Visions of Mana was released on August 29, 2024 across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X and Nintendo Switch. The Visions of Mana game received praise from IGN awarding it an 8/10 and others giving it favorable reviews.
Scientists have found that marmoset monkeys has a unique communication system that involves using specific calls or names to address each other. This discovery places marmosets among a select group of animals including humans, dolphins and elephants. The study was led by a team from the Hebrew University which reveals a new dimension of social communication in non-human primates.
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a catalytic process that can essentially vaporize common plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene into hydrocarbon building blocks. This advancement could contribute to a circular economy by converting plastic waste into reusable monomers for new polymers, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and the environmental impact of plastic waste.
As Marvel celebrates its 85th anniversary, the studio has teased fans with glimpses of some of its upcoming projects. The video release includes first looks at several projects such as Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, Daredevil: Born Again and Ironheart.
Māori King Tuheitia passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024. He had been recovering in the hospital from heart surgery, which he underwent just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation. His death was announced by Rahui Papa, a spokesperson for the Kiingitanga (Māori King movement), who expressed the sadness felt by followers of the movement and the nation.
