
- Celestial Phenomenon Over Nuremberg – April 14th, 1561by Sheldon D. (Flashbak) on 22 September, 2023 at 16:47
As the rosy-fingered dawn broke across Nuremberg in Germany on April 14, 1561, the city’s inhabitants looked up. Above them they saw a mass of objects – crosses, tubes, globes, strips of colour and a huge black arrow. They appeared to be engaged in a fight, zooming this way and that. One of the … Continue reading “Celestial Phenomenon Over […]
- Here’s Our First Look at THE BOYS’ Soldier Boy in GEN Vby Nerdist (Nerdist) on 22 September, 2023 at 16:18
The Boys spinoff Gen V will follow supes at Vought’s one-of-a-kind college of higher hero learning. Here’s what we know about the series. The post Here’s Our First Look at THE BOYS’ Soldier Boy in GEN V appeared first on Nerdist.
- Redner’s Rescued Cat Figurine Mewseum in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsinby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 22 September, 2023 at 16:00
In the Milwaukee suburb of Menomonee Falls off Highway 45 is Redner’s Rescued Cat Figurine Mewseum, a private home collection of over 3,500 cat figurines and other feline memorabilia. Shawn Redner began collecting cat figurines in 2018, taking home whatever he could find in antique malls, rummage sales, and thrift stores. He acquired cat music boxes, cat […]
- AHSOKA Delivered a Heartwarming Reunion Between Sabine and Ezraby Eric Diaz (Nerdist) on 22 September, 2023 at 15:30
After six episodes of Ahsoka, did Mandalorian Sabine Wren finally find her old Star Wars Rebels friend, Ezra Bridger? The post AHSOKA Delivered a Heartwarming Reunion Between Sabine and Ezra appeared first on Nerdist.
- California first in line for Smalo AI-powered city ebikesby Paul Ridden (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 22 September, 2023 at 15:22
Smalo E-Bikes is a new name in the e-mobility space, and has announced that it’s riding into the US with two stylish models designed for urban or city travels. The LX2 and PX2 ebikes each roll with AI smarts to enhance the riding experience.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted
- Site of the Rokumeikan in Tokyo, Japanby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 22 September, 2023 at 15:00
Following the end of the Tokugawa shogunate and its strict isolationist policy, the Meiji era of Japan (1868-1912) saw rapid modernization as it opened its borders to the West. The new government was ready to present itself as a modern nation by the 1880s, hosting grand balls and elaborate banquets for foreign guests. The center of Japan’s Westernization […]
- Lempicka’s Former Studio in Paris, Franceby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 22 September, 2023 at 15:00
In the heart of Paris on 7 rue Méchain, an architectural marvel by Robert Mallet-Stevens emerges, a unique apartment building designed in 1928-1929. Crafted at the request of Jean Deschamps, it remains hidden behind an unassuming street facade, a treasure trove of Mallet-Stevens’ signature design elements which include spatial harmonies, innovative angles, […]
- Amazon Plans Ads for Prime Video, Price Increase for Ad-Free Experienceby Rotem Rusak (Nerdist) on 22 September, 2023 at 14:41
Amazon will introduce ads to Prime Video in early 2024. An ad-free Prime Video tier will be available but come with a cost increase. The post Amazon Plans Ads for Prime Video, Price Increase for Ad-Free Experience appeared first on Nerdist.
- Fountain Rock Lime Kilns in Walkersville, Marylandby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 22 September, 2023 at 14:00
Between 1872 and 1955, the lime kilns located in Fountain Rock Park were part of a bustling limestone quarry industry in and around Frederick, Maryland. Frederick County was home to a rich limestone fault that runs underneath a significant portion of county land, and the Fountain Rock Lime Company was one of many such entities during the late 19th and […]
- How THE CONTINENTAL’s Premiere Expands JOHN WICK’s High Table Loreby Michael Walsh (Nerdist) on 22 September, 2023 at 14:00
The Continental’s premiere expanded the lore of the High Table and showed why its special gold coins are the foundation of its long reign. The post How THE CONTINENTAL’s Premiere Expands JOHN WICK’s High Table Lore appeared first on Nerdist.
- 7 Maps That Can Change How You See the World by April White (Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places) on 22 September, 2023 at 13:00
We don’t think much today about the world-altering power that maps once held. You probably have a detailed cartographic guide of almost every point on the planet within arms’ reach right now, and in most places, the GPS on your phone can nail your location on that mape within a few feet. But throughout history, maps—accurate, error-filled, […]
- Lewis and Harriet Hayden House in Boston, Massachusettsby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 22 September, 2023 at 13:00
Beacon Hill is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Boston with the red brick townhouses, old-fashioned street lights, and narrow sidewalks serving as a reminder of the city’s long and storied past. Yet this quiet neighborhood today was once the center of abolitionist activity within the city and one location became the preeminent safe house for […]
- 4K UST laser projector puts the focus on high detail and rich colorsby Paul Ridden (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 22 September, 2023 at 12:25
Last year, Casiris Tech launched a successful Kickstarter for a 4K triple-laser ultra-short-throw projector called the A6. Now the company has moved over to Indiegogo for its latest model, an all-in-one Tri-Color streaming entertainment hub called the H6 rocking a front face that has the look of a luxury car’s grille.Continue ReadingCategory: Home […]
- 9月はゲーム新情報続々! “ゲーム系”プラモ&フィギュアをピックアップby nagaoHJ編集部 (Hobby JAPAN Web) on 22 September, 2023 at 11:00
現在、千葉・幕張メッセにて開催中の「東京ゲームショウ2023」(9月21日、22日:ビジネスデイ、23日、24日:一般公開日)。 今回Hobby JAPAN Webでは「ゲームショウ2023」開催にあわせて、ゲーム作品
- Incredible images from Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2023 winnersby Paul McClure (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 22 September, 2023 at 11:00
With their ability to capture imaginations and evoke emotions, photos can tell us stories about nature that words alone can’t convey. The winning entries in the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2023 competition prove that, as far as nature is concerned, a picture is worth a thousand words.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, TechnologyTags: […]
- Catastrophic avian influenza reaches the Galapagos for the first timeby Bronwyn Thompson (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 22 September, 2023 at 10:40
Almost 200 years on from when Charles Darwin observed his Galapagos Islands finches, which became the emblems of his theory of evolution, birds in the region are again in the news for what many scientists warn could be the source of the next pandemic.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Galapagos, Charles Darwin, Birds, Influenza
- Inventor ponders ethics of wiring human brain tissue into computersby Loz Blain (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 22 September, 2023 at 10:26
When you take 800,000 human brain cells, wire them into a biological hybrid computer chip, and demonstrate that it can learn faster than neural networks, people have questions. We speak to Dr. Brett Kagan, Chief Scientific Officer at Cortical Labs.Continue ReadingCategory: Computers, TechnologyTags: ethics, Brain, Biotechnology
- “あの”アイテムで合わせ目消しができちゃう!?「陸上自衛隊06式-Ⅲ型戦車 ろく」で実践!【合わせ目消し編】by n-kawamuraHJ編集部 (Hobby JAPAN Web) on 22 September, 2023 at 10:00
ホビージャパンで紹介されているテクニックって模型経験が浅い人でもできるの? そう思ったことありませんか? 私はあります!(笑)そういうわけで、実際にHJ Webで紹介されているテクニックを模型製作初心者のぴよ乃がお送り
- “Extraterrestrial” Space Crystal set to land in Chinaby Adam Williams (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 22 September, 2023 at 09:38
OPEN Architecture has made a habit of designing extraordinary projects, such as the rocky Chapel of Sound and sundial-like Sun Tower, and this is set to continue with its newly revealed Space Crystal. Likened to an extraterrestrial-like object that’s landed in a park by the firm, the crystalline building will host a space-themed museum and exhibition areas […]
- Novel nanoribbons could improve battery & solar cell efficiencyby Paul McClure (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 22 September, 2023 at 09:21
Researchers have created a new family of nanomaterials by alloying phosphorus with arsenic to create single-atom-thick ribbons that are highly conductive, making them ideal candidates for use in next-generation batteries, solar cells and quantum computers.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Nanomaterials, Alloy, Electricity, University College […]
- ゲームに合わせて振動するベストや、自分の足で歩けるコントローラーも!東京ゲームショウ2023のVR/ARコーナーをピックアップ【TGS2023】by tokitsuHJ編集部 (Hobby JAPAN Web) on 22 September, 2023 at 09:00
千葉・幕張メッセにて現在開催中の東京ゲームショウ2023。9月23日(土)、24日(日)の一般公開日に先駆け、HJ Webでは会場の様子をレポート! 東京ゲームショウ2023の予習にぜひご覧ください。 この記事では、
- ド派手な展示が目白押し!『ペルソナ』シリーズ最新作、『ギルティギア』、『メタルギア』、『イナズマイレブン』などメーカーフォトレポート②【TGS2023】by n-kawamuraHJ編集部 (Hobby JAPAN Web) on 22 September, 2023 at 08:30
千葉・幕張メッセにて現在開催中の東京ゲームショウ2023。9月23日(土)、24日(日)の一般公開日に先駆け、HJ Webでは会場の様子をレポート! 東京ゲームショウ2023の予習にぜひご覧ください。 コナミデジタルエ
- 北米軍主力AMAIM「ブレイディフォックス」を地中海戦線仕様にハードウェザリング仕上げ! 『境界戦機 極鋼ノ装鬼』外伝HG作例by m-kasamoHJ編集部 (Hobby JAPAN Web) on 22 September, 2023 at 08:00
北米軍主力AMAIMを砂漠戦闘用にチューン グレイディ専用機に随伴する無人機のブレイディフォックスは豆タンクが製作。こちらはHGブレイディフォックスを使用してデザートカラーで塗装。地中海戦線での激しい戦闘をイメージして
- Ultra-moddable camping trailer transforms from cargo crate to micro-RVby C.C. Weiss (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 22 September, 2023 at 07:26
German camper innovator VanMe recently took a short break from designing stylish camper vans to introduce one of the more modular camping trailers the world over.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Caravan, Trailer, trailers, RV, Outdoors, Camping, Off-road, Modular
- Autonomous audio robot swarm can mute conversations in chaotic roomsby Loz Blain (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 22 September, 2023 at 05:00
UW researchers say they can now mute different parts of a noisy room, or isolate one conversation in a chaotic environment, thanks to a swarm of small audio robots that auto-position themselves to pinpoint and follow multiple moving sound sources.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: Noise-Canceling, Audio, University of Washington
- Andrew C. Stewartby 70s Sci-Fi Art on 22 September, 2023 at 04:03
Andrew C. Stewart
- New gene-editing tool reduces unintended mutations by more than 70%by Paul McClure (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 22 September, 2023 at 03:10
Researchers have found that splitting the gene editor used in traditional CRISPR technology creates a more precise tool that can be switched on and off, with significantly less chance of causing unintended genome mutations. They say their novel tool can potentially correct around half of the mutations that cause disease.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, […]
- ウェーブ1/144「ウルトラホーク3号」プロップ再現のシンプルなキットを丁寧に製作! 劇中装備の追加工作もby dma_seisaku2 (Hobby JAPAN Web) on 22 September, 2023 at 03:00
手ごろな大きさでプラキット化! ウェーブ1/144 ホーク3号を攻略! これまでに『帰ってきたウルトラマン』『マイティジャック』といった円谷作品のメカを模型化してきたウェーブが、新たに着手したのは国民的特撮番組『ウルト
- David B Mattinglyby 70s Sci-Fi Art on 22 September, 2023 at 00:25
David B Mattingly
- Boeing to develop hypersonic missile interceptor for DARPAby David Szondy (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 23:42
Boeing has been tapped by DARPA to develop and test the technology that will be required to build a prototype to intercept hypersonic missiles in the upper atmosphere as part of the agency’s four-year Glide Breaker program.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Boeing, DARPA, Hypersonic, Weapons
- Low-power desalination tech may provide drinking water at disaster sitesby Ben Coxworth (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 23:33
At disaster sites, it’s not uncommon for both the water supply and electrical grid to be out of commission. That’s where a new system may someday come in, as it utilizes just a small amount of electricity – which could be stored in a battery – to desalinate seawater for drinking.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: University of Bath, Desalination, […]
- Goin’ To Kansas City Plaza in Kansas City, Missouriby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 21 September, 2023 at 21:00
“I’m gonna be standing on the corner, 12th Street and Vine.” These memorable lyrics were originally written by two teenagers who had never even visited Kansas City, but they have come to define Kansas City’s music scene and embody its spirit. Today, visitors can celebrate the lyrics of “Kansas City” at a humble municipal park that pays homage to […]
- FINAL FANTASY XIV Tabletop RPG Coming in 2024by Amy Ratcliffe (Nerdist) on 21 September, 2023 at 20:55
Square Enix has announced a Final Fantasy XIV tabletop roleplaying game and has a starter set for the game available to pre-order. The post FINAL FANTASY XIV Tabletop RPG Coming in 2024 appeared first on Nerdist.
- Ahsoka: Did Star Wars Introduce Its Greatest Evil Yet?by Alison Mattingly (Nerdist) on 21 September, 2023 at 20:30
Welcome back to the galaxy far, far away, Star Wars fans! This week’s episode of Ahsoka was filled with some major jaw-dropping moments as one of the universe’s biggest villains made his triumphant return, but did it also set up an even greater evil yet to come? Dan Casey heads to Peridea to break it The post Ahsoka: Did Star Wars Introduce Its Greatest […]
- ONCE UPON A STUDIO Trailer Gathers 100 Years of Disney Animated Iconsby Eric Diaz (Nerdist) on 21 September, 2023 at 20:16
To celebrate a century of Walt Disney Animation Studios, they’ll release a short film called Once Upon a Studio showcasing 400 cartoon icons. The post ONCE UPON A STUDIO Trailer Gathers 100 Years of Disney Animated Icons appeared first on Nerdist.
- Pietro Gallinaby 70s Sci-Fi Art on 21 September, 2023 at 20:02
Pietro Gallina
- Francis Xavier Statue in Malacca, Malaysiaby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 21 September, 2023 at 20:00
Saint Francis Xavier’s name is remembered throughout Asia, from India to Japan, where he was the first to introduce Christianity. Born in 1506 in the Kingdom of Navarre, he co-founded the Jesuit Order in 1540 with Ignatius of Loyola and traveled the world as a Catholic missionary. From 1545 to 1552, the missionary was based on and off in the port of […]
- Review: 2023 Ford Expedition Timberline is a giant, useful SUVby Aaron Turpen (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 19:13
Large, truck-based sport utilities like the Expedition exist to serve several roles: people haulers, trailer pullers, stuff carriers, and sometimes off-road beasts. The people who buy them expect them to do all of these things at one time or another. The Expedition Timberline won’t disappoint there.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: SUV, […]
- Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside, Coloradoby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 21 September, 2023 at 19:00
At the turn of the 20th century, amusement parks known as White Cities were built across the United States. These were also known as trolley parks, since they were located on the trolley line and trolleys were the main form of transportation to and from the parks. One of these parks, Lakeside Amusement Park, was built outside of Denver in 1908. Through […]
- Site Where the First V2 Rocket Fell on London in London, Englandby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 21 September, 2023 at 18:15
On Friday, September 8, 1944, a German V2 missile launched from the Netherlands landed at this site on Staveley Road in Chiswick. Three people were killed in the blast, and 19 more injured in the powerful explosion, which left behind a crater measuring some 30 feet across. It was the first of more than 500 V2 rockets that would strike London between […]
- Dead Man’s Pond in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Islandby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 21 September, 2023 at 18:00
A few different legends surround this pond in Victoria Park. Most center on the rumor that the small body of water is bottomless, but others are about the name itself. One is that there was pirate treasure buried there, and an excavation to find it went so deep that they could barely see the sky. Then, as many know from digging too deep right next to a […]
- Rose Blanche Lighthouse in Rose Blanche-Harbour le Cou, Newfoundland and Labradorby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 21 September, 2023 at 17:46
This stone structure is planted at what feels like the end of the earth. It’s moody. It’s a little spooky. It could be from a Mary Shelley novel. Rose Blanche Lighthouse is the only granite lighthouse remaining in Newfoundland. Its light has been guiding mariners since 1873. The trek to see it will take you through some of the most stunning ocean-side […]
- Bio-inspired color-changing coating could both warm and cool housesby Ben Coxworth (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 17:45
The desert-dwelling Namaqua chameleon has a pretty neat trick – it changes skin color to stay cool when outdoor temperatures rise, and stay warm when they drop. An experimental new coating could one day do the same thing for our homes.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: American Chemical Society, Harbin Institute of Technology, Heating, Cooling, […]
- A Square, Flat Earth and Round Heaven Meant the World to Ancient Chinaby James Hannam (Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places) on 21 September, 2023 at 17:05
Reprinted with permission from The Globe: How the Earth Became Round by James Hannam, published by Reaktion Books Ltd. Copyright © 2023 by James Hannam. All rights reserved. It was a big job, being emperor of China. He didn’t just have to run the country. The universe itself depended on him. He had a sizeable support staff of bureaucrats and eunuchs, […]
- Solacula Inn in Bucharest, Romaniaby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 21 September, 2023 at 17:00
Nestled along the vibrant tapestry of Calea Moşilor, an ancient trading artery in Neoclassical and Gothic Revival style, once linked Bucharest’s Inner Town to the bustling Obor Marketplace. With tired palatial doors and a peeling facade in the present-day, the architectural gem whispers tales of bygone eras. This is none other than the Solacula Inn (“Hanul […]
- Moebiusby 70s Sci-Fi Art on 21 September, 2023 at 16:18
Moebius
- LEGO SUPER MARIO BROS. Piranha Plant Set Will Devour Your Time and Energyby Tai Gooden (Nerdist) on 21 September, 2023 at 15:58
The latest LEGO Super Mario Bros. set brings the iconic Piranha Plant to life for a posable, fun, and very nostalgic build. The post LEGO SUPER MARIO BROS. Piranha Plant Set Will Devour Your Time and Energy appeared first on Nerdist.
- First all-digital Instax is a cute ball of photographic funby Paul Ridden (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 15:58
Fujifilm has launched a cute Instax camera that makes printing to instant film optional. The Instax Pal digital camera comes bundled with a Mini Link 2 printer, but can stow snaps to onboard storage for transfer to the free companion app to add filters and stickers.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, TechnologyTags: FUJIFILM, Instant Photography, […]
- BG3 Voice Actors Play D&D, POKÉMON Happy Meals Return, and More News Odds & Endsby Rotem Rusak (Nerdist) on 21 September, 2023 at 14:13
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth sets release, Rogers: The Musical is now streaming, Baldur’s Gate 3 actors to play D&D and other news odds & ends. The post BG3 Voice Actors Play D&D, POKÉMON Happy Meals Return, and More News Odds & Ends appeared first on Nerdist.
- Candela C-8 foiling e-boat travels 420 nautical miles in 24 hoursby Paul Ridden (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 13:14
In an effort to demonstrate that electric boating is ready to clean up the marine transport sector now, Swedish e-boat maker Candela partnered with Northvolt and Plug for a long-distance challenge that saw the latest C-8 Polestar Powered prototype clock up 420 nautical miles over a 24-hour period.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags: Candela, […]
- Podcast: The Fear Labby The Podcast Team (Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places) on 21 September, 2023 at 12:00
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit Denmark’s Recreational Fear Lab, where researchers are studying the fun side of fear—using the country’s largest haunted house as a field site. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, […]
- 『極鋼ノ装鬼』外伝で登場「ブレイディフォックス」グレイディ専用機カラーで製作! さらに「ウェポンセット7」を特別先行使用!!【境界戦機】by m-kasamoHJ編集部 (Hobby JAPAN Web) on 21 September, 2023 at 11:00
地中海戦線でグレイディ・エリソンが搭乗する機体 地中海戦線にてグレイディ・エリソンが搭乗するブレイディフォックス。本機はグレイディの戦闘スタイルに合わせて独自のチューンが施されており、機体カラーもパーソナルカラーに染め
- Boss invites guitar players to jam wirelessly with the Katana Air EXby Paul Ridden (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 10:53
Boss has added a new desktop model to its impressive Katana range of app-enhanced modeling amplifiers for electric guitar and bass. The 35-W Air EX allows for wireless connection between instrument and combo amp, and can also run on batteries.Continue ReadingCategory: Music, TechnologyTags: Amplifiers, Guitar, Bass guitar, Guitar Effects, BOSS
- 最新“メカ”ゲームを試遊!『SDガンダム ジージェネレーション エターナル』、『SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada』、『カスタムメックウォーズ』などメーカーフォトレポート①【TGS2023】by n-kawamuraHJ編集部 (Hobby JAPAN Web) on 21 September, 2023 at 10:30
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- アッガイベースの月面決戦用MS「アッグジン」をフルスクラッチ【機動戦士ムーンガンダム】by dma_seisaku2 (Hobby JAPAN Web) on 21 September, 2023 at 10:25
月面決戦用に再設計された水陸両用MS 「月刊ガンダムエース」(KADOKAWA刊)にて連載中の『機動戦士ムーンガンダム』にてラー・ギルスを追うアトランタ3に補給用MSとして搬入され、クラースとアゴスが搭乗した「EMS-
- Work restarts on audacious kilometer-tall skyscraperby Adam Williams (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 09:34
2023 has turned out to be an incredible year for Saudi Arabian architecture so far. First the country confirmed its 170-km (105-mile)-long The Line is going ahead, then revealed plans for a cuboid tower big enough to hold 20 Empire State Buildings. Now, it has reportedly restarted its hugely ambitious plan to build the new world’s tallest building, the […]
- A Day At Marin City Flea Market in 1990by Karen Strike (Flashbak) on 21 September, 2023 at 08:35
The Marin City Flea Market was one of the largest outdoor markets in California’s Bay Area. From its opening in 1971 to its closure in 1995, the weekend market has the haunt of antique dealers, collectors and bargain hunters. Nancy Kittle was there in 1990 to photograph some of the faces that made the … Continue reading “A Day At Marin City Flea […]
- 大張正己監督に聞く!!『境界戦機 極鋼ノ装鬼』配信記念インタビュー!by m-kasamoHJ編集部 (Hobby JAPAN Web) on 21 September, 2023 at 08:00
配信開始記念! 監督大張正己インタビュー リアリティあふれるミリタリー描写を盛り込み、『境界戦機』の新たな方向性を切り開いた『極鋼ノ装鬼』。本作を手掛ける大張正己監督といえば、ケレン味あふれるスーパーロボットものを得意
- Honor the Realm with Pandora’s GAME OF THRONES Jewelry Collectionby Michael Walsh (Nerdist) on 21 September, 2023 at 08:00
Pandora is releasing a collection of official Game of Thrones jewelry! Here’s your exclusive first-look at three Targaryen-inspired pieces. The post Honor the Realm with Pandora’s GAME OF THRONES Jewelry Collection appeared first on Nerdist.
- Mysterious circular RNA linked to Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s diseaseby Paul McClure (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 06:56
Researchers have gained new insights into largely overlooked circular RNAs in brain cells and the crucial role they play in diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. In addition to providing valuable information about the molecular mechanisms underlying these conditions, their findings open the door to developing diagnostic tests and treatments for […]
- Suppressing negative thoughts reduces post-traumatic stress & anxietyby Paul McClure (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 05:36
A new study has challenged the commonly held belief that consciously suppressing negative thoughts is bad for our mental health, finding that people who did so had lower levels of post-traumatic stress and anxiety, and intrusive thoughts were less vivid. The findings suggest it’s a promising alternative means of treating mental illness.Continue […]
- Bionic silkworms with spider genes spin fibers 6x tougher than Kevlarby Bronwyn Thompson (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 04:46
For the first time, scientists have successfully produced full-length spider silk fibers using genetically modified silkworms. With high strength and toughness, this silk has the potential to provide a scalable, sustainable and better-quality alternative to current synthetic fibers like nylon.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Materials, […]
- Novel light-activated compound kills cancer cells in a unique wayby Paul McClure (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 03:27
Researchers have developed a novel platinum-enhanced, light-activated compound that kills cancer cells in a unique way without requiring oxygen, overcoming a limitation with existing light-based cancer therapies. Their discovery paves the way for developing the next generation of anti-cancer drugs.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Cancer, […]
- European “yacht on wheels” camper van journeys onto American marketby C.C. Weiss (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 03:19
The world keeps getting brighter for Americans lusting after European camper vans with no recent history of US availability. Westfalia is officially on its way back to market, Volkswagen will soon have an all-electric van canvas with which converters can work, and now Las Vegas’ Caleche Customs is bringing another attractive European camper van option to US […]
- Flódniby Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places on 21 September, 2023 at 03:04
Flódni is an elaborate, multi-layer cake consisting of four different fillings—first plum jam, then walnut, apple, and poppy seed—each between sheets of pastry. It might sound like the dessert version of Turducken, but this Hungarian-Jewish treat is no fleeting trend created as a social media–friendly novelty. The roots of flódni go back to […]
- With some 1,500 dead animals in its wake, Neuralink heads to humansby Bronwyn Thompson (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 21 September, 2023 at 02:39
Following years of controversy, including whistleblowers reporting of rushed experimental “hack jobs” that resulted in as many as 1,500 animal fatalities, Elon Musk’s brain-chip implant company has begun recruiting for its landmark first human trial.Continue ReadingCategory: Computers, TechnologyTags: Elon Musk, Neuralink, Disability, Implant, Brain, […]
- Robert McCallby 70s Sci-Fi Art on 21 September, 2023 at 00:17
Robert McCall
- World’s most powerful X-ray laser lights upby David Szondy (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 23:49
The US Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has switched on the world’s most powerful X-ray laser. The Linac Coherent Light Source II (LCLS-II) X-ray Free-Electron Laser (XFEL) flashes a million times a minute and is 10,000 times brighter than its predecessor.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: SLAC, Laser, X-ray
- The world’s first movie poster set to smash auction recordsby Mike Hanlon (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 23:44
The movie industry got off to an inauspicious start on 28 December 1895 at the Grand Cafe in Paris. Just 30 of the 100 seats set for the occasion were occupied, and the Lumière brothers’ famous cinématographe projector sat on a step ladder at the center.Continue ReadingCategory: Collectibles, LifestyleTags: movie posters, Video, Sotheby’s, Heritage […]
- Munro’s all-electric Mountain Rescue 4×4 lights up the nightby C.C. Weiss (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 22:21
After getting its burly MK-1 e-4WD ready for order in late 2022, Scottish startup Munro Vehicles is back with an all-new special edition. It developed the Mountain Rescue edition after intensive discussions with Scottish, English and Welsh mountain rescue teams and firefighting units, stripping out rear seats for an expanded load area ready to carry […]
- What Are Bokken Jedi and What Do They Mean for AHSOKA?by Eric Diaz (Nerdist) on 20 September, 2023 at 22:17
Episode six of Ahsoka introduced the term “Bokken Jedi,” a term which may describe some of the most famous Jedi in the Star Wars universe. The post What Are Bokken Jedi and What Do They Mean for AHSOKA? appeared first on Nerdist.
- Finger-worn device designed to objectively quantify itchinessby Ben Coxworth (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 20:19
While it’s important for dermatologists to know just how itchy a person’s skin is, patients’ self-assessments tend to be quite subjective. A new wearable sensor could help, by objectively measuring the frequency and intensity of its user’s scratching sessions.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Carnegie Mellon, Wearable, Skin
- HR Gigerby 70s Sci-Fi Art on 20 September, 2023 at 20:03
HR Giger
- AHSOKA Finally Reveals Grand Admiral Thrawnby Eric Diaz (Nerdist) on 20 September, 2023 at 19:35
At last, in episode six of Ahsoka, Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen) has appeared. Here’s where’s Thrawn’s been hiding, and for how long. The post AHSOKA Finally Reveals Grand Admiral Thrawn appeared first on Nerdist.
- AHSOKA Introduced Your New Favorite Cute STAR WARS Aliensby Rotem Rusak (Nerdist) on 20 September, 2023 at 19:21
The Disney+ Ahsoka series just introduced two cute new Star Wars alien species to the canon universe, the Howlers and the Noti. The post AHSOKA Introduced Your New Favorite Cute STAR WARS Aliens appeared first on Nerdist.
- What Does Baylan Skoll Want on AHSOKA? by Michael Walsh (Nerdist) on 20 September, 2023 at 18:07
Ahsoka’s Baylan Skoll wants to end the cycle of war in his galaxy. To do that he might need to find “the beginning” of the Force itself. The post What Does Baylan Skoll Want on AHSOKA? appeared first on Nerdist.
- Moots switches from titanium to carbon for 33-lb Express gravel ebikeby Ben Coxworth (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 17:50
For decades now, Colorado-based manufacturer Moots has been known for its high-end titanium bicycles. Today, however, the company announced its first-ever carbon fiber bike, which is also its first-ever ebike. It’s time to meet the Express, which is designed for gravel riding.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Carbon Fiber, ebikes
- Make 19th-Century ‘Neapolitan Pizza’ for Dessertby Andrew Coletti (Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places) on 20 September, 2023 at 17:15
Not long ago, if you ordered Neapolitan pizza at an Italian restaurant, you might have ended up with a slice of custard pie. The modern definition for pizza did not appear in an Italian dictionary until 1905. The Italian word pizza, which is likely related to Greek pita and Turkish pide, was originally a general term for flat baked dishes made with flour. […]
- To Track Bull Sharks, First Hit Their Snooze Buttonby Ryan Truscott (Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places) on 20 September, 2023 at 17:15
Bull sharks, says marine biologist Ryan Daly, “like to bite.” Daly and colleagues catch the famously ferocious fish off the coast of southern Mozambique and fit them with transmitters as part of a long-distance tracking project to reveal more about the animals’ habits. The team uses strong lines and circle hooks—harmless to the sharks—baited with […]
- THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER Trailer Delivers a Poe-rrific Chilling Timeby Rotem Rusak (Nerdist) on 20 September, 2023 at 17:00
Mike Flanagan’s final Netflix creation The Fall of the House of Usher has shared its full trailer. The Poe-inspired series looks chilling. The post THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER Trailer Delivers a Poe-rrific Chilling Time appeared first on Nerdist.
- THE TOXIC AVENGER Reboot Images Reveal First Look at Elijah Wood’s Villainous Characterby Nerdist (Nerdist) on 20 September, 2023 at 16:30
The Toxic Avenger is one of the most beloved cult horror films of all time. Legendary is set to produce a reboot, starring Peter Dinklage. The post THE TOXIC AVENGER Reboot Images Reveal First Look at Elijah Wood’s Villainous Character appeared first on Nerdist.
- Gene Szafran, 1971by 70s Sci-Fi Art on 20 September, 2023 at 16:18
Gene Szafran, 1971
- Concert-level Bluetooth speaker ready to rock your next dance partyby Paul Ridden (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 15:41
Those crazy soundsmiths over at Soundboks in Denmark have launched the fourth generation of the company’s stupid loud Bluetooth speaker, which promises improved sonics and a longer battery life at full whack.Continue ReadingCategory: Music, TechnologyTags: Bluetooth Speakers, Portable Audio, Loudspeakers
- Who Is AHSOKA’s Droid Huyang?by Michael Walsh (Nerdist) on 20 September, 2023 at 14:26
David Tennant’s Huyang on Ahsoka is more than just a robot sidekick. Here’s everything you need to know about the Jedi’s lightsaber tutor. The post Who Is AHSOKA’s Droid Huyang? appeared first on Nerdist.
- THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES Trailer Takes Us Back to a Dangerous Worldby Rotem Rusak (Nerdist) on 20 September, 2023 at 14:12
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes trailer takes us back to Panem. This prequel movie reminds us how poisonous the world is. The post THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES Trailer Takes Us Back to a Dangerous World appeared first on Nerdist.
- Calls to address overlooked ADHD in adults aged 50 and overby Bronwyn Thompson (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 14:07
There’s growing recognition that attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is not just a disruptive childhood condition, with conservative numbers estimating that 8.7 million adults in the US are living with it, both diagnosed and not. Yet older adults, aged 50 and over, are not only consistently absent from ADHD studies, but face roadblocks if they […]
- Triple-laser projector throws big-screen 4K visuals from inches awayby Paul Ridden (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 13:49
California-based projector maker Nomvdic has announced its new flagship model, a triple-laser ultra-short-throw Laser TV capable of projecting 100-inch 4K UHD visuals from just inches away, supported by Harman Kardon sound.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, TechnologyTags: Laser TV, 4K UHD, Projectors
- Netflix’s STRANGER THINGS Prequel Play Is Coming to London’s West Endby Tai Gooden (Nerdist) on 20 September, 2023 at 13:40
The Duffer Brothers will bring Stranger Things to the stage in Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a play about Joyce, Hopper, and Henry Creel. The post Netflix’s STRANGER THINGS Prequel Play Is Coming to London’s West End appeared first on Nerdist.
- Podcast: The Ark of Citrusby The Podcast Team (Atlas Obscura – Latest Articles and Places) on 20 September, 2023 at 12:00
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit a collection at the University of California, Riverside, that preserves thousands of varieties of citrus, and the folks working to ensure the future of the beloved fruits. Our podcast is an audio guide to the […]
- Nikon launches the beautifully retro Z f full-frame mirrorless cameraby Paul Ridden (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 11:22
Nikon has added a second “heritage-inspired” camera to its mirrorless lineup, joining the Z fc in riffing off of the look of the company’s FM2 single-lens-reflex film camera from the early 1980s – but this time built around a full-frame image sensor.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, TechnologyTags: Nikon, Mirrorless Cameras, Full-frame, Retro, Cameras
- Fender Vintera II 70s Strat review: Big vintage tone, accessible priceby Loz Blain (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 10:15
Heaven help the young guitarist who wants a new Strat in 2023; searching the Fender USA website today gives you no less than 74 different options, some coming in as many as nine different colors. There are Player Strats and Player Plus Strats, Made in Japans and Japanese Vintage reissues. There are American Performers, American Professionals, American […]
- Introducing the Bullet Ant 2.0, a multitool pen for all occasionsby Paul McClure (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 08:22
Building upon the success of its first-generation predecessor, the new-and-improved Bullet Ant 2.0 pushes the boundaries of multitool pens, catering to a diverse range of needs while clipping snugly in your pocket.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Multitools, Kickstarter
- Where in our bodies do we feel love (and other emotions)?by Paul McClure (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 05:49
Researchers have mapped where and how strongly we experience different kinds of love, covering everything from romantic love to love for strangers. The findings shed light on how context affects subjective feelings and adds to existing research on the human experience of emotions.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Emotions, […]
- Toyota upends robot learning: New AI masters complex tasks in hoursby Loz Blain (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 05:27
We are living at the dawn of the general-purpose robotics age. Dozens of companies have now decided that it’s time to invest big in humanoid robots that can autonomously navigate their way around existing workspaces and begin taking over tasks from human workers.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Artificial Intelligence, LLM (Large Language […]
- Simple test predicts Alzheimer’s risk, 20 years before symptoms showby Bronwyn Thompson (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 04:59
Australian National University (ANU) physicists have combined nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and molecular biology to design a novel method that looks for Alzheimer’s disease protein markers in blood. These markers are tell-tale signs of early neurodegeneration, and early detection is so far the best defense we have in order to effectively […]
- Tim Hildebrandtby 70s Sci-Fi Art on 20 September, 2023 at 03:19
Tim Hildebrandt
- Knaus’ lightweight morphing RV reinvents caravan design for e-mobilityby C.C. Weiss (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 03:06
Knaus-Tabbert has been preparing for the electric vehicle switchover for years now, exploring everything from Wankel-extended electric motorhomes to ultralight, flexible caravan builds. Now it’s spinning the latter idea into a completely reimagined camping trailer, developed from the ground up to be towed via EV. Toward that end, the all-new Yaseo’s […]
- Stress and high effort/low reward work doubles men’s heart disease riskby Paul McClure (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 03:01
A study of white-collar workers has found that men who experience work stress coupled with a job that requires high effort for low reward are at double the risk of developing heart disease, having a similar impact on heart health as obesity.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Workplace, Stress, Heart Disease
- Seminal internet meme goes up for saleby Mike Hanlon (New Atlas – New Technology & Science News) on 20 September, 2023 at 02:58
“On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog” is an adage and internet meme that was first published by The New Yorker on July 5, 1993, becoming universally recognized for capturing the essence of internet anonymity and the liberation it offers from popular prejudices … and now the original artwork is for sale.Continue ReadingCategory: Collectibles, […]