Nature, Published online: 10 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01099-8Nature analyses which fields of science and US states are being hit hardest by grant terminations.

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I’ve been trying to recreate a particle effect similar to the one made by Yudho_xyz, but I just can’t get close. I attempted using Trapcode Particular in After Effects, but it didn’t give me the result I wanted. The particles in his work seem to follow hundreds of complex paths, and it looks incredibly fluid and dynamic. I feel like manually creating this in Blender or AE would be nearly impossible — or at least insanely difficult. If anyone has any idea how this was done — maybe a tool, plugin, or even a workflow suggestion — I’d really appreciate the help! submitted by /u/GODDUMB [link] [comments]

.@dedouze_ shared a behind-the-scenes look at the Blender animation for Call of Duty: Mobile, showing how he keeps everything in one single set with almost no post-production.Details: https://80.lv/articles/stunning-2d-looking-call-of-duty-mobile-animation-created-with-almost-no-post-production/

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Photo Credit: Oppo Oppo Find X8 Ultra has an upgraded Hasselblad rear camera unit Highlights Oppo Find X8 Ultra sports a 6.82-inch 2K AMOLED LTPO display It has a 32-megapixel Sony LYT506 camera for selfies and video chats The Oppo Find X8 Ultra includes a 0916T haptic motor Advertisement Oppo Find X8 Ultra has been launched in China as Oppo's latest flagship smartphone. The new Oppo X-series handset comes with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with up to 16GB of RAM. It features a 6.82-inch AMOLED display with 2K resolution and carries five cameras on the back, four 50-megapixel sensors, and a 2-megapixel spectral sensor. The phone has a 6,100mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging support. Like the existing Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro models, the Find X8 Ultra offers IP68 + IP69 certification.Oppo Find X8 Ultra PriceThe Oppo Find X8 Ultra is priced at CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs. 76,000) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model and CNY 6,999 (roughly Rs. 82,000) for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage model. The top 16GB RAM + 1TB storage option with satellite connectivity costs CNY 7,999 (roughly Rs. 94,000). It is available in Hoshino Black, Moonlight White, and Morning Light (translated from Chinese) shades.Oppo Find X8 Ultra SpecificationsThe dual SIM Oppo Find X8 Ultra runs on Android 15 with the company's ColorOS 15 skin on top. It sports a 6.82-inch 2K(3,168x1,440 pixels) AMOLED LTPO display with Dolby Vision support, up to 120Hz refresh rate and 1,600 nits brightness. The display has 510ppi pixel density and is touted to deliver up to 2160Hz PWM dimming. The phone is powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with up to 16GB LDDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage.For optics, the Oppo Find X8 Ultra has a Hasselblad-tuned rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-900 1-inch type sensor with OIS. The camera setup also includes a 50-megapixel Samsung JN5 ultrawide camera, a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700 3x telephoto camera, a 50-megapixel sensor Sony LYT-600 6x periscope camera, and a 2-megapixel spectral sensor. It ships with Oppo's new Lumo image engine. On the front, it has a 32-megapixel Sony LYT506 sensor for selfies and video chats.Connectivity options on the Oppo Find X8 Ultra include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, NFC and an IR remote control. It is claimed to meet the IP68 + IP69 rating for dust and water resistance and a SGS Five-Star drop resistance certification. The phone includes an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and a 0916T haptic motor.The Oppo Find X8 Ultra has a Shortcut Button, which can be used to perform various system functions such as taking a screenshot. Like the Find X8 Pro sibling, the new phone also houses a Quick Button to easily open the camera with a double tap.Oppo has packed a 6,100mAh battery on the Find X8 Ultra with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging support. It also offers 10W reverse wireless charging. The phone measures 163.09x76.80x8.78mm and weighs 226 grams. KEY SPECSNEWSDisplay 6.82-inchProcessor Snapdragon 8 EliteFront Camera 32-megapixel Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel RAM 12GBStorage 256GBBattery Capacity 6100mAhOS Android 15Resolution 1440x3168 pixels For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Nithya P Nair Nithya P Nair is a journalist with more than five years of experience in digital journalism. She specialises in business and technology beats. A foodie at heart, Nithya loves exploring new places (read cuisines) and sneaking in Malayalam movie dialogues to spice up conversations. More Related Stories

Member-only storyAI vs. Hollywood: The Fight Over Creativity’s FutureThe Battle for Copyrights in the Age of Technology5 min read·Just now--A Clash of Worlds: Hollywood’s Struggle with AII remember the first time I felt the chill of AI’s shadow over Hollywood. It was a sunny afternoon, the kind where the California sun seemed to promise endless possibilities. Yet, as I sat in a bustling café, eavesdropping on a conversation between two film students, I caught snippets of their debate over AI’s growing role in the entertainment industry. Their excitement was palpable, but so was their fear. They spoke of AI-generated scripts and digital actors with a mix of awe and apprehension. It was then that I realized the magnitude of the conflict brewing between Hollywood’s creative soul and the relentless march of technology.The Allure and Anxiety of AI in EntertainmentAs I delved deeper into the world of AI in Hollywood, I discovered a landscape filled with both promise and peril. On one hand, AI offers the tantalizing prospect of reducing production costs and streamlining processes. Imagine a world where AI handles mundane tasks, freeing up creatives to focus on storytelling. Yet, this very efficiency threatens to overshadow the human touch that breathes life into art. The fear of job loss looms large, with AI potentially replacing writers, editors, and even actors. The idea of AI-generated characters using an actor’s likeness without consent is a chilling prospect that strikes at the heart of artistic integrity.The Copyright ConundrumThe battle lines are drawn, with tech giants like Google and OpenAI on one side, and Hollywood creatives on the other. Tech companies argue for access to copyrighted content to fuel AI innovation and maintain global competitiveness, especially against Chinese rivals. But Hollywood isn’t backing down. Over 400 industry figures have rallied, urging the White House to uphold strong copyright protections. They argue that diluting these protections would undermine the very fabric of America’s creative industries.The Strikes that Shook Hollywood

News The Molasses Flood Has Been Fully Absorbed Into CD Projekt RED As of April 1, The Molasses Flood now no longer exists as a legal entity. Co-founder Damian Isla has also announced his departure. Posted By Joelle Daniels | On 10th, Apr. 2025 CD Projekt RED has announced that it has now fully absorbed The Molasses Flood into itself. This means that The Molasses Flood now no longer exists as a separate legal entity. The announcement was made through a statement on the official website of The Molasses Flood (via Eurogamer), which reveals that the merger went into full affect on April 1. “We want to let you know that on April 1, 2025, The Molasses Flood LLC (“TMF”) merged with CD PROJEKT RED Inc. (“CDPR Inc.”), a company being a part of the CD PROJEKT Group,” wrote The Molasses Flood in its statement. “As a result of the merger TMF, in its former legal state (of a separate legal entity) ceased its operations, while CDPR Inc. assumed the rights and obligations of TMF.” The studio did say that, while it is no longer an individual legal entity, its work on The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow will not be affected by this move. On the completion of development, CD Projekt will continue to publish the games. “The merger will not affect the availability or distribution of ‘The Flame in The Flood‘ and ‘Drake Hollow‘ video games, which will continue to be published by CD PROJEKT Group,” it wrote. The Molasses Flood co-founder Damian Isla took to LinkedIn to talk about the merger in more detail. In a post on the social media website, Isla referred to the move as being “the end of an era.” He also referred to the merger as being a good thing for the studio, crediting it with helping break down organisational barriers. “To be ultra clear: this is a GOOD AND HEALTHY thing for the studio, and it was long-expected. It breaks down some organizational barriers, and better integrates the TMF team with the rest of the amazing CDPR org,” wrote Isla. “Overall, it shows a very bright future for Project Sirius (aka “the multiplayer Witcher game,” of which I was the Design Director for three years). It’s going to be an amazing game, one for the books, and I cannot wait until the rest of the world learns about what we’ve been working on.” However, Isla does note that he has decided to “not follow TMF on this transition.” He has stated that March 31 was his last day with the studio. “Obviously this is a big change,” he wrote. “TMF has been a huge part of my life for the past decade plus, and I’m proud of have been a part of building something that lasted as long as TMF did, in a market environment often quite hostile to tiny teams like ours. I think we made some beautiful, memorable and quirky things, and I’ve also gotten to work with some of the kindest, most generous and talented people in the industry.” CD Projekt had acquired The Molasses Flood all the way back in October 2021. Since then, The Molasses Flood has been working on its own projects, as well as Project Sirius, which is going to be a multiplayer game based on The Witcher franchise. Tagged With: Atomfall Publisher:Rebellion Developments Developer:Rebellion Developments Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView More Monster Hunter Wilds Publisher:Capcom Developer:Capcom Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PCView More South of Midnight Publisher:Microsoft Developer:Compulsion Games Platforms:Xbox Series X, PCView More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Hokutomaru Revealed as Final Launch Fighter Andy Bogard's disciple, now also under Mai Shiranui's tutelage, returns and remains as quick and dangerous as ... PlayStation Plus is Getting Price Hikes in 15 Latin American Countries According to the PlayStation Blog the decision to raise the prices of its PS Plus subscription comes down to g... The Molasses Flood Has Been Fully Absorbed Into CD Projekt RED As of April 1, The Molasses Flood now no longer exists as a legal entity. Co-founder Damian Isla has also anno... Palworld Studio’s CEO Would “Never Allow” an Acquisition – Communications Director The CEO of Pocketpair might consider an acquisition when he's older, but Buckley believes that the company is ... Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Trailer Highlights Monoco and His Monster-Copying Skills The ineffable Gestral can copy techniques from Nevrons for use in battle and obtain different benefits dependi... Shigeru Miyamoto Fought Against Wii Sports Being a Pack-In Game on the Wii – Reggie Fils-Aime In light of the backlash towards Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Reggie Fils-Aime recounts a story about Wii S... View More

Following one day of respite, the U.S. stock market returned to its downward spiral Thursday amid ongoing concerns tied to President Donald Trump‘s proposed tariffs. Media stocks briefly rallied on Wednesday when Trump announced a 90-day pause on the planned tariffs for non-retaliating countries while simultaneously instituting a 125% tax rate increase for imported goods from China. But the initial impressive spikes on that news didn’t hold more than 24 hours with many entertainment companies seeing their shares fall again by the time the U.S. market closed Thursday, including Disney at $85.23 per share (-6.8%), Warner Bros. Discovery at $8.10 (-12.5%), Netflix at $921.17 (-2.6%), Comcast at $33.68 (-4.3%), Paramount Global at $10.92 (-2%), and Amazon at $181.22 (-5%). Related Stories Before the closing bell rang Thursday, Trump dismissed China‘s decision to reduce the number of U.S. films it allows to play in the country’s theaters. The China Film Administration confirmed the reduction earlier on Thursday and when Trump was asked about the move at a press conference, he responded: “I think I’ve heard of worse things.” Popular on Variety On the tech side, following a one-day burst, Apple was down to $190.42 per share (-4.2%), Meta to $546.29 (-6.7%), Alphabet to $155.37 (-3.5%), Nvidia at $107.57 (-5.9%), Microsoft at $381.35 (-2.3%) and Roku at $59.27 (-7.2%). Looking at the market overall, the tech-centric Nasdaq Composite index was down 4.31% and the S&P 500 fell 3.46%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average took a 2.5% hit, dropping 1,014 points. By comparison, on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 8% — its biggest one-day jump since March 2020. The tech-heavy Nasdaq soared 12%, marking that index’s biggest one-day gain since 2001. The S&P 500 rose 9.5%, its biggest bounce since 2008.