Simulations
'Time Machine' Simulation May Uncover Secrets of Cosmic Web Connecting Universe
Scientists were able to “fast-forward” simulations of ancient galaxy clusters to our present day in a first-of-its-kind study.
Axon is Now Selling VR Training That Won't Stop Cops From Killing People
The company made billions selling body cameras that didn't reduce police killings. Its latest sales pitch is training officers in virtual reality.
A New Study Has Revealed the Best Theory Yet for the Dyatlov Pass Incident
The mysterious deaths of nine Russian hikers in 1959 has caused wild speculation, but scientists have bolstered the leading explanation: an avalanche.
Watch This Ultra-Hypnotic Supercomputer Simulation of Galaxies Feasting
The color-coded NASA visualization reveals the turbulent relationship between galaxies and the gassy “fog” that surrounds them.
Scientists Built a Tiny Version of the Sun in Wisconsin
What we can learn about our star by using the 'Big Red Ball.'
'Cities: Skylines' Doesn't Confront Inherent Ugliness of its Latest DLC
In 'Industries,' the tough choices of modernization are hand-waved away, and feels out of place in a game that's otherwise so happy and joyful.
Gaze Deeply Into This NASA Visualization of Global Aerosol Movements
Turns out Earth is just a big lava lamp.
You Are Part Extragalactic, Study Says
Supercomputer simulations of galaxy evolution estimate how much of the Milky Way was born beyond its borders.
Tyrannosaurus Rex Would Break Its Own Legs if It Chased Jeff Goldblum IRL
Two independent studies show that the king of the dinosaurs was much slower than we thought.
Computational Models Suggest Heroism Is Suboptimal for Saving Lives in an Emergency
Maybe George Costanza was right.
How the Dearly Departed Could Come Back to Life
Simulations can be thought of as the next step in the evolution of bereavement.
Our Simulated Universe Is Just One Piece of a Matryoshka Doll of Annihilation
Perhaps a posthuman civilization running simulations self-destructs, or a lab assistant accidentally spills coffee on computer hardware. Simulations can collapse.