Disney redundancy: Fox CGI-animation studio behind Ice Age, Rio to shut down
Blue Sky, formed in TRON's '80s wake, leaves behind legacy of billions in cartoon sales. Enlarge / By the end of April, the dedicated Blue Sky Studios team behind the above films will be shuttered by its current owners at Disney. (credit: Blue S.....»»
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew trailer: The Jedi kids are alright in new Disney+ show
In the new trailer for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Jude Law teams with four kids to take on space pirates in a coming-of-age adventure. .....»»
Apple is buying a treasure in Pixelmator, and we hope it won"t get destroyed
If Apple's surprise acquisition of Mac developer Pixelmator passes the regulators, the future of its beloved apps may be bright — or there could be dark skies ahead.Dark Sky (left) was shut down, Apple Music Classical (right) came from an acquisiti.....»»
Using mathematics to better understand cause and effect
Cause and effect. We understand this concept from an early age. Tug on a pull toy's string, and the toy follows. Naturally, things get much more complicated as a system grows, as the number of variables increases, and as noise enters the picture. Eve.....»»
The moral, economic and human rights consequences of bride price in South Sudan and Australia
In South Sudan, there is an age-old practice called bride price. A groom's family pays a bride's family for the marriage, usually in cattle......»»
The new Mac mini will be Apple’s fastest desktop Mac, as shown by M4 Pro Geekbench scores
The new will be Apple’s fastest desktop Mac, ever, eclipsing the M2 Ultra performance of Mac Studio and Mac Pro. The base M4 Mac mini will be blazing fast too, but for single core and multi-core, the M4 Pro is the new desktop king (We expect the h.....»»
First M4 Max benchmark tears apart the M2 Ultra Mac Studio
The M4 Max is the most powerful chip in Apple's collection, with an early benchmark showing the MacBook Pro leaving the Mac Studio or Mac Pro with M2 Ultra in its dust.The MacBook Pro line now includes M4 Max chipsLate on Thursday, supposed benchmark.....»»
All 3 Iranian Consulates in Germany ordered shut after execution of Iranian German prisoner
All 3 Iranian Consulates in Germany ordered shut after execution of Iranian German prisoner.....»»
Saturn"s moon Titan may have a 6-mile-thick crust of methane ice — could life be under there?
Saturn"s moon Titan may have a 6-mile-thick crust of methane ice — could life be under there?.....»»
Earth is racing toward climate conditions that collapsed key Atlantic currents before the last ice age, study finds
Earth is racing toward climate conditions that collapsed key Atlantic currents before the last ice age, study finds.....»»
How to upgrade weapons and armor in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
You can't save Thedas with a dull weapon and broken armor in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Upgrading your gear is key to keeping up, so let's learn how to do it......»»
Former Arkane Austin boss condemns Microsoft decision to close studio
The former president of Arkane Austin condemned the studio's closure in a new interview, saying it "was not a good decision.".....»»
Legos aren"t cheap — snag "em for 15% off at Target while you still can
As of Oct. 30, you can get select Lego sets for 15% off at Target. Shop Star Wars, Disney, and more. GET 15% OFF: As of Oct. 30, you can get select Lego sets for 15% off at Target. Shop Star Wars, Disney, and more. Our top picks:.....»»
New to streaming, ranked (Oct. 31, 2024)
What should you watch this weekend? Mashable ranks new releases from Hulu, Peacock, Max, Shudder, and Netflix. When it comes to streaming options, the list goes on and on: Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+.....»»
International team discovers small molecules that regulate how fast plant leaves age
Two small molecules that are produced by the plant Arabidopsis thaliana are shown to have the opposite effect on how fast its leaves age. The molecules are peptides, short chains of amino acids. While the peptide SCOOP10 accelerates aging, SCOOP12 su.....»»
3 great Disney+ movies to stream on Halloween 2024
Want to get a little spooky with the whole family? Then catch these three great Disney+ movies on or before Halloween 2024!.....»»
Ubisoft to tackle ‘polarized’ comments as part of its new strategy
Ubisoft announced that in its efforts to revitalized the studio and its games, it's looking into how it can tackle some recent "polarized comments.".....»»
Here’s every new Marvel movie and TV show coming in 2025
With Agatha All Along reaching its two-episode conclusion on Wednesday, you might be wondering what’s coming next to Disney Plus in terms of new Marvel … The post Here’s every new Marvel movie and TV show coming in 2025 appeared fir.....»»
Disney+ app finally gets its own top 10 list of movies and shows
If you’re struggling to decide what to watch on Disney+, this new feature is about to make your decision much easier. This week, Disney+ launched … The post Disney+ app finally gets its own top 10 list of movies and shows appeared first o.....»»
New Age ritual that send "bad energies" up in smoke may contribute to overharvesting of wild plants
A commercialized New Age ritual is causing not only "unwanted energies" to go up in smoke, but also foreign wild plants. A study by Utrecht University researchers Isabela Pombo Geertsma and Anastasia Stefanaki, alongside colleagues from Wageningen UR.....»»
Study finds comb jellies can reverse age
A new article published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals the unprecedented ability for reverse development in a ctenophore, also called comb jelly. The findings suggest that life cycle plasticity in animals might be more com.....»»