Lords of the Fallen is a welcome shake-up to the Dark Souls formula
Lords of the Fallen isn't hiding its Dark Souls influence, but it brings a wealth of original ideas that make it feel like a fresh take on the genre......»»
Nube, the almost invisible galaxy that challenges the dark matter model
Nube is an almost invisible dwarf galaxy discovered by an international research team led by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) in collaboration with the University of La Laguna (ULL) and other institutions......»»
Dark energy is one of the biggest puzzles in science and we"re now a step closer to understanding it
Over ten years ago, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) began mapping the universe to find evidence that could help us understand the nature of the mysterious phenomenon known as dark energy. I'm one of more than 100 contributing scientists that have helped.....»»
Gliese 367 b is a dark and hot sub-Earth with no atmosphere, study finds
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have investigated a nearby sub-Earth exoplanet known as Gliese 367 b. The obtained results indicate that this alien world is dark, hot and lacks a detectable atmosphere. The new findings were p.....»»
Scientists flip around gravitational-wave data analysis: Have LIGO and Virgo detected a merger of dark-matter stars?
Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of spacetime that travel at the speed of light. These are produced in some of the most violent events in the universe, such as black-hole mergers, supernovae, or the Big Bang itself. Since their first det.....»»
Neptune isn’t really dark blue, new study demonstrates
Most people think of Uranus and Neptune as pale greenish blue and royal blue. But a new study shows the two planets are actually a very similar color......»»
3 underrated shows on Prime Video you need to watch in January
The three underrated shows on Prime Video you need to watch in January 2024 aren't new and have finished their runs, but they might have fallen under the radar......»»
UK urged to get ready for disaster with new national crises plan—but research reveals the dark side of prepping
What would you do if everyday life was suddenly turned upside down? Thanks to recent Hollywood blockbusters, the increasing popularity of everyday survivalism and a climate of volatile, uncertain times (war, weather, accelerating technology), visions.....»»
Magnetic fields in the cosmos: Dark matter could help us discover their origin
The mini-halos of dark matter scattered throughout the cosmos could function as highly sensitive probes of primordial magnetic fields. This is what emerges from a theoretical study conducted by SISSA and published in Physical Review Letters......»»
How a small town in Japan fiercely defends its dark skies
Light pollution ruins dark skies. It's a scourge that ground-based observatories have to deal with in one form or another. Scientists used a small observatory in Japan to measure what changed when a nearby town improved its lighting practices. They a.....»»
Want to get into stargazing? A professional astronomer explains where to start
There are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Through the holidays, many people head away from the bright city lights to go camping. They revel in the dark skies, spangled with myriad stars......»»
Hubble snaps an image of dark spokes in Saturn’s rings
The Hubble Space Telescope is investigating something strange about the beautiful rings around Saturn......»»
2023 gaming report card: how did PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo score?
After a long 12 months filled with games and industry shake-ups, we're handing Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo their final grades for 2023......»»
Geometric origin of intrinsic dark counts in superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors
In a recent leap forward for quantum computing and optical technologies, researchers have uncovered an important aspect of photon detection. Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs), pivotal in quantum communication and advanced opti.....»»
Latest search for new exotic particles at CERN
The CMS experiment has presented its first search for new physics using data from Run 3 of the Large Hadron Collider. The new study looks at the possibility of "dark photon" production in the decay of Higgs bosons in the detector......»»
Using smart materials to deploy a Dark Age explorer
One of the most significant constraints on the size of objects placed into orbit is the size of the fairing used to put them there. Large telescopes must be stuffed into a relatively small fairing housing and deployed to their full size, sometimes us.....»»
People can tell what you want to know when you shake wrapped Christmas gifts
We can tell if it's about how many objects are inside, or the shape of those objects. Enlarge / Shake, shake, shake: this adorable young child would love to guess what he's getting for Christmas this year. (credit: Johns Hopkins.....»»
Week in review: Terrapin SSH attack, Mr. Cooper breach
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Creating a formula for effective vulnerability prioritization In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Gorelik, CTO and Head of Malware Research.....»»
From CZ to SBF, 2023 was the year of the fallen crypto bro
Going from zero to billionaire to zero is no crypto bro's dream. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images (Bloomberg/Antonio Masiello)) Looking back, 2023 will likely be remembered as the year of the fallen crypto b.....»»
"Dark Side of the Ring" and "The Iron Claw" make a slammin" doubleheader
Bruiser Brody, Jimmy Snuka, the Fabulous Moolah, and more score the spotlight. Today sees the release of The Iron Claw, a tear-jerking drama that unfurls the true, tragic story of the Von Erich clan, a family of pro-wrestlers rumored to have be.....»»
AlphV ransomware site is “seized” by the FBI. Then it’s “unseized.” And so on.
In a bizarre twist, both groups issue dueling notices to ransomware website. Enlarge / Shortly after the FBI posted a notice saying it had seized the dark-web site of AlphV, the ransomware group posted this notice claiming otherw.....»»