Ghostwire: Tokyo forced me to destroy the one thing I loved
Ghostwire: Tokyo shattered my spirit. The neon streets of Shibuya offer an alluring illusion, with Tango Gameworks’ sinister machinations coming to light only in the briefest of moments. This is a game that drove its claws through my chest and pier.....»»
A landslide forced me from my home—and I experienced our failure to deal with climate change at first hand
One stormy evening in February 2024, I heard the sickening sound of trees breaking just beyond my garden in the town of Hastings on England's south coast. Heading outside to investigate, I soon found cracks opening up in the ground near our property'.....»»
Scientists find new ways to convert inhibitors into degraders, paving the way for future drug discoveries
Researchers have discovered ways to convert inhibitor-style targeted cancer drugs into small molecules known as degraders, which help destroy cancer-promoting proteins in cells......»»
Laser-patterned thin films that swell into kirigami-like structures offer new opportunities in hydrogel technology
New options for making finely structured soft, flexible and expandable materials called hydrogels have been developed by researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT)......»»
Ants in Colorado are on the move due to climate change
Over the past 60 years, climate change has forced certain ant species, unable to tolerate higher temperatures, out of their original habitats in Gregory Canyon near Boulder, Colorado, according to a new research published April 9 in the journal Ecolo.....»»
Apple wants to hire a PR heavyweight to battle the EU on its own soil
Apple has been having no luck arguing against the EU's Digital Markets Act, and it's paid the price in fines and forced changes to its App Store — so now it's looking for a European head of PR.Apple logo superimposed on a European Union flagIt perh.....»»
Why are many businesses turning to third-party security partners?
In 2023, 71% of organizations across various industries reported that their business feels the impact of the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage. Many companies have been forced to scale back their cybersecurity programs as they struggle to find ex.....»»
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (April 2024)
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video include Música, Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain, Witness, Rob Roy, Road House, and Ricky Stanicky......»»
New micromaterial releases nanoparticles that selectively destroy cancer cells
Researchers have developed micromaterials made up only of proteins, capable of delivering over an extended period of time nanoparticles that attack specific cancer cells and destroy them. The micromaterials mimic natural secretory granules found in t.....»»
Utilizing palladium for addressing contact issues of buried oxide thin film transistors
A novel method that employs palladium to inject hydrogen into the deeply buried oxide-metal electrode contacts of amorphous oxide semiconductors (AOSs) storage devices, which reduces contact resistance, has been developed by scientists at Tokyo Tech......»»
X blue checkmarks being forced on journalists who don’t want them
Ah, the saga of X’s blue checkmarks! Originally a sign that someone was who they claimed to be, and later sold so that cryptocurrency scammers could see their posts boosted, the company is now coming full circle with some journalists. Elon Musk.....»»
Medicare forced to expand forms to fit 10-digit bills—a penny shy of $100M
Previously, some doctors had to divide bills by 10 and submit 10 claims to get costs covered. Enlarge (credit: Getty | YinYang) In a disturbing sign of the times, Medicare this week implemented a change to its claims-pro.....»»
AltStore to offer iPhone apps backed by Patreon in the EU
With the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU, Apple was forced to allow developers to distribute their apps through alternative app stores (or App Marketplace) in member countries. However, these developers are required to pay Apple a Core Technology.....»»
Like The Godfather? Then check out these 3 great crime movies now
The Godfather is an untouchable mob movie, and if you've ever loved it then you should check out these three great crime movies now......»»
Stellar murder: When stars destroy and eat their own planets
Our sun is both our best friend and our worst enemy. On the one hand, we owe our very existence to our star. Earth and the other planets in the solar system formed out of the same cloud of gas and dust as the sun......»»
Rivian R2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Should you wait for the Rivian R2?
The long-awaited Rivian R2 has been announced -- but how does the new vehicle compare with another much-loved car, the Hyundai Ioniq 5?.....»»
Largely cut off from Western games, Russia looks into a homegrown game console
How hard could it be? Enlarge / A Cold War-era arcade cabinet that serves as an example of what happened the last time Russia was forced to create a home-grown video game market. (credit: Arcade Blogger) It's been over t.....»»
Tiny orchid flowers pollinated by tiny flies
Researchers Yuta Sunakawa, Ko Mochizuki, and Atsushi Kawakita of the University of Tokyo have discovered the first orchid species pollinated by gall midges, a tiny fly species. This is the first documented case of an orchid species found to be pollin.....»»
Apple has brought its WWDC sessions to YouTube
A selection of WWDC 2023 sessions is now available on YouTube, and the 2024 sessions will be available there once they begin on June 10.Apple Developer joins YouTubeApple has embraced online formats since COVID-19 forced the company to abandon in-per.....»»
Questioning cities that create wealth disparities from the perspective of the "excluded"
Cities are reborn in the wake of international mega-events such as the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the G7 Hiroshima Summit in 2023, and the upcoming Expo 2025 in Osaka. Areas around stations, parks and roads are redeveloped, hotels and shopping buildings ar.....»»
Parrots love playing tablet games, and it"s helping researchers understand them
Touchscreens have long been integral to our everyday life—humans use them to work, play, talk with loved ones and snag Lightning Deals on Prime Day. In recent years, they've shown potential for the animal kingdom as well, leading to a growing body.....»»