Half-Life Alyx is now fully playable without VR hardware
Mouse-and-keyboard controls are perfectly functional, despite some compromises. Enlarge / Artist's conception of VR players watching calmly as non-VR players run to finally try Half-Life Alyx for themselves. (credit: Valve).....»»
Many physicists argue the universe is fine-tuned for life. Our findings question this idea
Physicists have long grappled with the question of why the universe was able to support the evolution of intelligent life. The values of the many forces and particles, represented by some 30 so-called fundamental constants, all seem to line up perfec.....»»
Life in the world"s deepest seas: The challenge of finding 1,000 new marine species by 2030
Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface, but despite their immense size and impact on the planet, we know very little about them. While many of us might associate the sea with relaxing holidays on tropical beaches, the ocean is nothing but cold, dark.....»»
Neither desolate nor empty: Deep-sea floor teems with life
The Arctic deep sea harbors significant oil and natural gas reserves along with valuable resources such as rare earths and metals. Climate change and melting ice are facilitating access to these resources, which presents economic opportunities but al.....»»
Invasive zebra mussels are associated with elevated mercury levels in fish, study finds
A study found that invasive zebra mussels significantly alter aquatic ecosystems, and are associated with elevated mercury concentrations in fish. Mercury, a potent neurotoxin, poses a serious threat to both aquatic life and human health......»»
Nanofibers made of copper-binding peptides disrupt cancer cells
While toxic in high concentrations, copper is essential to life as a trace element. Many tumors require significantly more copper than healthy cells for growth—a possible new point of attack for cancer treatment......»»
Advancements in genomic research reveal alternative transcription initiation sites in thousands of soybean genes
Rosalind Franklin, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA—that molecular blueprint for life—over 70 years ago. Today, scientists are still uncovering new ways to read it......»»
2025 could finally be the year of a budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
The rumored Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE might be on the way, according to new leaks from a trusted source. Hardware, pricing, and other details are still unknown......»»
Get an Alienware RTX 4090 gaming PC while it’s $1,000 off
The Alienware Aurora R15 is one of the best gaming PCs around with great hardware. It's currently on sale at Dell right now......»»
Best Buy slashed over $500 off this prebuilt gaming PC with RTX 4070 Ti
Best Buy Best Buy has a particularly special for gamers. Today, you can buy the CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Gaming Desktop for $530 off. That means instead of paying $2,280, you pay $1,750, which is great value for a PC with this kind of hardware, and.....»»
Apple TV+ spent $20B on original content. If only people actually watched.
Apple TV+ has a lot of prestige, but not a lot of viewers. In the streaming world, Apple has a reputation for quality, thanks to its Apple TV hardware and Apple TV+ streaming serv.....»»
“Windows 365 Link” is Microsoft’s $349 thin client for Windows in the cloud
Small, plastic thin client is Microsoft’s first “Cloud PC,” launches in April. Microsoft is announcing some new hardware today, but it’s a bit different from a typical Sur.....»»
Hollywood techniques help NASA visualize supercomputing data
Captivating images and videos can bring data to life. NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio (SVS) produces visualizations, animations, and images to help scientists tell stories of their research and make science more approachable and engaging......»»
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: as small as it is big
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a thin and light 2-in-1 with a great 16-inch OLED display and good battery life......»»
Latest edition of book offers guidance on monitoring and managing ranaviruses in amphibians, reptiles and fish
Researchers are providing new information and guidance on monitoring and managing viruses that cause life-threatening diseases in amphibians, reptiles and fish, as detailed in the second edition of Ranaviruses: Emerging Pathogens of Ectothermic Verte.....»»
Valve devs explain why Half-Life 2: Episode 3 never happened
In the Half-Life 2 20th anniversary documentary, we finally get the reason why we never got an Episode 3......»»
Valve developers discuss why Half Life 2: Episode 3 was abandoned
Anniversary doc also includes footage of unused ice gun, blob enemies. After Ars spent Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary week looking back at the game's history and impact, Valve mar.....»»
Get your iPhone XS Max or iPhone 6s Plus repaired while you still can
The iPhone XS Max and the iPhone 6s Plus are now classed as "vintage" hardware by Apple, while the Apple Watch Series 2 has been deemed "obsolete."iPhone XS MaxApple has a policy of listing products as being vintage or obsolete after they have been o.....»»
April Fools’ joke results in Japanese firm making a beige ’80s throwback PC case
You can fit lots of modern hardware inside—and prop your monitor on top. Putting out a joke product on April Fools' Day can sometimes be a clever way to quietly gauge the reacti.....»»
Volcanic caves research advances the search for life on Mars
Through the intricate study of lava tubes—caves formed following volcanic eruptions when lava cools down—an international team of researchers has uncovered clues about Earth's ancient environments that could be significant in the search for life.....»»
The Galaxy S25 could add a new feature that’s perfect for mobile gaming
The Galaxy S25 could come with a new Game Assist mode that doubles the frame rate without affecting battery life or heat output......»»