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World’s Most Powerful Quantum Computer Can’t Run Classic Doom
Despite the huge investment and advanced technology, even the world's fastest quantum computer cannot run the iconic Doom.
hardware & software
TheKirro
October 4, 2024
Video Games in Medicine Could Spark a New „Golden Age” for the Industry
Deepwell has already gained approval from the U.S. FDA for the use of „video games and interactive media” to treat mental disorders.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
September 12, 2024
More Science, Less Fiction - Exodus RPG Will Tackle Time Dilation
The phenomenon of time dilation was a big part of the story in Interstellar. Now this perplexing issue has been taken up by developers from Archetype Entertainment, making it a pillar of the story in their game Exodus. What's it all about and what impact will it have on story and gameplay?
Opinions
Christian Pieniazek
January 10, 2024
Cities: Skylines Works for Science; Unusual Application of the Popular City Builder
A group of researchers decided to make a rather unconventional use of the popular game by Colossal Order. The city builder was used as a tool in an experiment.
video games
Adam Celarek
April 26, 2023
Is Nuclear Power Green? Tackling Some Myths About Atom
Contrary to gut reaction, nuclear power is quite ecological and safe. It emits virtually no greenhouse gases and takes up little space in relation to energy yielded. Yet, due to a number of factors, lobbying included, nuclear power still gets bad rap.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
August 17, 2022
Gamers Are Better at Making Decisions, Research Proves
Recent studies show that playing video games positively affects brain function. Players excel in tasks that require decision-making using sensorimotor mechanisms, so video games could find new applications.
video games
Damian Mista
July 26, 2022
British Scientists Propose VR Instead of Anesthesia
Virtual reality stirs the imagination not only of gamers. Also doctors see the potential of VR, for example as... an alternative to anesthesia during unpleasant examinations or treatments.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
August 12, 2021
Corporations Will Introduce Mandatory Vaccinations for Employees
Stationary employees at Google and Facebook will have to get a mandatory vaccination if they want to return to work on the companies' campuses and offices.
hardware & software
Michal Ciezadlik
July 29, 2021
Jeff Bezos Goes to Space; Let's Watch the Launch of New Shepard
Former Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos is one of the passengers on Blue Shepard. This is the first manned flight of this rocket, which is the beginning of Blue Origin's space tourism program.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
July 20, 2021
TSMC Made Great Progress With 1nm Chips
TSMC and its partners are working on 1nm processor manufacturing technology. This lithography may be another breakthrough in the miniaturization and energy efficiency of chips.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
May 22, 2021
Brain Implant Enables Paralyzed Man to Write Using His Thoughts
A group of scientists has developed an early prototype of an implant that enables paralyzed people to write. The new method is much faster than current solutions. How many characters can be written in a minute this way?
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
May 15, 2021
EVE Online Saved Scientists 330 Years of Research
The third phase of Project Discovery in EVE Online is in full swing. As part of the action, the players have completed enough science-based tasks to spare the professionals over 330 years of coronavirus research.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
May 6, 2021
Elon Musk on Mars Colonization: „Bunch of People Probably Will Die in the Beginning”
In a recent interview, the founder of SpaceX - Elon Musk - referred to the risks associated with the colonization of Mars. The billionaire admitted that for some people the mission will end tragically - and probably at the very beginning.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
April 27, 2021
NASA Celebrates First Drone Flight on Mars
NASA celebrates another success. The US space agency successfully completed the first helicopter drone flight on Mars.
hardware & software
Przemyslaw Dygas
April 19, 2021
Real-life Jurassic Park is Possible, Claims Neuralink's Co-founder
Max Hodak, Elon Musk's close associate, CEO and co-founder of Neuralink Corporation, stated that we already have the technology to recreate Jurassic Park in real life.
hardware & software
Witold Ciemierz
April 8, 2021
Let's Watch the Launch of Starship SN11 [UPDATE - EXPLODED]
Elon Musk's next spacecraft prototype, Starship SN11, is scheduled to launch today. Will everything go according to plan this time? Check the broadcast schedule.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
March 30, 2021
Elon Musk Is Now Tesla's Technoking
Elon Musk has made some more revolutionary changes at Tesla. Among the positions in the company we can now find a Technoking and a Master of Coin.
hardware & software
Przemyslaw Dygas
March 16, 2021
Starship SN10 Lands Succesfully and Explodes
Elon Musk's Starship space program reports progress. The prototype spacecraft, designated SN10, did not explode on landing... it did so a few minutes afterwards.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
March 4, 2021
Bringing Dead to Life in Photos With Deep Nostalgia Becomes Hot a Topic
MyHeritage has launched Deep Nostalgia, an intriguing service that uses artificial intelligence to bring to life a photo of people or even entire figure, turning them into animations using special algorithms.
hardware & software
Kamil Komaniecki
March 1, 2021
NASA Overjoyed After Perseverance Lands and Sends First Images From Mars
The Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero crater on Mars yesterday. The device began sending first images from the planet's surface.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
February 19, 2021