AstraZeneca has announced a global recall of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed jointly with the University of Oxford, after confirming the potential occurrence of a rare side effect – thrombosis with thrombocytopenia (TTS) – in legal documents. While the mechanism of the disease remains unknown, AstraZeneca acknowledged in its statement that the vaccine may, in rare…
Today, Microsoft and its gaming division, Xbox, made another controversial decision. Top managers deemed it necessary to dissolve several experienced development studios that had gifted gamers with unique gaming worlds. One of the affected teams was the Japanese studio Tango Gameworks, responsible for titles like Hi-Fi Rush and The Evil Within. Many users on social…
Microsoft has unveiled a generative AI model based on GPT-4, specifically developed for US intelligence agencies, which operates without internet connection. This marks Microsoft’s first deployment of a large language model in a secure environment. It allows intelligence services to analyze top-secret information without the risk of internet leaks and securely communicate with a chatbot…
A new gel has been developed to break down alcohol in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing the negative effects of alcohol on the body and reducing excessive intoxication. It is intended to be consumed before or during alcohol intake. The protein-based gel was created by scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. The…
Kristen Stewart returns to the land of vampires, this time alongside Oscar Isaac. They will star in the film “Flesh of the Gods,” directed by Panos Cosmatos (“Mandy”) from a screenplay by Cosmatos. The producer will be Oscar-winning Adam McKay. According to the official synopsis, Stewart and Isaac will play Raoul and Alex, “a couple…
Scientists in China have developed a new chemical mixture that allows brain tissues to function again after freezing. The solution, made from methylcellulose, ethylene glycol, and other components, protects brain cells from damage during freezing and thawing. As a result, organoids retain their functions and structure even after 18 months of freezing and, overall, develop…
In the gaming industry, a drama has unfolded: a team of enthusiasts working on creating a fan-made alternative to Plants vs. Zombies 3 was forced to halt their ambitious project under pressure from gaming giants EA and PopCap. The developers of Plants vs. Zombies 3: What Could Have Been announced with heavy hearts the cessation…
We’ve compiled a regular selection of games for you, this time focusing on the releases of March. The list includes several major and widely discussed projects, as well as a couple of less noticeable ones. There’s also room for “dark horses” that could either turn out to be March’s gems or pass unnoticed by the…
According to Deadline, Quentin Tarantino has teamed up with Jay Glennie to write two books detailing the creation of the films “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “Inglourious Basterds.” Jay Glennie, who has written about the making of films such as “The Deer Hunter,” “Trainspotting,” “Raging Bull,” and others, conducted hours of interviews with…
The cinematic trailer for the new Assassin’s Creed turned out to be impressive, but it evoked mixed feelings among many players. The series is finally reaching the most desired setting among fans – feudal Japan. However, the realization of the game seemed very controversial to most users. Players are debating Assassin’s Creed: Shadows for various…
