How The Last of Us re-created a 2003 arcade with the help of true enthusiasts
"We're stupidly proud of this. All of it." Enlarge / It took a lot of work for Ellie and Riley to play Mortal Kombat II in The Last of Us—and somehow just as much work, if not more, to be able to film it. (credit: HBO).....»»
This ‘Human Computer’ Created a System for Measuring Vast Distances in Our Universe
Visual artist Anna Von Mertens looks to astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt and her vision of the universe for inspiration.....»»
Researchers Give Animal Cells the Ability to Photosynthesize for the First Time
A Japanese team has developed a technique to insert chloroplasts isolated from algae into animal cells, a feat that could revolutionize sustainable energy and how artificial meat and organs are created......»»
Portable spectrophotometer approach predicts shelf life of strawberries in real time
Based on non-invasive technology, a research group at the University of Cordoba has created a tool to guarantee optimal strawberry quality and minimize food waste......»»
Qualcomm Focuses on IoT Tech with its Newest Chips
The new chips are designed for smart home setups. The post Qualcomm Focuses on IoT Tech with its Newest Chips appeared first on Phandroid. While Qualcomm is mostly known among tech enthusiasts for its work on smartphone silicon, the compan.....»»
How are nanostructures created? Imaging techniques unveil secrets of electrodeposition
Metallic nanoparticles, consisting of a few to several thousand atoms or simple molecules, are attracting significant interest. Electrodes coated with layers of nanoparticles (nanolayers) are particularly useful in areas such as energy production, se.....»»
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake review: an authentic return for an RPG legend
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake stays true to the NES classic while still adding in welcome modern upgrades......»»
Apple Arcade announces 15 new titles, here’s what’s coming
Apple Arcade is always adding new games for subscribers, but the service is preparing for an especially big holiday season and start of 2025. Today Apple announced 15 new titles that are dropping soon. Here’s what’s coming. more….....»»
New type of weather radiosonde can find its way back to where it was launched
Some 80% of weather radiosondes—remote measurement instruments containing plastic, batteries and electronic parts—end up lost in nature after one flight. But a startup created by an EPFL master's student is set to change that with a new, ultra-li.....»»
Using CRISPR to decipher whether gene variants lead to cancer
In recent years, scientists have created a range of new methods based on CRISPR-Cas technology for precisely editing the genetic material of living organisms. One application is in cell therapy: A patient's immune cells can be specifically reprogramm.....»»
An AI robot’s painting was just auctioned for more than $1 million
Sotheby's said a painting of Alan Turing that was created by an AI robot puts the artwork among those of famed artists past and present......»»
With Heretic, directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods want to scare the hell out of you
In an interview with Digital Trends, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods spoke about Heretic and how they created a horror movie around dialogue and religion......»»
Saturday Citations: Color vision created demand for colorful animals; observing black hole light echoes; deadlines!
This week, researchers hypothesized that human culture is distinguished from cultures of other species like whales by unique open-endedness—the ability to communicate and understand an infinite number of possibilities. An ancient unicellular organi.....»»
How to unlock the secret ending in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
There are a lot of ways to change the outcome of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but only one way to get the extra, true ending scene. This is how to unlock it......»»
Apple’s gaming success might look entirely different than you expect
Apple has been accelerating its focus on gaming in recent years, fueled by the era of M-class Mac chips, booming App Store subscription revenue, and Apple Arcade. But there’s another area of gaming effort you may have missed, and it’s continuing.....»»
"Shallow" sports and "deep" social hierarchies: Not all pecking orders are created equally
University of Michigan researchers have added a new dimension to the mathematics used to predict the outcomes of all manner of competitions, including sports, games and social hierarchies in both humans and animals......»»
Logitech G915 X Keyboard review: Stylish and slim
The G916X is a flashy but effective low-profile mechanical keyboard for performance and RGB enthusiasts.Logitech G915 X Keyboard reviewLogitech is a major name in mice and keyboards when it comes to productivity, and Logitech G works to apply that ex.....»»
Hands-on modules enhance data science skills in environmental education
A series of hands-on teaching modules created and shared by Virginia Tech researchers has filled a gap in data science training opportunities for environmental science undergraduate students and instructors, reaching more than 35,000 students at more.....»»
Metal Slug Tactics gives turn-based strategy a hyper-stylized shot of adrenaline
It's a little rogue-lite, it's a bit '90s arcade, and it's surprisingly deep. Metal Slug Tactics pushes hard on the boundaries of the vaunted run-and-gun arcade series. You can ru.....»»
Metal Slug Tactics is an arcade reimagining worth playing on Game Pass
Metal Slug Tactics reimagines SNK's classic arcade action game as a turn-based strategy game, but the conversion works surprisingly well......»»
Misinformation really does spread like a virus, according to mathematical models drawn from epidemiology
We're increasingly aware of how misinformation can influence elections. About 73% of Americans report seeing misleading election news, and about half struggle to discern what is true or false......»»