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Design and Art

While we wait for GTA 6, the demo that inspired the original Grand Theft Auto’s vehicle physics is now playable…

Patrick Kerr, a former programmer at DMA Design—the legendary Scottish studio that would eventually transition into the powerhouse known today as Rockstar North—has recently revisited his contributions to the original Grand Theft Auto. In a move that has delighted both game historians and aspiring developers, Kerr has recreated the original 2D physics simulation that served […]

October 9, 2026
Health and Wellness

Flea-Inspired Protein Breakthrough Offers New Shield Against Medical Implant Infections

In the ongoing battle against hospital-acquired infections and the global rise of "superbugs," researchers have turned to an unlikely source for inspiration: the extraordinary biomechanics of the flea. A collaborative study led by RMIT University in Australia has successfully harnessed the unique properties of resilin—the protein responsible for a flea’s remarkable jumping ability—to develop a […]

September 30, 2026
Health and Wellness

Flea-Inspired Protein Coating Offers Breakthrough in Preventing Medical Implant Infections

In a significant advancement for the field of biomedical engineering, researchers have successfully harnessed the remarkable properties of a protein responsible for the incredible jumping power of fleas to solve one of modern medicine’s most persistent challenges: surgical site infections. A collaborative study led by RMIT University in Australia has demonstrated that coatings derived from […]

September 20, 2026