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See a Diamond Planet, an Exploding Star and a Black Hole Up Close in a New Immersive Virtual Reality Experience
On the exoplanet Janssen, heat from its host star and immense pressure have made the world something of a hellscape, with the potential for lava flowing across its surface. But amid the fiery chaos, astronomers think there may be some spots of…
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Construction in Germany Revealed the 'Princely Grave' of a Celtic Warrior Who Was Buried With Weapons and a Two-Wheeled Wagon
In the middle of the first millennium B.C.E., a high-ranking Celt was buried in what is now Hessen, Germany. The Iron Age individual was laid to rest with a rich array of grave goods, including gold jewelry, an Etruscan jug and a two-wheeled wagon.
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Researchers Accidentally Discover That Humans Prefer to Turn Counterclockwise. But They Still Have No Idea Why
If you were asked to stand up and walk in any direction, which way would you go? According to new research, regardless of if you are right-handed or left-handed, you are most likely to turn in a counterclockwise direction—and scientists have…
Lisa Messeri awarded Gregory Bateson Book Prize
Messeri was recognized by the Society for Cultural Anthropology for her book 'In the Land of the Unreal: Virtual and Other Realities in Los Angeles.' Lisa Messeri, Associate Professor of Anthropology, was awarded the 2025 Gregory Bateson Book Prize…
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With A.I.'s Help, a Family Realized Their Mysterious Thrift-Store Find Is a Portrait by a Great Scottish Painter
In the 1960s, a young woman with an art degree spotted a painting in a thrift shop in White Plains, New York. The colorful portrait was of a seated, red-haired subject, wearing dark clothes and an iridescent green headwrap. The woman bought it for…
Stephen King Sued To Have His Name Removed From This '90s Pierce Brosnan Sci-Fi Movie
He might be considered a master storyteller, but some of Stephen King's works haven't received the best adaptations. There's highs like 'The Dead Zone,' 'IT: Welcome to Derry' or 'The Shawshank Redemption,' and lows like 'Dreamcatcher,' and…
Wales Millennium Centre unveils immersive season featuring Cate Blanchett
Production News Jun 12, 202611:58 by Katie Chambers Marshmallow Laser Feast's production Evolver will be narrated by Cate Blanchett Wales Millennium Centre has announced a new season of immersive work including a virtual reality experience voiced…
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Is Your Dog Right-Pawed or Left-Pawed? Here's How to Figure It Out, According to a New Study
Are you a righty or a lefty? That trait—the preference of using one side of the body over another—is known as laterality. And it's not unique to humans. Dogs, among other animals, also have a favorite paw to use when holding a toy or…
Hamilton care home residents in Argyll holiday adventure
Residents from a Hamilton care home enjoyed a special holiday trip – with adventures ranging from scenic walks to trying out a virtual reality simulator. The group from Abercorn House travelled to Drimsynie Estate holiday village in…
Ukraine's one-time test used fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers
Fully autonomous drones killed Russian soldiers during a battlefield test two years ago, according to a Ukrainian drone manufacturer. If true, the incident would represent another milestone in a war that has spurred unprecedented developments in…
New Guardians Planetfall Trailer Gives A Closer Look At The Upcoming Squad-Based Shooter
A new trailer has provided a closer look at Guardians Planetfall, an upcoming squad-based VR shooter that's been described as 'VR's answer to Helldivers 2.' First revealed during December 2025's UploadVR Winter Showcase, Guardians Planetfall is an…
Day of the Devs 2026 reveals: All announcements from Summer Game Fest indie showcase
Exploring fresh and exciting territories in the gaming realm, the Day of the Devs 2026 recently unveiled a spectacular array of indie games during the Summer Game Fest, capturing the attention of gamers worldwide. This year's showcase highlighted…
Everything Announced At The UploadVR Showcase - Summer 2026
The UploadVR Showcase - Summer 2026 has come and gone, and with that came a killer lineup of VR games that brought a little bit of something for everyone. A huge thank you goes out to all who submitted an application, participated in the event…
I Was Ghislaine Maxwell's Slave': Former Assistant of Vile Pedo Jeffrey Epstein Blasts His Disgraced Lover For 'Treating Her Like a Minion'
Jeffrey Epstein 's longtime assistant claims she was one of the s-- fiend's biggest victims, and faced especially harsh treatment from his lover and madame, Ghislaine Maxwell, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Sarah Kellin worked for, and was allegedly…
Maine disables data breach notification portal after fake disclosures
Maine has taken its public data breach reporting portal offline after fraudulent breach disclosures were published on the state's website, prompting a review of procedures to prevent abuse in the future. Yesterday, BleepingComputer reported that…
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