‘Directive 8020’ is an introspective look at sci-fi horror and our fear of the unknown
Supermassive Games’ space horror game reckons with the cold fear of exploring space, and what an uncertain future means for the franchise.
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Childhood disadvantage can limit the social benefits of intelligence later in life, new research shows
Children who grow up in disadvantaged households may receive fewer social benefits from their intelligence in adulthood than those raised in more advantaged environments, according to new research from the University of Bath. A new study by Professor Chris Dawson,…
Mathematical analysis reveals a hidden ‘golden rule’ in abstract art
A mathematical method borrowed from topology can reveal structural properties of visual art that correspond to how people perceive and respond to them, according to a new study published in PLOS Computational Biology by Jacek Rogala of the University of…
NASA’s Perseverance rover is positively glowing in its new selfie on Mars
Perched along the rugged western rim of Jezero Crater, NASA’s Perseverance rover snapped a dramatic new selfie revealing ancient Martian terrain, fractured cliffs and clues to the Red Planet’s distant past.
SpaceX’s Starship V3 megarocket will do something completely new on Flight 12 — take a good look at itself
SpaceX’s advanced new “V3” Starship megarocket is set to fly for the first time ever next week. The debut will feature some in-space action never seen before on a Starship mission.
The ‘Big Three’ asset managers use auditor-sharing for portfolio management
The “Big Three” institutional investors—BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street Global Advisors (SSGA)—have burgeoned into load-bearing pillars of the U.S. economy. With great power comes great responsibility, as well as a risk-averse investment strategy that favors common ownership—i.e., owning equity stakes…
Mathematicians prove existence of Kaleidocycles then unlock their exact motion
Kaleidocycles are flexible polyhedral structures composed of rigid tetrahedra connected along their edges to form rotating rings. Each tetrahedron is a solid 3D polygon with four triangular faces (like a triangular pyramid), and the hinges connect neighboring units, enabling a…
NASA, Industry Prepare Cryogenic Fuel Technology Demo
2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA is collaborating with Eta Space of Rockledge, Florida, on an in‑orbit technology demonstration to advance a key capability for future deep space missions. The Liquid Oxygen Flight Demonstration,…
A child’s environment may shape how their brain solves problems
For decades, researchers have documented an achievement gap between children from higher- and lower-income families. On average, children with more resources perform better in school and on cognitive tests.
Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight
A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G2 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.