In the world of Helldivers 2, a ragdoll-prone shooter game, emotes have been discovered to provide unexpected defensive advantages. While traditional advice on falling safely recommends staying loose, keeping arms and legs bent, and rolling on impact, the game introduces a unique approach to minimizing injury – performing a crisp salute in mid-air. The discovery
The Washington Post has taken a bold step towards leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance reader engagement and provide informative answers to pressing questions related to climate change, the environment, and sustainable energy. With the introduction of the Climate Answers AI chatbot, readers can now interact with a virtual assistant that draws on the vast repository
Time crystals are a concept that has been the subject of much debate and controversy in the scientific community. The idea, proposed by Nobel Prize winner Frank Wilczek, suggests the existence of objects that repeat themselves not in space, but in time. Unlike traditional crystals that repeat in space at regular intervals, time crystals would
The world is constantly evolving, and with that evolution comes the need for sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies. One emerging technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way we power our devices is rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries. These batteries offer enhanced energy density and are a safer alternative to the flammable lithium-ion batteries commonly
In a concerning trend, hackers have significantly increased their cryptocurrency spoils in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year. A recent report from blockchain research firm TRM Labs revealed that a staggering $1.38 billion worth of crypto was stolen between January 1 and June 24, more than double the $657 million stolen
Germany has been making headlines in the cryptocurrency world with its continuous sales of bitcoin. Over the past few weeks, the German government has been selling hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin, which has had a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market. The sales began last month when the Bundeskriminalamt, or BKA, sold
The city of Mariupol in Ukraine has been deeply scarred by Russia’s invasion in 2022. The devastating artillery and air strikes have left most residential buildings in ruins and claimed the lives of thousands of people. The city has now been under Russian occupation for nearly two years, during which its Ukrainian heritage has been
In the world of quantum mechanics, the concept of time reversal symmetry is a fascinating area of study. While our perception of time moving from past to future may be ingrained in our minds, the laws of physics at the microscopic level do not inherently favor one direction of time over another. The reversible nature
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has made significant strides in the development of perovskite solar cells, which have the potential to revolutionize the solar energy industry. These highly efficient, printable, and stable solar cells pave the way for achieving carbon neutrality and promoting sustainable development on a global scale. One of the key advantages
Artists often face an uphill battle when it comes to protecting their work from theft and infringement. For artist Jödicke, the frustration was real when he discovered that for every piece of art he took down online, ten more would pop up in its place. This sense of hopelessness almost led him to give up