I increasingly judge Souls-style games not by the size of their bosses or the depth of their dungeons, but by the cleverness of their shortcuts, and Flintlock: Siege Of Dawn has my favorite shortcuts in a while. Rather than simply routes to the other side of a barred door – though there are plenty of such Lordrannish loops in this game – they consist of aerial chains of magical purple triangles that suck you in when you hold down a button. They lend force to a branching, faux-Napoleonic world that would otherwise be a collection of atmospheric strolls between campfire equivalents and battles defined by tight resourcing systems. They’re idiot-proof grappling points from which you can launch yourself toward another triangle, a ledge full of upgrade materials, or a loitering musketeer in dire need of a ground slam.
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iPad Air (13-inch, 2024) review – IGN
Buying an iPad in 2024 is a really confusing proposition, due to the sheer number of different models available and the sometimes vague distinctions between them. The iPad Air is a prime example. It’s a tablet with a powerful M2 processor, but it lacks the pro features of the iPad Pro. This puts it in … Read more
Air Force-funded Ursa Major successfully tests ‘Draper’ engine built to power spacecraft of the future – The Debrief
Colorado-based aerospace and defense contractor Ursa Major has announced the first successful “hot fire” test of its Draper liquid-fuel engine. Funded by the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL), Ursa Major debuted the 4,000-lb thrust closed-cycle engine in May 2023, with the ultimate goal of having a fully operational engine capable of operating in the atmosphere … Read more
Could the ‘flying piano’ help transform air freight? – BBC News
Image caption, Aerolane’s test plane, nicknamed the ‘flying piano’, surfs on air currents Article information Author, Michael Dempsey Role, Technology reporter 5 hours ago American start-up Aerolane is looking for the secret of surfing in the air. Geese already know how to do it. When you see them flying in a V-formation, they are surfing … Read more
First Ride: 2025 Specialized Stumpjumper Gets New Dual Chamber Air Shock – Pinkbike
Perhaps the most recognizable name in mountain biking, the Specialized Stumpjumper celebrates 43 years of evolution with this latest edition: number 15. Not only has the Stumpy evolved with this new generation, the lineup has also undergone some consolidation, with the EVO designation no longer appearing on the longer-travel variant of the Stumpjumper. We’re back … Read more
Trees have become a hidden source of air pollution in Los Angeles
Vehicle emissions in California have steadily declined over the years as environmental policies and advancing technology clean up traffic exhaust. Yet, since 2010, microscopic particulate matter and ground-level ozone have stubbornly refused to decline, thanks to an increase in “secondary sources.” Some of these sources include the trees and shrubs that make our city streets … Read more
Airlines cancel flights in UK due to ‘air traffic control shortages’
AIRLINES such as Ryanair and Wizz Air have been forced to cancel flights due to a number of air traffic control problems. Ryanair confirmed that more than 60 flights have been canceled and a further 150 delayed due to ATC issues. 2 Dozens of flights have been cancelled due to air traffic control shortagesSource: Getty … Read more
Atmospheric time capsules: Why scientists are intrigued by air in NASA’s Mars sample tubes
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover stores rock and soil samples in sealed tubes on Earth’s surface for retrieval on future missions, as shown in this illustration. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Tucked away at every rock and soil sample collected by NASA‘s Perseverance rover is a potential boon for atmospheric scientists. NASA’s perseverance Mars Rover is collecting samples on … Read more
Why scientists are intrigued by the air in NASA’s Mars sample tubes
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked trusted source proofread OK! This image shows the rock core of “Berea” in the drill of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. Each core the rover takes is about the size of a piece of classroom chalk: 0.5 inches (13 millimeters) in diameter and 2.4 inches (60 millimeters) … Read more
Why this week could be hell for air travelers
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to cause flight delays this week. Getty IIt definitely gets warm there. The Northeast and Midwest are in a heat wave, with sky-high temperatures and humidity all week, according to the National Weather Service, which warned that the looming heat dome “could see temperatures above the century mark.” This will make … Read more