• #podcast 16 | VFX Workflow in Unreal Engine 5: Whats New?
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    SummaryThis podcast episode discusses the new features and workflow improvements for visual effects (VFX) artists in Unreal Engine 5. The discussion covers key changes, including Nanite virtualized geometry, Lumen global illumination, Niagara enhancements, and Chaos physics and destruction. The episode also explores how these new features streamline the VFX workflow, offering faster iteration, enhanced particle systems, real-time feedback, and seamless integration with gameplay. Finally, the discussion highlights practical examples of using these features in projects, such as explosions, destruction simulations, fluid effects, and procedural sounds. The podcast concludes with a look toward the future of VFX in Unreal Engine 5, discussing potential advancements in simulations, procedural workflows, and virtual production integration.
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  • Largest Known Private Bathhouse Likely Wowed House Guests in Ancient Pompeii
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    Before the ash of Mount Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii in 79 C.E., some of the citys elites would host parties in their own private bathhouse.Researchers from the Archeological Park of Pompeii Parco Archeologico di Pompei announced the discovery of an elaborate bathhouse inside a private home (domus). According to the Archeological Park of Pompeii, this may be the largest bathhouse ever found at the site. The new finding sheds more light on the lives of Pompeiis citizens up until their final moments.Private Bathhouse in Ancient PompeiiArcheologists have been working on this site, which is part of Region IX, for around two years. So far, this region has yielded a bakery, a sacrarium, and a unique black-walled dining room with murals of mythological characters on them, which is believed to portray a Grecian experience. Archeologists also noted that the rooms throughout the house were all painted in elaborate styles, including Second and Third styles, which were popular in Ancient Rome.Connected to the dining room called the black room/hall was the bathhouse. It was likely designed that way so that after guests had been wined and dined, they could then relax in the private spa.As guests entered the bathhouse, it would have been a site to behold. It consisted of several smaller rooms, including a changing room and a hot, warm, and cold room.The pool in the cold room was impressive. It was large enough to accommodate about 30 people and was surrounded by a beautiful peristyle and a porticoed courtyard.This layout resembles the classic Satyricon, a notable Roman work from Gaius Petronius, in which, before a lavish dinner party, the characters bathe in a communal bath.A Grecian SpectacleFrom the style of the house, its clear that the owner was very wealthy; however, archeologists believe that they may have also been prominent members of society. They may have hosted friends and family in this place as a way to show off their status, or perhaps they were part of the local government and used this place for political meetings.Either way, after examining the artifacts left behind, archeologists believe that the owner was likely all about spectacle.Everything was functional to the staging of a 'spectacle,' at the center of which was the owner himself, said Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the archeological director of the Archeological Park of Pompeii, in a press release. The paintings in the Third Style with subjects of the Trojan War, the athletes in the peristyle, everything was meant to give the spaces an atmosphere of Greekness that is, of culture, erudition as well as of idleness.More to DiscoverArcheologists have been excavating Pompeii since the 1700s and are discovering more and more each year. This recent announcement is part of a series of discoveries to come from this region. The BBC reports that within this house, two bodies were also uncovered. One was the body of a younger man, and the other was the body of a middle-aged woman.Archeologists found the man with a set of keys, while the woman was found holding gold coins and with gold and pearl earrings.Each discovery helps tell more of Pompeiis story, as tragic as it may have been. Article SourcesOur 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:Archeological Park of Pompei. Pompeii excavations in Regio IX bring to light a sacrarium with blue wallsA graduate of UW-Whitewater, Monica Cull wrote for several organizations, including one that focused on bees and the natural world, before coming to Discover Magazine. Her current work also appears on her travel blog and Common State Magazine. Her love of science came from watching PBS shows as a kid with her mom and spending too much time binging Doctor Who.
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  • This party speaker is so big it needs wheels and a handle. Get it for just $119 right now.
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    Music sounds better when you play it loud. Your neighbors may disagree, but they wont have a choice once you buy this enormous onn speaker, which is $30 off and just $119 at Walmart right now. This party speaker is built like a rolling suitcase with built-in wheels and an extendable handle so you can roll it around. It pumps out absurd sound levels and comes with a surprising list of bells and whistles for its price. Go grab one before they sell out, and start making playlists while you wait for it to arrive. I recommend starting with a little Wu-Tang and going from there.onn. Large Party Speaker Gen 2 with LED Lighting $119 (was $149)onn.See ItThis 640-watt monster can connect to an audio device in just about any way youd want. It has built-in FM radio, as well as Bluetooth and a headphone jack for connecting to a mobile device. Plus, it has a 1/4-inch microphone/guitar port so you can use it as a makeshift amp in a pinch. The built-in battery provides up to 12 hours of play time on a single charge and built-in LED lights ensure this thing is as awesomely obnoxious as you could ever want.JBL Partybox 110 Portable party speaker with 160W powerful sound $289 (was $350)The JBL PartyBox 110 transports easily to move a crowd.See ItIf youre looking for something more high-end, Walmart also has the excellent JBL Partybox 110 on sale for $289. Its pricier but provides better overall sound quality and a sturdier build.More audio deals from WalmartULTIMEA Poseidon M4T 5.1 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar, 410W Peak Power Surround Sound Bar, Bluetooth $179 (was $329)SAMSUNG Q-series 3.1ch. Dolby ATMOS Soundbar with Q-Symphony HW-Q6CC $199 (was $378)VIZIO 5.1 Soundbar SE with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X (NEW) SV510X-0806 $198 (was $228)Sonos Arc Black Soundbar with Dolby Atmos $799 (was $899)JBL CINEMA SB580 3.1 Channel Soundbar with Virtual Dolby Atmos and Wireless Subwoofer $199 (was $249)SAMSUNG Q-series 11.1.4 ch. Wireless Dolby ATMOS Soundbar + Rear Speakers with Q-Symphony HW-Q990D $1,597 (was $1,999)JBL Bar 1000 Surround Sound System with 7.1.4 Channel Soundbar, 10 Wireless Subwoofer, and Detachable Rear Speakers $849 (was $1,149)The post This party speaker is so big it needs wheels and a handle. Get it for just $119 right now. appeared first on Popular Science.
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  • Cigarettes with less nicotine may help some smokers quit
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    NewsHealth & MedicineCigarettes with less nicotine may help some smokers quitA new proposal seeks to limit the amount of nicotine in certain combusted tobacco products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in January to drastically reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco products in order to help people stop smoking.SimpleImages/Moment/Getty ImagesBy Aimee Cunningham9 minutes agoIf cigarettes contained very little of the chemical that keeps people smoking, it could help smokers move away from these deadly products.Thats the rationale behind a new rule proposed on January 15 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which seeks to limit the amount of the addictive chemical nicotine in cigarettes. The reduced-nicotine cigarettes would have less than 5 percent of the amount of nicotine thats generally found in regular cigarettes. The rule would also cap the nicotine in certain other products in which the tobacco leaves are burned.
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  • Trumps science advisers: how they could influence his second presidency
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    Nature, Published online: 17 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00132-0The president-elect quickly nominated confidantes with a focus on AI, but their recommendations for the rest of science remain unclear.
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  • Doorbell camera captures 1st-ever video of the sound and sight of a meteorite crash-landing
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    A doorbell camera recorded a rare video of the moment a meteorite fell outside a home.
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  • Semi-procedural and (semi lol) realistic Burger
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  • Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Getting Several New Open-World Activities
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    Assassin's Creed games usually include a large open world, and Assassin's Creed Shadows is no exception. While there are familiar elements to the travel and exploration abilities in this game, Shadows is also going to allow its two leading characters, Naoe and Yasuke, to take some time to appreciate the beauty of nature by creating art.Ubisoft unveiled this feature during an extended explanation about how the game's exploration mechanics will work. Letting Naoe or Yasuke create art may not give them an edge in battle, but it's an activity that they find rewarding. Yasuke and Naoe will also have their own character-specific activities that they can do outside of quests and missions. For example, Yasuke can find experts who can teach him more about how to use his Kata, which gives his character special attack movies. On the other hand, Naoe's Kuji-kiri meditation will open up more of her backstory.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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  • The Skeleton Crew Finale Copies A Controversial MCU Series
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    The sun has set on another corner of the ever-expanding Star Wars universe. With the wide-eyed wonder of Skeleton Crew rounding off in bombastic style, the rag-tag rabble of kids looks set to return to their mundane lives on At Attin. While fans know Skeleton Crew was inspired by the likes of The Goonies and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, it feels like the season finale was also paying homage to Star Wars not-so-distant cousin of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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