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Of all the questions facing astronomers today, some of the biggest unknowns are about the stuff that makes up most of the universe. We know that the ordinary matter we see all around us makes upjust 5% of all that exists, while the rest is made up of dark matter and dark energy. But because dark matter doesn’t interact with light, it is extremely hard to study — we have to infer its existence and position from looking at the way it interacts with the ordinary matter around it....

Four-player co-op zombie mayhem returns inBack 4 Blood,and it looks better than ever. Although the game isn’t too demanding, certain settings and on-screen effects can tank your frame rate. We’re here to walk you through the best settings so you can hit consistently high performance on your PC. Back 4 Blooddoesn’t require one of thebest graphics cards, and it features three upscaling options to help lower-end rigs along. Still, you can increase your frame rate a lot by optimizing your settings, and we’re going to show you where to look....

When it comes to humans visiting Mars and needing somewhere to stay, NASA has an ambitious plan: To use raw materials found on the planet to 3D-print a habitat in situ. That was the subject of the 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge that the agency kicked off a few years ago, which invited teams of designers to pitch their best solution to the problem. So how exactly do we transform a bunch of Mars dust into a comfy home?...

Chivalry 2, the long-awaited follow-up to 2012’sChivalry, puts you right at the heart of medieval warfare as you hack and slash your way to victory. Described as a first-person shooter with swords instead of guns, post-launch reviews ofChivalry 2have been quick to call it the game of the summer. Players have a variety of classes to choose from, each with three subclasses of their own. So, whichChivalry 2class is best for you?...

As devastating bushfires continue to burn across parts of Australia, a comedian from the country decided to call on her social media followers for help. And boy, did they step up. In the space of just four days, Celeste Barber’s 8.3 million global followers acrossFacebookand Instagram have so far raised $30 million ina fundraiserfor New South Wales’ rural firefighting efforts. That’s mighty impressive for a campaign that launched with a target of just $30,000....

As Insane Clown Posse oncewondered, “magnets, how do they work?” Themiraclescientific phenomenon of electromagnetism is the basis for something else seemingly unaccountable: induction cooking. While not widespread in American kitchens, induction ranges do have some qualities that might make them more appealing than gas and electric varieties. In the video above fromYuppiechef, you’re able to see the main property of induction cooking, thanks to the cut-in-half pan. The cooking surface itself remains cool, while the pan heats up....

Setting up two-factor authentication is usually a recommended move to keep important accounts secure — but on Facebook, adding a phone number could impact privacy. Aftera tweet from a usercomplaining that Facebook required a phone numberfor two-factor authentication, Facebook’s iffy data practices areonce again in the spotlight, this time with what actually happens to your phone number when adding two-factor authentication. The practice coming into question isn’t new — just highlighted by a new round of complaints....

Doctors weigh in on Jake Paul steroid accusations ahead of Mike Tyson fight Jake Paul has faced accusations of steroid use ever since he started his journey in professional boxing – and now doctors have weighed in as his fight with Mike Tyson approaches. On November 15, Jake Paul will be battling returning boxing legend Mike Tyson inNetflix’s first-ever live combat sports event, but the bout hasn’t been without controversy....

If you don’t want the discomfort of over-ear headphones or the hassle and restriction of wires getting in the way of your calls, multimedia consumption, or workout, we recommend you stick totrue wireless earbuds. We’ve listed here two premium models – the Apple AirPods Pro and the Powerbeats Pro – both of which are discounted as part of Best Buy and Verizon’sMemorial Day sales. Score up to $50 off when you order today....

TheDragon Questseries is getting six new games, as announced during the series’ 35th-anniversary livestream. The list includesDragon Quest XII: Flames of Fate, a 2D remake ofDragon Quest III, and more. Dragon Quest XII: Flames of Fatewas the biggest announcement, though it only got a logo reveal. The RPG will be more “adult” compared to the other Dragon Quest games, according to Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii. The Command system, or the battle mechanics, will be completely different from the other games in the series and player choices will play some kind of role....

FedEx driver fired after Dana White calls them out for throwing packages UFCPresident Dana White went viral after posting a video showing a New York City FedEx driver nonchalantly throwing customers’ packages into the back of their delivery truck and now they’ve been sacked. During the minute-long clip, White is sitting in the backseat of his vehicle in New York City traffic. After rolling his window down, he noticed the FedEx employee recklessly tossing boxes into his truck....

Fortnite player finds out OP meta to dodge Lock-On Pistol in Chapter 5 A Fortnite player has found the perfect OP item to dodge Lock-On Pistol shots in Chapter 5 Season 1 and it’s genius. Here’s how it works. FortniteChapter 5 Season 1 offers a wide variety of weaponry, and with the help of weapon mods, you may modify the basic loot pool to fit your play style. The season has altered players’ use of weaponry significantly, whether it’s utilizing Snipers to quickly scope a nearby opponent or a shotgun to deal damage from a distance....

Fortnite quietly removed key feature just one season after it was added Epic Games just quietly removed a major feature fromFortnite’s competitive mode. Justpoof– gone, like a bad drop spot. Fortnite constantly evolves, adding new mechanics that range from fun gimmicks to features that change the game’s DNA. In Chapter 6 Season 1, Epic introducedSimple Edit. This feature made building edits easier by automating them. Instead of selecting tiles manually, players could press a button, and the game would handle the details....