CJ Miozzi Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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New Circuit Board Simulates Neurons 9000 Times Faster than a PC

Bioengineers have developed a circuit board modeled on the human brain that can simulate neuron interactions 9000 times faster than a typical PC ...

By CJ Miozzi Legacy AuthorApril 29, 2014

Science and Tech Features

What Are the Odds of Finding Intelligent Life in Our Galaxy?

“Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” — Arthur C. Clarke * ...

By CJ Miozzi Legacy AuthorApril 28, 2014

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Dutch Designer to Make Diamonds out of Smog

A new initiative in Beijing will seek to suck smog out of the air and transform it into diamonds. Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde ...

By CJ Miozzi Legacy AuthorApril 28, 2014

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Liquid Water on Mars May Have Existed as Recently as 200,000 Years Ago

New research suggests that liquid water may have existed on the surface of Mars as early as 200,000 years ago. For a long ...

By CJ Miozzi Legacy AuthorApril 26, 2014

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Oldest Known Pterodactyl Named After Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Image Source: Emily M. Eng Named the Kryptodrakon progenitor, fossils unearthed in China have been determined to be the oldest known pterodactyl. Fossils ...

By CJ Miozzi Legacy AuthorApril 25, 2014

Tabletop

The Dumbest Dungeons & Dragons Monsters Ever (And How To Use Them)

30 years of Dungeons & Dragons and other fantasy roleplaying games have given adventurers hundreds of monsters to conquer in glorious combat. Some ...

By CJ Miozzi Legacy AuthorApril 25, 2014

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Pathfinder Boss Details Plans to Combat Dungeons & Dragons Next

Pathfinder‘s response to the release of Dungeons & Dragons Next is a three-pronged attack. With Dungeons & Dragons Next releasing this summer, top ...

By CJ Miozzi Legacy AuthorApril 25, 2014

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Loch Ness Monster Spotted on Apple Maps, or Just a Boat?

An Apple Maps satellite image shows a figure that some claim to be the Loch Ness Monster, while others claim it to be ...

By CJ Miozzi Legacy AuthorApril 22, 2014

Tabletop Features

6 Tips To Make Your RPG Boss Fights Memorable

Nothing caps off an adventure or a campaign like a boss battle that your players will remember for years to come. Here are ...

By CJ Miozzi Legacy AuthorApril 17, 2014

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Magic 2015 Designer Cards Include PvZ Creator, Notch

This summer’s Magic 2015 core set will include 14 cards created by game designers, including Minecraft‘s Notch and the creator of Plants vs ...

By CJ Miozzi Legacy AuthorApril 16, 2014

Science and Tech Features

Five Weirdest Weather Phenomena on Alien Planets

Dust devils. Giant hailstones. Supercell thunderstorms. The Earth is no stranger to extreme weather phenomena, but the universe at large is home to ...

By CJ Miozzi Legacy AuthorApril 11, 2014

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NASA Challenges Civilians to Innovate

This weekend, NASA’s annual International Space Apps Challenge will have participants tackle big picture issues affecting space exploration and life on Earth. This ...

By CJ Miozzi Legacy AuthorApril 9, 2014

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