• Curious and hungry physicists whip up perfect pasta pan salt rings
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    Releasing a handful of salt into a pasta pan can result in a circular ring deposit, which shows the sedimentation history of the particle cloud. Mathieu SouzyShareWhen youre boiling water for pasta, throwing a bit of salt into the water can help it boil a little bit fasterif only by a few seconds. With that, a white ring of salt deposits will often show up within the pan. A group of curious and hungry physicists harnessed the power of fluid dynamics to see what ingredients are necessary to create nicer looking salt ringsreleasing larger salt particles from a greater height can help make more uniform salt deposits at the bottom of a pan. The findings are detailed in a study published January 21 in the journal Physics of Fluids. 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.A team from the University of Twente in the Netherlands and the French National Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE) were spending an evening playing board games and eating pasta, when they began to question what it would take for them to create uniform and beautiful salt rings. Variables could include small grains or large ones, how many grains, how quickly, and if there is an optimal amount of water.By the end of our meal, wed sketched an experimental protocol and written a succession of experiments we wanted to try on my youngest sons small whiteboard, study co-author and INRAE physicist Mathieu Souzy said in a statement. It was a great overall experience, because we soon realized our simple observation of daily life conceals a rich variety of physical mechanisms!The team set up a tank of boiling water in a lab and tested dropping in salt of various sizes at different speeds. When a single particle is released into a tank of water, the particle settles to the bottom because of the effects of gravity. The sinking creates a small wake drag that disturbs the flow of the water around the particle.If a large number of particles are released at the same time, neighboring particles experience this flow perturbation generated by all surrounding particles, said Souzy. It causes sedimenting (falling) particles to be progressively shifted horizontally, which leads to an expanding circular distribution of the particles.When particles reach the bottom of the pan very quickly, they form a circular deposit. The water that travels within the wake of the cloud of particles then pushes the particles further away, like a ripple effect. This radial movement away from the center creates that clean center of the ring at the bottom of a pan.However, the team found that if particles are released from a greater height, the sediments will fall for a longer period of time. The cloud of particles then expands in a circular direction until there is enough space between particles and the particles wont be close enough to form a cloud. The particles then rain down to form this familiar homogeneous circular deposit of salt. By dropping larger particles from a greater height, the rings can appear more circular.These are the main physical ingredients, and despite its apparent simplicity, this phenomenon encompasses a wide range of physical concepts such as sedimentation, non-creeping flow, long-range interactions between multiple bodies, and wake entrainment, said Souzy.The team also found that because the larger particles move outward more than the smaller ones, they could sort the particles by size just by dropping them into the water. Souzy also reports that he can use this data in the kitchen to create very nice salt rings almost every time.
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  • Leaky pipelines: I track the pink collar parallels between nursing and academia
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    Nature, Published online: 21 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-04243-yThe two professions can face similar gender-based challenges in recruitment and retention, says workforce modeller Alison Leary.
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  • Beyond black and white: an ecologist applies racial-justice principles to predators and their ecosystems
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    Nature, Published online: 21 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-04179-3Tyus Williams harnesses his lived experiences to inform his research and shares it all on social media.
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    Have a look at this GPU-based, camera-independent sword trail effect created by @ashthornton using #Threejs and #WebGL.Check it out on other objects: https://80.lv/articles/slow-motion-sword-trail-effect-recreated-with-three-js/#creativecoding
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  • Our talented community continues to amaze us with captivating environments. This week, we'd like to highlight five exceptional projects by Just B Stud...
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    Our talented community continues to amaze us with captivating environments. This week, we'd like to highlight five exceptional projects by Just B Studios, Ashley Wee, Rain, Kennedi Dunn, Sehba Wakil.Read more: https://80.lv/articles/80-level-weekly-highlights-2/
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  • Take a Look at This Re-Volt-Inspired Racing Simulation Made with UE5
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    A Reddit user Batuhan ahin showed a clip from the WIP project, a realistic RC car simulation Recharge, inspired by the beloved classic, Re-Volt.The game is developed using ray tracing technology and Unreal Engine 5. Focused on full realism, it features meticulously created environments portrayed with various camera angles. The authentic sound effects like engine roars and tire skids contribute to the lifelike atmosphere, creating an immersive sense of presence.You can battle AI bots or compete with your friends in a multiplayer mode, as well as try out racing, exploration, and arcade modes. The game offers various customizable RC car models and the choice between first or third-person perspective.Room GamesRoom GamesRoom GamesBefore, the developers also shared a sneak peek at the gameplay:Recharge is planned to launch in Q1 2025. Meanwhile, the developers invite players to join the Beta Test Registration via the Discord community.Wishlist the game on Steam anddont forget to join our 80 Level Talent platform and our new Discord server, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, TikTok, and Threads, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Take a Look at This Re-Volt-Inspired Racing Simulation Made with UE5 appeared first on CG SHARES.
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  • How To Make Squid Game in Unreal Engine 5.5 (Tutorial)
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    Check Out My Multiplayer Survival Game Course:https://smartpoly.teachable.comHello guys welcome back to another video. In this video I will show you how to re-create "red light green light" from squid game. How it works is when the doll is facing the tree, it means "green light". The players are free to run towards the finish line. However, when the doll turns around and faces the players, that means "red light". And the players must stop moving immediately or be eliminated. Everything in this video is setup for multiplayer! And if you want to learn more about multiplayer games, check out my multiplayer survival game course: https://smartpoly.teachable.comDOWNLOAD THE FREE PROJECT FILES HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KnmYIa39lazaS-fBSfqrJ_mneXs8Bp3I/view?usp=sharingCheck Out My Multiplayer Survival Game Course:https://smartpoly.teachable.comLINKS:---------------------------------------------------------------------------My Courses: https://smartpoly.teachable.com Survival Game Course: https://smartpoly.teachable.com/p/ue5-multiplayer-steam-survival-game-course-remasteredChannel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@SmartPoly/joinSupport Me on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smartpolyBuy My Complete Projects: https://smartpoly.gumroad.comDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smartpoly---------------------------------------------------------------------------MY PC SPECS & AFFILIATE LINKS---------------------------------------------------------------------------Mouse: https://amzn.to/46WMdjNKeyboard: https://amzn.to/3M11SpVLaptop: https://amzn.to/3M7kjJQCPU: https://amzn.to/3tKTK6ERAM: https://amzn.to/45yvWjWGPU: https://amzn.to/3rUGMmmSSD 2TB: https://amzn.to/46QcGPSSSD 4TB: https://amzn.to/46T10f9Primary Monitor 4K: https://amzn.to/3RZxqk5Secondary Monitor 1080p: https://amzn.to/3M6X16VMicrophone: https://amzn.to/3S0aLnxAudio: https://amzn.to/3S5z5VmHeadset: https://amzn.to/45BeWJP
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  • I Made a Game With Only FREE Assets In Unreal Engine 5
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    Check Out My Multiplayer Survival Game Course:https://smartpoly.teachable.comHello guys welcome back to another video. In this video I create a game inside of unreal engine 5.5 using only FREE assets. Every month, Epic Games gives away FREE asset packs. And so in this video, I decided to make a game using those free assets. Let me know what you guys think about the game down in the comments below! Also if you would be interested in a tutorial on how to create the game. LINKS:---------------------------------------------------------------------------My Courses: https://smartpoly.teachable.com Survival Game Course: https://smartpoly.teachable.com/p/ue5-multiplayer-steam-survival-game-course-remasteredChannel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@SmartPoly/joinSupport Me on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smartpolyBuy My Complete Projects: https://smartpoly.gumroad.comDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smartpoly---------------------------------------------------------------------------MY PC SPECS & AFFILIATE LINKS---------------------------------------------------------------------------Mouse: https://amzn.to/46WMdjNKeyboard: https://amzn.to/3M11SpVLaptop: https://amzn.to/3M7kjJQCPU: https://amzn.to/3tKTK6ERAM: https://amzn.to/45yvWjWGPU: https://amzn.to/3rUGMmmSSD 2TB: https://amzn.to/46QcGPSSSD 4TB: https://amzn.to/46T10f9Primary Monitor 4K: https://amzn.to/3RZxqk5Secondary Monitor 1080p: https://amzn.to/3M6X16VMicrophone: https://amzn.to/3S0aLnxAudio: https://amzn.to/3S5z5VmHeadset: https://amzn.to/45BeWJP
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  • Marvel Rivals Spring Festival Introduces New Costumes And Superhero Soccer
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    Although springtime doesn't technically begin until March 20, NetEase is getting a jump on the warmer weather by launching a Spring Festival in Marvel Rivals later this week. In the announcement video below, fans can get their first glimpse at three new costumes coming to the game as well as a soccer-like game that will temporarily be available.So far, the three new costumes under the Clashing Lions series are the Lion's Mane for Star-Lord, the Lion's Gaze for Iron Fist, and Lion's Heartbeat for Black Widow. Star-Lord's new outfit, nameplate, and spray will be available as free rewards for players who complete tasks during this event.The superhero soccer game glimpsed in the trailer is called Clash of Dancing Lions, and it drops players into a 3v3 contest on a map as they use every trick in their arsenal to get the ball into the opposite scoring zone. It's not exactly like "the beautiful game" celebrated in the World Cup, but the basic principles are the same. Each game will be played until one of the teams reaches a predetermined score.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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  • Balatro Hits Big Sales Milestone After Being Showered With Awards
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    Developer Localthunk has revealed that Balatro has recently passed the 5 million sales milestone across all platforms."The last few weeks have been pretty wild. To everyone who picked up Balatro after seeing it at The Game Awards, we hope you're having an amazing time with it," the developer said on Twitter. "If this is your first time picking up an indie title, try to make it a habit!"The last few weeks have been pretty wild.To everyone who picked up Balatro after seeing it at @thegameawards, we hope you're having an amazing time with it!If this is your first time picking up an indie title, try to make it a habit! There's some amazing stuff out there! pic.twitter.com/ZnRpWnJlTW Balatro (@BalatroGame) January 21, 2025 According to Balatro's publisher, Playstack, the 5 million mark doesn't include downloads from Apple Arcade. Additionally, the game was sitting at 3.5 million copies sold at the first week of December, indicating that it received a boost in exposure after being nominated as a Game of the Year candidate at The Game Awards 2024.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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