i ate a rock from the moon Have we finally solved mystery of magnetic moon rocks? Simulations show how effects of asteroid impact could amplify the early Moon's weak magnetic field. Jennifer Ouellette – May 23, 2025 2:36 pm | 5 NASA Lunar sample 60015 on display at Space Center Houston Lunar Samples Vault, at NASA's Johnson Space Center Credit: OptoMechEngineer/CC BY-SA 4.0 NASA Lunar sample 60015 on display at Space Center Houston Lunar Samples Vault, at NASA's Johnson Space Center Credit: OptoMechEngineer/CC BY-SA 4.0 Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more NASA's Apollo missions brought back moon rock samples for scientists to study. We've learned a great deal over the ensuing decades, but one enduring mystery remains. Many of those lunar samples show signs of exposure to strong magnetic fields comparable to Earth's, yet the Moon doesn't have such a field today. So, how did the moon rocks get their magnetism? There have been many attempts to explain this anomaly. The latest comes from MIT scientists, who argue in a new paper published in the journal Science Advances that a large asteroid impact briefly boosted the Moon's early weak magnetic field—and that this spike is what is recorded in some lunar samples. Evidence gleaned from orbiting spacecraft observations, as well as results announced earlier this year from China's Chang'e 5 and Chang'e 6 missions, is largely consistent with the existence of at least a weak magnetic field on the early Moon. But where did this field come from? These usually form in planetary bodies as a result of a dynamo, in which molten metals in the core start to convect thanks to slowly dissipating heat. The problem is that the early Moon's small core had a mantle that wasn't much cooler than its core, so there would not have been significant convection to produce a sufficiently strong dynamo. There have been proposed hypotheses as to how the Moon could have developed a core dynamo. For instance, a 2022 analysis suggested that in the first billion years, when the Moon was covered in molten rock, giant rocks formed as the magma cooled and solidified. Denser minerals sank to the core while lighter ones formed a crust. Over time, the authors argued, a titanium layer crystallized just beneath the surface, and because it was denser than lighter minerals just beneath, that layer eventually broke into small blobs and sank through the mantle (gravitational overturn). The temperature difference between the cooler sinking rocks and the hotter core generated convection, creating intermittently strong magnetic fields—thus explaining why some rocks have that magnetic signature and others don't. Or perhaps there is no need for the presence of a dynamo-driven magnetic field at all. For instance, the authors of a 2021 study thought earlier analyses of lunar samples may have been altered during the process. They re-examined samples from the 1972 Apollo 16 mission using CO2 lasers to heat them, thus avoiding any alteration of the magnetic carriers. They concluded that any magnetic signatures in those samples could be explained by the impact of meteorites or comets hitting the Moon. Bracing for impact In 2020, two of the current paper's authors, MIT's Benjamin Weiss and Rona Oran, ran simulations to test whether a giant impact could generate a plasma that, in turn, would amplify the Moon's existing weak solar-generated magnetic field sufficiently to account for the levels of magnetism measured in the moon rocks. Those results seemed to rule out the possibility. This time around, they have come up with a new hypothesis that essentially combines elements of the dynamo and the plasma-generating impact hypotheses—taking into account an impact's resulting shockwave for good measure. Amplification of the lunar dynamo field by an Imbrium-­sized impact at the magnetic equator. Credit: Isaac S. Narrett et al., 2025 They tested their hypothesis by running impact simulations, focusing on the level of impact that created the Moon's Imbrium basin, as well as plasma cloud simulations. Their starting assumption was that the early Moon had a dynamo that generated a weak magnetic field 50 times weaker than Earth's. The results confirmed that a large asteroid impact, for example, could have kicked up a plasma cloud, part of which spread outward into space. The remaining plasma streamed around to the other side of the Moon, amplifying the existing weak magnetic field for around 40 minutes. A key factor is the shock wave created by the initial impact, similar to seismic waves, which would have rattled surrounding rocks enough to reorient their subatomic spins in line with the newly amplified magnetic field. Weiss has likened the effect to tossing a deck of 52 playing cards into the air within a magnetic field. If each card had its own compass needle, its magnetism would be in a new orientation once each card hit the ground. It's a complicated scenario that admittedly calls for a degree of serendipity. But we might not have to wait too long for confirmation one way or the other. The answer could lie in analyzing fresh lunar samples and looking for telltale signatures not just of high magnetism but also shock. (Early lunar samples were often discarded if they showed signs of shock.) Scientists are looking to NASA's planned Artemis crewed missions for this, since sample returns are among the objectives. Much will depend on NASA's future funding, which is currently facing substantial cuts, although thus far, Artemis II and III remain on track. Science Advances, 2025. DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adr7401  (About DOIs). Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series. Jennifer lives in Baltimore with her spouse, physicist Sean M. Carroll, and their two cats, Ariel and Caliban. 5 Comments

Time spent in apps always peaks during the holiday season. The key to making that uplift work for your user acquisition is tackling it from all angles - from optimizing existing channels to expanding into new ones. That way, you can generate the installs and ROAS you need to start the new year off right.That’s why we invited three ironSource experts to this edition of our Angles of Acquisition webinar series:- Noa Eckstein, Head of Business Operations at ironSource Luna, covered building holiday-themed creatives that spike IPM - Sarah Chafer, VP US Sales at ironSource Sonic, discussed how to set up an offerwall campaign that'll generate record ARPU - Jess Overton, Director of Demand at ironSource Aura, walked through setting up an on-device campaign at a time when everyone's buying new phones Read on for a summary of the webinar or watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvewwdzvVBMConsumer insights during the holidaysTo kick off, Marketing Director at ironSource Lauren Baca set the scene with consumer insights during the holidays pulled from ironSource and M&C Saatchi Performance’s holiday marketing playbook:- 75% of consumers plan on purchasing clothes and footwear as gifts this year, making them the most popular gifts across all generations. - 65% of consumers plan to spend more or the same on holidays gifts this year compared to last year - 28% of consumers plan to start shopping in the fall and 27% of consumers plan to start shopping on Black Friday or Cyber MondayDownload the report for more data and insightsWith a better understanding of how consumers plan to shop and celebrate this season, Lauren passed the mic to our ironSource experts to break down some best practices for optimizing UA - from how to build holiday-themed creatives to making the most of a unique ad unit all the way to how to leverage a time when everyone's buying new phones.How to build holiday-themed creatives that spike IPMNoa explained that while the holiday season feels quite special, the marketing problems you face during the winter months are the same problems you face every other season - you need to find the best content and creatives, you need to optimize key channels, and you need to utilize your data better. The only difference? Your creatives get a holiday makeover.During the holidays, people tend to be their most emotional - it’s a time for nostalgia and thinking about friends and family. This emotion is a key ingredient to building high-IPM creatives - the goal is always to get users to go from seeing a creative to actually feeling something that encourages them to download, and the holidays are a time when that’s even more feasible.So if IPM has the potential to be so high, why wouldn’t you invest in building holiday creatives? Noa covered a few reasons why some studios might choose not to:- Holiday creatives can cost a lot to run and need more resources and attention to build, but may only run for a very short amount of time - Most creatives don’t end up scaling and often fail - it is more challenging to find the winning creative within such a short time period - Users who see a holiday-themed creative may expect to play a holiday-themed game, so you might need to adjust your gameplay or pay closer attention to user quality. - On the flip side, there are tons of data that show why you should invest in building holiday creatives, according to data from the ironSource Luna platform:- IPMs are significantly higher throughout the holiday season due to more engagement in apps and on phones (2021, US, iOS)- In fact, game installs surged 3x during the week of Christmas (2021, US, Facebook)- Advertisers test 2x the amount of creatives during the holidays, which means you don’t want to be left behindLooking deeper, Noa explained that building holiday-themed creatives can have a positive impact on your team and collaboration:- It’s an opportunity to refresh, prevent fatigue, and get creative in a unique way - Holiday elements trigger a lot of emotion leading to higher intent- You can create a really healthy dialogue between your creative team, UA team and product team as everyone works on holiday plansNext, Noa gave us some proof and walked through case studies. First, she presented a game studio that works with ironSource Luna that changed the sword in their playable ad to a Christmas tree, which had a huge impact on IPM during the holidays. It performed so well that the studio chose not to deactivate the creative after the holidays - and it remained the top-performing creative even two months after Christmas day. In another example, the holiday-themed creative was a top performer until the end of April.Last, Noa showed what happened when Luna tested three different Halloween-themed creatives for a game studio. For the first one, the Luna team took an existing high-performing creative and just put a Halloween theme on top of it. For the second one, Luna replaced a mermaid’s head with a pumpkin head and changed the pointer to a witch's hand. Neither of these variations are showing positive results yet - but that may change the closer we get to Halloween! For the third variation, Luna built a creative where the witch is playing the Halloween-themed game, which became one of the most successful creatives for this title and led to a 20% higher D7 ROAS.So how can you find this same success without heavy production?- Use real footage of real people that show pure emotion - Test holiday figures - snowflakes, witches, pumpkins - to spice it up - Give the pointer and buttons a holiday theme, like Santa Many advertisers are taking advantage of this time of year to increase performance, but you need to weigh that against the internal resources you have to build a new set of creatives. There are other ways to optimize your holiday strategy, such as with the offerwall - which leads us to our next angle.How to set up an offerwall campaign that'll generate record ROASNext up, Sarah Chafer discussed best practices for running offerwall campaigns during the holidays. First, she started with a brief background, explaining that the offerwall is a user-initiated, rewarded in app marketplace with three main constituents: developers use the offerwall to grow revenue, user retention, and app engagement, without cannibalizing IAP. Advertisers use the offerwall to reach a unique, quality audience that is looking for a transaction of some sort and will remain highly engaged in the app. Consumers engage with the offerwall for app discovery and brand discovery, all while getting further and deeper into the app they’re already using.So, how does this all work together - how do the advertiser and consumer come together in that moment or transaction? Sarah ran through a few of the most popular offerwall pricing models to help advertisers get campaigns started:Cost per engagement (CPE): Here, advertisers only pay when a user installs an app and completes a specific engagement event. This is all about getting users deeper down the funnel. Ask yourself, what do you want the user to do to remember the app and what would encourage them to use it again?Multi-reward cost per engagement (MR-CPE): In this pricing model, you pay in incremental steps as a user works towards completing a deep engagement event. This way, you can reward the user for completing more actions - not only installing and opening, but installing, opening and downloading a coupon or making a purchaseCost per action (CPA): You’ll pay when a user completes a quiz, action on a website, or purchases from a brand. This is the most common format during the holidays and it can be used in a lot of creative ways. Cost per install (CPI): You’ll pay each time a user installs your app, which is really about getting your app out there in the market and driving app discovery. Surveys: Pay when a user completes a survey to help you better understand user behavior - how they feel, what are their thoughts, what are they into, etc. Next, Sarah dove into best practices for mastering this ad unit during the holidays - saying that the most important thing to keep in mind is timing.There are tons of new devices entering the market - all the major players are releasing the latest versions of their best-selling devices and if you’re an early adopter of technology, you may already have one. Device sales increase heavily starting now and many will end up wrapped up as gifts. Starting with the offerwall now can help you be top of mind as new devices enter homes globally. Second, with holiday shopping starting earlier this year compared to last year according to our report, it’s important to remind users that the holidays are coming and that right now is the time to shop. You can provide this sense of urgency in your messaging, which we will discuss in the next section. Third, level up with currency sales and double down on rewards on key shopping days, like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Consumers will be inclined to engage with an offer that gives them extra rewards. As an advertiser, you can double down on your bid - the reward is higher, the traffic is higher. In fact, we’ve seen around a 35% lift in conversions during previous currency sales. Once the timing is right, how do you get your creative to capture all the great offerwall traffic?Stay competitive with special promotions, also known as currency sales. We know that users are looking for deals - 40% said that rewarded ads influence their purchasing decisions according to our report. Whether you’re offering a sale or special package, get creative and switch it up frequently to stay fresh, unique and competitive. Going back to providing a sense of urgency, it’s important to be reminding users not only to shop but who to shop for. Include “gifting” and “holiday” in your messaging and add holiday-themed graphics to your creatives, which are consistent reminders that the holidays are coming. You can even call out someone in particular with phrases like - “for that someone special in your life,” or “for your pet” to get consumers thinking about their gift lists. The Tapjoy offerwall has a shopping tab, which gives consumers a better understanding of what our advertisers do by highlighting their packaging, merchandising, and best-selling products. Give the shopper an idea of who your brand is and what will be shipped to their home.Overall, the offerwall is an excellent touchpoint to reach high-intent users that will drive high ROAS. If you’re looking to expand your touchpoints even further, on-device advertising is a unique way to take advantage of the new phones entering the market - covered by Jess Overton.Setting up on-device campaigns when everyone's buying new phonesJumping off of Sarah’s point that there are tons of new devices sold, unboxed, and unwrapped this time of year, Jess shared that 51% of consumers plan to give a new device as a gift for the holidays. With each new device, consumers get access to new forms of entertainment - Jess even alluded it to the world’s greatest mall. Ultimately, how consumers decide to interact with their devices is a function of the apps they download and engage with.Jess shared that 95% of users that will be unboxing new devices this Christmas will be downloading apps in the first 48 hours. During those 48 hours, consumers will install 60% of the apps they’ll download for the lifetime of the device. If you look at your device's home screen and ask yourself, “when was the last time you downloaded a bunch of apps?”, it’s probably been a while. That’s the power of capturing a download at device activation.ironSource Aura partners with top device manufacturers and mobile carriers to deliver app discovery experiences directly to users on their devices so you can get your app discovered at key moments during the device lifecycle, whether it’s during device activation on Christmas morning or after a major operating system update. On-device marketing enables dynamic bidding and endless opportunities for optimization, which is largely impossible on traditional preload channels. Being able to meet users at moments when they're ready to discover and experiment with new apps along with first-class optimization capabilities means that on-device marketing is a channel that converts potential users into high-value customers.There are three things to keep in mind about running on-device during the holiday season. First, holiday-ify your creatives. Second, you can reach a range of demographics for your app and price accordingly. Third, sit back and watch that LTV rack up.Holiday-ify your creativesData shows that tailoring your on-device creatives to the audience and the placement can generate a significant uplift in performance. For example, you can add a holiday graphic or theme, such as a Santa hat, to your app icon on the device setup placement. Or you can show real people in the holiday spirit on the full-screen offer placement.Reach a range of demographics and price accordinglySecond, you need to ensure the bid for each demographic. This is especially important during the holidays, because you only get one shot. There’s only one Christmas morning, consumers only unbox your device once, which means you as the advertiser have to get your bids right the first time. So pay attention to price and understand which demographics are most important to your campaign.To paint a better picture, Jess broke down demographics of device activations last Christmas: the Boomer group is slightly less represented, with 15% activating new devices. 29% of activations came from Gen X, 25% from Millennials, and 21% from Gen Z. Bottom line? The on-device channel is a great way to get in front of hard-to-reach demographics, such as the older than 55 group. For Gen Z who are bombarded with ads, the on-device channel cuts through the noise and gives you a way to reach these users in a different mindset.Prepare for long LTVOn-device channels are a much slower burn in terms of LTV and app engagement. When you think about Christmas morning and setting up your new device, you might download a travel app, food delivery app, a few shopping apps, a bunch of games, but you’re not ordering food right away or booking your next trip on Christmas. Ultimately, you’ll see users start to engage more at D14 or D30, and this effect is even more significant during the holiday season. After all, we spend a lot more time on our phones and dabbling with apps.Having a multi-channel approach to your holiday advertising strategy is critical, and being well-informed on how to optimize all of those components is a huge benefit. If you’ve made it this far, you should have all of the best practices you need to drive high-performing creatives, create an offerwall strategy that converts, and leverage a time period high in device activations.

We came, we saw, we conquered. From Long Island City to DUMBO, Greenpoint, Chelsea, Tribeca, Nomad, and Soho, design took over New York this past week for NYCxDESIGN. As the widespread agenda can attest, it was a buzzy and busy week in celebration of design. This year, the week coincided with both ICFF and Shelter, which made its inaugural debut. If two fairs didn’t present enough design to see, there were also a dizzying array of exhibitions, gatherings, and talks, including AN Interior’s own 10th anniversary party held at Salvatori’s showroom. Brooklyn had a stronger showing than in past years: The programming officially kicked off in Williamsburg and then celebrated its closing night in DUMBO, a newly designated design district. Throughout all the latest products presented, the following stood out for its visual concept, craftsmanship, attention to production, and longevity. Below are the latest releases pulled from both fairs as well as the many showroom and gallery activations throughout the city that were well worth traversing boroughs to check out in-person. The Arcora by HEAKO Studio (Courtesy HEAKO Studio) Arcora and Himalaya Lunar by HEAKO Studio These refined yet playful lights from HEAKO Studio were on view at Shelter. In addition to the standing Oblique Glow light, which balances off of a skyscraper-inspired steel base, the Himalaya Lunar and the Arcora were the latest lighting from the New York–based studio. The former is a white stone affixed to an L-shaped brass pipe, finished by hand. The latter continues the geometric language with a curved aluminum body, built around an illuminating globe. It can be a sconce or tabletop lamp. A wood and leather chair on view at OUTSIDE/IN (Jonathan Hokklo) Reflect by Tanuvi Hegde Presented at OUTSIDE/IN by Lyle Gallery and Hello Human, Reflect is a chair designed for the fidgety, stimulated, and anxious. Brooklyn-based furniture designer and architect Tanuvi Hegde uses cherry wood with a hand-stitched leather cushion to craft seating embedded with a steel ball within the armrest for fidgeting. Reflect is part of Hedge’s thesis, ”Exhibit (A): Furniture for the Anxious Being,” that explores how furniture can respond to emotions and mental health. The CMPT collection resolves compact living (Courtesy Lichen/Karimoku Furniture) CMPT by Lichen and Karimoku Furniture Design platform and showroom Lichen collaborated with Karimoku Furniture at ICFF. In addition to re-introducing the ZE sofa from Karimoku’s archive, the duo launched a new collection, CMPT, that combines the latter’s craftsmanship with the former’s New York sensibilities. Designed for practicality, storage, and the limits of compact spaces, the collection begins with the Apple Box, a chestnut cube that can be stacked atop one another to create shifting consoles or compartments. Each modular box is held together by an exposed wooden peg. The collection, elegantly simple, is designed to grow with its owners throughout their life. Read more about the latest product releases that caught AN’s eye on aninteriormag.com.

The Smithsonian Transfers Rare 2,300-Year-Old Silk Manuscripts to China The Zidanku Silk Manuscripts were smuggled into the United States in the 1940s. Scholars say they provide remarkable insights into ancient Chinese philosophy and religion Newly transferred fragments of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts on view in Beijing on May 18 Fu Tian / China News Service / VCG via Getty Images In the early hours of May 18, an airplane touched down in Beijing carrying precious cargo: fragile fragments of 2,300-year-old philosophical texts, which were making a long-awaited homecoming. The Zidanku Silk Manuscripts arrived from Washington, D.C., where the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA) had formally deaccessioned them several days earlier during a ceremony at the Chinese Embassy. The museum transferred the artifacts to China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration, ending their 79-year voyage overseas. “As a museum of Asian art, much of our work engages with cultures around the globe,” Chase F. Robinson, the director of the museum, tells Smithsonian magazine in an email. “We value the work that we do with our international partners. These relationships allow us to serve as a global and national resource for understanding the arts and cultures of Asia and their interaction with America, past and present.” The museum acquired the manuscripts in 1992, when it received fragments known as Volumes II and III in a bamboo basket as a gift from an anonymous donor. Volume I is privately owned and was not included in the recent transfer. Dating to around 300 B.C.E., the Zidanku Manuscripts are the oldest known silk manuscripts found in China and the only ones from the Warring States period. They’re thought to be a divination guide that offers rare insights into ancient Chinese philosophy and religion. Fragments of Volumes II and III of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution Volume II, also known as “Wuxing Ling,” contains lunar calendar illustrations and accompanying text that explains “seasonal taboos and auspicious practices,” per the Chinese news agency Xinhua. The texts in Volume III, or “Gongshou Zhan,” are arranged in a rare circular pattern and are read clockwise. They may offer guidance for attacking and defending cities. “The Dead Sea Scrolls are foundational to understanding the religious roots of Judaism and Christianity,” Li Ling, a scholar of Chinese studies at Peking University, tells the Chinese broadcaster CCTV, per South China Morning Post’s Luna Sun. “The Zidanku manuscripts are no less vital to Chinese civilization. They speak to our ancient knowledge systems, our understanding of the cosmos and the details of everyday life.” In the 1940s, the manuscript fragments were looted from a tomb near the city of Changsha in China’s Hunan Province. A Chinese collector gave them to John Hadley Cox, an American collector who brought them back to the United States. Arthur M. Sackler, a pharmaceutical marketer and art collector, bought Volume I, the most complete portion of the manuscript, in 1965. Questions surrounding how the other two volumes arrived at the Smithsonian remain largely “unsettled,” Robinson tells the Art Newspaper’s Gabriella Angeleti. “In the case of these particular manuscripts, there are gaps,” he adds. “Our colleagues in China have done an excellent job of piecing together whatever evidence there is.” Museum officials say the transfer resulted from a collaboration with China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration. Because the decision wasn’t based on provenance research, it was processed through the museum’s standard deaccession protocols.While the fragments never went on display at the museum, they have been “documented, researched, diligently preserved and undergone scientific analysis,” according to a statement from the museum. They have also been the subject of scholarship, including Li’s two-volume monograph The Chu Silk Manuscripts from Zidanku, Changsha (Hunan Province), published in 2020 and 2025. Efforts to secure the transfer of the manuscript fragments began in 2022, after the Smithsonian issued a new ethical returns policy that detailed how to handle objects in its collections that it “would not have acquired under present-day ethical and professional standards.” “This transfer reflects a carefully considered decision, grounded in our focus on sound stewardship and the belief that these materials belong in dialogue with their cultural and archaeological context,” Robinson says in the statement. While the physical manuscripts have returned to China and will go on view at the National Museum of China in July, the Smithsonian will retain digital versions of the documents for further research. At last week’s ceremony, Xie Feng, China’s ambassador to the U.S., noted that more than 40 artifacts had been returned to China from the U.S. since the beginning of this year, per the South China Morning Post. “The return of the Zidanku manuscripts reflects a national revival as lost treasures of Chinese civilization make their way home,” he said. Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.

Studio Lodtunduh / Pablo Luna StudioSave this picture!Courtesy of Maximiliano Allendes Medeiros & Pablo Luna Studio Architects: Pablo Luna Studio Area Area of this architecture project Area:  295 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025 More SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. Located in the quiet village of Lodtunduh, just south of Ubud, Bali, this architectural studio was conceived as a spatial expression of openness, adaptability, and care. Measuring 33 meters in length by 8 meters in width, the building reflects a design philosophy rooted in sensitivity to place, material honesty, and environmental integration.Save this picture!Save this picture!Constructed using locally sourced black bamboo, reclaimed wood, and handcrafted terrazzo, the structure exemplifies the intersection of minimalism, natural construction, and refined craftsmanship. A black bamboo structural frame supports a wavy fluid roof, finished with ulin wood shingles, and is grounded by solid concrete walls and terrazzo floors that create a calm, textural equilibrium between mass and lightness.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The spatial layout is open and continuous, allowing for a dynamic flow between communal areas and focused work zones. At the entrance, a model-making workshop introduces a space where ideas take early physical form. Just beyond, the main workspace is enclosed with steel-framed glass panels, offering acoustic separation and visual connectivity to the landscape. Timber flooring and black bamboo elements provide warmth and cohesion throughout.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Two large worktables, one centrally positioned and another extending along the southeastern edge, function as the operative core of the space. Both were custom-designed with integrated power access, bag storage, and refined details to support order, efficiency, and collective use. Handmade bamboo pendant lights suspended from the ceiling offer a soft, ambient glow, enhancing the quality of light and the atmosphere of focused creativity.Save this picture!As the building unfolds, the architecture becomes more open and increasingly connected to the outdoors. A stone and wood table marks a shared area for informal meetings, while a sunken lounge space, referred to as the Zen Center, serves as a setting for internal presentations, reflective gatherings, or quiet moments of pause. At the far end, an open kitchen and a long communal table create opportunities for rest, meals, and spontaneous dialogue. The surrounding gardens bring shade, breeze, and a living connection to the tropical environment.Save this picture!This project explores the potential of architecture to foster presence, collaboration, and ecological attunement. Through its material choices, spatial rhythm, and restrained design language, the studio operates as both a workspace and a vessel for shared values.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less Project locationAddress:Ubud, IndonesiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officePablo Luna StudioOffice••• MaterialWoodMaterials and TagsPublished on May 23, 2025Cite: "Studio Lodtunduh / Pablo Luna Studio" 23 May 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1030380/studio-lodtunduh-pablo-luna-studio&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Table of ContentsGroundbreaking GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU ConceptsPrestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e EditionMercedes-AMG Motorsport LaptopsTitan 18 HX Dragon EditionClaw AI+ Polar Tempest EditionMEG Vision X AI Gaming DesktopCubi NUC AI SeriesPRO DP80 Business DesktopPowered by MSI AI PCDIY Motherboards and Thermal SolutionsMEG MAESTRO 900 and MAG PANO Series CasesLiquid Cooling and Power SuppliesQD-OLED Monitors with AI EnhancementsIRONMOUSE Themed Hardware Lineup8K Polling Rate Mice and PRO Series Wireless PeripheralsRoamii BE Pro Wi-Fi 7 Mesh SystemDigiME 2.0 and AI Interaction At COMPUTEX 2025, MSI presented its most comprehensive product lineup to date—highlighting a unified vision that blends artificial intelligence, powerful hardware, and creative design. From limited-edition laptops and esports monitors to mini PCs and DIY components, MSI is reinforcing its position at the center of modern gaming, creation, and productivity. The announcements reflect both product innovation and deeper engagement with content-driven communities like VTubers, creators, and PC builders. Here’s a closer look at everything MSI unveiled. Groundbreaking GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU Concepts Among the headline announcements was MSI’s unveiling of its next-generation graphics card lineup based on NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 50 Series, built on the new Blackwell architecture. Designed to push performance and thermal efficiency forward, the RTX 50 Series promises significant gains in AI-driven rendering, gaming, and creative workloads. Key concepts included: SUPRIM TITANIUM Edition: A flagship model that combines lightweight titanium alloy construction with premium design. Known for its strength and corrosion resistance, titanium enhances both the structural integrity and aesthetics of the card. CYCLONE VISUAL: A bold concept featuring an integrated dynamic display inside the fan system, allowing real-time video playback while maintaining cooling performance. TWIN FROZR 2025: An evolution of MSI’s well-known thermal design, this edition incorporates copper-aluminum composite fins and a no-solder-hole structure to boost heat dissipation. It also includes next-gen vapor chamber and core pipe implementations for improved conductivity. MSI also showcased its EXPERT Series GPU lineup, which recently won the iF Design Award for 2025. These cards focus on clean, professional design and modular cooling capabilities, signaling MSI’s broader push into advanced thermal engineering across its GPU portfolio. Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition Fusing cultural craftsmanship with modern technology, the Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition was one of the show’s design standouts. Created in collaboration with renowned Japanese lacquerware brand OKADAYA, the laptop features an intricate inlay of Katsushika Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa.” Beyond its artistic merit, the laptop integrates MSI’s latest AI features and received a COMPUTEX Best Choice Award, positioning it as a unique fusion of heritage and innovation. Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Laptops MSI extended its premium partnership with Mercedes-AMG through two new laptops: the Stealth A16 AI+ and the Prestige 16 AI+, each combining top-tier performance with high-end design. The Stealth A16 AI+ pairs AMD processors with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and a refined display panel, while the Prestige 16 AI+ comes equipped with an Intel CPU and a sharp 4K OLED screen. Both models feature AMG-branded elements and come bundled with a custom laptop sleeve, mouse, and mousepad, reflecting a synergy between performance engineering and luxury branding. Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition A centerpiece of MSI’s gaming showcase, the Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition draws inspiration from Norse mythology and features a 3D-etched dragon motif across its lid and palm rest. Each unit is hand-finished for a bespoke touch. Powered by the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU based on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, it supports DLSS 4 and NVIDIA Studio for AI-assisted graphics rendering and creative workloads. It received the Best Choice Golden Award in the Gaming and Entertainment category. Claw AI+ Polar Tempest Edition MSI is doubling down on the handheld gaming space with the Claw 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition, building on the momentum of the original Claw 8 AI+. The new version features Intel’s latest Lunar Lake processor and a 2TB SSD—improving on performance and storage without altering the compact form factor. It also won a COMPUTEX Best Choice Award, marking MSI’s rising credibility in the handheld market. MEG Vision X AI Gaming Desktop For those seeking high-end desktop performance, the MEG VISION X AI offers an impressive mix of power and user control. It integrates a 13-inch touchscreen with EZ Mode UI for real-time system management and customization. Internally, it’s powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs, and it features advanced cooling technologies like Silent Storm Cooling AI and Glacier Armor. The system supports Gen 5 SSDs and DDR5 memory, making it a complete solution for creators and high-end gamers alike. Cubi NUC AI Series MSI's Cubi NUC AI 1UMG and Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG mini PCs target users looking for compact, AI-ready solutions. Made from PCR recycled materials, they include Intel Core Ultra processors, integrated AI Boost NPUs, and features like fingerprint authentication, speakers, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and MSI Power Link. They are built to mount seamlessly behind MSI monitors and can be powered on through the monitor itself. PRO DP80 Business Desktop Built for small and medium-sized business, the PRO DP80 features a 14th Gen Intel Core Ultra processor, optional NVIDIA graphics, and dual LAN connectivity. Its 8ltr chassis supports optical drives, card readers, and enterprise-grade security features including dTPM and chassis intrusion detection. With AI readiness built in, the DP80 bridges performance and IT manageability.Recommended by Our Editors Powered by MSI AI PC MSI demonstrated the upper limit of consumer-grade AI computing with a system built around the MEG X870 GODLIKE motherboard, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, and RTX 5090 GPU. Paired with 256GB of DDR5 memory and a PCIe Gen 5 SSD, this configuration is capable of running large language models like Deepseek R1 70b entirely on-device without relying on cloud infrastructure. DIY Motherboards and Thermal Solutions MSI introduced an extensive lineup of new motherboards: MEG X870E ACE: A premium ATX board with gold accents, Wi-Fi 7, 10G LAN, and 18+2+1 phase power design MPG X870I EDGE TI WIFI / B850I EDGE TI WIFI: Silver-white mini-ITX boards with PCIe Gen 5 support and rich I/O MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI PZ: MSI’s first back-connect MAG board, simplifying cable management B850MPOWER: A compact M-ATX board aimed at overclockers with a 2-DIMM layout and integrated debug controls MSI also introduced PinSafe, a new feature that reduces the risk of injury during motherboard assembly by addressing sharp rear-side pin designs. MEG MAESTRO 900 and MAG PANO Series Cases The MEG MAESTRO 900 Series returns as MSI’s flagship PC chassis, featuring diamond-chamfered edges, triple tempered glass panels, and a 4-directional rotatable motherboard tray. Designed for showcase builds and custom loops, it balances aesthetics with modular performance. Meanwhile, the MAG PANO 130R PZ caters to panoramic builds and supports back-connect motherboards for cleaner routing. Liquid Cooling and Power Supplies MSI's new cooling systems span performance and design: MEG CORELIQUID E13: 6-inch customizable LCD, CenterFlow radiator, POGO-PIN mount for flexible installation MPG CORELIQUID P13: Glass-accented block design with hidden cabling, TTS-compatible LCD, and streamlined tubingIn power delivery, the MAG A1000GLS PCIE5 series offers 80 Plus Gold and ATX 3.1 compliance, up to 1000W capacity, and silent operation. A white variant is also available for themed builds. QD-OLED Monitors with AI Enhancements Two new QD-OLED monitors join MSI’s growing display lineup: MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50: 27-inch 2K screen with a 500Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GTG response for competitive gaming MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50: Adds MSI’s AI Care Sensor that uses ambient human detection to manage OLED panel protection dynamically IRONMOUSE Themed Hardware Lineup MSI’s collaboration with VTuber IRONMOUSE produced a full set of themed components. These include: A custom MPG X870E EDGE TI WIFI motherboard with heart-shaped accents A MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 cooler with mascot motifs An MPG 321URXW QD-OLED monitor with a white frame and pink touches A matching MAG PANO 100R PZ case with printed panels in her whimsical “Demon Queen” aesthetic 8K Polling Rate Mice and PRO Series Wireless Peripherals MSI also showcased its next-gen wireless peripherals designed for extreme responsiveness and professional-grade customization. VERSA 500 WIRELESS 8K: A right-handed ergonomic gaming mouse featuring an 8,000 Hz polling rate and a magnetic scroll wheel with Hall-effect technology. VERSA 300 WIRELESS 8K: A symmetrical design offering the same high polling rate in a lighter and more compact shell. VERSA PRO WIRELESS Mouse: Geared toward versatility, this model includes programmable buttons tailored for a variety of gaming and productivity needs. STRIKE PRO WIRELESS Keyboard: Built with silent mechanical structure, dedicated media keys, a scroll wheel, and customizable macro buttons. A wide array of swappable keycap styles was also on display, appealing to both gamers and mechanical keyboard enthusiasts. Roamii BE Pro Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System MSI introduced the Roamii BE Pro, a Wi-Fi 7 mesh networking system designed to deliver ultra-fast speeds—up to 11Gbps—across the entire home. Powered by Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz channels, and 4K-QAM modulation, Roamii BE Pro ensures lag-free 4K streaming, smooth online gaming, and stable connectivity in every corner of a household. To simplify setup, MSI updated its Router 2.0 app with a new “Find WiFi Spot” feature, which helps users identify optimal node placement for maximum performance. The system reinforces MSI’s expanding role in smart home and network infrastructure. DigiME 2.0 and AI Interaction MSI closed its COMPUTEX presence with the unveiling of DigiME 2.0, which now includes MIA, an AI-powered virtual assistant. Built using large language models and real-time voice synthesis, MIA serves as a digital companion and MSI product expert. She supports natural language queries and can summarize meetings, guide system management, or interact through a 3D avatar.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Season 2.5 of Marvel Rivals is set to come out on Friday, May 30. This will be a massive update, as NetEase will add Ultron, a new Strategist hero. On top of this, the game developer will bring many other changes, including balance changes for more than a dozen heroes. In this article, we will reveal all the heroes that will receive buffs and nerfs with the release of Marvel Rivals Season 2.5. Check out if your main hero will be affected! All buffs and nerfs coming in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 May 30 will bring a massive mid-season update that will completely shift the meta. In total, nine characters will receive nerfs, while six will be buffed. Furthermore, NetEase will release a kit rework for Jeff the Land Shark. Here are the heroes that will receive buffs in the next Marvel Rivals update: HeroBuffDoctor StrangeRemoved damage falloff on Maelstrom of Madness / Reduced falloff of Daggers of DenakThe PunisherImproved accuracy and magazine size / Added +25 HP and +5% damage boost as Team-Up AnchorStormIncreased damage of ultimate from 150/s to 160/sSquirrel GirlAmmo capacity increased by 2 / Mammal Bond cooldown decreased by 2 secondsMagnetoMagnetic Rings charge speed is now 3 seconds instead of 4sLuna SnowIncreased primary healing by 2 / Absolute Zero now grants 50 Bonus HP / Increased cost of ultimate Doctor Strange will finally be buffed in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5. Image by VideoGamer On the other hand, these are Marvel Rivals heroes that will receive nerfs with Season 2.5: HeroNerfGrootDecreased Vine Strike damage by 5 / Increased Ironwood Wall cooldown by 4 secondsEmma FrostIncreased Telepathic Pulse range / Decreased Mind’s Aegis shield value / Increased Carbon Crush cooldown / Decreased Crystal Kick damage, including bonus wall damageCaptain AmericaReduced health by 25 / Increased shield recovery delay after Living Legend by 2 seconds / Increased ultimate costRocket RacoonReduced healing by 5 HP per second / Added 5% healing as Team-Up AnchorNamorBlessing of the Deep cooldown increased by 5 seconds / Monstro Spawn falloff increased to 50% / Changed circle radius of ultimate and reduced the damage of outer circlePsylockeWing Shurikens return damage decreased to 12 / Psychic Stealth duration decreased to 2sHuman TorchFire Cluster per hit damage reduced to 6 / Blazing Blast charge time longer by 1s / Flaming Meteor shield reduced by 25 / Flaming Meteor cooldown increased by 5sIron FistDragon’s Defense bonus health conversion reduced to 1.3 / Max bonus HP from blocked damage decreased to 175 / Yat Jee Chung Kuen dash distance reduced / Yeet Kune Do cooldown reductionIron ManReduced damage of Repulsor Blast’s third shot / Armor Overdrive bonus HP reduced to 50 / Removed Gamma Overdrive The new update will bring lots of new content, including new Team-Up abilities, a new hero, UI changes, and more. Furthermore, NetEase will release another event and a limited-time game mode. Marvel Rivals Platform(s): macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X Genre(s): Fighting, Shooter Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share

Ultron has stolen Cerebro from the mutants of Krakoa in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 story, and has now become a playable character, introducing a new map and a slew of new Team-Up changes. “Ultron is a strategist who can provide consistent healing to his allies,” according to Creative Director Guangguang. He attacks with energy beams as his primary attacks and can fly, joining the sky alongside Iron Man, Storm, and the Human Torch. As such, the Team-Up Ability system is being updated “with broader adjustments,” adding six new attacks, removing four, and another that’s been adjusted. Naturally, Ultron and Iron Man have a Team-Up ability where Ultron is allowed to fire Uni-Beam lasers that pierce through anything in its path. Lead Combat Designer Zhiyong detailed new Team-Ups: Venom and Jeff the Land Shark’s “Symbiote Shenanigans” tether to allies for healing; The Punisher and Black Widow’s “Operation: Microchip” grants Widow a piercing line-shot mode; Luna Snow crafts ice arrows for Hawkeye that hit harder the farther the target, even through terrain cover; and Rocket Raccoon and Peni Parker’s “Rocket Network” boosts Peni’s Bionic Spider-Nest and drops armor packs, while she powers up Rocket’s Battle Rebirth Beacon to summon Cyber Webs, Spider-Drones, and Arachno-Mines—though only one beacon can be active at a time. And after fan suggestions, Storm and Jeff receive a “Jeff-Nado” ability similar to Storm’s Team-Up with Human Torch, but instead of a fire tornado, it’s water. However, Luna and Jeff “Chilling Charisma”, Hawkeye and Black Widow’s “Allied Agents”, Spider-Man, Peni, and Venom’s “Symboite Bond”, and Rocket Raccoon and The Punisher’s “Ammo Reload” are being completely removed. But it appears the latter will still be available for Winter Soldier, which makes me, a Bucky main, very happy. However, Iron Man will no longer be part of the “Gamma Charge” team-up, leaving it to just The Hulk and Namor. A few other things were mentioned, like an experimental mode coming June 6 called Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol, where players build their own lineup of heroes and craft builds to enhance their traits in a “streamlined, strategic, numerical-based solo tactical” gameplay mode. There are also new hero proficiency avatars on the select wheel and two new personalization systems: mood and emoji for players to express themselves on their nameplate and in-game. The new map: Hellfire Gala: Arakko, Krakoa’s sister island, has been transformed into Ultron’s lifeless mechanical headquarters. And of course, a few character buffs, nerfs, and changes will be introduced. Buffs-Dr Strange – Magneto– Punisher – Squirrel Girl – Storm Nerfs– Groot – Captain America– Emma Frost – The Thing – Iron Fist– Human Torch– Psylocke – Mister Fantastic – Namor Changes– Luna Snow – Jeff the Land Shark Check out the video above for the full details. Marvel Rivals season 2.5 is slated to launch May 30, a day after Season 0 Battle Pass comes to a close. After that, seasons are expected to shorten to two months each.

By Nick Butler Fox News Published May 22, 2025 6:42pm EDT close New space capsule just changed the game for bringing stuff back from orbit A European startup successfully completed the first orbital test flight of its Phoenix 1 re-entry space capsule. NASA revived roll thrusters on the 47-year-old Voyager 1 that were thought to be dead for two decades.According to the space agency, scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of NASA, located in Southern California, have reactivated a set of thrusters on the spacecraft.The roll thrusters have not worked since 2004 and are long believed to have been out of commission.These thrusters are important because Voyager's main thrusters appear to have some residue forming that could cause them to clog. Scientists estimate those thrusters could fail as early as Fall 2025.NASA ASTRONAUT REVEALS THEY NEARLY FAILED TO DOCK BOEING STARLINER TO INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION Voyager 1 had its thrusters revived after nearly two decades of being thought dead and out of commission. (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)The antenna on Earth responsible for sending commands to both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 will be offline for several months.Deep Space Station 43, a 230-foot-wide antenna in Australia, will be offline until February 2026 due to needed upgrades.While that antenna is being upgraded, the team at NASA will not be able to communicate with the twin space probes.NASA FINALIZES STRATEGY FOR HUMAN PRESENCE IN SPACE The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The JPL has been working on restoring the thrusters on the Voyager 1. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)Suzanne Dodd, Voyager project manager and director of the Interplanetary Network at JPL, said these upgrades are important for future Moon missions."These antenna upgrades are important for future crewed lunar landings, and they also increase communications capacity for our science missions in deep space, some of which are building on the discoveries Voyager made," Dodd said in a press release.Each Voyager has a set of primary thrusters that control movement in all directions as well as smaller thrusters for what is called roll control.Using the smaller thrusters allows the Voyager’s antenna to stay aligned with Earth, so the scientists can communicate with it. NASA's deep space antenna in Australia is currently going through upgrades causing any communication with Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 to go dark until 2026, when the Antenna is reactivated. (STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)While there is a third set of thrusters, which were brought back online in 2018 and 2019, Voyager does not have the capability to perform the roll adjustments needed to keep a connection with Earth.If Earth happened to lose connection with Voyager 1, it would be nearly impossible to restore communication.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPVoyager 1 was launched in 1977 and has traveled nearly 15 billion miles away and is currently exploring interstellar space, which is beyond our Solar System.Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have traveled farther than any other human-made objects. Voyager 1's notable discoveries include finding a thin ring around Jupiter, along with 2 moons orbiting the Solar System's largest planet that had not been seen before. It also discovered five moons orbiting Saturn, along with a previously unknown ring around the gas giant.  Nick Butler is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Do you have any tips? Reach out to Nick.Butler@Fox.com. Nick Butler is a Breaking and Trending News Writer for Fox News Digital.