Neverwinter Nights 2 has received a long-overdue Enhanced Edition remaster, and what better time to revisit the game’s memorable cast of companions? Among them is Sand, an elven potion-seller and mage who initially sets a negative tone for his interactions with the player. Upon visiting Uncle’s tavern, Sand makes a snide comment about the group, … Read more
NASA has released photographs of the crash site of Japan’s lunar lander, Resilience, which crashed on the moon two weeks ago. The images were captured by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and show a dark smudge where the lander and its mini rover impacted Mare Frigoris, a volcanic region in the moon’s far north. The impact … Read more
A groundbreaking study has shown that an investigational stem cell therapy can enable individuals with type 1 diabetes to produce their own insulin and maintain healthy blood glucose levels for at least a year. Twelve participants, who received the therapy, experienced no severe low-blood sugar episodes after three months and 10 no longer needed to … Read more
A hot-air balloon carrying over 20 people caught fire and crashed in Brazil’s deep south state of Santa Catarina on Saturday morning. Footage posted online showed the balloon plummeting to earth, engulfed in flames, with at least two occupants seen falling to the ground. The crash occurred near the town of Praia Grande, a major … Read more
The US consumer market is flashing yellow signals, raising concerns about the impact of weakening demand on the economy. Retail spending in May showed a 0.9% decrease versus April, driven largely by a 3.5% monthly decline in sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers. The primary contributor to this decline was the implementation of a … Read more
Volkswagen (VW) has made significant strides in the autonomous driving market, presenting its ID. Buzz AD production version and announcing plans to deploy it on roads in 2026. The level 4 vehicle, which drives set routes, is scheduled to be rolled out initially in Hamburg and Los Angeles before being expanded globally. The move puts … Read more
Character actor Jack Betts, known for starring in spaghetti Westerns and appearing in notable films like Spider-Man, has died. He was 96. Betts passed away Thursday in his sleep at home in Los Osos, California. His nephew, Dean Sullivan, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter. The actor had a long career, with stints on … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released extraordinary images of the Sun’s outer atmosphere, the solar corona, thanks to its Proba-3 mission. This mission accomplished an impressive feat by having two satellites fly in perfect formation to create an artificial total solar eclipse. Using two synchronized satellites – the Coronagraph and the Occulter – that … Read more
Nippon Steel has finalized its acquisition of US Steel, a deal worth nearly $15 billion. The Japanese company first proposed the purchase over a year ago, but it was delayed by national security concerns and presidential politics in Pennsylvania, the home state of US Steel. The companies have agreed to a “golden share” provision that … Read more
A British-flagged luxury superyacht that sank off Sicily last year, killing U.K. tech magnate Mike Lynch and six others, has been recovered by salvage crews. The 184-foot vessel, the Bayesian, resurfaced on Saturday after a complex operation to bring it ashore for further investigation. Lynch’s daughter and five others died in the sinking on August … Read more