Solar panels on any surface: new light-absorbing material 150 times thinner than a silicon wafer
Researchers at Oxford University have developed an ultra-thin layer of material that can be applied to roofs, cars, and even phones to turn them into solar panels.
Man destroys 6000-year-old cave painting for Facebook photo
They say that art is eternal. But not when an amateur photographer from Facebook gets involved
Dragon Age: The Veilguard promises the largest city in BioWare’s history
The creators of the new Dragon Age have created what seems to be the largest city in the history of the franchise — Minratos, the capital of the Tevinter Empire, which players will be able to visit for the first time.
A new look at S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Chinese journalists share their impressions of the demo
Their impression of the game is that it is atmospheric and has few technical flaws.
NASA Space Telescope creates 3D map of neighboring star systems to search for extraterrestrial life
Scientists have used data from NASA’s X-ray telescope to create a three-dimensional map of stars near the Sun, which will help in the search for habitable planets.
Scientists extract a record sample of the Earth’s mantle — the key to the origin of life?
A long sample of rocks from the Earth’s mantle can help unravel the mysteries of the formation of our planet and the origin of life on it.
Epic failure: Borderlands movie garnered a meager 6% on Rotten Tomatoes
The film, which fans have been waiting for almost a decade, did not live up to the audience’s expectations.
George Martin wrote in this editorial: the legendary WordStar for DOS got a second life
Science fiction writer Robert J. Sawyer, winner of the «Hugo» and «Nebula» awards, has published a free archive of the WordStar program used by George R.R. Martin and other famous authors.
Baldur’s Gate 3: a rare ending seen by only 34 players out of millions
Someone should tell those 34 lucky people that they have made gaming history.
The Moon probably had many small «siblings» orbiting the Earth in the distant past
Scientists at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, have hypothesized that in the early periods of the Earth-Moon system’s existence, it could have had small companions in polar orbits.
Hogwarts Legacy did not save: why Warner Bros. is considering selling its gaming business
To preserve the company’s integrity, Warner Bros. is ready to part with part of its gaming business.
Giant waves deep in the Earth’s interior «lift» continents, — new study
According to a new study, the impressive cliffs and high plateaus are caused by the same wave that rises in the Earth’s middle layer when continents are pushed apart.
Final trailer of Black Myth: Wukong — epic battles, new characters and plot details
The video contains new battle scenes, story inserts, new levels and characters.
Sex in Baldur’s Gate 3: only 30% of players chose the bear, and the Emperor is the leader in intimacy (Larian statistics)
More than 1 million players have chosen the Emperor for their love affairs.
Goldfish defeated the most difficult boss of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
What are your excuses for not being able to complete the game?
Gold from garbage: The Royal British Mint turns e-waste into jewelry
The Royal Mint of England has started extracting gold from old electronic circuit boards, turning it into exquisite jewelry using a chemical process.
Sony sold 61 million PlayStation 5 consoles, but hardware sales fell by 32%
Sony has achieved significant success, selling more than 61 million PlayStation 5 consoles, but the company has faced a 32% decline in hardware sales compared to last year.
The future is already here: Figure AI has developed a humanoid robot for production and everyday life
The California-based company Figure has unveiled the second generation of its robot, designed for production lines and future use at home.
Calendar older than the pyramids: archaeologists decipher 12,000-year-old symbols in Turkey
Archaeologists suggest that the 12,000-year-old markings on a stone pillar at Gebekli Tepe may be the oldest solar calendar in history, created to commemorate a catastrophic comet impact.
One is not a warrior in Knight City: CDPR hints at multiplayer for Cyberpunk 2
Imagine raiding Arasaka with the entire server.
The three biggest mysteries of the Sun that still baffle astrophysicists
Despite significant progress in the study of the Sun over the past decades, scientists still face several unsolved mysteries of our star that they are seeking to solve through current and future missions.
4K can wait: 60% of gamers on Steam are still loyal to 1080p
Survey Steam’s hardware and software survey revealed an interesting trend among gamers in 2024. Despite the availability of high resolutions, most platform users prefer 1080p for gaming.
Ubisoft arranged a VIP tour to Disneyland for YouTubers for positive feedback on Star Wars Outlaws
It seems that Ubisoft has found a new way to use the Power of… The Power of Marketing.
Emma Corrine on her role in «Deadpool and Wolverine»: «Didn’t expect to do it with a fan favorite»
Actress Emma Corrine, who played the role of Cassandra Nova in the movie «Deadpool and Wolverine», spoke about her emotions about the murder of a popular character in the new blockbuster of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Scent of power: scientists recreated Julius Caesar’s perfume and plan to sell it
Researchers from the Association of Culture and Tourism of Fragrances have reconstructed the «Telinum» perfume used by Julius Caesar based on historical data and archaeological findings.
100-meter tower on the Moon will provide astronauts with energy, communication and light
Honeybee Robotics has developed a unique multifunctional tower that can provide astronauts with light, power, and communication during missions to the moon.
British scientists have created 3D-printed «waffle» filters that remove up to 75% of «eternal chemicals» from water
Researchers from the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new method for removing toxic «perpetual chemicals» from wastewater using specially treated ceramic grids printed on a 3D printer.
God of War — is not all: Santa Monica intrigues with a new project
Sony Santa Monica, the studio known for the God of War series, is working on a new game that probably won’t be related to Kratos’ adventures.
JDI has developed the world’s first touch screen for simultaneous use by two users
The driver and passenger see different images depending on the direction of view and can operate the touchscreen simultaneously.
The episodic character «Deadpool and Wolverine» broke the record for the longest career in Marvel
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Venus — geological twin of early Earth? New study changes the way we think about planetary evolution
Scientists have discovered that Venus’s vast plateaus, known as tesserae, may have formed through processes similar to those that created the Earth’s oldest continents billions of years ago.
The developer of Helldivers 2 appeared on video for the first time: Joel turned out to be a superhuman with psychic powers
After six months of mystery, Arrowhead has finally introduced its mysterious game designer in a 90-second video.
Not like the others. Astronomers have spotted a star that looks like the Sun, and it’s moving in a strange way
The star V889 Hercules demonstrates an unusual rotation profile that contradicts all known models of stellar dynamics. Astronomers have discovered that its mid-latitudes rotate faster than the equator and the poles.
Avowed has been postponed to 2025: Obsidian doesn’t want to compete with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
However, the game is said to be in «good condition».
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 received a rating of 17+: there are new details about the game
The ESRB rating agency has released new information about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, giving it a rating of «M» (17+). The official website of the agency has a description of the game with interesting details about its content.
«One nuclear power unit is needed»: operators say it is extremely difficult to ensure 100% autonomy of communication»
«Kyivstar», Vodafone and lifecell have announced a joint statement regarding the requirements of the National Center for Operational and Technical Management of Telecommunications Networks (NCM) on 10-hour autonomous operation of the network during power outages.
A laptop that smells: Asus unveils Adol Book 14 with built-in fragrance
Asus, together with the famous perfume and fashion brand Anna Sui, has released the Adol Book 14 laptop equipped with a unique fragrance spraying function.
Turkey unearths 12,000-year-old shaman’s tomb — with hints of violent ancient rituals
The woman’s skull, partridge wings, and marten paws were found in the grave.
Google advertised a fake Google Authenticator website with phishing
Google has faced a serious security problem with its advertising platform. Attackers are creating fake Google Authenticator ads that actually distribute DeerStealer malware that can steal users’ confidential information.
There will be no mass extinction: a bank with genetic material from the Earth is to be created on the Moon
The idea is to use the naturally cold areas of the Moon to preserve the genetic material of threatened species.
The second stage of the big summer sale in the PS Store — Baldur’s Gate 3, Helldivers 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and other 4000 games with up to -80%
The PlayStation Store has expanded its summer sale, adding new attractive offers for gamers. The promotion started on July 17 and will last until August 14.
The future of dentistry: a robot prepares a tooth for prosthetics 8 times faster than doctors
Perceptive, a Boston-based company, has created an artificial intelligence system that performed a fully automated dental procedure on a human for the first time in the world. The robotic dentist performed the operation eight times faster than a human specialist, opening a new era in dental practice.
Did lightning create life? Harvard scientists have made an unexpected discovery
Scientists from Harvard University have found that lightning striking the ground from the clouds could have played a key role in creating chemical compounds necessary for life on the early Earth.
A new life for Skype: Microsoft removes ads and adds artificial intelligence
Microsoft has launched a Skype for Windows 11 update in an effort to bring back the glory days of this once-popular video calling app. The company is removing ads and simplifying the interface to attract users again.
Microsoft’s gaming revenue grew by 45% thanks to the acquisition of Activision
Microsoft’s revenues from the gaming segment continue to grow rapidly after the acquisition of Blizzard King by Activision.
Much larger than we thought. New calculations show that the boundaries of the solar system need to be expanded
Until now, scientists have believed that the solar system ends in a hypothetical Oort cloud located at a distance of just over one light year from the Sun. However, a new study by American scientists may radically change this idea.
A player sues FromSoftware because Elden Ring «is too difficult»
And then he will sue his mirror for showing «git gud».
Marvel paid Downey Jr. more than $500 million for «Iron Man» and provided a private jet with security
Marvel is returning to its proven formulas of success after a difficult year. The studio is teaming up again with Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo brothers to create new Avengers films.
«We are critical infrastructure in a sense». Yevhen Dykyi about the work of Ukrainian polar explorers in the war
Yevhen Dykyi, Director of the National Antarctic Science Center (NASC), spoke about the challenges of maintaining the Ukrainian station in Antarctica during the war and the importance of continuing scientific research.
What does the Sun hide? Ancient drawings by a mathematician reveal a 400-year-old secret
Astronomers have used observations by a 17th-century German mathematician to determine the state of the solar cycle in 1607, which may help solve the mystery of the period of minimum solar activity.
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