Scientists from Toho University and NASA’s Nexus for Exoplanet System Science have run computer simulations that predict Earth’s oxygen-rich atmosphere will start disappearing in about a billion years. According to the study, published in Nature Geoscience, this will lead to a significant decline in the planet’s habitability. The researchers used a climate model to simulate … Read more
Nvidia has quietly removed support for 32-bit PhysX hardware acceleration in its latest RTX 50 gaming GPUs, including the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090. This means older games that relied on PhysX for physics simulations will now run calculations on the CPU, resulting in significant performance drops. PhysX was once a major feature in PC gaming, … Read more
A Chinese navy helicopter recently flew extremely close to a Philippine plane patrolling disputed waters in the South China Sea, sparking tension between the two nations. Footage released by the Philippine coast guard shows the helicopter approaching the aircraft within 3 meters, prompting the pilot to warn that the approach was “dangerous.” The incident has … Read more
Residents of Birmingham are speaking out about the growing issue of illegal dumping, with footage recently capturing the problem. Meanwhile, a local resident has announced their candidacy for Lt Governor, while icy conditions are expected to hit the area soon. The city is bracing for potential icy conditions, which could cause disruptions. In other news, … Read more
B.J. Novak paid a touching tribute to his longtime friend and fellow “The Office” alum Mindy Kaling at her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. The event took place on Tuesday, and Novak, who is also Kaling’s godfather to their three children, couldn’t resist joking about her rise to fame. Novak began by … Read more
A rare sighting of a shimmering “doomsday” oarfish was captured on video near a Mexico beach shore earlier this month. The marine serpent, native to the deep sea, was spotted swimming in shallow waters and was met with excitement by beachgoers. According to AccuWeather and FOX affiliate KMSP-TV, the fish was seen alive at the … Read more
OpenAI, the AI development company behind the popular chatbot model ChatGPT, is reportedly seeking new powers and authority to counter potential threats from Elon Musk. According to sources, Musk has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with OpenAI’s leadership and governance structure. Musk, who co-founded PayPal and founded SpaceX, has made it clear that he is … Read more
A team of astrophysicists, led by Northwestern University’s Farhad Yusef-Zadeh, has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to observe the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. The study found that the black hole is constantly emitting flares and flickers, with no periods of rest. This unique behavior could help physicists better … Read more
Marvel Rivals’ triple-support meta has been a dominant force in the game, but the developers are taking steps to balance it out. According to lead combat designer Zhiyong, the triple-Strategist lineup has gained popularity among top players, leading to some “oppressive moments” in the game. To address this, the devs will be implementing nerfs to … Read more
A $1 billion expansion of historic Television City is sparking debate over its impact on Los Angeles’ Fairfax Avenue corridor and the surrounding Hollywood community. The project, which will add 980,000 square feet of offices, production facilities, and retail space, has been backed by the Entertainment Union Coalition but opposed by several businesses and neighborhood … Read more