Tech/Science

New Nintendo Switch Releases

It’s been a relatively quiet week for the Nintendo Switch, with a handful of new releases and re-releases hitting the platform. Among the new additions are Tools Up! Ultimate Edition, The Spy Who Shot Me, Arcade Game Zone, and Shivering…

New Synchro Machine in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC Reveals Rare Idle Animations

A new mechanic introduced in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s The Indigo Disk DLC spotlights animations from the base game that few players ever see. A few Pokemon spin-offs have allowed players to control Pokemon directly, but it’s not as common…

Geological Event Causes Earth’s Crust To Spew ‘Fountains of Diamonds’

Geological Event Causes Earth’s Crust To Spew ‘Fountains of Diamonds’ The natural world never ceases to amaze us, and a recent study has proposed the fascinating idea of ‘fountains of diamonds’ being propelled to the Earth’s surface during a major…

UChicago Chemists Make Groundbreaking Discovery in Electrochemistry

UChicago chemists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the field of chemistry. In a recent study published in Nature Catalysis, researchers found a way to use electricity to enhance a type of chemical reaction commonly employed in the…

Antarctic Ozone Hole Closes for Christmas

THE 7TH LONGEST-LIVED OZONE HOLE ON RECORD, CLOSES FOR CHRISTMAS By Lexi Mural, December 21, 2023 The 2023 Antarctic ozone hole, one of the longest-lived observed to date, has finally closed on 20 December, marking the 7th latest closing observed…

Cloud Gaming Revolutionizing the Gaming Industry in 2023

Cloud gaming is set to revolutionize the gaming industry in 2023, offering a new way for gamers to access and play their favorite titles. With the emergence of cloud gaming platforms, players will no longer be limited by the need…

New Insights into Early Evolution of Cyanobacteria

Recent discoveries in the field of paleobiology have provided new insights into the early evolution of cyanobacteria and the emergence of oxygenic photosynthesis on Earth. A study published in Nature presents the oldest direct evidence of thylakoid membranes in ancient…

Groundbreaking Study Sheds Light on Synaptonemal Complex in Nematode C. elegans

This week in the world of science, a groundbreaking study has been published shedding light on the intricate interactions of the synaptonemal complex in the nematode C. elegans. Conducted by biologists at the University of Utah, the research has identified…

Controversy Surrounding Tekken 8’s Colorblind Accessibility Features

A new controversy has arisen in the gaming world surrounding the upcoming release of Tekken 8. The game, set to be released later this month, has sparked debate and concern due to its color vision options, particularly a mode designed…

Research on Primitive Environment and Emergence of Life on Earth

Recent research published in Scientific Reports sheds light on the primitive environment that may have facilitated the emergence and evolution of life on Earth. The study, titled ‘Comparative analysis of reconstructed ancestral proteins with their extant counterparts suggests primitive life…