednesday February 22, 2023 @10:06AM (#34896681)
After extreme solar activity, like high extreme UV radiation, the level of airglow can increase by a factor of 5–10. Airglow emission is also effected by atmospheric conditions, like gravity waves. Thus, the real airglow level has a larger variability. In addition, here we demonstrate how differential spectroscopy help in separating faint components of night sky spectrum. Figure 3 shows that differentiating sky spectrum for different times during a night removes the ALAN components and most of the natural airglow. The resulting curve is a good approximation of the twilight components. The colour of the twilight sky is frequently misinterpreted. The Rayleigh-scattering alone cannot—give a bluish tint. The ozone absorption in the upper atmosphere is the crucial mechanism—the dip in the whole central part of the visible spectrum is the Chappuis absorption band of ozone
Re:Fastbook: Listen to Audiobooks Faster
on Wednesday February 22, 2023 @10:06AM (#34896670)
Most of us get our daily information input by listening to audio material. We find it more convenient to listen to an Audible audiobook on our way to work or when we do house chores than sit down with the physical version of the book.
Re:Let's build a Chrome extension that steals everything
on Wednesday February 22, 2023 @10:05AM (#34896666)
Although not a general statement, many of the Google Chrome extensions have been removed from the system after researchers found that these extensions steal data in some shape or form. Talking about the latest discovery, the five extensions namely Netflix Party and 2, AutoBuy Flash Sales, Full Page Screenshot Capture – Screenshotting, and FlipShope – Price Tracker Extension, have been found to steal users’ browsing data.