A new study published in Nature Medicine, suggests that the risk of developing dementia in the U.S. is more than double than described in previous studies, sitting at around 42 percent for adults above age 55.If accurate, that risk will result in a rise in annual cases, which will increase from a half million new cases in 2025 to a million new cases in 2060. According to the study authors, this anticipated increase in cases is a product of the age of the population in the U.S., where around 58 million adults are currently above age 65.Our study results forecast a dramatic rise in the burden from dementia in the United States over the coming decades, with one in two Americans expected to experience cognitive difficulties after age 55, said study author and professor of population health Josef Coresh, the founder of the Optimal Aging Institute at NYU Langone Health, in a press release.Read More: The 4 Main Types of DementiaDementia Risk RisesDementia is a relatively common condition among older adults, tied to declines in thinking, judgement, reasoning, and remembering. Individuals are at an increased risk of dementia as they age, and have a higher probability of developing the disease if they have high blood pressure or diabetes. (Other factors, including an individuals lifestyle, diet, and activity, also impact their risk of dementia, with genetics being one of the biggest determinants of the disease.) To assess the risk of developing dementia in the U.S., the authors of the new study turned to data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Neurocognitive Study (ARIC-NCS). Sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the study has followed around 16,000 U.S. adults as they have aged, tracking their vascular and cognitive health since 1987. Analyzing the data, the authors found that around 3,300 of the approximately 16,000 study participants developed dementia between 1987 and 2020. This revealed a dementia risk of about 42 percent for U.S. adults above age 55, and about 50 percent for U.S. adults above age 75. The 42-percent risk is more than double than identified in the past. According to the study authors, the unreliability in the reporting and documentation of dementia, particularly in its initial stages, as well as the racial disparity in dementia diagnosis, are to blame for the previous under-representations of the U.S. dementia risk.Read More: How to Talk to Someone With DementiaBreaking Down Dementia Demographics While the increased dementia risk applies to the U.S. population as a whole, the new study suggests that some adults have a higher probability of developing dementia than others. For instance, the study says that the 42 percent risk accounts for a 35 percent risk in men above age 55 and a 48 percent risk in women above age 55, who are at an increased risk of dementia due to their tendency to live longer.The 42 percent risk also accounts for differences in risk between individuals of different races in the U.S. While annual case rates are anticipated to double for white adults in future decades, theyre anticipated to triple for Black adults, indicating the need to address the dramatic racial disparities in dementia diagnosis and treatment.The pending population boom in dementia cases poses significant challenges for health policymakers, in particular, who must refocus their efforts on strategies to minimize the severity of dementia cases, as well as plans to provide more health care services for those with dementia, said Coresh in the press release. Previous studies have shown that public policies can combat dementia, including programs to improve childhood health education and to curb high blood pressure and diabetes. Health policymakers should thus heighten their efforts to encourage equitable, healthy aging for all adults in the U.S., the study authors say, diminishing the burdens of cognitive decline.Article Sources:Our writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article:Nature Medicine. Lifetime Risk and Projected Burden of DementiaNational Institute on Aging. What Is Dementia? Symptoms, Types, and DiagnosisSam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics. Before joining the Discover team as an assistant editor in 2022, Sam studied journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Lala locks eyes with Kristi Odoms camera. The jaguars steely stare reveals nothing of her distressing story. Lala survived illegal wildlife trafficking in the Bolivian Amazon and now lives in a sanctuary with other rescued big cats. As a filmmaker and photographer, Odom travels to remote places to document our planets biodiversity and the threats to endangered creatures like Lala.The photograph of Lala (seen below) is part of a collection from Vital Impacts, a non-profit focused on conservation efforts through storytelling work with visual journalists. For its current initiative, Vital Impacts is selling 100 breathtaking prints from notable photographers to support indigenous communities through COICA (Convening Group of Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon).This is Lala, a victim of illegal wildlife trafficking from the heart of the Bolivian Amazon. Lalas story is a heartbreaking reminder of the immense pressures facing the Amazons wildlife. Struggling from the destruction of their natural habitats and the relentless demand of the illegal wildlife trade, animals like Lala are increasingly at risk. The Amazon, a vast and biodiverse ecosystem, is home to countless species, but their survival is threatened by human exploitation and environmental degradation. Lala has been rescued and now lives in a sanctuary that is helping her and other jaguars thrive. Lalas story highlights the urgent need for greater awareness and action to protect these vulnerable creatures and their fragile homes. Photographer and Filmmaker, Kristi Odom, has worked in some of the earths most remote locations to help document stories that will help protect our planets biodiversity. She is an internationally awarded photographer, an associate fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a Nikon Ambassador and a motivational speaker. She believes strongly in the power of photography to help create positive change and ultimately help protect the planets wildlife. Follow Kristi on Instagram @kristiodom. Credit: Kristi Odom/Courtesy of Vital Impacts. Kristi OdomIt is my hope that this work will help raise awareness of the urgent challenges facing our planet, Vital Impacts founder Ami Vitale said. In the last fifty years, we have lost 73 percent of the worlds wildlifea stark reminder of the magnitude of the biodiversity crisis we are confronting. The future of our planet is in our hands. We cannot afford to feel paralyzed by the scale of the challenge nor can we afford to wait for someone else to act this is up to us.The campaign runs through January 31. More information can be found at Vital Impacts. (Click to expand images to full size.)P-22 birthed a wildlife movement in L.A. that is only going to grow and grow Theres no cat like him. -Steve Winter P-22 was an elusive yet infamous wild cougar who made Los Angeless Griffith Park his home for 10 years, nearly his whole life. He passed away on Dec. 17, 2022, as a result of complications from old age and injuries from a car strike. He was 12-years-old, elderly for a mountain lion. He was beloved by millions and his legacy lives on. He has literally changed the landscape for wildlife in Los Angeles and beyond. The photo sparked a movement to protect southern Californias last cougars and other wildlife in two large protected areas bisected by the 101 Freeway north of L.A. It will be the Worlds Largest Wildlife Overpass when completed in 2024. Proceeds from the sale of Hollywood Cougar will benefit Big Cat Voices, a nonprofit bringing the most vital issues facing big cats into the spotlight. Steve Winter, founder of Founder of Big Cat Voices, has been a photographer for National Geographic for over two decades, He specializes in wildlife, and particularly, big cats. He is a Nat Geo Explorer and hes been named BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and BBC Wildlife Photojournalist of the Year. Follow Steve on Instagram @stevewinterphoto. Credit: Steve Winter/Courtesy of Vital Impacts DAVID WHITE Get the Popular Science newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.While on a remote climbing expedition in Greenland, I was approached by a curious polar bear while scouting fjords in a small zodiac boat. I hope this image transports people to wild arctic regions and creates an emotional connection with this fragile ecosystem. Andy Mann is cofounder of SeaLegacy, an Emmy-nominated Director, 12 time Telly-Award Winner, National Geographic Photographer & marine conservationist whose imagery is helping tell the story of our rapidly changing planet. Having worked on all 7 continents, Andys imagery is remarkably memorable, reminding us how the emotion of an image can touch our spirit. Follow Andy Mann on Instagram @andy_mann. Credit: Andy Mann/Courtesy of Vital Impacts Andy MannThis is Rajan. He is a 66-year-old Asian elephant brought to the Andaman Islands for logging in the 1950s. He and a small group of 10 elephants were forced to learn how to swim in the ocean to help bring the logged trees to nearby barges and then eventually swim onto the next island. When logging became banned in 2002, Rajan was out of a job. He spent the rest of his days living out an idyllic elephant retirement on one of the islands he helped log. I photographed him and his Majout (caretaker) named Nazroo who had been together for 30yrs and documented Rajan spending time sunbathing on the beach, swimming in the ocean and foraging in the forest.Rajan was the last of the group to survive until his death in 2016. He was truly the last of his kind. This image is from the artist series The Last of His Kind. An award-winning photographer,Jody MacDonaldis no stranger to adventure and exploration in the last untamed corners of the planet. Follow Jody MacDonald on Instagram @jodymacdonaldphoto Credit: Jody MacDonald/Courtesy of Vital Impacts Jody MacDonaldKing penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) interact on beach on South Georgia Islands St. Andrews Bay; Southern Ocean; Antarctic Convergance; South Georgia Island. Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott, a wife and husband team, are internationally published photographers of nature. They practice long commitments to places they love and spend most of the year following animals, ever-changing landscapes, and moving with the light and the seasons while exploring the rhythm and wild essence of remote places. Credit: Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott/Courtesy of Vital Impacts. John Eastcott and Yva MomatiukLlamas roam freely at the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, a reminder of the intimate connection of people, culture and animals in the high Andes of Peru. Llamas were domesticated to carry heavy loads across steep mountain trails. They made life possible here at this 15th-century icon, often referred to as the Lost City of the Incas. Jim Richardson has built his photographic career around visual storytelling by creating groundbreaking work in documentary, resource issues, environmental photography and the critical concerns of feeding the planet. Before concentrating his working life at National Geographic for the last 35+ years he was noted for his innovative documentary narratives of rural life and adolescence life. For National Geographic he pioneered fresh visual narratives of water issues in the 1990s before beginning his work on food, agricultural development, and the problems surrounding feeding our growing (and hungry) world. He is also known for his decades of photography in Scotland, focusing on the interplay of people and landscapes, history, culture and traditions. Among his awards he is proudest that his fellow National Geographic photographers named him their Photographers Photographer in 2014 and that the people of Cuba, Kansas (Pop. 186) named him their Honored Citizen. In 2017 Kansas State University bestowed an honorary doctorate for his work in cultural and environmental communications. Follow Jim on Instagram @JimRichardsonNG. Credit: Jim Richardson/Courtesy of Vital Impacts Jim RichardsonA young sperm whale calf in the waters of the Eastern Caribbean. This calf was named Hope by Brian Skerry while working with the researchers that study these whales. Sperm whale families are matrilineal and are led by the older, wiser females. This particular whale family had struggled to produce a female calf in recent years, with only males being born that then died. This calf was a female and offered hope to this family. Brian Skerry is a photojournalist and filmmaker specializing in marine wildlife and underwater environments. Since 1998 he has been a contract photographer for National Geographic Magazine, having created and photographed more than 30 feature stories, including seven cover stories. In 2014 he was named as a National Geographic Photography Fellow and then named a National Geographic Society Storytelling Fellow in 2017. In 2017 he was also awarded the title of Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year. Follow Brian on Instagram @BrianSkerry. Credit: Brian Skerry/Courtesy of Vital Impacts. Brian SkerryAn Arctic Tern in front of the Monaco glacier in Liefdefjorden, at the northwest tip of Svalbard in the high Arctic. The beautiful and tiny 113-gram Arctic Tern is a super impressive bird! Each year, it makes the longest migration of any animal in the world, traveling between breeding sites in the northern Arctic and survival/moult areas in the Antarctic pack ice zone. That practically means flying from the North Pole to the South Pole and back each year! Miniature transmitters have revealed that they follow zigzagging routes and rack up to 71,000 kilometres annually! Arnfinn Johansen is a wildlife photographer based in Norway. He is a member of the Norwegian Nature Photographers Association and the founder of Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp / oltepesi com, a specialised camp for wildlife photographers in the Maasai Mara Kenya. Arnfinns work has been recognised in numerous international competitions and is widely displayed in exhibitions and publications. Follow Arnfinn on Instagram @arnfinn_johansen. Credit: Arnfinn Johansen/Courtesy of Vital Impacts. Arnfinn JohansenOff the coast of Guraidhoo, Maldives, two reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) display their typical feeding behaviour: They circle backwards through the water to filter zooplankton. Fascinated by this unique dance, I observed these two individuals for a while until they swam closer to each other. I took the chance, held my breath and dove down to capture the moment, that reminded me of Yin and Yang. Melanie Miller is a wildlife photographer. Working for the German foreign service, she lived in Spain, Lebanon, Dominican Republic and Guatemala. Her photos of the endangered Antillean manatee were exhibited in the Dominican Museum for Natural History. Follow Melanie on Instagram @melaniemuellerphoto. Credit: Melanie Miller/Courtesy of Vital Impacts. Melanie MllerDolphins at play. Christian Vizlwas born in Mexico City and has been a photographer for over three decades. He has won dozens of international photography awards including Wildlife Photographer of the Year, International Photographer of the Year, Sony World Photography Awards and World Photographic Cup. He has served as judge in several international underwater photography contests and his images have been published in numerous outlets including National Geographic and Ocean Geographic. Follow Christian on instagram@christianvizl. Credit: Christian Vizl/Courtesy of Vital Impacts. Christian VizlA swirl of majestic King Fish, known as Kahu in Aotearoa, where I made this photo, each measuring over two feet in length, forms beneath my fins as I ascend slowly from a dive in the Port Knights Islands. Cristina Mitty Mittermeier, a visionary photographer, marine biologist, and avid conservationist, stands as a formidable force in the realm of environmental advocacy. In 2014 she, alongside her partner Paul Nicklen, co-founded SeaLegacy, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a healthy and abundant ocean through powerful storytelling and impactful visual media. Through her lens, she conveys the delicate balance of natural ecosystems and the urgency to preserve these habitats that sustain a myriad of life. Her art, driven by a desire to make a difference, serves as a compelling call to action, illustrating the transformative power of photography in raising awareness and inspiring change. Follow Mitty on Instagram @mitty. Credit: Cristina Mitty Mittermeier/Courtesy of Vital Impacts. Cristina MittermeierThis is Bob Junior, the handsome king of his territory in Serengeti. He shad his kingdom in a beautiful Kopje, an isolated rocky hill with some trees in the Namer plains. This incredible lion was killed in March 2023 by younger lions who took his pride. Marina Canois a Spanish wildlife photographer, with more than 25 years of photographic experience and international prestige, of which 20 have been dedicated to nature photography, where she has got extraordinary recognition in this field. In love with the African continent and committed to its conservation, she collaborates with different associations that protect and preserve threatened species. Follow Marina on Instagram @marinacano. Credit: Marina Cano/Courtesy of Vital Impacts. MARINA CANOAn emperor penguin family, during a snowy day. In this case the pose, the positioning and the overall mood of the snow falling created this scene of love, protection and serenity. Emperor penguins create a very unique and strong family bond amongst all members which becomes obvious when they interact with one another. Especially during bad weather, parents will stand in front of their chick facing the elements and protecting the youngster from being exposed to direct wind and snowdrift. When both parents are present at the same time, sometimes they will even stand in a half-circle formation around their chick and really shield it from the weather. Its a wonderful and uplifting thing to watch. Stefan Christmann, born in 1983 in Koblenz, is a nature photographer and filmmaker from Germany. He was particularly interested in the emperor penguin colony in the neighboring Atka Bay, Antarctica. Hes been captivated by this charismatic bird ever since. With the poetry of his pictures and his emotional stories about the continent at the end of the world, Christmann wants to reveal the special beauty and vulnerability of the polar regions. His active educational work is intended to benefit not only the emperor penguins, but also their endangered Antarctic habitat. Credit: Stefan Christmann/Courtesy of Vital Impacts. Stefan ChristmannJaguar in the jungle Karine Aigners life reads like a set of novellas. Raised in Saudi Arabia, Karine motorcycled through Vietnam, circumnavigated the globe by ship, taught English in Taiwan, and then there was the time the hyena pups chewed her shoes (while on her feet). On her first trip to Africa, she fell in love with a continent. From one chapter to the next, her adventures uncover her fervor to tell the stories of life through the lens of a camera; her passion became stories of animals: their relationships to humans, their relationships to their own world, and their existence in the space between the two. Follow Karine on Instagram @kaigner. Credit: Karine Aigner/Courtesy of Vital Impacts. Karine AignerEvery day, western toad tadpoles swim up from the safer depths of the lake in British Columbia, Canada, dodging predators and trying to reach the shallows where they can feed. The tadpoles start becoming toads between 4 and 12 weeks after hatching. An estimated 99% will not survive to adulthood. Those that do make it to adulthood face threats from roads, pesticides and herbicides, and the chytrid fungus. Shane Gross is a Canadian underwater and conservation photojournalist known for his work in marine life photography and promoting ocean and freshwater conservation. His images highlight the beauty of underwater ecosystems while raising awareness about the threats they face. Follow Shane on Instagram @shanegrossphoto. Credit: Shane Gross/Courtesy of Vital Impacts. SHANE GROSS

Nature, Published online: 14 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00110-6Experimental models record-breaking performance on science and maths tests wows researchers.

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You can find a special kind of currency known as Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Part of an overall tally, these items allow you to obtain nifty rewards as you progress through the campaign. Here's our guide on how to get Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.Dynasty Warriors: Origins - How to get Old Coins and what are the rewardsThere are a total of 500 Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, and trying to acquire all of them is certainly a tall task. They're usually found via the following means:World map explorationOfficer bonds and requestsLettersKeeping the peace in a regionUltimate Warrior challengesNote: Completing the campaign lets you replay chapters to join a different faction. Doing so can net you additional Old Coins that you might've missed out on in your initial playthrough. You can learn more in our Chapter 3: Cao Cao, Liu Bei, or Sun Jian decision guide. Old Coins on the world mapEarly in the campaign, you'll mostly gather Old Coins as you roam around the world map. You'll notice a golden glow as you approach certain spots, denoting that there's an Old Coin that you can pick up. For best results, make sure to use the Eyes of the Sacred Bird action. This will cause golden glows in surrounding areas to appear, allowing you to see Old Coins that are slightly farther away. Old Coins from officersYou can acquire more Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins by being pals with the officers that you meet:Bond cutscenes - A handshake icon above an officer's model on the world map means that a cutscene will play. You'll receive +1 Old Coin afterward.Officer requests - Those with scroll icons lead to requests, which are fairly short battles with straightforward objectives. These usually net you around +3 Old Coins. Old Coins from lettersFrom time to time, you might find letters that also provide you with a few Old Coins. As such, it's always a good idea to check the inn periodically. Old Coins from increasing peacefulness in regionsEvery region in Dynasty Warriors: Origins has been damaged by unending conflict. However, if you complete various types of battles--i.e. repeatable skirmishes, missions, officer requests, and campaign battles--peacefulness will slowly increase. Once peace in a region has reached a certain threshold, interact with the waymark (i.e. waypoint/fast travel point) to receive rewards. These include items, mounts, battle arts, and additional Old Coins. Old Coins from Ultimate Warrior challengesThe Ultimate Warrior difficulty can only be unlocked once you've completed the campaign. If selected, this lets you tackle challenges in various battles. Make no mistake because these are daunting tasks, such as instances when you need to defeat specific powered-up officers within a short timeframe.From the mountainous regions of the north to the great rivers of the south, you're bound to face numerous foes as you travel across China in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. If you need more help, you can visit our guides hub. Rewards from Old CoinsAs mentioned earlier, the Dynasty Warriors: Origins Old Coins are part of an overall tally. To see the rewards, simply visit Shui Jing Retreat in the northern part of the map. Then, talk to Sima Hui or Pang Tong and pick the Old Coins option in the panel. If you've already amassed a certain number, you'll receive specific rewards automatically.5x Old Coins: +1,000 Gold.10x Old Coins: Ravenous Spirit Amulet (accessory).20x Old Coins: +10 Pyroxene.40x Old Coins: +10,000 Gold.70x Old Coins: +20 Pyroxene.100x Old Coins: Amulet of Fortune (accessory).140x Old Coins: +30,000 Gold.180x Old Coins: Amulet of Merit (accessory).230x Old Coins: +50 Pyroxene.280x Old Coins: Amulet of Means (accessory).350x Old Coins: +100 Pyroxene.400x Old Coins: Musou Bond (portable item).450x Old Coins: Panacea (portable item).500x Old Coins: War God's Sash (accessory).That does it for our guide on Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. For more tips, you can check out our beginner's guide and unlockable weapons guide.From the mountainous regions of the north to the great rivers of the south, you're bound to face numerous foes as you travel across China in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. If you need more help, you can visit our guides hub.

While Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered leans more toward its moment-to-moment action gameplay, it offers a fair amount of weapon and outfit customization as well. You can often create one outfit suited for sneaking around machines, while another might be better for melee or ranged combat.

A 3D endless space runner game - a metaphor for breaking down global cultural barriersA. Intentions The idea for The Race for Sanctuary emerged one fall afternoon as I grappled with my first heartbreak - showering my college crush with attention only to be stonewalled 3 months later. Encouraged by my mentors to convert my emotions into something creative, Race for Sanctuary became my way of processing, reflecting, and rebuil

Dear Trailblazers: On behalf of the Honkai: Star Rail development team, I want to wish you a wonderful New Year! May your journey through the infinite cosmos continue to bring excitement as we embark together on this romantic space adventure. Today, Im thrilled to share more about Version 3.0 Paean of Era Nova, launching January 15. This update introduces the long-awaited world of Amphoreus and begins an epic new chapter in our main story. The Trailblaze Mission in Amphoreus will be released in two parts across eight versions, from 3.0 to 3.7, making it the largest story arc in Honkai: Star Rail to date. Get ready to embark on the Heros Journey with new playable characters Aglaea and The Herta, plus the Trailblazer: Remembrance unlocking a new Path!Amphoreus, the Eternal LandLeaving Penacony the Planet of Festivities behind, the Astral Express embarks toward Amphoreus under Black Swans guidance, seeking both to replenish Trailblaze Fuel and uncover the mysteries of this celestial body a realm so enigmatic that even the Aeon of Trailblaze, Akivili, could not reach, its existence hidden from most of the cosmos. From the outside, Amphoreus appears as a chaotic vortex, its existence impossible to detect or understand. Similarly, its inhabitants remain completely unaware of the outside universe. Unlike other worlds, they do not know of the concept of Aeons, instead worshiping deities known as Titans. According to legend, twelve Titans created Amphoreus: Three who wove fate, three who shaped the heavens and earth, three who molded life, and three who brought calamity.Yet this realms history is steeped in tragedy. In ancient times, the arrival of three Titans Strife, Death, and Trickery sparked a civil war among the gods. Soon after, a mysterious force known as the black tide swept across the world. None know its origins, but all life touched by it loses sanity, with even the mighty Titans proving vulnerable. Over millennia, between the black tide gradually consuming Amphoreus and the gods waging endless war, the world fell into eternal night. Now, in humanitys final sanctuary the Holy City of Okhema only the protection of Kephale, the Worldbearing Titan, stands as the last barrier against the black tide. And now, the Astral Express, arriving as an unexpected force from beyond this world, is destined to change the course of Amphoreuss fate, but how? Well, thats for you to find out, dear Trailblazers!The Beginning of the Heros JourneyAs mentioned earlier, the Trailblaze Mission on Amphoreus will span across eight versions, forming an epic and grand narrative. In the upcoming Version 3.0, you will officially set foot on this eternal land and embark on your own Heros Journey. Upon entering Amphoreus, the Trailblazer and Dan Heng first descend into a region known as the Abyss of Fate. Legend says three Titans Time, Passage, and Law once wove here the threads of time, space, and rules that would govern Amphoreus, determining the fate of all creation. Now this land lies in eternal night, with only emptiness echoing through its grand architectural remains.As the story unfolds, the Trailblazers group will return to the Abyss of Fate, pierce through the mists, delve deep into the temple, and finally gain audience with Oronyx, the Titan of Time. Through this encounter, the Trailblazer embarks on the Path of Remembrance, gaining the ability to draw strength from the past. Meanwhile, players will meet a new companion who, due to their mysterious origins and tendency to only make Mem sounds, is temporarily named Mem. Beyond their adorable appearance, Mem plays a crucial role in combat. The Trailblazer can summon Mem during battles, where it gradually charges Energy. Once fully charged, it provides Mems Support that allows a designated character to immediately takes action and deal additional True DMG, turning the tide of battle. Together with Mem, the Trailblazer will surely overcome the various challenges that await in Amphoreus.Following the winding path beyond the Abyss, players will reach Okhema, the Holy City built into the mountainside. Bathed in the eternal dawn light of the Worldbearing Titans protection, this city will serve as a crucial base for the trailblazing expedition through Amphoreus. Among its most distinctive landmarks stands the Marmoreal Palace, a grand baths. More than just a place for bathing and relaxation, it functions as the citys heart, a public gathering space fostering daily social connections among residents. And Okhema has much more to offer beyond its architectural marvels. Here, youll encounter a variety of fascinating creatures. Among them is the dromas, a loyal helper of the Amphoreans, known for their strength in carrying both people and goods. The Dromas is a creation of Georios, the Earth Titan, one of the Three Titans of Foundation. A specialized Dromas Workshop can be found within Okhema, dedicated to crafting and training these remarkable creatures. Scattered throughout the city, youll also find a host of chimeras, each with its unique traits. Their colors, personalities, and temperaments vary greatlysome are quick to anger, others delight in mischief, and still, others offer their help to humans in whatever way they can.In these times of eternal night and chaos, Okhema, sheltered under the Worldbearing Titans protection, remains humanitys final sanctuary and beacon of hope. Local legend tells a romantic tale: Kephale shall one day open their eyes, leading humanity to triumph over the black tide and forge a new world. From beneath this holy city, a group of human heroes known as the Chrysos Heirs embarks on a quest for flame, shouldering the mission to reclaim the twelve Titan Coreflames and restore Amphoreus to glory. In future stories, the Trailblazer will join their journey, fighting alongside the Chrysos Heirs in this legendary expedition.In Version 3.0, Trailblazers will also explore the unique city-state of Castrum Kremnos. It was named after the Blade of Fury that dangles high above the city, and it is also where the Strife Titan resides, thus making it the place where the seventh Coreflame slumbers. In the second half of the Trailblaze Mission, players will borrow the power of the Oronyx to return to the past and experience Castrum Kremnos during its golden age. There, they will discover one of the mechanisms the Trickery Titan Zagreus left behind: The Hand of Zagreus. This mechanism can be used to lift heavy obtains, pick up items, smash open pathways, and obliterate enemies easily in special circumstances. It serves as a major aid to exploration. In Version 3.0s climactic Trailblaze Mission, Trailblazers and the Chrysos Heirs will face numerous challenges before engaging in a final battle with Nikador, the Strife Titan, to reclaim the Coreflame of Strife. Known as the Lance of Fury, Nikador and its followers hold a fanatical devotion to war and combat. To defeat them, Trailblazers need to collect Glory stacks to shatter Nikadors Titanic Corpus.The final area of Version 3.0 unfolds in the Vortex of Genesis, the grand sanctuary and birthplace of Amphoreus. This sacred site, home to the primordial essence of the Twelve Titans, is said to be where the Miracle of Genesis will one day manifest. Here, the Chrysos Heirs will return the reclaimed Coreflames after overthrowing each Titan. Above, constellations light up the night sky, representing the journeys of those who came before. The Flame-Chase Journey, a thousand-year odyssey of trials and perseverance, has now reached its turning point. The road ahead will be forged by the Trailblazers, standing alongside the Chrysos Heirs to continue the legend!Companions of the Flame-Chase JourneyVersion 3.0 will invite two new and powerful 5-star characters to join the players teams. The first is the esteemed#83 member of the Genius Society, an Emanator of Erudition: Madam Herta. Since Herta first debuted, she made a deep impression via her unique Herta puppets and idiosyncratic behaviors on the space station. It is said that her true self resides in a place on the Cosmos edge, and she rarely reveals herself to others. It is only today that she has finally shown herself. The Herta is an Ice-Type Erudition character that is skilled at AoE DMG. In battle, she can apply Interpretation on enemies, and ally characters attacks can also further apply Interpretation. With the increase of Interpretation stacks, The Hertas abilities can increase powerful hits of DMG based on their high Interpretation stacks on specific targets and multiple enemies besides. Additionally, The Hertas Ultimate can also Transfer the highest Interpretation stacks to Elite or stronger enemies, before dealing Ice DMG to all enemy targets.The second character making her debut is Aglaea from Amphoreus. She bears the divine authority of Romance, and is one of the earliest Chrysos Heirs to embark on the Flame-Chase Journey. As Okhemas dressmaster, Aglaea isnt just a legendary hero of Amphoreus, but she is also a major figure in recruiting new Chrysos Heirs to embark on the world-saving journey after the Flame-Chase Journey was interrupted prior. As the first limited 5-star Remembrance character, Aglaea can summon her memosprite Garmentmaker in battle to fight alongside her. They demonstrate a duet dance aesthetic in combat. Additionally, through their cooperation, Aglaea and her Garmentmaker can synchronize attacks on enemies. This new joint attacking mechanism not only increases the Garmentmakers SPD, and also adds a new layer of rhythm and variability to combat, allowing an exquisite dance for two to unfold at a charming cadence.In addition, in the first half of Version 3.0, there will also be a special Warp event. Limited 5-star characters Lingsha, Feixiao, and Jade will be making reruns. In the second half, the 5-star characters Boothill, Robin, and Silver Wolf will also be making a limited return. These characters will serve stronger reinforcements, walking side by side with Trailblazers to embark on a journey across Amphoreus. Aside from this, March 7th will gain a Preservation outfit. It can be claimed after unlocking the Characters function and logging in during the Version 3.0 period. Meanwhile, the Honkai: Star Rail Trailblazer Edition PS5 Physical Disc Bundle will soon be available for purchase, both online and in physical stores!System OptimizationsLastly, weve listened closely to player feedback and, in this major Version 3.0 update, have implemented several system optimizations to improve the gameplay experience! Among the new additions is the Flying Amphora. Smashing a Flying Amphora will grant you a boost in movement speed as you traverse the open world. Meanwhile, to ensure new players can easily enjoy the main storyline of Amphoreus, weve also made adjustments so that after completing the Silent Galaxy Trailblaze Mission, you can head directly to Amphoreus without difficulty. Version 3.0 also brings updates to the new Leveling Guide system that allows Trailblazers to evaluate their characters strength, with recommendations on Character Level, Light Cone, Traces, Relics and more. Weve also introduced the Wishful Resin and Variable Dice, allowing targeted modification and redistribution of a Relics Main and Sub Stats, offering more flexibility in developing companions. But thats just the beginning many more exciting improvements await your discovery!These are just some exciting updates in Version 3.0 theres plenty more to explore and enjoy! We wish you all a year filled with adventure, growth, and great moments in Honkai: Star Rail.

Do you want to add more storage to your Asus ROG Ally or Ally X quickly, affordably, and easily? Get a microSD card, slide it in, and get back to gaming. But wheres the fun in that? If you want faster storage that doesnt cost much more than a high-capacity microSD card, we suggest upgrading its M.2 SSD.Now, taking apart your expensive piece of hardware can be intimidating, but with our step-by-step tutorial, which includes the necessary tools and components, well get you and your ROG Ally to the finish line in no time. And, in case you havent already customized your ROG Ally, weve got a number of must-have ROG Ally accessories we think youll like.Get your tools readyMost of the tools youll need for this project, like spudgers and a #0 Phillips-head screwdriver, are easy enough to get piecemeal online or at your local hardware store. But if you want a tidier solution that contains everything you need in one place for dismantling the ROG Ally (and just about any other consumer gadget in your home), you might want to consider the Essential Electronics Toolkit from iFixit. For the purposes of this tutorial, Im relying on my trusty Pro Tech Toolkit, which costs more as it contains additional pieces.Buy a new SSDAs for your replacement SSD, youve got plenty of options. But which one you should get depends on how much storage youll need, and which ROG Ally you have. If youre working with the original white ROG Ally, which features a 512 GB SSD by default, we suggest doubling the internal storage with a 1 TB SSD, or quadrupling it to 2 TB if you can afford it. One spec thats crucial to know is that the standard ROG Ally can only accommodate the 2230 size of M.2 SSDs.If you own the newer black ROG Ally X, which is equipped with a 1 TB SSD out of the box, youll probably want something with 2 TB of storage. However, because this handheld is only compatible with the larger 2280 size of M.2 SSDs, theres a wider range of options at multiple price points. Note: Some Ally X owners on Reddit report that theres adequate internal space for an M.2 SSD that has a built-in heatsink, though some owners note that not using one doesnt seem to impact performance.Before we continue on with installation instructions, weve pulled together a handful of compatible models for the ROG Ally you can choose from, followed by recommendations for the Ally X.2230-size SSDs for the ROG Ally2280-size SSDs for the ROG Ally XBegin the disassembly carefullyA general rule before opening any device is to first power it down. Not just that: Draining the battery is never a bad idea during this process. Asus recommends discharging the battery to around 25% before operating on the ROG Ally, as a charged battery is a potential fire hazard if something goes wrong.Next, remove your microSD card from the slot. Doing so will minimize the chance of accidentally breaking it (I say this because, unfortunately, it has happened to me).Lay the console face down on a table, or use any level surface thats free of debris, ideally one like the anti-static silicone pad Im using in the photos.To access the internals of the ROG Ally, youll need to use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove five screws. Note that a sixth screw in the bottom center of the handheld is designed to be loosened, but not removed, so dont persist.Once the screws are removed (again, save for the bottom middle one), slide a soft flat edge (like a guitar pick, prying tool, or plastic card) gently between the plastic housing to loosen the clips around the edge of the back cover. Youll know youve done this correctly when you hear them click and the back cover begins to separate from the chassis. Carefully lift the back cover away and place it somewhere safe.Disconnect the batteryBefore doing anything else, you need to disconnect the battery. The instructions are the same for both the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X, even though internally they look a bit different. To do this, simply use the flat edge of a plastic tool to carefully push the metal locking bar away from the connector thats holding the ribbon cable in place. Its important that you do not attempt to lift the bar, as this may damage it and prevent it from locking back in place.Once the locking bar has been pushed back, use a flat tool underneath the connector and gently lift the cable away from the socket. This shouldnt take much effort. Once youve disconnected the cable from the motherboard, you no longer need to worry about the battery.Remove the plastic cover shielding the SSDOnce youre presented with the internals of the ROG Ally, youll see a sheet of plastic covering the SSD. This is attached with a small bit of adhesive, letting you easily pull it off. You might want to hang on to it instead of immediately throwing it in the trash, like I did. In the ROG Ally X, the SSD itself is covered with a thermal cover that you definitely shouldnt throw away.Remove the SSDIts time for the main event. Underneath the black sheet of plastic, the original SSD that came with your device will be visible next to the fan on the left side of the Ally (in the ROG Ally X, the rectangular 2280-size SSD is located in the middle of the device, oriented horizontally underneath the battery cable and a removable thermal covering). Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the single screw that secures the SSD in the M.2 socket. The SSD should lift up a bit, and you can then gently pull the SSD out of its socket. Do not attempt to lift the SSD up as you remove it, as this has the potential to damage your handheld and/or your SSD.Set aside the old SSD, which you can reformat to use as you please.Install your new SSDAt this point, you can seat your shiny new SSD in the now-vacant socket. Match the SSDs pins with the socket, and then gently insert it without much pressure. Youll know that youve done it correctly once the small indentation on the SSDs bottom lines up with the hole for the screw you removed earlier. Screw it back in. Youre nearly finished!Reassemble your devicePutting your ROG Ally back together means doing everything you just did to disassemble it, but in reverse.To reconnect the battery, take the connector of the ribbon cable and reseat it in the socket. You can use your fingers or a soft tool to gently push it down into the socket until you hear a small click. Afterwards, use your flat edge to push the locking bar back into place over the connector.If you held on to that small plastic sheet you removed earlier, you can stick it back into place. However, if you were like me and hastily discarded it, dont worry; it wont hamper the performance of your Ally.Finally, you can reattach the back cover. Simply press the cover back into its original position until you hear the clips start snapping into place. If the back cover is still a little loose, thats OK. Once you tighten all of the screws you removed earlier, it will be secured into its original position.Perform a cloud recoveryThe final step to getting your Ally game-ready is to restore the Windows operating system. To do this, plug the Ally back in and power it on. It should boot into the BIOS menu automatically. If it doesnt, try powering on the system while holding down the power and volume-down buttons simultaneously.Once youre in the BIOS menu, use the touchscreen to navigate to the Advanced tab and select Asus Cloud Recovery. From there, you should be able to follow the prompts to download and reinstall the OS. While youll need to redownload and reinstall any games you had stored on the original SSD, youre otherwise good to go. Good luck, and have fun.

Using AI to optimize snow shovelingAn example of how AI is changing the way I work (and live) as a productdesignerSnapshots from the AI-generated app I created. You draw the shape of your driveway and it outputs the optimum route, square footage, estimated time to walk the distance (all at a static shovel width of 2 ft). Theres a lot I would improve but I went from idea to research to app in less than anhour.Ive been challenging myself to use AI in everyday use cases so that I can get closer to the technology as a product design leader. To that end, I want to share my attempt at using the latest generation of AI tooling to build an experience that helps people shovel snow more efficientlyan often mundane and tedioustask.Some additional context aboutme:I used to be a developer in a past life but have since lost touch with most skills associated with being able to buildappsI work in tech and so Im probably at the leading edge of most of the available tooling compared to mostpeopleI have taken a app-forward approach to solving this problem and its possible there are alternative approaches using AI to do the same (like deeper research)TL;DR; I ultimately succeeded in the task and developed a small web app where I can draw the shape of my driveway and calculate the optimum shoveling route. I went from idea to research to app in less than an hour (it took me longer to write this article).Here is my approach and the tools I used to solve thisproblem.ResearchFirst things first, I needed to determine if the answer already existed. Was there research that told me the most efficient route to shoveling a driveway? To find out I went to Gemini Deep Research(GDR).Using GDR, I ran a meta-analysis across 38 different websites and papers, triggering the research with the following prompt:can you please do research on the topic of what the most efficient way to shovel a driveway? My driveway is a long rectangle and I shovel it by hand with a 2 foot wide shovel. Id like to understand how I can shovel my driveway the most efficient way, what pattern I should use to shovel the fastest and clear the area of my drive way the quickest. If there isnt enough research on snow shoveling, you can use other research that might be applicable in the areas of mathematics, geometry, and physics.Before generating the report, GDR develops a research plan, showing its proposed steps to conduct the research. Heres an example of its response to myprompt:The Gemini Deep Research plan describes the steps it will take to conduct research and lets you correct its plan of action before executing the minutes-long process.This looked good so I clicked Start Research, sat back, and sipped my coffee. In just a few minutes an exhaustive report was spit out with references clearly cited (complete with links to websites, PDFs, andimages).In my case, GDR concluded that theres little evidence of an optimal route to shovel a driveway like mine. It also gave great insights around different patterns to try, the physics of snow shoveling, and how to shovel in a healthy way to prevent injury or over exertion.GDR reports cannot be directly shared from Google, so I processed my report with Gemini NotebookML (another wonderful tool for conducting first-party research). From NotebookML I converted my findings into a podcast. Feel free to give it a listen here if youdlike.An excerpt of the Gemini Deep Research report on shoveling snow.Answering the question (and building an AI-generated app)Given that the Internets top physicists and forum writers didnt have an answer for me, I took matters into my ownhands.There are several different surfaces I need to shovel so I thought itd be neat-o for me to be able to draw the shape of those areas and have an app tell me the optimum route to clearthem.What is optimum? I defined optimum as covering a given area in the least amount of walking time necessary to saturate thespace.For creating my app I turned to v0 by Vercel, as I believe it to be at the bleeding edge of generative AI app development. With v0, you can turn text prompts into actual functioning apps with code and deployment options.An example refinement to the app. 1 of just 8 prompts it took me to create the snow shoveling estimator app.My experience was magical. It took me 8 text prompts to generate what I believe to be a pretty good MVP. Did I build the next Facebook? Absolutely not. But I went from idea, to research, to functioning tool in about anhour.Checkout my snow shoveling route estimator here: https://v0.dev/chat/driveway-snow-route-planner-UP6yTAh9Xnp?b=b_yQkw8ddGh2c its not perfect but its pretty damn cool. At this link you can see my entire chat transcript and the versions I went through to create theapp.After your prompt you can see v0 get to work, modifying the code (in this case React) and eventually pausing to generate the runtimepreview.In the app development view, the preview renders to the right of your transcript.Not an AI-generated conclusionIf I had a full 40 hour work week on this, the potential seems limitless (and its still early days for this technology). Ive been using AI on a weekly-basis now and its changing the way I approach problemsolving.I used ChatGPTs multi-modal inputs (voice and video) to help work on an old snow blower, I researched a family trip to Yellowstone (and sent the podcast to my wife), and Im using AI almost ever day in my work as a product designleader.This is one of the most exciting times to be in technology and the pace at which these innovations are happening is truly stunning.Have you been experimenting with AI? What have you been able to accomplish?Using AI to optimize my snow shoveling was originally published in UX Collective on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.