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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......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsSep 27th, 2024

Turning coal mine drainage into source of rare minerals

A new study investigates a novel process for lessening the negative environmental impact of coal mine drainage and extracting rare-earth elements from it, precious minerals needed to manufacture many high-tech devices......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 4th, 2023

Alaska’s Arctic Waterways Are Turning a Foreboding Orange

The phenomenon threatens local drinking water, and scientists think climate change may be the culprit......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsDec 31st, 2022

Michigan vs. TCU live stream: where to watch the 2022 Fiesta Bowl

Watch the first semifinal in the College Football Playoff, the 2022 Fiesta Bowl, where the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines will face the No. 3 TCU Horned Frogs......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 30th, 2022

MiniLED suppliers eyeing automotive applications

Suppliers of miniLED backlighting may take a hit if Apple adopts OLED screens for its iPad Pro, but they are turning their focus to automotive applications, according to industry sources......»»

Category: itSource:  digitimesRelated NewsDec 29th, 2022

A sneaky iOS update got me excited about the iPhone 14 Pro again

The iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island has become rather dull very quickly. But one iOS 16.2 feature is quickly turning things around......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 27th, 2022

Male panda at Dutch zoo turns out to be female

A two-year-old giant panda at a Dutch zoo has caused a stir by turning out to be a female and not a male as initially thought......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 23rd, 2022

Glassfrogs hide red blood cells in their liver to become transparent

Glassfrogs make themselves transparent while they rest by taking red blood cells from circulation and concealing them in their livers. A multi-disciplinary team of biologists and biomedical engineers has shown how these frogs make themselves see-thro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 22nd, 2022

Decoding the secret language of photosynthesis

For decades, scientists have been stumped by the signals plants send themselves to initiate photosynthesis, the process of turning sunlight into sugars. UC Riverside researchers have now decoded those previously opaque signals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 21st, 2022

"Vaccinating" frogs may or may not protect them against a pandemic—but it does provide another option for conservation

When the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged, many wildlife disease researchers like me were not too surprised. Some were intrigued it hadn't happened sooner; after all, it is our job to observe, describe and study pandemic dynamics in animals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2022

Steam Deck 2.0 could focus on battery life over better performance

Positioning profusely powerful portable processors not a priority for Valve. Enlarge / No word on whether the next Steam Deck will help protect the wood on your deck. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Now that Valve's Steam Deck.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 16th, 2022

US lawmakers take aim at gaming’s “harassment and extremism” problem

Letters to gaming companies could be first step toward hearings or gov't action. Enlarge / Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) has asked Valve to addres the prevalence of neo-Nazi accounts and content on its Steam platform. US Co.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 16th, 2022

Recycling carbon emissions could be key climate solution but won"t be easy, report to Congress says

Turning carbon emissions into useful products like concrete could use as much as 5% of global CO2 pollution, but working out the details will be challenging, according to a report to Congress from a National Academies committee chaired by Emily A. Ca.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 15th, 2022

Hubble detects ghostly glow surrounding our solar system

Imagine walking into a room at night, turning out all the lights and closing the shades. Yet an eerie glow comes from the walls, ceiling, and floor. The faint light is barely enough to see your hands before your face, but it persists......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 8th, 2022

AI, quantum computing see rising demand, says DIGITIMES Research

With silicon-based computing gradually constrained by the bottleneck of Moore's Law, many IT companies have started turning their development focuses to AI computing which requires a new architecture to resolve its performance and power consumption i.....»»

Category: itSource:  digitimesRelated NewsDec 8th, 2022

How to win a free Steam Deck during The Game Awards 2022

Valve has announced that they will be giving away a Steam Deck every minute during the show. Here's how to get your hands on the latest portable console......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 6th, 2022

Turning video on and seeing others may boost remote class experience

Turning the camera on during a remote class—and seeing more students with their own cameras on—may improve factors critical to a better class experience, according to a team of Penn State researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2022

Orthodox Judaism can still be a difficult world for LGBTQ Jews—but in some groups, the tide is slowly turning

Yeshiva University, the storied modern Orthodox Jewish university in New York City, is in the midst of a legal battle over its refusal to recognize the YU Pride Alliance, an undergraduate club......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 6th, 2022

Plasma instability may be a solution for magnetic nozzle plasma thrusters

A research group has demonstrated that spontaneously excited plasma waves may be the solution to a long-associated problem with magnetic nozzle plasma thrusters, turning conventional thinking on its head......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2022

2024 will be crucial turning point for Samsung to compete with TSMC

Samsung is preparing a "master plan" for its foundry business to turn the tables against TSMC in 2024, utilizing its 3nm process to take back orders from major US clients like Qualcomm and NVIDIA. 2024 is viewed by Samsung as a major turning point, a.....»»

Category: itSource:  digitimesRelated NewsDec 6th, 2022

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves cast on turning a bunch of misfits into heroes

The cast of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves spoke about the idea of a hero's journey in a featurette for their upcoming fantasy film......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 5th, 2022