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- 1Scientists explore using nuclear bombs to defend EarthโผCan a nuclear bomb really save Earth? Scientists are testing the unthinkable
French science outlet Futura reports that scientists are examining whether a nuclear detonation could be used to save Earth, most likely by deflecting a dangerous asteroid on a collision course with the planet. The idea, long confined to Hollywood films like Armageddon, is now being seriously studied by researchers, who are running tests and simulations on what they call the unthinkable scenario.
- 2Florida Tech students simulate life on Marsโผ'You're on your own': Florida Tech students live like astronauts on "Mars" mission
Students at Florida Tech are taking part in a simulated Mars mission, living as astronauts would on the red planet with limited outside support. Participants describe the experience with the warning 'you're on your own', reflecting the isolation and self-reliance the simulation demands. The project highlights growing student involvement in space exploration research as Florida continues to position itself at the center of the aerospace industry.
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A new animation is circulating online depicting what would happen if Earth's rotation suddenly halted. The simulation shows the immediate devastation: the atmosphere and oceans, still moving at the planet's rotational speed of roughly 1,670 km/h at the equator, would generate catastrophic winds and tsunamis. Viewers are sharing it widely and discussing the physics behind the scenario.
- 4Planet Fitness debuts new look as Back Nine Golf opens in ConcordโผNew Business: Planet Fitness gets a new look; Back Nine Golf opens in Concord
A New Hampshire business roundup reports that Planet Fitness has completed a redesigned location and that Back Nine Golf, an indoor golf simulator venue, has opened in Concord. The Union Leader item highlights continued growth in the area's fitness and leisure sector, with residents gaining new options for workouts and indoor golf.
- 5Developer building galaxy generator adds civilization and habitability systemsโGetting ready for my next phase of development for my galaxy generator. I'm going to next develop an algorithm to genera
A developer is preparing the next stage of a galaxy generator project, planning an algorithm that assigns technology levels to civilizations and calculates a habitability index for planets. The systems are intended mainly as game mechanics, simulating how advanced or livable generated worlds would be. It is a niche hobbyist project shared with a small audience.
- 6Solar Smash gameplay pits Adranos against nuclear missile powersโADRANOS VS NUCLEAR MISSILES POWERS | WHAT HAPPEN NEXT | SOLAR SMASH LATEST GAME PLAY
A Solar Smash gameplay video is drawing large audiences, showing the in-game planet Adranos being attacked with nuclear missile powers and teasing what happens next. Solar Smash, a planet-destruction simulation game, remains popular for its satisfying destruction effects, and clips of nuclear strikes against the Adranos planet are circulating widely among players.
- 7Hobbyist builds science-based planet generator for RPGsโผI've been working on this for a long while now. It started as a simple script to generate a believable planet for my rol
A developer has unveiled a long-running hobby project that grew far beyond its original scope. What began as a simple script to generate a believable planet for a role-playing game turned into a full simulation, as the creator kept adding the science needed to make it realistic โ starting with a procedurally generated star and expanding from there. Fellow enthusiasts of procedural generation and hard science-fiction worldbuilding are taking an interest in the work.
- 8Surviving Mars: Relaunched kicks off Phase 1 colony buildingโ๐ Phase 1 Highlight: Surviving Mars: Relaunched ๐ Build domes, discover resources and establish a safe colony on the Red
The Mars colony simulation Surviving Mars: Relaunched is drawing attention as players highlight its Phase 1 gameplay, which tasks them with building domes, discovering resources, managing infrastructure and keeping colonists alive on the Red Planet. Gamers are being asked to compare it with their favourite strategy and simulation titles.
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Solar Smash players are showcasing gameplay in which the Earth is cut clean in half using the game's planet-destroying tools. The sandbox simulation lets users fire lasers, missiles and other weapons at planets, and slicing the planet in two has become a popular stunt. Clips of the move are drawing large audiences as viewers watch the planet split apart on screen.