Mergers, twists, and pentagons: The architecture of honeycombs
Most honeycombs are perfect hexagons—but bees manage complex exceptions. Enlarge Bees manage some impressive feats. They not only remember the location of good food sources, but they're able to communicate this information to their peer.....»»
Cybersecurity essentials during M&A surge
The volume of mergers and acquisitions has surged significantly this quarter. Data from Dealogic shows a 130% increase in US M&A activity, totaling $288 billion. Worldwide M&A has also seen a substantial uptick, rising by 56% to $453 billion. Conside.....»»
Alone in the Dark review: an unabashed ode to a ’90s horror classic
Alone in the Dark offers some unabashed '90s horror silliness, making for a welcome throwback with modern twists......»»
Resilience in architecture: The diaspora"s response to the Second World War
The Second World War had a profound impact not only on the fate of countries and people but also on the development of architecture. In occupied territories across the globe, architecture reflected the prevailing trends of the time......»»
Meet Blackwell, Nvidia’s next-generation GPU architecture
The wait is over. Here's our first taste of Nvidia's next generation GPU architecture, named Blackwell......»»
Audi pads EV lineup in U.S. with Q6 E-tron
The midsize Q6 E-tron is the first Audi model on Volkswagen Group's Premium Platform Electric architecture, which is shared with Porsche......»»
Here’s what we know about the Audi Q6 e-tron and its all-new EV platform
Audi has bet big on its next flexible EV architecture, starting with this SUV. Enlarge / This is Audi's next electric vehicle, the Q6 e-tron SUV. (credit: Audi) Audi provided flights from Washington to Munich and accommo.....»»
The Global Danger of Boring Buildings
Unloved buildings turn to ruin, leading to a deluge of construction waste worldwide. Designer Thomas Heatherwick tells WIRED why cities need to prioritize human health and joy in architecture......»»
Epic Games Unreal Engine fee: $1,850 per seat for non-games, with exceptions
Epic Games has won its battle to be an iOS developer (though who knows how many more twists and turns there may be along the way), and it will now be hoping that its new Unreal Engine fee doesn’t lead to battles with its own developer clients ….....»»
Unveiling the genetic tapestry of tree growth: A model for Populus euphratica development
A comprehensive understanding of the genetic architecture of tree growth, a complex interplay of genetics between the plant's above- and below-ground parts, remains undefined in plant studies. Research has increasingly focused on understanding how ge.....»»
Contra: Operation Galuga respectfully modernizes an arcade classic
Contra: Operation Galuga brings retro arcade shooting to modern consoles with some smart twists built for modern audiences......»»
Finding new physics in debris from colliding neutron stars
Neutron star mergers are a treasure trove for new physics signals, with implications for determining the true nature of dark matter, according to research from Washington University in St. Louis......»»
Deepwatch increases flexibility with its open security data architecture
Deepwatch introduced its open security data architecture, which provides customers with their choice of cloud and local data sources, including support for a broad range of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions as well as data la.....»»
Appian Platform enhancements unify generative AI and process automation
Appian released the latest version of the Appian Platform. The release introduces the new generative AI prompt builder AI skill, which lets users easily leverage generative AI in a secure and private AI architecture that accelerates their business pr.....»»
Hyundai Ioniq 7 EV slated for name change to Ioniq 9
The kid hauler follows in the footsteps of Kia's EV9 with which it shares the same electric architecture......»»
Cloud Computing Chronicles: Architecting the Skies of Online Gaming
In the realm of online gaming, where millions of players converge daily, the architecture behind the scenes plays a pivotal role in delivering seamless experiences. Cloud computing has emerged as the cornerstone of modern gaming infrastructure, revol.....»»
8 ‘shocking’ modern movie twists that everyone saw coming, ranked
A plot twist can either make or break a film for audiences, but however they turned out, these eight films didn't exactly defy everyone's expectations......»»
JWST sees a Milky Way-like galaxy coming together in the early universe
The gigantic galaxies we see in the universe today, including our own Milky Way galaxy, started out far smaller. Mergers throughout the universe's 13.7 billion years gradually assembled today's massive galaxies. But they may have begun as mere star c.....»»
Scientists map the largest magnetic fields in galaxy clusters using synchrotron intensity gradient
In a new study, scientists have mapped magnetic fields in galaxy clusters, revealing the impact of galactic mergers on magnetic-field structures and challenging previous assumptions about the efficiency of turbulent dynamo processes in the amplificat.....»»
Architecture Fundamentals: Definition, Elements and Principles
Architecture fundamentals encompass various concepts and practices essential to the field. The process starts with concept and idea generation, where architects explore different design possibilities through various techniques like site analyses, spa.....»»
Architecture Styles: From Brutalist and Gothic to Neoclassical, Bauhaus and Baroque Styles
Architecture styles have evolved over centuries, shaped by cultural influences, technological innovations, and philosophical movements. From ancient Greek and Roman classical orders to Gothic cathedrals to 20th-century modernism, buildings reflect th.....»»