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Pokemon Celebrates 30 Years With Winds, Waves, and a Global Year of Updates
technology7 days ago

Pokemon Celebrates 30 Years With Winds, Waves, and a Global Year of Updates

Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary with a Pokémon Presents announcing Winds and Waves for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, plus updates to Pokémon XP, the 2026 World Championships, Pokémon Champions, Pokopia, and a celebratory TCG expansion; it also brings FireRed/LeafGreen remakes to Nintendo Switch eShop, a Game Boy Jukebox soundtrack, and Brazilian Portuguese language support, along with a Mystery Gift for Mega Garchomp Z in Legends: Z-A and broader cross-game tie-ins as part of the ongoing What’s Your Favorite? campaign.

via Pokemon Press|
#30th-anniversary#pokemon#technology
Methane Waves Erode Titan's Alien Shores
space1 year ago

Methane Waves Erode Titan's Alien Shores

Scientists analyzing data from the Cassini spacecraft have found evidence suggesting that waves on Titan's methane and ethane lakes may be eroding and reshaping the moon's shorelines, similar to processes on Earth. This discovery, published in Science Advances, adds to the ongoing debate about the presence of waves on Titan and could provide insights into the moon's wind patterns.

via Space.com|
#cassini#erosion#methane-lakes
"Massive 50-Foot Swell Threatens Hawaii's North Shore Beaches"
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Massive 50-Foot Swell Threatens Hawaii's North Shore Beaches"

Hawaii is bracing for monster waves reaching up to 45 feet in height as a sizable northwest swell is expected to impact the island chain through Friday, prompting the issuance of High Surf Warnings for various shores. The powerful swell originates from a storm north of Hawaii and is anticipated to cause significant coastal impacts, with preparations urged for potential inundation of beaches, affecting coastal properties and roadways. The National Weather Service has warned of powerful longshore and rip currents, urging caution and distance from the shoreline.

via Fox Weather |
#coastal-impacts#hawaii#high-surf-warning
Devastating Rogue Wave Strikes U.S. Army Base in Marshall Islands
asia-pacific2 years ago

Devastating Rogue Wave Strikes U.S. Army Base in Marshall Islands

Powerful waves unexpectedly surged across the low-lying island of Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands, causing significant damage to the U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll, forcing evacuations and leaving housing, dining facilities, and the theater moderately to severely damaged. The island, vulnerable to sea-level rise, may take months to recover from the flooding, highlighting the vulnerability of low-lying areas to the effects of climate change.

via The New York Times|
#asia-pacific#climate-change#flooding
Unveiling the Mysterious 'Demon' in a Peculiar Superconductor
physics2 years ago

Unveiling the Mysterious 'Demon' in a Peculiar Superconductor

Physicists at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign have potentially discovered the elusive "demon" wave predicted by physicist David Pines in 1956. Using a technique to track electrons as they bounce off materials, the team observed periodic waves rippling through swarms of electrons in a superconducting metal called strontium ruthenate. These waves, known as "modes," closely match Pines' calculations and demonstrate the existence of the long-sought-after demon. While the exact implications of this discovery are still unknown, it adds a new particle to the understanding of metallic effects and highlights the presence of undiscovered vibrations in materials.

via WIRED|
#david-pines#demon#electrons
"Record-Breaking Swell Hits Hawaii, Surfers Brave Massive Waves"
weather2 years ago

"Record-Breaking Swell Hits Hawaii, Surfers Brave Massive Waves"

The active El Nino pattern has resulted in massive swells and surf as high as 50 feet in Hawaii, attracting surfers and causing coastal flooding. Forecasters predicted waves between 20-30 feet, but heights likely reached much higher. El Nino tends to produce larger-than-normal surf in the North Pacific, particularly in Hawaii and California. The National Weather Service issued High Surf warnings and advisories, cautioning about strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Unfortunately, a swimmer from California disappeared during the rough surf, and search operations have been suspended. Wave heights are expected to decrease by Tuesday.

via Fox Weather |
#el-nino#hawaii#pacific
"Powerful Spring Tides and High Winds Unleash Spectacular Waves on English Shores"
weather2 years ago

"Powerful Spring Tides and High Winds Unleash Spectacular Waves on English Shores"

Strong winds gusting up to 46 mph combined with high spring tides to create spectacular waves along the eastern shores of England. The higher-than-usual water levels challenged seawalls, leading to flood alerts and spray overtopping barriers. Photographer Owen Humphreys captured stunning images of the stormy seas near Seaham Harbour and Tynemouth pier. While the winds were expected to calm down, the high spring tides were set to continue through the weekend and into early next week.

via Fox Weather |
#england#seawalls#spring-tides
"Unveiling Physics' Major Problems: Insights from Accelerating Waves"
physics2 years ago

"Unveiling Physics' Major Problems: Insights from Accelerating Waves"

Researchers have developed an accelerating wave equation that allows for the modeling of waves in time-varying materials and sheds light on major problems in physics. The equation reveals a well-defined direction of time, known as the "arrow of time," and shows that the momentum of a wave is conserved within a material medium due to relativistic effects. The framework has implications for the conservation of energy and momentum, resolves the Abraham-Minkowski controversy, and provides insights into the behavior of waves in exotic materials.

via Phys.org|
#momentum#optics#physics