Sean Penn is filming a doc in Ukraine during the invasion
Before Russia invaded Ukraine, actor Sean Penn was in the country to film a new documentary from Vice Media, and he's still there now......»»
No Man’s Sky teases Apple announcement amid VR rumors and almost a year after Mac version was announced during WWDC 2022
Hello Games’ founder Sean Murray yesterday tweeted two cryptic apple emojis, suggesting an announcement aimed at Apple users is imminent. The tease comes almost a year after WWDC 2022, in which Apple announced on stage that Hello Game’s flagshi.....»»
Cryptic tease may suggest imminent "No Man"s Sky" launch on Mac
Sean Murray, founder of Hello Games and creator of "No Man's Sky," may have revealed the game's imminent Mac launch, or given the proximity to WWDC, an Apple VR Headset release.'No Man's Sky' is coming to MacIt's no secret that "No Man's Sky" is comi.....»»
Orchids" ability to grow on other plants independently evolved multiple times
The most extensive study of the genetic relationships among orchids to date reveals that the flower's ability to grow on other plants evolved independently multiple times. A team of researchers, led by Penn State biologists, compared the sequences of.....»»
Microsoft: Chinese hackers hit key US bases on Guam
The malware hit facilities on Guam that would be critical to any US response to an invasion of Taiwan......»»
Shift to clean energy accelerating, but coal investments too high, report says
Energy security concerns—worsened by the war in Ukraine—and policy support from rich countries are likely to help investments in clean energy outpace spending on fossil fuels, the International Energy Agency said in a report issued Thursday......»»
IEA: Shift to clean energy accelerating, but coal investments too high to meet climate goals
Energy security concerns—worsened by the war in Ukraine—and policy support from rich countries are likely to help investments in clean energy outpace spending on fossil fuels, the International Energy Agency said in a report issued Thursday......»»
Strategic city planning can help reduce urban heat island effect
The tendency of cities to trap heat—a phenomenon called the "urban heat island," often referred to as the UHI effect—can lead to dangerous temperatures in the summer months, but new Penn State research published in Buildings suggests that certain.....»»
Marvel"s Secret Invasion: release date, trailer, cast, plot, and more
Here’s everything we know about Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion......»»
New Secret Invasion trailer makes Nick Fury a wanted man in the MCU
Because of to the shape-shifting aliens the Skrulls, Nick Fury is the most wanted man in the MCU in the latest trailer for Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion series......»»
New study reveals possible future health impacts related to climate mitigation
Reduce fossil fuel use and air quality will improve, right? It might not be as straightforward as it appears, according to a Penn State-led research team. They explored almost 30,000 simulated future scenarios and found that some climate mitigation e.....»»
Historical memories have long reach in consumer preferences, study finds
Zachary Zhong had heard his grandparents' stories about the Japanese invasion in 1944 of neighboring counties in his hometown in China. As the Japanese army continued their advance, civilians were killed and injured, while others fled the invaders' p.....»»
Researcher links Black students" lived experiences with feelings of belonging
While previous research has focused primarily on anti-Black racism in predominantly white spaces, a study led by DeMarcus Jenkins, assistant professor of education (educational leadership) in the Penn State College of Education, examined the educatio.....»»
Collaboration could prevent severe energy scarcity in Europe
Prior to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Europe sourced a great deal of natural gas from Russia. But as a result of EU sanctions on Russia, this supply is no longer there. European countries have scrambled to find and secure n.....»»
Online search data shows Russian morale remained low and "tacit dissent" spiked after invasion of Ukraine
A new study analyzing online search terms used every day by millions of Russians suggests that—contrary to official data from Russian polling agencies—the invasion of Ukraine did not lead to a national "war rally" in happiness and life satisfacti.....»»
Sanctions against Russians twice as effective since Ukraine invasion, finds study
Sanctions targeting Russian government officials have been significantly more effective at barring those individuals from the global financial system since the invasion of Ukraine, according to a study from researchers at The University of Texas at A.....»»
Google will start deleting inactive accounts after two years
Google says you'll get lots of emails before your account is deleted. Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup | Getty Images) You may have thought a Google account was forever, but the company's latest blog post details a new poli.....»»
Everything coming to Disney+ in June 2023
The premiere of the latest MCU series, Secret Invasion, and the streaming debut of Avatar: The Way of Water highlight the exciting June 2023 Disney+ schedule......»»
"Nature is messy": Pioneers in landscape transcriptomics study genes in the wild
An interdisciplinary team in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences—in an initiative aimed at better understanding the implications of climate change for animal and plant life and agricultural systems—is focusing on an emerging field of st.....»»
Enter Nick Fury’s world in a new Secret Invasion featurette
The Secret Invasion will be televised, but Marvel's greatest superheroes are out of the picture and it's up to Nick Fury to save the Earth......»»
Researchers develop manual for engineering spin dynamics in nanomagnets
An international team of researchers at the University of California, Riverside, and the Institute of Magnetism in Kyiv, Ukraine, has developed a comprehensive manual for engineering spin dynamics in nanomagnets—an important step toward advancing s.....»»