He added, Im homebound whether I like it or not. I cant go out. And I can only walk a short distance before Im out of oxygen. David Lynch with Chrystabell.© David Lynch Meanwhile, its killing me. I like to be amongst the things and get ideas there. But I would attempt to do it remotely, if it comes to it. But there is a price to pay for this enjoyment, and the price for me is emphysema....
Zeldas a horse girlie. Cliff too high to scale? Summon an echo of a spider and reverse-bond it to yourself to follow it as it climbs up. © Nintendo Need a quick defense in combat? Echo up a sea urchin, bind it to yourself, and simply dash into enemies. Well find out more whenEchoes of Wisdomhits Nintendo Switch next month, on September 26. Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present....
Its hard to contain all the weekendsElon Musknews in one post, but lets try. The tech mogul had a busy two days of posting and fending off investigations. On Sunday, Michigan announced it was investigating Musks political action committee for possible violations of state law. Elon Musk speaks at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,on May 6, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.© Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images...
Martin said as muchback in 2022:House of the Dragonis a four-season show. But four is indeed still the plan, confirms showrunner Ryan Condal. (HBO hasrenewed the showfor a third season; a fourth is not yet official.) A scene from House of the Dragon’s season two finale.© Ollie Upton/HBO Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. George R.R.
In case you havent watched last nights finale yet… In season two, Rhaenyra passed the story to Jace, her son and heir. I was so honored that I would get to be part of executing that, Patel told the trade. © Ollie Upton/HBO You have to figure out how all those things are going to flow together … Its very tempting to be like, Lets show Daenerys! Lets zoom in on this!...
There wasnt a ton of action, but the episode still felt both daring and satisfying in equal measure. The first thing we see is a monkey strolling along, so we know were not in Westeros anymore. He looks pleased with his handiwork, which has come at the expense of hundreds of innocent lives. © HBO This time, Lord Larys has an urgent directive: they must leave Kings Landing at once....
They were found by a Good Samaritan, who reported them to authorities. Tweets by USBPChiefMIP Hurricanes have a habit of bringing unexpected, illegal gifts ashore. Sometimes, storms arent even necessary for the sea to vomit up illicit party favors. Over two dozen packages of cocaine washed up on a Florida beach in Hurricane Debby’s wake.© Samuel Briggs II via X At least four people aredeadas a result of accidents attributed to the storm....
Whats going to happen to the world of John Wickafter the events ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4? Reeves wont appear in the show but is reportedly hands-on with its creation, according toDeadline. Stahelski, who directed all fourJohn Wickmovies, will also direct the pilot. Your prayers have been answered. The world of John Wick is expanding.Lionsgate The story follows characters new and old as they take a stab at gain power and reestablish order....
The questionnow known asFermis Paradoxhas engaged astronomers, philosophers, and everyone in between for the intervening decades. The researchers explored whether a next-generation space telescope could spot solar panels on a nearby exoplanet. In the paper, the researchers explore whether silicon-based solar panels could be detected on an Earth-like exoplanet. An artist’s concept of an exoplanet (left) that collects power from solar cells in orbit (right).Illustration: NASA / Jay Friedlander The first phase of development on the next-generation exoplanet-focused telescope is slated for 2029....
Recent reports, however, suggest the space agency is looking at alternatives to bring two astronauts home safely. Right now, we dont see any reason that that wouldnt be the case. At the time, NASA was hoping to return its Starliner crew by the end of July. The Boeing Starliner spacecraft approaching the ISS.@ NASA That deadline has passed, and now NASA is reportedly considering pushing back its Crew 9 launch....
This isnt thatdefunct AI detection algorithmthe company released in 2023, but something much more accurate. The program is effectively an AI watermarking system that imprints AI-generated text with certain patterns its tool can detect. OpenAIconfirmedthis tool exists in an update to a May blog post posted Sunday. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly weighed in on discussions whether to release its AI detection tool, but hasn’t come out on one side or the other....
The strange conditions are due to an atmospheric phenomenon that is abnormal for the area. The cause was a rare stratospheric warming that weakened the Antarctic gyre, favoring strong downward compression. Da giorni le temperature in Antartide sono ben superiori alle medie, ma stavolta il cambiamento climatico non c’entra. Temperatures in Antarctica are still well below freezing but are still unseasonably warm.© oliver.dodd via Flickr It also hits amid a global heat wave that saw therecord for hottest day broken twice....
Thats a tight schedule, which means any setbacks could put multiple missions at risk. That in turn would disrupt communications with the Lunar Gateway and prevent other vehicles from being able to dock. Its difficulty in hosting large vehicles, however, could throw those plans for a loop. An artist concept of the Lunar Gateway.Credit: NASA/Alberto Bertolin Its a bad sign for a project thats key to NASAs ambitions over the next decade and beyond....
