Do you know what makes mobile games so much fun? Research has found that both the game itself and the community around it can greatly affect how satisfied you are. A study looked into this, asking 252 people about their experiences. They found that a good game makes you enjoy it more, and a strong c
School leaders from Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls recently met with lawmakers to discuss changing the terms of supplemental levies. Currently, these levies can only be approved for two years or permanently. The superintendents, Shon Hocker and Dena Naccarato, explained that frequent voting on levies
It's been a rough few weeks for the Philippines, with four major storms already battering the country. Now, there's a fifth one on the way, and it's picking up speed. Tropical Storm Usagi is headed straight for Luzon, the country's largest island, and it's expected to make landfall in just two days.
Have you ever seen lasers appear to twist and turn during storms? Surprisingly, scientists discovered a clever method to keep lasers steady – using slightly fuzzy lasers known as PCBs. These unique lasers average out their rapid flickers, making them more stable. In a basic experiment mimicking turb
Apple has just launched an update for its experimental browser, Safari Technology Preview. This isn't your average web browser; it's designed for developers and curious users who want to test out new features before they hit the mainstream. Version 207 brings a bunch of fixes and improvements across
Imagine Texas experiences another harsh winter storm like the ones in 2021 and 2022. The chance of power outages could be around 50% in a bad storm, and nearly 80% in a really severe one. That's according to a recent report from ERCOT, the state's power grid operator. They called it a "worst-case sc
John Desmond Bernal, a key figure in molecular biology, is also known as the pioneer of the Science of Science. His book, The Social Function of Science, set the groundwork for this field. Four main ideas from Bernal’s work include considering the socio-historical context, using theoretical models,
It's an unexpected twist in the Los Angeles County District Attorney race. Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor known for his tough-on-crime stance, has captured the majority of voter support. With over 61% of the votes, Hochman's message clearly resonates as voters question the current Distr
Imagine you're training an AI to navigate a world, but you don't have to stick to just one type of simulator. UDE, short for Unified Distributed Environment, is a toolkit that lets AI researchers mix and match different simulation platforms like Gazebo, Unity, Unreal, and OpenAI Gym. This clever too
Imagine a storm brewing in the Caribbean, about 345 miles from Jamaica. It's moving northeast at 7 mph, with winds of 35 mph. Forecasters think it'll become a hurricane as it passes over Cuba and enters the Gulf of Mexico by midweek. The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on this poten
