Columbus, OH

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

This glorious remastering of the iconic Shadow of the Colossus is a boon to fans of the original, and we go in-depth in our review of this remake that lives up to expectations.

Shadow of the Colossus Remake Review

Scientists at Oxford University are coating a new solar power-generating material onto objects such as rucksacks, cars, and mobile phones. The potential of this breakthrough means that increasing amounts of solar electricity could be generated without silicon-based solar panels. The Oxford scientists’ new light-absorbing material is, for the first time,...

Oxford scientists are generating solar power without panels

Festool announced a groundbreaking tool setting new standards for overhead tasks. The ExoActive exoskeleton supports users under the arm, taking effort out of strenuous work on walls or ceilings. It will be available starting Sept. 12, retailing at $3,495. “We are proud to be first to market with the ExoActive...

Festool Launches First-to-Market Exoskeleton

While astronomers search for black holes in the darkness of space, forestry researchers have discovered a super black material here on Earth. These extremely dark materials are used in the space, solar energy, and jewelry industries, and the new super-black wood could provide a sustainable alternative to the usual paints or veneers used to create ultra-black surfaces.

Super-black material created from etched wood

Two members of our editorial team sit down to go over the gameplay details of Lego Dimensions' take on the toys-to-life genre.

Lego Dimensions Review and Discussion

Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out.

Is this the end for the magnetic stripe?

Interesting Engineering

Inspired by Vedic principles, the robot is claimed to be the first to have a beating heart and unique intelligence.

Junk genius: Students build humanoid robot with a ‘beating heart’ from scrap

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Color-Logic has qualified the Fujifilm Europe Print Experience Center, a demonstration facility in Ratingen, Germany, as a certified Color-Logic demonstration facility. The qualification was granted based on the demonstration, by the Fujifilm Europe Print Experience Center staff, of their ability to produce top-quality Color-Logic metallic images using their Fujifilm Reverie Press PC1120 with Silver toner.

Color-Logic Certifies Fujifilm Europe Print Experience Center

Polyethylene microplastics from waste dropper bottles can be efficiently transformed into graphene using APMP synthesis

Plastics turned into 200x stronger material than steel, can be used in industries

Maschinen-Mensch reveals Mother Machine, a chaotic roguelike with mutant gremlins for a unique multiplayer experience. Dive into procedurally-generated caves as a chaos gremlin, customizing mutations and abilities for a tailored gameplay experience. Founded in Berlin in 2014, Maschinen-Mensch employs talented individuals with experience from games like Borderlands 2 and Dead...

Maschinen-Mensch Announces Mutant Gremlin Filled Multiplayer Action-Platformer Mother Machine

But how do molecules know when and where to come together, and when to fall apart?

Divide and conquer: Bacterial cell division hints at self-healing materials

Ice-Jade Teapot is the top choice for Qingyi's W-Engine, providing powerful buffs for her combos. Use The Restrained or Steam Oven as alternative for Qingyi's W-Engine if needed. Pair Qingyi with Zhu Yuan, Nekomata, or Billy for optimal team synergy in Zenless Zone Zero. Zenless Zone Zero has introduced many...

Zenless Zone Zero: Qingyi Build Guide

Here we showcase some gameplay (and a handful of cutscenes) from the Real World mission in Saints Row IV.

Saints Row IV: The Real World Mission Gameplay

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Major changes to how real estate transactions are conducted are set to take affect this month that will effect how both sellers, and buyers, compensate their agents. On March 15, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settled a lawsuit brought by home sellers regarding how broker commissions were handled. As a result of that settlement, the NAR will remove agent compensation amounts from Multiple Listing Services, provide detailed compensation information to buyers and sellers and attain a written agreement outlining that compensation structure.

Broker commissions on real estate transactions will look a lot different starting August 17

The underwater-lurking seventh colossus from Shadow of the Colossus is a tough fight, but we showcase exactly how you can bring this nautical behemoth down.

Shadow of the Colossus Hydrus Boss Battle

Cilia are sensory structures extending from the surface of some cells. These hair-like structures are known to contribute to the sensorimotor capabilities of various living organisms, including humans. To serve their physiological functions, cilia must beat synchronously. While many past studies have set out to explore ciliary synchronization, its biological...

A new robotic platform to reproduce and study complex ciliary behavior

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Burnout 3's Takedown gameplay is visceral and thrilling, offering a satisfying mix of speed and destruction in races. Crash Mode in Takedown is a standout feature, offering challenges and fun with power-ups and explosive crashes. Despite being 20 years old, Burnout 3's visual design and fluid framerate still hold up...

Graveyard: Burnout 3: Takedown

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Building a Bigger, Shinier Widget Factory with Shapez 2 Early Access Release

In Shapez 2, the focus is on the process of automation, not the outcome of shapes tossed into the void at the heart of the factory....

Building a Bigger, Shinier Widget Factory with Shapez 2 Early Access Release

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