Textures can heavily impact Project Size. 📈 Flipbooks can... optimize by packing multiple images into one, saving space. Use them in materials for sprites, icons, badges, and more! ♻️ 4x4 Grid recommended for decent quality and optimization. #UEFNTips #UE #materials #gamedevshow more

Churches are some of the most beautiful buildings in... the country! The people who serve them deserve better treatment. 14.5 million pastors, missionaries, and faith-based professionals are saving for retirement in plans that charge more and offer less than what corporate employees get. The gap comes down to one thing: 401(k) plans can use CITs and 403(b) plans can’t. That's a regulatory problem, and the SEC can close it.show more

How to generate 3D miniature city models and animate... them using Kling AI? This visual effect can be created with Kling O1, and then rotated in 3D using Image to Video. The image prompt used for generation is as follows: Present a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of New York featuring its most iconic landmarks and architectural elements. Use soft, refined textures with realistic PBR materials and gentle, lifelike lighting and shadows. Integrate the current weather conditions directly into the city environment to create an immersive atmospheric mood.Use a clean, minimalistic composition with a soft, solid-colored background. At the top-center, place the title "New York" in large bold text in white. You can create different effects by changing the city name according to your needs.show more

let’s create the most dank image library for tap.fun.... i quickly vibed together a frontend so everyone can submit images. i’ll drop some cash for the help: - $50 for the most unique meme - $50 for the craziest pic - top 20 will get added to the taplab contributor tg here’s what i’m looking for: images that can transform any image into a unique new one. think memes, crazy visuals, unique outfits, weird energy, funny shit. no text. single image only (not a grid). multiple characters in one pic is totally fine. how to submit: 1. go to 2. submit your image or meme with a name 3. download the image and post it as a comment here so we can see itshow more

🚨 RESEARCHERS JUST MADE WATER-BASED BATTERIES LAST OVER 2,800... HOURS WITH RECORD CAPACITY. A team in South Korea has developed a simple zwitterionic electrolyte additive that dramatically improves the performance of aqueous (water-based) batteries a technology long seen as a safer, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly alternative to lithium-ion. The additive forms tiny nanostructures that guide zinc to deposit evenly on the electrode and create a protective layer that prevents corrosion and unwanted side reactions with water. This solves two of the biggest problems that have limited aqueous batteries: uneven metal buildup and rapid capacity fade. In testing, the modified batteries achieved a world-leading areal capacity of 8.10 mAh cm⁻² and ran stably for more than 2,800 hours. Why this matters: • Aqueous batteries are non-flammable and use abundant, low-cost materials, but have historically suffered from poor lifespan and performance • This approach improves both cycle life and capacity at the same time — something many previous solutions struggled to achieve together • It uses a simple additive rather than requiring expensive new materials or complex manufacturing changes • The technology is particularly relevant for large-scale energy storage needed for renewables and AI data centers The deeper implication: We’re getting closer to making safe, scalable, and affordable grid storage a reality. While lithium-ion still dominates, aqueous batteries could become a strong contender for stationary storage where safety, cost, and longevity matter more than energy density. A small molecular tweak unlocking major performance gains shows how materials engineering at the nanoscale can have outsized real-world impact. This is the kind of incremental but meaningful progress that compounds over time. How important do you think safer, water-based batteries will be for the future energy grid compared to improving lithium-ion or other alternatives? Follow for more frontier energy storage and battery materials research.show more

Americans believe technology like this is why they really... got rid of lead paint in our homes The PX1 from Videray Technologies is a portable backscatter X-ray imager You can see items behind a wall very clearly It allows law enforcement, border security, customs, military and more to see through walls, vehicles, packages, and other materials to detect concealed threats like weapons, explosives, drugs, contraband, or hidden compartments It produces real time with high quality images They are not easy to obtain by an average person but you can get one for things like security work Imagine the versions of this the government at the highest levels has access toshow more

One week, four babies! Today, our posts are all... about the generational impact of our Orphans’ Project, as four ex-orphans in Ithumba and Umani have in the space of a week started a family, or added to one! Sunyei is now the mum of not one, not two, but three daughters! Returning to our Ithumba Reintegration Unit this past week to show-off her newest addition! We’ll share more in the days ahead, but you can discover the name we’ve chosen for Sunyei’s baby on our website, where you can also make a donation in celebration of all the new arrivals and to support our Orphans’ Project: #BabyDayshow more

ICE Watch groups (such as Defending the 612, local... domestic terrorist group in MN) are training useful idiots to use whistles and cars to imbed ICE so illegal aliens can remain in our country. - Harassment and disruption: Activists blow whistles directly at ICE officers (e.g., following them into restaurants or public spaces) to make them uncomfortable, draw attention, or encourage them to leave. Guidelines from related ICE Watch materials encourage "laying on horns and/or blowing whistles when confirming abductor [ICE] presence to warn others," noting that this often causes agents to depart. - Vehicle pursuit tactics: A common recommendation in Defend the 612-linked "community response resources" and training materials is to follow suspected ICE vehicles while "honking and blowing on whistles" to create traffic jams, slowdowns, or general obstruction, aiming to hinder ICE movements. - Distribution and preparation: Groups distribute 3D-printed whistles (sometimes in colors like pink), include them in "whistle brigade kits," or provide them for free/patrol use. Participants at school drop-offs, patrols, or rapid responses carry them ready to blow upon sighting ICE.show more

🚨 GRAPHENE MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT... MATERIALS EVER DISCOVERED. It’s nearly transparent. Almost weightless. Thinner than paper. Yet stronger than steel. Graphene is made from a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a perfect hexagonal lattice a structure so precise that electrons can move through it almost like light itself. Why this matters: This material could eventually transform: • batteries • quantum computing • flexible electronics • spacecraft materials • neural interfaces • ultra-fast processors • next-generation energy systems Some scientists believe graphene may help unlock an entirely new era of technology where materials are engineered atom-by-atom for specific realities. The strange part? It’s just carbon. The same element found in pencil lead. Sometimes the biggest revolutions begin with structures hiding in plain sight. Follow for more future physics and technology breakthroughs.show more

AI video creation is evolving fast. Just tested Hailuo... AI by MiniMax, and I’m genuinely impressed by how fast it turns ideas into cinematic videos. With the new Nano Banana Pro integration, you can generate precise images, restore photos, and render high-quality characters — then instantly transform them into dynamic videos inside Hailuo AI. The whole workflow from image → video feels smooth and powerful for creators who want to move from concept to content quickly. For anyone experimenting with AI video tools, this is definitely one worth trying out. Check it out here: #hailuoai #minimax #hailuo02 #hailuo23 Hailuo AI (MiniMax) MiniMax (official)show more

🚨 SCIENTISTS JUST FOUND A WAY TO CONTROL QUANTUM... LIGHT BY SIMPLY TWISTING ATOM-THIN LAYERS LIKE TUNING A GUITAR STRING. Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have discovered that twisting and restacking layers of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) gives them unprecedented control over quantum emitters tiny defects that produce single photons of light. By changing the twist angle between layers, they can significantly shift the color and wavelength of the quantum light being emitted. This level of tuning is much larger than what’s typically possible with other quantum materials. Why this matters: • Quantum emitters are essential building blocks for quantum computers, secure communication, and ultra-sensitive sensors • Until now, precisely controlling their properties has been extremely difficult • hBN’s natural layered structure allows researchers to repeatedly pick up, twist, and restack layers to fine-tune the emitters • The tuning achieved here is significantly stronger than in most other platforms The deeper implication: This approach turns a fundamental property of 2D materials (twistronics) into a practical tool for quantum photonics. Instead of trying to force hBN to behave like traditional materials like diamond or silicon carbide, the team leveraged its unique strength: its ability to be twisted and reassembled like atomic-scale LEGO. If this technique can be scaled and integrated into devices, it could accelerate the development of practical quantum technologies by giving engineers a simple, powerful way to control single-photon sources on demand. How important do you think precise control over quantum light sources will be for building real-world quantum computers and networks? Follow for more frontier quantum materials and photonics breakthroughs.show more

A New Era with V3🪄 V3's new engine introduces... significant advancements in output generation. Unlike V2, where the multi-model system processed prompts to produce a single output, V3 is designed to generate multiple outputs and logically link them together. This enhancement effectively removes limitations on output size, enabling more complex and expansive results. Key Features Seamless Multi-Output Generation: V3 has been trained to generate separate outputs and connect them logically. This advancement ensures that there are no longer any limitations on output size. Intelligent Image Creation: V3 improves image generation with better tools, allowing the AI to create as many images as needed and place them within the project’s context. It supports various formats like PNG, JPEG, SVG, and GLB. Web-Integrated Intelligence: V3 can now search the web for documentation and data, providing real-time context and up-to-date references. For example, if you run a restaurant and want to update your website, simply ask Alchemist AI to “generate this website in a more modern style,” and it will update all content accordingly. Improved Creativity and Output Quality: V3's creative capacity has significantly increased. Simple prompts now generate more complete and refined results, with the system efficiently combining multiple elements into cohesive outputs.show more

🚨 SOUTH KOREAN SCIENTISTS JUST CREATED HOLLOW SILICON NANOTUBES... THAT TRAP HEAT AND TURN WASTE ENERGY INTO ELECTRICITY. Researchers at POSTECH have developed a new hollow silicon nanotube structure that dramatically reduces thermal conductivity. By turning solid nanowires into microscopic pipes, they trapped heat-carrying particles (phonons) inside the tubes, cutting thermal conductivity by 70% compared to solid wires. Even when both structures had the same surface area, the hollow nanotubes still ran 33% cooler. This phonon localization effect previously thought to require extreme cold or exotic materials was achieved at near-room temperature using simple silicon nanotubes. Why this matters: • Waste heat from data centers, EV batteries, factories, and electronics is currently lost this could capture and convert it into usable electricity • The technology uses abundant, cheap silicon instead of rare and expensive materials like bismuth and tellurium • It’s highly compatible with existing semiconductor manufacturing, making large-scale production more realistic • It solves a long-standing problem: silicon is great for chips but terrible for thermoelectric energy conversion The deeper implication: This breakthrough shows that clever nanoscale engineering can unlock new capabilities from ordinary materials. By controlling how heat moves at the atomic level, researchers are opening a path to more efficient energy recovery systems without relying on scarce resources. As AI and computing power keep growing, finding ways to recycle the massive amounts of waste heat they generate will become increasingly important. How significant do you think waste-heat recovery technologies like this could become in the next decade? Follow for more frontier materials science and energy innovation.show more

🚨 CHINA JUST ACTIVATED A MAGNET 700,000× STRONGER THAN... EARTH’S MAGNETIC FIELD Chinese scientists have powered up a superconducting research magnet reaching 35.6 tesla one of the strongest sustained magnetic fields ever created. For comparison: • Earth’s magnetic field ≈ 0.00005 tesla • Hospital MRI ≈ 1.5–3 tesla • This new system = 35.6 tesla And it can reportedly maintain that field for over 200 hours continuously. Why this matters: Extreme magnetic fields allow scientists to explore matter under conditions almost impossible to reproduce naturally. This could help advance: • superconductors • quantum materials • fusion research • next-generation electronics • exotic states of matter • ultra-precise molecular imaging At these field strengths, materials can begin behaving in completely unexpected ways. Electrons reorganize. Quantum effects dominate. Normal physics starts looking abnormal. The race for stronger magnetic fields is becoming a race to unlock entirely new physics. Humanity is no longer just observing extreme conditions in the universe. We’re beginning to manufacture them on Earth. Follow for more future science and technology breakthroughs.show more

🚨 SCIENTISTS JUST DETECTED QUANTUM ENTANGLEMENT IN A CENTIMETER-SIZED... PIECE OF METAL SOMETHING ONCE THOUGHT IMPOSSIBLE AT THIS SCALE. Researchers at the Vienna University of Technology have found clear evidence of high-degree quantum entanglement among particles inside a macroscopic crystal of a “strange metal” made of cerium, palladium, and silicon. This is one of the first times multipartite entanglement has been convincingly demonstrated in a solid object large enough to hold in your hand. Strange metals are already bizarre their electrons don’t behave like normal individual particles. Now it appears large numbers of them can act as a single, highly entangled quantum system even at everyday scales. Why this matters: • Quantum entanglement has almost always been limited to tiny numbers of particles in carefully isolated lab conditions • This experiment shows entanglement can persist collectively across a visible, macroscopic object • It was measured using neutron scattering, which revealed the material responding as one entangled system rather than many independent particles • This bridges the gap between microscopic quantum effects and real-world materials The deeper implication: For decades, physicists have wondered whether the strange, collective behavior seen in certain quantum materials could be explained by underlying entanglement. This result strongly suggests the answer is yes even at scales we can see and touch. It doesn’t mean your coffee mug is in a quantum superposition, but it does show that quantum correlations can dominate the physics of certain solids in ways we’re only beginning to understand. This kind of macroscopic quantum behavior could eventually help us design new materials with exotic properties, or give us new tools to study fundamental questions about quantum mechanics itself. How do you think discovering entanglement at this scale changes our understanding of where the quantum world ends and the classical world begins? Follow for more frontier quantum physics and materials science.show more

San Bernardino County Fire and CAL FIRE Partner on... Front Country Fuel Reduction Project SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, assisted by CAL FIRE, began Phase 1 of the North San Bernardino Front Country Fuel Reduction Project. This proactive wildfire mitigation effort is designed to reduce fire risk and improve protection for communities along the northern edge of the City of San Bernardino. The project will establish a 50-foot-wide fuel break extending approximately one mile from Highway 18 west to Devils Canyon. Crews will be removing vegetation and reducing available fuels that could contribute to wildfire growth and spread. Historically, several significant wildfires have originated in this area and threatened homes and neighborhoods throughout North San Bernardino. The construction of this fuel break will help slow the spread of future wildfires, improve firefighter access, and provide an additional layer of protection for residents and property. Work on the project is expected to take approximately one to two weeks to complete. Residents may see firefighting personnel, equipment, and vegetation removal operations occurring throughout the project area during this time. While this project represents an important investment in wildfire preparedness, San Bernardino County Fire reminds residents that the threat of wildfire exists year-round. There is no better time than now for homeowners to create and maintain defensible space around their homes by removing dead vegetation, clearing combustible materials, and following recommended fire-safe landscaping practices. For more information on defensible space and wildfire preparedness, visit Date: June 22, 2026 Location: San Bernardino, CA Media Contact: Christopher Prater, Public Information Officer, [email protected]/(909) 665-2383show more

Conducting road safety audits, scheduling maintenance, or planning logistics... routes used to require combing through imagery or, worse, driving miles of roads yourself. Not anymore. New AI-powered data layers in Google Earth are changing that. Pulling from billions of Google Street View images, these layers now spot infrastructure assets like stop signs, speed limit signs, and more to map infrastructure for you. By combining these assets into a single project and diving into Street View you can locate and validate assets on Google Earth in seconds. These layers are now available for Professional & Professional Advanced customers on web and Android, with coverage expanding over the coming weeks.show more

🚨 SCIENTISTS JUST REPLACED EXPENSIVE PLATINUM CATALYSTS IN ZINC-AIR... BATTERIES WITH CHEAP IRON AND IT WORKS BETTER. Zinc-air batteries are one of the most promising low-cost, high-energy-density alternatives to lithium-ion, but they’ve been held back by a slow and inefficient oxygen reduction reaction that usually requires precious metal catalysts. Researchers at Tohoku University engineered a simple iron oxide/samarium oxide interface that dramatically speeds up this reaction. The heterointerface changes how electrons behave at the surface, weakens excessive bonding with reaction intermediates, and delivers faster kinetics plus excellent durability all without any noble metals. The new catalyst performed strongly in both liquid and flexible solid-state zinc-air batteries, successfully powering LEDs and even charging a smartphone. Why this matters: • Zinc-air batteries use oxygen from the air, abundant zinc, and are much cheaper and safer than lithium-ion • Removing the need for platinum or other precious metals makes them far more scalable and affordable • The iron-based interface approach is simple, stable in alkaline conditions, and improves both performance and longevity • It was demonstrated in practical devices, not just lab tests The deeper implication: We’re getting closer to energy storage that doesn’t rely on scarce, expensive materials. Zinc-air technology has long been held back by catalyst limitations, but this work shows that clever interface engineering with cheap, abundant elements can unlock the performance needed for real-world applications from portable electronics to large-scale grid storage. It’s another step toward clean energy systems that are not only sustainable in operation, but also in the materials they use. The future of batteries may not depend on mining more rare metals… but on smarter chemistry with what we already have in abundance. How close do you think we are to zinc-air batteries becoming a mainstream alternative to lithium-ion? Follow for more frontier battery materials and clean energy storage research.show more

GPT-5.6 Sol is unbelievably good at creating and editing... videos. It can do motion design, product demos, and animations like this one I made by simply giving it a screen recording. GPT 5.6 has the best design taste and significantly outperforms Fable, which relies heavily on repetitive design patterns. To help you experiment with video editing on it, we just launched a collection of 100 ready-to-use skills that show what’s possible and help you get started with video editing using GPT-5.6. These skills can create anything from motion graphics launch videos for your product to a 3B1B-style science explainer video. You can also use them to edit existing videos: add captions, generate motion graphics, create voiceovers, redesign visual styles, translate into new languages, and much more. If you want access to the full library, comment “VIDEO SKILLS” and I’ll share it with you. (You'll have to follow me so I can DM you.)show more

Today, I travelled for over 3 hours to Agona... Odoben in the Central Region to meet 5-year-old twins, Robert and Roberta. They have been abandoned by both parents and live with their grandmother, who is doing her best but simply does not have the means. They are currently not in school because of this, and even basic things like food and clothing are a struggle. I got to know about them through my friend Kelvin, and I just knew I had to show up for them. So today, we went to see them and began the process of enrolling them in school. We have made arrangements for their uniforms and learning materials to enable them to start school this month. It really does take one moment, and people choosing to care, to change the entire course of a child’s life for good. Robert and Roberta deserve a chance at a better future, and we are going to do everything we can to make sure they get it. ❤️show more

💸 Anyone here juggling multiple AI tools for work?... I used to switch between ChatGPT, Claude, and different image/video tools all the time — too many tabs, too many subscriptions, and honestly, it slowed down my workflow. Recently, I tried Rita, and their Seedance 2.0 model is what really stood out 👀 It’s an official ByteDance-powered version, so there’s no waiting queue — everything runs fast and smoothly. What’s even more interesting: • Supports real-person facial recognition • Lets you go from idea → video in one workflow • Low barrier to start — new users can try it for free once Personally, I like generating ideas with ChatGPT, then bringing them into Seedance 2.0 to turn them into actual videos. Feels especially useful for: • Content creators / KOLs working across text, images, and video • Digital workers who want efficiency over juggling multiple tools • AI users who want everything in one place ⚠️ Note: 1. Real-Person Face Feature(Comming Soon) 2. All Generated Videos Will Support Commercial Use. Curious — Do you prefer an all-in-one platform, or separate tools for each task?.... Try it → Want premium subscriptions for less? Check out GamsGo — an easy way to save on popular digital services at a lower cost. 👀 Check it Now👉 #RitaAI #Seedance2show more