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The total solar eclipse in North America on April 8, 2024, temporarily reset the biological clocks of some bird species, according to new research. The eclipse created a dramatic spectacle as the moon moved between Earth and the sun, plunging midday into a few moments of total darkness along a path from Mazatlán, Mexico, to St. Johns in Newfoundland, Canada. …

Using ultra-fast laser pulses and special cameras, scientists have simulated an optical illusion that appears to defy Einstein’s theory of special relativity. One consequence of special relativity is that fast-moving objects should appear shortened in the direction of motion — a phenomenon known as Lorentz contraction. This effect has been confirmed indirectly in particle accelerator experiments. But in 1959, mathematician …

TRON fights for the users – of Tesla’s navigation systems, at least for a little while. Tesla this weekend introduced a new “Tron: Ares” mode, giving drivers an opportunity to turn their on-screen vehicles into the glowing Light Cycles that have been a big part of the Disney franchise since 1982. The optional update started rolling out on Friday, as …

Astronomers Uncover Hidden Rings of Light in the Deep Universe  SciTechDaily Strange rings of light appear to link together in space in new discovery  Mashable Most powerful ‘odd radio circle’ to date is discovered  The Royal Astronomical Society Stunning Double Ring System Is The Most Powerful Odd Radio Circle Found So Far  sciencealert.com 📡 Discovery in space of a strange and powerful double radio …

Earlier this year, developer Heart Machine released Hyper Light Breaker in early access after a nearly two-year delay. However, the game’s development is winding down due to layoffs at Heart Machine. As reported by Game Developer, a spokesperson for Heart Machine said the layoffs “will include a conclusion on the project, [and] it reflects broader forces beyond our control, including …

Nearly a week later, people are still trying to make sense of the altercation in Indianapolis that resulted in Mark Sanchez being stabbed and arrested. Security footage obtained by TMZ sheds new light on the circumstances surrounding the incident, which led to the Fox NFL analyst being charged with a felony count of battery resulting in serious bodily harm. While …

The little-known Delta Aurigid meteor shower peaks tonight, but you’ll need luck on your side if you’re to catch one of these swift shooting stars in mid-October’s moon-drenched skies! Delta Aurigid meteors appear each year as Earth careens through a debris trail left by an unknown comet. The shower is active between Oct. 10 to Oct. 18, coming to a …

Heart Machine has ended development on Hyper Light Breaker and is laying off a number of staff as a result. The roguelike released into early access at the start of the year but has been met by a mixed reaction. It followed the successful Hyper Light Drifter and studio follow-up Solar Ash. Heart Machine confirmed the news to Game Developer, …

Heart Machine will wind down development on the third-person roguelike Hyper Light Breaker, seemingly confirming that it will never make it out of early access. The follow-up to indie darling Hyper Light Drifter was first in 2022 and after several finally entered early access at the of 2025. But it looks like a 1.0 release won’t be arriving, with the …

The Browns have not said whether Shedeur Sanders will serve as their No. 2 quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Steelers, but his comments on Thursday suggest he sees this week’s trade of Joe Flacco as moving him a step closer to his first NFL action. Dillon Gabriel’s backup will either be Sanders or Bailey Zappe, who is on the …