Dungeons & Dragons Is Shedding ‘Race’ in Gaming. Here’s Why It MattersThe nerd culture powerhouse is rebranding its elves, dwarfs and orcs, previously referred to as races, and moving towards use of the term speciesBy Steven DashiellDungeons and Dragons game...
A scanning electron microscope image of nanoscale wood structures in tulip treesJan J Lyczakowski and Raymond Wightman Scientists have discovered an entirely new kind of wood, a finding that could turbocharge trees’ ability to store carbon. Tulip trees feature a...
The meteorological community has a bit of a love-hate relationship with Twister, the 1996 blockbuster about tornado-chasing scientists. The movie plays a little fast and loose with some aspects of science—and is certainly more action-packed than the average tornado chase....
The Segal Center is pleased to announce an upcoming conference exploring the work of renowned U.S. theatre director and visual artist, Robert Wilson, and its influence on contemporary visual and performing arts as well as future artistic production. In celebration...
Illustration of amyloid plaques (orange) among brain cellsScience Photo Library/Alamy In early July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a treatment called donanemab for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. It is the second drug shown to slow the condition’s progression,...
A cyborg bested me. When I played the online game WebGrid, using my finger on a laptop trackpad to click on squares appearing unpredictably on a grid, my speed was 42 squares per minute. When self-described cyborg Noland Arbaugh played...
Speed limits on a section of the I-24 in Tennessee are being managed by AIDaniel Dempster Photography/Alamy Drivers on a busy US freeway have been controlled by an AI since March, as part of a study that has put a...
If you’re in Monticello, NY, and craving sushi, look no further than Noble Nori. Located in the heart of West Broadway, this sushi restaurant has quickly become a local favorite, known for its fresh ingredients, creative rolls, and exceptional dining...
AI is stretching the boundaries of existing internet protocols. A working group between DARPA, NIST and other federal agencies could help. Source link...
The timeless fluidity and androgyny of Purple Rain About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration...
