Fallout 4 mod uses voice AI to add sensible reactions, more RPG-like choices
More than 300 lines added for cannibals, lunkheads, and other role-players. Enlarge / Just because you're still alive in a retro-futuristic-post-apocalyptic Commonwealth doesn't mean you're necessarily witty. (credit: Bethesda /.....»»
Chance find fulfills 110-year mission to give ancient Nubians a voice
A biomedical Egyptologist from The University of Manchester has fulfilled the mission of an illustrious Manchester anatomist from 1910, having by chance found his unique anatomical record of how ancient Nubians lived—and died—in Southern Egypt......»»
Starlink launches first “cellphone towers in space” for use with LTE phones
T-Mobile field tests begin soon—texting to be available before voice and data. Enlarge / Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX last night launched the first six Starlink satellite.....»»
In a world run by catalysts, why is optimizing them still so tough?
We depend on catalysts to turn our milk into yogurt, to produce Post-It notes from paper pulp, and to unlock renewable energy sources like biofuels. Finding optimal catalyst materials for specific reactions requires laborious experiments and computat.....»»
How Siri helped me out in an almost impossible situation
Siri, Apple's voice assistant, doesn't always get much attention. But I recently found its help invaluable in a really difficult situation......»»
Using electricity, scientists find promising new method of boosting chemical reactions
As the world moves away from gas towards electricity as a greener power source, the to-do list goes beyond cars. The vast global manufacturing network that makes everything from our batteries to our fertilizers needs to flip the switch, too......»»
Reusing plastic waste to kickstart radical chain reactions, improving process safety and efficiency
Single-use plastics are a major environmental concern, but now, rather than being disposed of as garbage, used plastic bags from the grocery store could be utilized to carry out a reaction that can detoxify hazardous chemicals......»»
Fallout 5 - everything we know so far
Fallout 5 is officially in development, but won't come out for many years yet......»»
"Goldilocks system" boosts efficiency of nickel-catalyzed reactions
In the search for cheaper, greener alternatives to routinely used precious metal catalysts like palladium, nickel has become an increasingly popular choice in the last two decades for organic chemists assembling fragments of molecules for a variety o.....»»
Multiple Chat GPT instances combine to figure out chemistry
"Coscientist" AI checks references, reads hardware manuals, and sets up reactions. Enlarge / The lab's empty because everyone's relaxing in the park while the AI does their work. (credit: Fei Yang) Despite rapid advances.....»»
How government payments to the vulnerable can multiply to create economic growth for everyone
The economic fallout of COVID-19 left people around the world facing a significant threat to their livelihood. As governments scrambled to mitigate the pandemic's impact on their populations, many decided to use direct payments to support vulnerable.....»»
James McCaffrey, the voice of Max Payne and Alan Wake 2’s Alex Casey, has died
James McCaffrey, the actor known for playing Alex Casey in Alan Wake 2 and the titular character in the Max Payne series, has died after a battle with cancer......»»
Alan Wake and Max Payne voice actor James McCaffrey has died at 65
James McCaffrey, the voice actor for Max Payne, and Alex Casey in Alan Wake and its sequel, has died as a result of cancer at 65......»»
Uncontrolled chemical reactions fuel crises at LA County"s two largest landfills
Hundreds of feet underground, in a long-dormant portion of Chiquita Canyon landfill, tons of garbage have been smoldering for months due to an enigmatic chemical reaction......»»
Reminders of death from disasters affect people"s behaviors, research finds
Prolonged reminders of death from long-term disasters affect people's choices and behaviors, finds a new study by King's College London researchers......»»
Computational model captures the elusive transition states of chemical reactions
During a chemical reaction, molecules gain energy until they reach what's known as the transition state—a point of no return from which the reaction must proceed. This state is so fleeting that it's nearly impossible to observe it experimentally......»»
Three novel inorganic clusters accelerate chemical reactions to create carbon–carbon bonds
Perfume, rubbing alcohol, a cholesterol medication and even biological processes all depend on a chemical process called the aldol reaction. The reaction primarily combines compounds to form carbon–carbon bonds, which are incredibly strong and prov.....»»
Apple Music collaborative playlists add emoji reactions in iOS 17.3 beta
In addition to the new Stolen Device Protection feature, iOS 17.3 beta 1 also re-adds support for collaborative playlists in Apple Music. This time, there’s a fun twist: you can now react to songs in a shared playlist with emojis through a new Tapb.....»»
A volcano on Hawaii"s Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers
Shane Palacat-Nelsen's voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells the story of the snow goddess Poliahu who Native Hawaiians believe inhabits the summit of Mauna Kea, the highest point in Hawaii......»»
WhatsApp rolls out self-destructing voice messages
WhatsApp has started to roll out voice messages that can now automatically delete itself. The post WhatsApp rolls out self-destructing voice messages appeared first on Phandroid. WhatsApp has several privacy features like self-destructing.....»»
Why the Fallout TV series cast kept the games (and Todd Howard) at arm’s length
The cast of Amazon's Fallout series explains how it brought the postapocalyptic game series to life, along with Todd Howard's involvement in the show......»»