Near, Creator of the Higan and Bsnes Emulators, Has Died
Hmmmmmm shares a report from PC Gamer: Near, also known by their username Byuu, the creator of several groundbreaking videogame emulators and a recent celebrated translation of JRPG Bahamut Lagoon, has died by suicide. Near posted a thread on Twitter.....»»
"Scavengers Reign"s alien ecosystems are things of beauty
'Scavengers Reign' co-creator Joe Bennett discusses Vesta's real-world inspirations and secret alien names. When it comes to science fiction onscreen, there are some worlds you want to get lost in and others that fill you with deep fear. With t.....»»
The health and economic toll of gun violence in youth
Since 2020, firearms have been the number one cause of death among children and teens in the United States, surpassing even car accidents, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2022, more than 4,500 young people died fr.....»»
Storms kill three, displace thousands in southern South America
Three people have died and thousands have had to leave their homes due to heavy rains and flooding in southern South America this week, according to officials who pointed to the El Niño weather phenomenon......»»
Intel’s failed 64-bit Itanium CPUs die another death as Linux support ends
Intel stopped selling the last Itanium processors in 2021. Enlarge (credit: Intel) Officially, Intel's Itanium chips and their IA-64 architecture died back in 2021, when the company shipped its last processors. But faile.....»»
Snake species named Trimeresurus uetzi after Reptile Database creator
A newly identified species of green pit viper snake has been named in honor of Virginia Commonwealth University professor Peter Uetz, Ph.D......»»
The Second Person to Pig Heart Transplant Just Died
Lawrence Faucette died six weeks after undergoing the experimental procedure involving a genetically engineered pig organ......»»
Apollo astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly dies aged 87
A NASA astronaut who was removed from the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission but helped bring its crew back home safely thanks to his problem-solving efforts from ground control has died at the age of 87......»»
Daily Telescope: The brilliant remains of a star that died 10,000 years ago
Our ancestors must have watched this in awe. Enlarge / Behold: The Veil Nebula. (credit: Zach1) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light; a little too muc.....»»
My PC died and I nearly lost everything. Here’s what saved me
Backing up your computer can save you from a data destruction disaster. I should know -- I nearly lost everything when my PC died, but my backups rescued me......»»
Alan Wake 2: How one of gaming"s lost sequels finally got made
After 13 years, Alan Wake's creator finally gets to release the sequel many thought wouldn't happen......»»
Research offers novel method to analyze implications of large-scale flood adaptation
During the summer of 2022, the Indus River in Pakistan overflowed its banks and swept through the homes of between 30–40 million people. Eight million were permanently displaced, and at least 1,700 people died. Damages to crops, infrastructure, ind.....»»
Deadly Storm Babet batters Scotland and Scandinavia
Two people died and families were trapped in flooded homes in Scotland Friday as Storm Babet moved east, prompting the cancellation of flights and ferries in Scandinavia......»»
Swift creator brings new AI programming language to the Mac
New programming language Mojo is now on the Mac, bringing Python-like tools specifically for AI developers.Mojo flame logoThe development of Mojo has been led by Chris Lattner, who was the main driver behind Apple's Swift programming language. While.....»»
What killed Lolita? Necropsy findings released for the Seaquarium"s beloved orca
The Seaquarium's beloved performing killer whale, Lolita, appears to have died of old age and multiple chronic illnesses, according to the executive summary of her necropsy released Tuesday afternoon to the Miami Herald......»»
"Fall of the House of Usher": Mike Flanagan tweets tiny detail you may have missed
"The Fall of the House of Usher" creator Mike Flanagan has tweeted an explainer of Episode 4, "The Black Cat". The Fall of the House of Usher is full of WTF moments, but one of the most memorable has to be Leo Usher (Rahul Kohli) blinding his n.....»»
Plants vs. Zombies creator George Fan launches Hardhat Wombat
Nobody comes up with zany games like George Fan. The creator of Plants vs. Zombies is launching a new one soon called Hardhat Wombat. Nobody comes up with zany games like George Fan. The creator of Plants vs. Zombies is launching a new one soon c.....»»
Tired of shortages, OpenAI considers making its own AI chips
At an estimated 4 cents per ChatGPT query, OpenAI looks for cheaper AI chip solutions. Enlarge (credit: OpenAI / Benj Edwards) OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and DALL-E 3 generative AI products, is exploring the possibil.....»»
Commemorating Life’s Journey: Funerals, Cemeteries, and Headstones
Funerals, cemeteries, and headstones are essential parts of the human experience because they provide a profound yet meaningful way to commemorate and respect our loved ones who have died. These aspects not only serve as a final farewell but also off.....»»
"Our Flag Means Death" creator David Jenkins breaks down that pivotal mermaid scene
David Jenkins, creator of "Our Flag Means Death," discusses Stede and Ed's mermaid-filled reunion — and a critical Kate Bush needle drop. How do you stage a pivotal reunion between two star-crossed lovers? If you're Our Flag Means Death, you.....»»
Bing Image Creator users are doing some... interesting things with new DALL-E 3 upgrade
Microsoft's new Bing Image Creator got a DALL-E 3 upgrade, and users wasted no time testing the AI tool's limits. The internet continues to test the limits of artificial intelligence and the human capacity for absurdity, as users flocked online.....»»