NewsPlanetary ScienceA crumbling exoplanet spills its gutsAstronomers have determined the internal composition of a distant planet for the first time Disintegrating exoplanets, like the one illustrated here, spill their guts into space in a long cometlike tail.JPL-Caltech/NASABy Lisa Grossman6 seconds agoNATIONAL HARBOR, MD. For the first time, astronomers have taken a direct look at an exoplanets insides.An exoplanet about 800 light-years away is spilling its guts into space, and new observations with the James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST, have let astronomers read the entrails, astronomers report this week at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society.If this is true, its super cool, says astronomer Mercedez Lpez-Morales of the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, who was not involved in the new work. For the first time you can study directly what the interior of an exoplanet is made of. Thats exciting.

Nature, Published online: 16 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00148-6Researchers, governments and others can all play a part in ensuring climate policies remain in the interest of all.

NASA astronaut Don Pettit has snapped a striking shot of the super-bright comet racing past our planet for the first time in 160,000 years, as it lit up the night skies across the globe.

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Razer's upcoming Chroma-enabled docking station for handheld gaming devices, smartphones, and tablets is now available to preorder at Best Buy for $80. Preorders are also up for grabs directly from Razer ahead of the Handheld Dock Chroma's January 30 release. Razer Handheld Dock Chroma $80 The dock has a 6-in-1 I/O design and is equipped with a gigabit ethernet port, multiple USB connections, and HDMI out.This will allow you to hook up a handheld gaming PC like the Asus ROG Ally, the upcoming Lenovo Legion Go S, or Steam Deck and output the signal to your TV or monitor. Additionally, the dock features a 100W power passthrough for quick charging, a rugged aluminum design, and customizable RGB lighting. Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Razer Razer Handheld Dock ChromaGallery Continue Reading at GameSpot

After numerous promotions offering a wide variety of upgrades and content, EA Sports FC 25 has finally revealed the biggest promo yet: Team of the Year (TOTY). This event celebrates the most influential and outstanding players in the game, allowing them to shine with the highest ratings and stats.

Time to suit up, members. The multiverse is about to get a whole lot cloudier as GeForce NOW opens a portal to the first season of hit game Marvel Rivals from NetEase Games.Members can now game in a new dimension with expanded support for virtual- and mixed-reality devices. This weeks GeForce NOW app update 2.0.70 begins rolling out compatibility for Apple Vision Pro spatial computers, Meta Quest 3 and 3S, and Pico 4 and 4 Ultra devices.Plus, no GFN Thursday is complete without new games. Get ready for seven new titles joining the cloud this week, including multiplayer online battle arena game SMITE 2.Invisible No MoreSink your teeth into the Fantastic Four.Eternal night falls for Marvel Rivals, the superhero, team-based player vs. player shooter that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from the Marvel Multiverse.The Fantastic Four will be playable in season one of the game. For Eternal Night Falls, Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic will be released in the first half of the season, followed by Human Torch and The Thing in the second. Season one will also feature three new maps, special events and an all-new Doom Match game mode.Stream it all with a GeForce NOW membership across devices, from an underpowered laptop, Mac devices, a Steam Deck or the supported platform of virtual- and mixed-reality devices.Head in the CloudsHeadset on, latency gone.The latest GeForce NOW app update is expanding cloud streaming capabilities to Apple Vision Pro spatial computers, Meta Quest 3 and 3S, and Pico 4 and 4 Ultra virtual- and mixed-reality headsets starting this week.These newly supported devices will give members access to an extensive library of games to stream through GeForce NOW. Members can gain access by visiting play.geforcenow.com or via the Android-native client on the PICO store. The rollout will be complete on Tuesday, Jan. 21.Members will be able to transform their space into a personal gaming theater by playing, on massive virtual screens, their favorite PC games, such as the latest season of Marvel Rivals, Dragon Age and more. With access to NVIDIA technologies, including ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS on supported games, these devices now provide an enhanced visual experience with the highest frame rates and lowest latency.Here Comes The NewBecome a god and wage war.SMITE 2 is now free to play and has brought a huge update to mark the start of open beta. New god Aladdin joins, along with SMITE 1 fan favourites Geb, Agni, Mulan and Ullr bringing the total god roster to 45. Twenty of the gods now feature Aspects an optional spin on each gods ability kit that opens up even more strategic options. The 3v3 mode Joust has also arrived, featuring a brand-new, Arthurian-themed map. Assault and Duel game modes are also available. Finally, the Conquest mode brings a wealth of updates to the map, features and balance.Hyper Light Breaker (New release on Steam, Jan. 14)Aloft (New release on Steam, Jan. 15)Assetto Corsa EVO (New release on Steam, Jan. 16)Generation Zero (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED 2 Turbocharged (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)SMITE 2 (Steam)Voidwrought (Steam)What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.Which role is your main? Tank Damage Support NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 15, 2025

Astro Bot took top honors at the 2024 Game Awards, and we couldnt be prouder of the little guy and his many friends. But Astro Bot doesnt exist in a vacuum Team Asobis award-winning hero comes from an illustrious legacy of PlayStation platformers spanning way back to the original PlayStation, from first-party studios and third-party developers and publishers alike.If youre looking to dig into the legacy of PlayStation platformers from the beginning to the current day, theres no better way to do it than with the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog. Heres a sampling of some noteworthy platformers you can play now.*A Hat in Time | 2017Play VideoThe collectathon subgenre of 3D platformer, emphasizing the hunt for hundreds of assorted doodads in sprawling levels, was quite popular around the turn of the millennium. A Hat in Time is a loving callback to those days spent scouring every nook and cranny, as players control Hat Kid in her quest to retrieve Time Pieces in a large and exceptionally silly cartoon world. Find Yarn Balls to make new hats and earn new powers, battle foes to gather Pons for upgrades, search for hidden Relics and Rift Tokens, and figure out what Mustache Girls whole deal is.Publisher: Humble Games | Developer: Gears for BreakfastApe Escape | 1999Ready for some monkey business? Science gone wrong has created a gang of hyper-intelligent monkeys causing chaos through time, and its your job to bring these too-smart simians back home. As one of the first game series to use the DualShock controllers dual-analog sticks to their full potential, Ape Escape lets you use careful movement and funky gadgets to sneak up on and nab these naughty simians. Be carefulyoull want to pay close attention to the apes helmets to gauge their mood before you approach.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sony Interactive EntertainmentCeleste | 2018Play VideoAh, the humble dash: a truly beloved platformer maneuver. Indie-game pixel masterpiece Celeste elevates the act of using the simple dash to new levels to traverse huge screens packed with challenging hazards. Ground dashes, multidirectional mid-air dashes, dashes from a wall climb, items to grant multiple dashesyoull have loads of fun mastering the games fast movement to get around and snag all of its secrets. This is one mountain youll love to climb.Publisher: Maddy Makes Games | Developer: Maddy Makes GamesGravity Rush Remastered | 2016Play VideoGravity Rush is your game if you like your platforming with a dose of open-world adventuring and memorable world-building. Amnesiac Kat wakes up in the city of Hekseville in the middle of a disastrous storm, quickly discovering that her cat companion allows her to shift gravity. Shell use these skills to navigate Heksevilles stunning architecture, fight off mysterious monsters, and aid the populaceall while delving deep into the mysteries around her.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sony Interactive EntertainmentJak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy | 2001This classic from Naughty Dog stars one of the most memorable platforming duos of the PS2 era. Jaks buddy Daxter has a problem: he fell into a mysterious pool when the duo snuck onto Misty Island, and now hes become small and very fuzzy. Now, the two are seeking out the Dark Sage Gol Asheron to fix things up and save the world in the process. Vibrant animations, colorful environments, and a then-revolutionary environment design that minimized load times keep Jak and Daxter feeling classic to this day.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Naughty DogJumping Flash | 1995Day-one PlayStation fans will talk your ear off about just how cool Jumping Flash was and how it wowed them as a showcase of original PlayStation power but why not try to see what all the fuss was about? This unique first-person platformer starts Robbit, a mechanical rabbit who can jump really, really high. Explore surreal environments filled with bizarre foes, awesome weaponry, and plenty of floating platforms that give you space to hop up to absurd heights. There was nothing like it then, and its still a unique and fun game.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Exact, UltraRayman Legends | 2013Play VideoWho says you need limbs to perform astounding feats of platforming? Rayman, Globox, Barbara, and the Goth Teensy have to deal with the aftermath of a century-long nap, rescuing the Teensies and once again saving the Glade of Dreams from evil forces. Besides gorgeous hand-drawn HD visuals, Rayman Legends offers up to four-player local co-op, so gather friends for a fantastic sidescrolling adventure.Publisher: Ubisoft | Developer: Ubisoft MontpellierRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart | 2021Play VideoHeres the other well-known duo of PlayStation platforming, whose adventures have continued into the current generation. Rift Apart uses the PS5s capabilities to give players the biggest and most graphically stunning Ratchet and Clank outing yet, with the new Rift Tether gadget allowing for very fast travel. Prepare for shooting, gadget-driven navigation, and interdimensional hijinks, and the introduction of Ratchets alternate-dimension lady Lombax counterpart, Rivet.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: InsomniacSackboy: A Big Adventure | 2020Play VideoHe might be made of fabric, but Sackboys as tough as nails when it comes to adventure. Our stuffing-filled hero comes to rescue his fellow Sackpeople and Craftworld from the wicked Vex, and hes got a whole wealth of new skills to show off. Youll be rolling, diving, fluttering, and smacking foes around as you search for precious Dreamer Orbs. It wont be easy, and youll need some help along the way. Fortunately, you can play with up to three other adventurers in online and local co-op to surmount the toughest obstacles.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sumo DigitalSly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus | 2002Whos the stealthy, suave thief with a family history of heisting and a bushy, ringed tail? Sly Cooper, thats who, and hes on a mission to get back the missing pages of the Thievius Raccoonushis familys book of secretsfrom the shady paws of the Fiendish Five. Platforming and stealth combine as you slink through the Fiendish Fives lairs, using Slys distinct sneaking and thieving abilities to avoid guards, security systems, and other traps to take back the precious pages.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sucker PunchLooking for even more platforming fun? Check out this in-depth feature on some of the best 3D platformers on PlayStation.*The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup may differ in certain regions.

We got a lot of official Switch 2 information straight from Nintendo on Thursday morning, ranging from the debut of a new Mario Kart game to the consoles new Joy- Cons doubling as PC-style mice. That said, only one question entered my mind as I clicked play on the short teaser for the first time: What would happen to the original Switchs iconic snap sound effect?When Nintendo unveiled the Switch in 2016, one of the systems selling points was the ease with which its Joy Cons could be attached and removed from the sides of the tablet. Someone in the companys marketing department had the brilliant idea of exaggerating the click made by the controllers as they slid into place, a snapping sound effect that would go on to be used to great effect in pretty much every Switch advertisement and Direct presentation.Fast-forward to 2025. Thanks to todays digital demonstration, we now know the Switch 2 will feature updated Joy-Cons that no longer fasten to the screen via rails but simply hook into the sides. What does that mean for the snap sound effect? Its gone! Replaced by something similar that we here at Polygon are referring to as the Switch 2 clap. You can hear it multiple times in the first-look trailer, with the clearest example dropping right at the videos 1:30 mark.Ill fully admit to loving the original Switchs snap. It was an immediately recognizable piece of branding that spoke to the primeval, reptilian parts of my brain. And sure, it was probably designed in a high-tech sound lab somewhere to hypnotize us into buying more Nintendo products, but it was fun, dammit. Did I gleefully snap along with company executives and developers when they passed us off to trailers during Nintendo Direct broadcasts? Maybe I did, maybe I didnt. Dont judge me.Switch 2s clap is well, lets just say it hasnt grabbed me as immediately as the snap. The new sound effect is similar enough to not be offensive, but I also grow increasingly fearful of change as I grow older. The snap felt organic and spontaneous, whereas the clap is more authoritarian and resolute. Nintendo knows they knocked it out of the park with the original Switch why else would they break convention and call its successor the Switch 2 rather than coming up with a new name? context which almost lends the clap an air of boastfulness. Heres the Switch 2, it seems to say, you already know what it is.Maybe Im overthinking this. Maybe all I need is to see a legend like Shigeru Miyamoto clap before introducing the next Legend of Zelda or Pikmin game during a future Nintendo Direct. In any case, the Switch 2 is here, and with it begins the era of the Switch 2 clap. Lets all say goodbye to the Switch with one last, bittersweet snap.

Nestled in the scenic surroundings of Pilar, Argentina, Nirvana House by AtelierM reimagines the boundaries of residential architecture. Overlooking a polo field, this 3,767-square-foot home combines innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to blending with its environment. The result is a home that transcends mere functionality, offering its inhabitants a seamless connection with the natural world.At the heart of Nirvana House lies an unconventional concept a three-level garden that appears to rise organically from the earth, topped off with a lush green roof. This detail ensures the home integrates effortlessly into the surrounding terrain, creating a dialogue between structure and environment. The designs flowing lines and organic contours mirror the undulating topography, forming a residence that feels as though it has grown from the ground itself.Concrete and wood were deliberately selected as primary materials, chosen for their durability, low maintenance, and capacity to develop a natural patina over time. These materials not only enhance the structures longevity but also deepen its visual and textural connection to the landscape.The home is divided into two primary zones public and private each designed with distinct yet interconnected purposes. The ground floor features open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas that dissolve the boundaries between interior and exterior. Expansive windows and sliding doors draw in natural light and provide unbroken views of the gardens.The upper level houses the private quarters, including bedrooms designed as tranquil retreats. These spaces offer sweeping views of the polo field and beyond, fostering a sense of calm and introspection. A thoughtfully placed water feature acts as the homes meditative core, reflecting sunlight throughout the space.Nirvana House embodies a forward-thinking approach to sustainability, incorporating passive design principles to minimize its environmental footprint. Strategic orientation allows for optimal natural light and airflow, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and climate control systems. By prioritizing efficiency and sustainability, the home not only respects its environment but also enhances the comfort of its occupants.The choice of noble materials such as concrete and wood ensures the house ages gracefully, maintaining its aesthetic integrity while requiring minimal upkeep. This commitment to sustainability extends to the designs integration of vegetation, with greenery cascading across all three levels of the garden, uniting the home with its verdant surroundings.For more information on the Nirvana House or AtelierMs projects, visit atelierm.ar.Photography by AtelierM, courtesy of BowerBird.