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Scientists have uncovered a comet on a one-way journey out of our solar system after a close encounter with Saturn. Designated Comet A117uUD (A117uUD), this cosmic wanderer was first spotted on 14 June 2024 by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS). By meticulously piecing together 142 observations of the
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Larian Studios, the independent developer behind the critically acclaimed *Baldur's Gate 3*, has revealed that its unique approach to game design would likely scare off potential investors and publishers. Despite its phenomenal success, *Baldur's Gate 3 is a testament to the power of creative freedom, a
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Sabrent has unveiled a glimpse of the world's first Thunderbolt 5 external SSD, offering a tantalising preview of the future of portable storage. This comes just under a year after the official launch of the Thunderbolt 5 standard, which promised a maximum bidirectional throughput of 80 Gigabits per
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Searching for a new laptop to boost your productivity or conquer your studies? Amazon has just unveiled a truly remarkable deal. It's uncommon to see a laptop discounted by a whopping 50%, especially given the recent Amazon Prime Day event. However, this offer beats even the discounted price
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The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a last-minute warning for a heatwave across parts of Romania on 1 August. The alert, issued on 31 July, urges residents to take precautions as temperatures are expected to soar to 36 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a high thermal discomfort index. The warning,
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August's night sky promises a celestial spectacle, with meteor showers, supermoons, and planetary encounters captivating stargazers. From the awe-inspiring Perseids meteor shower to the first supermoon of the year, there's something to enthral everyone. Darkest Skies, Brightest Stars: New Moon (4 August) The new moon on
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Scientists at the University of California, Santa Barbara have made significant strides in engineering quantum defects for more efficient single-photon generation, paving the way for a robust quantum internet. Just as the internet revolutionised communication, a quantum internet promises to revolutionise information processing and security. But for this to become
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Imagine a spaceship defying the laws of physics, hurtling through the cosmos faster than light itself. This is the realm of science fiction, but a new study delves into the theoretical possibility of "warp drives" and explores their potential consequences. Researchers have simulated the gravitational waves that might
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Larian Studios, the developer behind the critically acclaimed *Baldur's Gate 3*, nearly embarked on a sequel to the beloved RPG. However, after initial enthusiasm, the studio decided against it, choosing instead to focus on new, original projects. Larian CEO Swen Vincke revealed that after the overwhelming success of
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No Man's Sky, the space exploration game known for its rocky beginnings, has seen a dramatic resurgence in popularity, landing among the top five most played games on the Steam Deck in July 2024. The game's climb to fifth place, a significant 32-position leap from June
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Fans of the Dragon Age franchise are eagerly awaiting the release of "The Veilguard," the highly anticipated new title in the series. While a fall 2024 launch window has been confirmed, a specific release date has remained elusive. However, BioWare has finally announced that we won't
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Researchers from the University of Oxford, in collaboration with colleagues from the Universities of Münster, Heidelberg, and Ghent, have made a surprising discovery: using less complex light sources can actually improve the performance of some optical applications, particularly light-driven AI technologies. This finding, published in the journal *Nature*, could