Crash on Avenida de MĂ©xico in Palma without injuries despite serious damage
Crash on Avenida de MĂ©xico in Palma with no injuries despite serious material damage. Two vehicles collided at dusk at a traffic light intersection, blocking the roadway.
Published: 22/05/2026 18:32
Chopin and Sand at Bellver: art born from the everyday
Exhibition at Bellver Castle on Chopin and George Sand in Mallorca. Displays letters, paintings, and everyday objects. Organized by Palma City Council and the Fryderyk Chopin Institute in Warsaw, open until October 27.
Published: 22/05/2026 18:28
China Submerges Its Data: Underwater Data Centers as a Real Business
China has confirmed that its underwater data centers are a real commercial venture. The facility in Hainan is already operating commercially, and a module in Shanghai uses offshore wind power. The goal is to reduce energy consumption by leveraging the natural cooling of the ocean.
Published: 22/05/2026 18:23
Children of the Sun: How Unity Powers Its High-Impact Lo-Fi Style
Children of the Sun in Unity demonstrates that the high-contrast lo-fi style enhances the action. Its technical magic lies in projectile trajectories and visual distortion, key to conveying speed and violence in combat.
Published: 22/05/2026 18:19
Cher turns eighty: six decades of hits and a longevity record
Cher turns 80 in 2024 with six decades of hits. She achieved number ones on Billboard in 1965 and 2023, matching the Rolling Stones in longevity. Her legacy of resilience and reinvention inspires artists like Lady Gaga and Beyoncé.
Published: 22/05/2026 18:15
Chelsea in Bloom 2026: a space themed floral festival
Chelsea in Bloom 2026 transforms the London neighborhood with its space-themed edition. From May 18 to 24, 145 shops display floral installations inspired by astrology and space travel, including a floral tribute to David Attenborough and a suspended UFO.
Published: 22/05/2026 18:11
Chained Together: Cooperative Physics and Lumen in Unreal Engine Five
Chained Together is an indie game that uses Unreal Engine 5 and Lumen to create challenging cooperative physics. We analyze its development with Blender, dynamic lighting, and how small studios can replicate these techniques to achieve a unique visual and mechanical impact.
Published: 22/05/2026 18:07
Chacarra prefers a flight to Belgium over playing the US Open
David Chacarra resigned from being an alternate at the US Open to avoid missing a flight to Belgium, prioritizing his trip over the prestigious tournament, which sparked debate in golf.
Published: 22/05/2026 18:03
Cerebras CS-3: The giant wafer rewriting silicon in 3D
The Cerebras CS-3 challenges traditional supercomputing with the WSE-3, a silicon monolith the size of a full wafer. With 4 trillion transistors, it eliminates inter-chip interconnects and provides a continuous computing surface that revolutionizes 3D rendering in semiconductors.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:58
Competitive Cel-Shading: The Technical Pipeline of Spectre Divide in Unreal Engine 4.27
Spectre Divide applies cel-shading in Unreal Engine 4.27 for a tactical shooter. The technical challenge is maintaining visual readability with cartoon outlines without sacrificing clarity in combat. The pipeline optimizes enemy detection, cover, and particles.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:54
Cel-shading Alpine: How Unity Achieves Ligne Claire in Dungeons of Hinterberg
Microbird Games develops Dungeons of Hinterberg with a deferred shading system in Unity to achieve the Ligne Claire style. The technical challenge is maintaining sharp black lines in alpine landscapes with dynamic lighting, blending European comic aesthetics with dungeon exploration.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:50
CD Projekt Red hires Destiny 2 narrative lead for The Witcher multiplayer
CD Projekt Red adds Kwan Perng, former narrative lead of Destiny 2, as lead writer for Project Sirius, the multiplayer spin-off of The Witcher. Perng, with experience in Guild Wars 2 and Last Epoch, joins the team without revealing details of the project.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:46
Cavitation in Impellers: Silent Failure in Insulin Bioreactors
A batch of recombinant insulin was discarded due to metallic microparticles. Simulation revealed cavitation in the impeller caused by an erroneously programmed excessive rotation speed. The case demonstrates how a poorly adjusted operational parameter compromises material integrity and safety.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:42
Cataclismo: Low-Poly Construction and Ruin in Unity
Cataclismo merges construction strategy with destructive physics in Unity. Its gothic low-poly style evokes LEGO models. Each piece has real physical weight, turning every siege into a spectacle of engineering and controlled chaos.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:37
Cat Quest III: Unity Techniques for a Kawaii 2.5D Aesthetic
We analyze Cat Quest III as a case study in Unity to achieve a kawaii 2.5D aesthetic. Techniques for merging 2D sprites with a 3D world, managing planes, lighting, and artistic coherence between assets of different dimensional nature.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:33
Castilla-La Mancha invests eight point three million in its science park
Castilla-La Mancha allocates 8.3 million euros to expand its Science and Technology Park. The investment aims to attract technology companies, boost innovation, and improve infrastructure to draw talent and R&D projects.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:29
Castilla-La Mancha attracts one hundred seventy seven foreign investment projects, a quarter of them industrial
Castilla-La Mancha attracted 177 foreign investment projects in the current legislative term. One quarter corresponds to the industrial sector, showing economic dynamism and consolidation of the local productive fabric.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:25
Cassandra Cain joins the Absolute universe of DC Comics
Cassandra Cain, the iconic Batgirl, will join DCs Absolute universe. Scott Snyder confirmed her arrival, possibly by late 2026 or before the introduction of Absolute Damian Wayne in 2027.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:21
Artificial silicone eggshell to revive the giant moa
Colossal Biosciences created an artificial silicone eggshell to revive the giant moa, an extinct bird from New Zealand that stood three meters tall and weighed 200 kilograms. The invention houses moa embryos, surpassing the size of modern bird eggs.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:17
Internal waterfall in vertical farm: the 3D reconstruction of the hydroponic disaster
A 20-story vertical farm suffered a catastrophic flood due to an internal waterfall. Forensic engineers used Civil 3D, Bentley OpenPlant, and Rhino to reconstruct the disaster in 3D and determine whether structural deflection of the hydroponic trays disconnected the main pipes.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:12
CarX Street in Unity: SSR, Nighttime Driving and Urban Optimization
CarX Street leverages Unity with SSR for dynamic reflections on car bodies and point lighting from streetlights and neon signs at night. Urban optimization relies on Simplygon and SpeedTree to maintain performance without sacrificing visual realism in street racing environments.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:08
Metalworm: The Hidden Flaw That Brought Down an Eighteenth Century Bell
The collapse of an 18th-century 5-ton bell was due to internal anaerobic corrosion in steel bolts, invisible to the naked eye. Forensic 3D scanning revealed the hidden failure, demonstrating how digital technology detects structural damage in historical heritage beneath layers of patina.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:04
Caravan SandWitch: How to Achieve a Solarpunk Open World with Watercolors in UE5
We analyze how Caravan SandWitch achieves a Solarpunk open world in UE5 using watercolor shaders. Discover the lighting and post-processing techniques that create a cozy atmosphere in a soft post-apocalyptic context, a roadmap for indies looking to break away from photorealism.
Published: 22/05/2026 17:00
Captain leaves helm to student and boat capsizes in Okinawa
The captain allowed a student to steer a ships helm in Okinawa. The vessel capsized, causing two deaths, including the student. The accident occurred near the Futenma base construction site, generating more tension in the area.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:56
Capcom updates its Platinum list: MH World leads with twenty two million
Capcom updated its Platinum list as of March 31, 2026. Monster Hunter World leads with 22.1 million copies, followed by Rise with 18.6 million. The list includes over 100 games, highlighting franchises like Resident Evil and Street Fighter.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:51
Canvas of Beeble: AI nodes for VFX and postproduction
Beeble introduces Canvas, a node-based compositing system with AI for VFX. It integrates live-action footage and AI-generated elements into a single graph, simplifying complex post-production tasks for filmmakers and studios.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:47
Cannes and banks: identity, redemption and awards for the third sector
Cannes explores French identity and redemption with Notre salut. Intesa Sanpaolo awards nonprofit third-sector entities for their social impact on inclusion, sustainability, and culture. Both worlds reflect on the value of community.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:43
Breast cancer in young women: screening expands in Aragon
The Ministry of Health expands breast cancer screening in Aragon to women aged 45 to 74, adding 90,000 new participants. The Spanish Breast Cancer Federation celebrates the measure in light of the increase in cases among young women and the urgency of early diagnosis.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:39
Campillos grants scholarships to students for the university entrance exam 2026
The Campillos City Council grants scholarships to students for the 2026 university entrance exam. The aid covers preparation and travel expenses. Applicants must be registered residents and meet deadlines. An opportunity to prevent school dropout due to lack of resources.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:35
Campillo joins the criticism against Bolloré and the shadow of a blacklist
Robin Campillo joins 2,000 French film professionals in an open letter against conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré. He questions the viability and legality of a potential blacklist in the industry, seeking to protect diversity and creative independence.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:31
Camp Snoopy returns June twenty-sixth with its second season on Apple TV Plus
Camp Snoopy returns on June 26 with its second season on Apple TV+. Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts head back to Camp Spring Lake with Charlie Brown and the gang, experiencing new outdoor adventures like searching for the hedge toad and building sandcastles.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:26
Heat and pollen: double allergic risk on the RocĂo route
Pilgrimage to El RocĂo poses double risk for allergy sufferers: high temperatures (nearly 40°C) and elevated pollen from grasses and olive trees increase the danger of asthma or rhinitis. Walkers and drivers must take extreme precautions on Sevilles paths.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:22
Caddis: the tool that connects layers and nodes without replacing After Effects
Caddis, a GPU-accelerated compositing tool, merges layer and node workflows. Its After Effects-like timeline contains an internal node graph. Free beta, commercial version next month. Does not import AE projects, only standard files.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:18
Caddis: AI composition and animation built by a designer, not a programmer
Mike Gaynor, a designer with 15 years of experience, launched Caddis, an AI-powered composition and animation tool. Without being a programmer, he integrated depth estimation and matte generation in the cloud using credits, challenging the software status quo.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:14
CAAS intensifies fuel control on flights to Singapore
CAAS intensifies fuel monitoring on flights to Singapore following recent emergencies. It analyzes declaration patterns and reviews the safety of airlines operating at Changi to anticipate risks and maintain operational efficiency at this key hub.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:10
Bureau 1440 brings satellite internet to Belarus
Bureau 1440, a Russian company from the IKS holding, signed an agreement with Belintersat to bring low-orbit satellite internet to Belarus. The pact, announced at the Digital Industry of Russia conference, will allow Belarusian residents to access the service through partner networks.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:05
Small arms, big heads: the parallel evolution of theropods
Theropod arm reduction occurred independently in five lineages, such as tyrannosaurids and abelisaurids. Large heads and specialization in hunting replaced the function of the limbs, evidencing parallel evolution due to common evolutionary pressure.
Published: 22/05/2026 16:01
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: The New Peripheral for the 3D Studio
We analyze the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds as a peripheral for 3D studio work. Their open-clip design reduces fatigue during long sessions, but we evaluate whether their fidelity and latency match traditional closed-back monitors for professional modeling and animation work.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:57
Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus: Ukiyo-e and Unity in a 2.5D Metroidvania
Squid Shock Studios launches Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, a 2.5D metroidvania in Unity with hand-drawn art inspired by Ukiyo-e paintings. We analyze its artistic pipeline for real-time fluidity and its fusion of Japanese folklore with modern technology.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:53
BMind Smart Mirror: the AI that analyzes your face to care for your mental health
BMind Smart Mirror uses AI to analyze your face and conversation, detecting emotions and offering mental wellness recommendations. It raises ethical dilemmas about emotional privacy and the role of everyday objects in our psychological health.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:49
Blender updates its compositor and Cycles with technical improvements and humor
Blender updates its compositor with time evaluation and node inspection. Cycles restores texture simplification and adds blur passes. It also updates GPU OSL services to version 1.15 according to the meeting of May 18, 2026.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:45
Blender 2026: cleaner animations and assets under control
Blender 2026 improves the animation workflow with adjustments to pose slide and an operator to remove F-Modifiers. Asset management now filters only online items, allows canceling downloads, and shows more detailed progress.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:40
Bitdefender Scamio: the chatbot that detects digital fraud
Bitdefender Scamio is an AI assistant that analyzes messages, links, and screenshots to detect fraud and phishing in real time, restoring user confidence in a hostile online environment.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:36
BioNTainer in 3D: Simulation of Modular Container Laboratories
BioNTechs BioNTainer: modular laboratory in a standard container for local mRNA vaccine production. Industrial visualization challenge: modeling material flow, robotic automation, and cold chain in a hyper-compact space. Key logistics simulation for regions without infrastructure.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:32
Biofire Smart Gun: Biometric Compliance in Firearms
The Biofire Smart Gun uses biometrics to prevent unauthorized use, but faces legal challenges under GDPR and CCPA. Sensitive data must be stored locally and without external transmission without consent. Any security failure can lead to penalties and lawsuits.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:28
BioCultura Barcelona 2024: thirty thousand visitors and a new ecological generation
BioCultura Barcelona 2024 closed with 30,000 visitors, overcoming mobility issues. The Vida Sana Association highlighted the arrival of a young audience. Interest arose from Innato, an activity for the Ancestrales, a group seeking lifestyles connected to nature.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:24
Biocorrosion in cheese shelving: failure detected by 3D pipeline
Fatigue and biocorrosion analysis in stainless steel shelving. A collapse in the ripening chamber originated at welded joints due to moisture and salinity. The 3D pipeline reconstructed the failure invisible to traditional methods, revealing critical section loss.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:20
Bellwright and UE5: Technical Keys of Medieval Survival
Bellwright leverages Unreal Engine 5 with Lumen for dynamic lighting and interactive foliage, elevating realism in medieval survival. We analyze the technical keys and workflow behind this title.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:15
Behemoth VR: How UE5, Maya and Houdini Achieve Colossal Scale
Behemoth VR marks a technical milestone by combining colossal creature scale with immersive physical combat. It uses Unreal Engine 5, Maya for massive modeling, and Houdini for procedural effects, overcoming unique real-time virtual reality challenges.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:11
Beeble launches Canvas and SwitchX for AI-powered visual production
Beeble launches Canvas, a platform that merges AI with traditional visual composition techniques, enabling the creation and comparison of variations in sequences. It also introduces SwitchX, an API for integrating relighting and video transformation into custom production pipelines.
Published: 22/05/2026 15:07