As the chilly winds sweep across the city, Rock Paper Shotgun has decided to close up the treehouse and take a much-needed Christmas break. It’s impossible to sit comfortably in a treehouse during this time of year, after all. Surprisingly, our bosses believe January will bring warmer weather, so we will be back on January
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The journey towards a low-carbon sustainable energy system is marked by several significant milestones. Beyond the symbolic firsts, such as the first hour without coal, oil, or gas generation, and the eventual retirement of all fossil fuel power plants, there is a particularly meaningful milestone on the horizon. That is the year when renewable energy
The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) has recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of thermoelectrics and spintronics. Their research focused on the “anisotropic magneto-Thomson effect,” which refers to the anisotropic change in heat absorption/release proportional to an applied temperature difference and charge current. This phenomenon has long been known as the Thomson
China’s sudden announcement of new regulations aimed at curbing excessive gaming and spending sent shockwaves through the financial markets. As a result, Tencent, NetEase, and Bilibili, some of the largest online gaming-related companies, collectively lost about $43.5 billion in market value on Friday. This unexpected move by China’s National Press and Publication Administration had a
A shocking revelation has emerged regarding the hacker responsible for leaking in-development videos of Grand Theft Auto VI. According to reports from BBC News, the individual named Arion Kurtaj, who was part of the notorious cybercrime group Lapsus$, has been confined to a secure hospital indefinitely. The reason behind this confinement is an acute autism
When it comes to games, I am constantly drawn to those that offer a visually stunning experience. Whether it’s the breathtaking graphics of To The Core or the captivating spectacle of Vampire Survivors, games that feature lots of particles flying around the screen have always managed to capture my attention. And now, I find myself
Anthropic, a leading AI startup, is currently in discussions to secure a funding round worth $750 million, spearheaded by Menlo Ventures. This investment would position Anthropic at a staggering valuation of up to $18.4 billion, marking an incredible growth trajectory compared to its previous valuation of $4.1 billion earlier this year. The company, co-founded by
When it comes to uncorking a bottle of champagne, there is more to it than just experiencing the familiar pop sound. High-pressure dynamics, shock waves, and supersonic gas flows are all at play. In a groundbreaking study conducted by scientists at TU Wien, the complex physics behind this seemingly simple act have been unraveled using
Generative AI technology is set to play a significant role in the upcoming 2024 US Presidential elections. With the use of chatbots and deepfakes, political campaigns are expected to be heavily influenced by artificial intelligence. However, the involvement of AI in politics may hinder regulatory efforts in the field. Nathan Lambert, a machine learning researcher
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have revolutionized gaming and entertainment, but there is still room for improvement. Current technologies mainly focus on visual and auditory sensations, neglecting the crucial sense of touch. However, researchers at City University of Hong Kong and other Chinese institutes are pioneering new haptic interfaces that can simulate realistic