Ghostwire: Tokyo is just as weird as you’re expecting
A 30-minute gameplay clip of Ghostwire: Tokyo showed off faceless spirits, finger guns, and magical bodega cats......»»
Breakthroughs in nanosized contrast agents and drug carriers through self-folding molecules
Self-folding polymers containing gadolinium forming nanosized complexes could be the key to enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and next-generation drug delivery, as demonstrated by scientists at Tokyo Tech. Thanks to their small size, low toxicity,.....»»
Hyundai and Kia completely rethink the EV drive unit with Uni Wheel idea
It moves the reduction gear and CV joint to the wheel hub. Enlarge / This image shows the Uni Wheel concept in three different stages of articulation. (credit: Hyundai) We like weird new engineering ideas here at Ars, a.....»»
Load of rubbish: litter-hunters vie for unusual world title in Tokyo
Tokyo's well-kept streets may not be the most obvious place to do it, but competitive litter-hunters on Wednesday sifted through the Japanese capital in their first world championship......»»
This sea worm"s posterior swims away, and now scientists know how
A research team, led by Professor Toru Miura from the University of Tokyo, shows how the expression of developmental genes in the Japanese green syllid worms, Megasyllis nipponica, helps form their swimming reproductive unit called stolon. The work h.....»»
2023’s weirdest movie was actually made over 50 years ago. Here’s why it’s still worth watching today
2023 has had its fair share of weird movies, but none top this horror movie, which was made over 50 years ago. Find out what it is and why you should watch it......»»
The echoes from inflation could still be shaking the cosmos today
In the very early universe, physics were weird. A process known as inflation, during which the universe went from a single infinitesimal point to everything we see today, was one such instance of those weird physics. Now, scientists from the Chinese.....»»
You have to see this chaotic Like a Dragon-themed wrestling match
Like a Dragon turned into a real-life wrestling match last night, and it was every bit as chaotic as you're expecting......»»
ULA chief on the Vulcan rocket: “The path to flight one is clear”
"We are expecting Blue to keep up with us." Enlarge / United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Certification-1 first stage sits atop Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida for qualification testing. (credit.....»»
Review: Switch’s Super Mario RPG remake updates one of the SNES’s weird gems
Beginner-friendly RPG is true to the original, but with new graphics and sound. Enlarge / Super Mario RPG is back (credit: Nintendo) Even among the many standout titles in the Super Nintendo's game library, the RPGs deve.....»»
Engineering bacteria to biosynthesize intricate protein complexes
Protein cages found within microbes help its contents weather the harsh intracellular environment—an observation that has many bioengineering applications. Tokyo Tech researchers have recently developed an innovative bioengineering approach that us.....»»
"Weird puking bird" tops New Zealand"s avian beauty contest
A "weird puking bird" with a bizarre mating dance has won New Zealand's annual avian beauty contest, triumphing after British comedian John Oliver launched an unlikely global campaign......»»
Why we had to wait nearly two years for an OLED Steam Deck
"We would have had to delay the original Steam Deck by 12 to 18 months..." Enlarge / Mood lighting orb not included. (credit: Valve) Given the 2021 launch of Nintendo's Switch OLED, it might seem a little weird that we'v.....»»
"Hot" new form of microscopy examines materials using evanescent waves
Microscopes usually use backscattered radiation to create images, but a research group from the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo is developing a new method to study materials using the faint light they emit, generated by hea.....»»
I did something ridiculous to my Oura Ring
There's a case for the Oura Ring, and as weird as it may first sound, it actually makes a lot of sense. I've tried one out......»»
Apple Store is down ahead of M3 iMac and MacBook Pro event
Following tradition, Apple has taken down the online store ahead of its special event, which is set to kick off in just under 30 minutes. We are expecting to see new M3 Apple Silicon Macs announced, including updated 24-inch iMac and 14-inch and 16-i.....»»
Japan"s slow walk to EVs starts to look wise
Japan's automaker put on an EV extravaganza at Tokyo's auto show in an admission that EVs are a 'missing piece' of their technology toolboxes, but executives defend their deliberate, go-slow EV rollouts as being "just in time" to meet sustainable mar.....»»
Toyota shows electric concepts at Tokyo show, but it may never build them
But an internal combustion engine-powered commercial van is going into production. Enlarge / Toyota CEO and President Kaji Sato on stage with the FT-Se (left) and FT-3e (right) concepts. (credit: Toyota) Toyota provided.....»»
Lexus LF-ZC and LF-ZL concepts show extreme aero can look extremely good
Welcome to 2026 and the future of Lexus as an all-electric brand. Enlarge / The Lexus LF-ZC on display at the Tokyo Auto Show. (credit: Tim Stevens) Toyota provided flights from Newark, New Jersey, to Tokyo, Japan, and f.....»»
PSA: TestFlight update addresses bug affecting users on iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1
Apple didn’t release iOS 17.1 to the public on Tuesday as many were expecting, but the company has released an important update to TestFlight that fixes a problem affecting users who have already updated their devices to iOS 17.1 RC and iPadOS 17.1.....»»
Signs point to Apple Silicon M3 reveal at "Scary Fast" event
Just a week ago, the top leakers were expecting M3 Macs in 2024, but have changed their tune and are now expecting an updated iMac and MacBook Pro with M3 during the "Scary Fast" Apple Event — but some things don't add up.24-inch iMac with M3 could.....»»