Shin Megami Tensei 5’s exploration is the RPG’s secret weapon
Shin Megami Tensei V does a lot right, but one highlight is how the game shapes its movement and exploration around a new world......»»
Crystals hold a secret history of volcanoes—and clues about future eruptions
Imagine you had a crystal ball that revealed when a volcano would next erupt. For the hundreds of millions of people around the world who live near active volcanoes, it would be an extremely useful device......»»
Orchestrating a swarm of robots for exploration of canyon on Mars
An enormous canyon stretches across Mars: Valles Marineris is 3,000 kilometers long, 600 kilometers wide and on average 8 kilometers deep. Its Latin name goes back to the Mars orbiter Mariner, which discovered the valley in the early 1970s......»»
How to access all secret exits in Astro Bot
Besides all the bots and puzzle pieces to find in Astro Bot, there are 10 secret exits you will need to access if you want to see every level the game has......»»
All weapons and perks in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Getting the upper-hand in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 means using the right weapons for the job. Here's a breakdown of every weapon in the game......»»
Concord set to appear in Amazon’s Secret Level despite being taken offline
Concord was taken offline on Friday, but it looks like it'll still be included in the upcoming Amazon show Secret Level, out in December......»»
Improved method for phonon lasers "locks" sound waves into a more stable and powerful state
Scientists have made a significant leap in developing lasers that use sound waves instead of light. These phonon lasers hold promise for advancements in medical imaging, deep-sea exploration, and other areas......»»
Father of Georgia shooting suspect told investigators he bought weapon for son as holiday gift after FBI probe
Father of Georgia shooting suspect told investigators he bought weapon for son as holiday gift after FBI probe.....»»
After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship
To be fair, it's hard to live without Wi-Fi. Enlarge / The USS Manchester. Just the spot for a Starlink dish. (credit: Department of Defense) It's no secret that government IT can be a huge bummer. The records retention!.....»»
DNA may be a powerful predictor of educational success, new research suggests
Researchers at the University of York are calling for further exploration of the role DNA could play in predicting educational outcomes. The work is published in the journal Educational Psychology Review......»»
Licking an ice lolly at school might make a good memory, but this isn"t the secret to learning science
A group of scientists, including people from the Royal Society of Chemistry, recently proposed that experiences such as licking an ice lolly should be part of the science curriculum. By licking a lolly and seeing how it melts—the idea goes—childr.....»»
Research explores whether "everything as a service" will live up to its great expectations
It's no secret that the composition of the American economy is changing. As the manufacturing sector continues to decline, the balance is slowly tipping even further away from goods and towards services. In line with this larger trend, many firms hav.....»»
Researchers" video techniques reveal trout"s energy-saving secret
Mimicking animals is a proven strategy in robot design. Take, for example, Haibo Dong's seminal studies on how fins propel fish by churning the water in a vortex......»»
Uncovering the secret communication of marmoset monkeys: They have names
A new study from Hebrew University reveals that marmoset monkeys use specific calls, known as "phee-calls," to name each other, a behavior previously known to exist only in humans, dolphins, and elephants. This discovery highlights the complexity of.....»»
Astronauts stranded in space: Unexpected eight-month stay highlights risks of space exploration
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams took off for the International Space Station in June. The test flight aboard Boeing's Starliner was supposed to last a week, but they have yet to return......»»
NASA"s Europa Clipper gets set of super-size solar arrays
The largest spacecraft NASA has ever built for planetary exploration just got its "wings"—massive solar arrays to power it on the journey to Jupiter's icy moon Europa......»»
Metaphor: ReFantazio just became my most anticipated game of the fall
After a lengthy new demo of Metaphor: ReFantazio, we now have a much better idea of where the RPG evolves the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona formula......»»
NASA has to be trolling with the latest cost estimate of its SLS launch tower
"NASA officials informed us they do not intend to request a fixed-price proposal." Enlarge / Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program and primary contractor Bechtel National, Inc. continue construction on the base o.....»»
SpaceX Polaris Dawn launch pushed back after helium leak
SpaceX on Monday pushed back the historic launch of an all-civilian crew on an orbital expedition set to mark a new chapter in space exploration with the first spacewalk by private citizens......»»
Valve’s worst-kept secret is no longer a secret
Deadlock is now on Steam and on streams. Enlarge / Look! A wild Valve game appears! (credit: Valve) If you read Ars Technica regularly, you've known since May that Valve is working on Deadlock, a mishmash of genres that.....»»
iPhone 16 ‘It’s Glowtime’ event hints at major Apple Intelligence focus
Apple has officially confirmed its iPhone 16 event for Monday, September 9. The ‘It’s Glowtime’ event also came with a revealing press invite and animation. While some invites carry minimal secret meaning, this latest release is giving strong A.....»»