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gaming6 hours ago•4 min saved

Assassin's Creed Sketches 2026 Roadmap: Shadows Concludes, Hexe and Invictus Rise

Ubisoft outlines a busy Assassin's Creed slate through 2026: Shadows is entering its final phase with ongoing updates and a March 20 livestream; codename Hexe and codename Invictus are in development as a darker narrative-driven experience and a PvP multiplayer project, respectively, with community input guiding development; Assassin's Creed Jade is in the works, and Netflix is developing a live-action series; a free 60fps patch for Assassin's Creed Unity is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PS5, plus Xbox Free Play Days from April 2–6; fans are invited to join discussions on Discord and other channels to shape future entries.

via Ubisoft|

#assassins-creed #codename-hexe #codename-invictus

video-games5 months ago•9 min saved

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC and Ezio Return

The Claws of Awaji DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows offers improved gameplay with a more engaging cat-and-mouse mechanic and concludes lingering storylines, but suffers from an unsatisfying and unfinished narrative ending, and Yasuke's presence detracts from Naoe's story, making it a mixed but somewhat recommended experience for fans.

via GameSpot|

#assassins-creed #claws-of-awaji #dlc

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Scientists Unveil Lasers Capable of Casting Shadows

Scientists have demonstrated that lasers can cast shadows, a phenomenon previously thought impossible, by using a green laser to block a blue laser in a ruby crystal. This discovery, published in Optica, challenges traditional notions of shadows and could impact technologies using lasers, like fiber optics. The experiment raises questions about whether the shadow is cast by the laser itself or the ruby crystal, expanding possibilities for laser control.

via Gizmodo|

#lasers #optics #science-and-technology

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Lasers Found to Block Light, Creating Shadows

Scientists have discovered that lasers can create shadows by using nonlinear materials, such as ruby, to block light. When two laser beams intersect in a specific way, the primary beam is obstructed by the secondary, casting a shadow. This finding challenges traditional notions of shadows and light interactions, and could have applications in optical switching and light transmission technologies. The research is set to be published in Optica.

via ScienceAlert|

#lasers #light #nonlinear-materials

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Shadows Can Outpace Light Speed

Shadows can appear to move faster than the speed of light, but this is an illusion as no actual information or material object exceeds light speed, preserving the laws of physics.

via IFLScience|

#astrophysics #einsteins-theory #physics

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Fans Solve Map Mystery and Praise New Stealth Mechanics

Fans of Assassin's Creed have deciphered clues from developer riddles and an ARG experience, suggesting that the upcoming game, Shadows, will be set in the Kansai region of Japan, specifically around Kyoto and Osaka, during the Sengoku period.

via Kotaku|

#arg #assassins-creed #gaming

history2 years ago•2 min saved

Unveiling the Lingering Shadows of Hiroshima

There is a misconception that the shadows found and preserved at Hiroshima after the atomic bomb was dropped in 1945 are the vaporized remains of people killed in the blast. However, these shadows are actually imprints created by the bomb's energy bleaching the surrounding area, while objects on its path absorbed the energy. Efforts have been made to preserve these imprints, including an exhibition at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.

via IFLScience|

#atomic-bomb #hiroshima #history

science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unveiling the Bizarre Phenomena of Solar Eclipses: Strange Animal Behavior and Eerie Wonders"

During a solar eclipse, various strange phenomena occur. Animals can become disoriented, with diurnal animals retreating to their shelters and nocturnal animals becoming active during the day. Spiders break down their webs and rebuild them after the eclipse. Hippos in Zimbabwe leave their rivers and head to their nocturnal feeding grounds. Humans may feel tired or lethargic due to the sudden change in natural light. The atmosphere experiences changes in winds, temperature, cloud cover, and humidity. Radio waves can be scrambled due to the depletion of particles in the ionosphere. Shadows during an eclipse are dappled with bright crescents. Microbes may become smaller and differently shaped during an eclipse, although further research is needed to confirm these findings.

via The Sun|

#animal-behavior #radio-waves #science

astronomy2 years ago•1 min saved

Captivating Solar Eclipse Shadows: A Natural Phenomenon Amazes Americans

Americans witnessed a "ring of fire" annular eclipse on Saturday, and some captured fascinating "eclipse shadows" naturally projected onto the ground. These projections can be seen by creating a pinhole camera or through gaps in the light between leaves of trees. The phenomenon occurs when light passes through a small hole, creating a projection of the eclipse on a surface below. This provides a safe way to view the eclipse without damaging the eyes.

via IFLScience|

#annular-eclipse #astronomy #eclipse