Valve’s Deadlock is turning cheaters into frogs
There are a couple ways to deal with cheaters, and Valve has identified an all new way: turn them into frogs......»»
Project seeks to make bioplastics more attractive for industry
In the RUBIO project, 18 partners are turning the vision of a sustainable plastics industry into reality. Their goal is to use regionally available plant residues to create versatile, sustainable products that are recyclable and biodegradable. As par.....»»
Can Putting a Price on a Whale Save the Environment?
A single whale can lock up as much carbon as 1,000 trees. By turning them into carbon credits, a new project hopes to save the climate and the whales.....»»
Examining mortality and leadership succession in family business
By 2030, more than 30% of family businesses in the U.S. will lose their aging leaders to retirement, or death. Many of those leaders don't have a strategy for letting go of their business, turning it over to a successor, or selling it. While it is ra.....»»
Subsurface microbes capture toxic uranium and remediate groundwater
A new research study describes a previously unknown chemical process for removal of uranium from groundwater. Deep down in the bedrock, in an oxygen-free environment, microbes assist in the process of turning uranium "into rock." This finding might b.....»»
Exclusive: TikTok is turning into gaming’s discovery engine
It's no secret that TikTok is driving culture, but the platform is quietly revolutionizing how gamers discover new titles and creators. It's no secret that TikTok is driving culture, but the platform is quietly revolutionizing how gamers discover.....»»
Watch out, Steam Deck — Asus ROG Ally might run Cyberpunk at over 60 fps
If these leaked benchmarks are anything to go by, the upcoming ASUS ROG Ally might absolutely obliterate Valve's Steam Deck......»»
Proton update gets 18 more Windows games running on Linux, including Chex Quest HD
Valve dev calls Proton 8.0 release "our biggest rebase to date." Enlarge / The modern remake of an infamous Doom clone, Chex Quest HD is now playable on the Steam Deck and other modern Linux PCs. (credit: General Mills).....»»
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket is turning into a space policy disaster
Now the Ariane 6 rocket is failing even its most basic task. Enlarge / Under the stars with the Ariane 6 launch base at Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana. (credit: ESA) After much political wrangling among Germany, F.....»»
Asteroid hits Earth hours after being spotted, meteor turns into "beautiful" fireball over Europe
An asteroid hit Earth hours after it was discovered Monday, turning into a dazzling fireball that was spotted throughout Europe......»»
NASA plans could threaten the future of New Horizons
The New Horizons mission currently flying through the Kuiper Belt could be facing an unexpected change of plans. NASA's Science Mission Directorate is soliciting input on turning the spacecraft into a heliospheric science probe. The agency wants to d.....»»
Improving alloys: Researchers successfully establish a strong mechanical bond of immiscible iron and magnesium
Conventional transportation equipment relies heavily on steel. But steel is heavy, and scientists are turning to alternatives in the quest to improve the safety and speed of transportation, while simultaneously lessening its environmental footprint......»»
SpaceX scrubs launch of world’s most powerful rocket due to valve issue
The planned first launch of the SpaceX Super Heavy rocket was called off due to a frozen valve, and the event turned into a wet dress rehearsal instead......»»
Bungie takes aim at Destiny 2 cheaters using “third-party peripherals”
Accessibility devices are still OK to use "where a player could not play otherwise." Enlarge / You think I'm using an external cheat device? Then why is this shot going to miss so badly? (credit: Bungie) After nearly six.....»»
Terminal devices sales starting to show signs of turning around
There is a clear gap between upstream and downstream electronics and semiconductor players in terms of detectable market conditions, with the former slowing down capacity expansions amid sustained order cuts from customers and the latter beginning to.....»»
Nissan revs up fleet sales as production returns
Nissan is opening the valve on fleet sales, even as some retailers say they have a less than 30-day supply of entry-priced models......»»
Corporate social responsibility: Why family businesses get more bang for their buck than non-family firms
When it comes to turning corporate social responsibility (CSR) into profit, research shows family businesses have the advantage. CSR is a form of self-regulation where businesses make concerted efforts to be socially and ethically accountable to them.....»»
Half-Life 3: news and rumors for Valve"s elusive beast
Will we ever get to play Half-Life 3 or will Gabe just keep tormenting us with hats?.....»»
ChatGPT creator launches bug bounty program with cash rewards
ChatGPT isn’t quite so clever yet that it can find its own flaws, so its creator is turning to humans for help via a new bug bounty program......»»
Half-Life Alyx is now fully playable without VR hardware
Mouse-and-keyboard controls are perfectly functional, despite some compromises. Enlarge / Artist's conception of VR players watching calmly as non-VR players run to finally try Half-Life Alyx for themselves. (credit: Valve).....»»
TSMC to address 7 major market concerns at upcoming earnings call
With TSMC customers cutting back on orders or delaying shipment pull-in in the first quarter of 2023, market doubts are emerging about whether the foundry's overall business operations could be turning weak, with its revenues widely believed to see a.....»»