NYT Connections Hints Today (#936)—Clues and Answers for Friday, January 2
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Solana vs. Grok AI: A Scandalous Split 😱
The year had scarcely begun when a tempest arose-not from a price crash, not from a CEO’s ill-advised tweet, but from a cartoon. A cartoon! The audacity of it. On crypto X, a user named Bold (a name one might expect to see on a pirate’s ledger) posted an image of five cryptocurrencies-Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano-rendered in anthropomorphic form. The prompt? “Remove the scam cryptocurrency.” The result? Solana, inexplicably, vanished. Like a bad memory, or a poorly timed rug pull.
Beyond Einstein: The Hunt for Broken Symmetry
A new wave of experiments and theoretical advances is challenging fundamental assumptions about the fabric of spacetime and the laws governing particle physics.
Kayak and Surf Codes
These codes give players awesome rewards like free spins and potions that boost their stats in the game. This guide lists all the current, working codes for Kayak and Surf, and explains how Roblox players can easily redeem them to get their free in-game items.
Coinbase 2026: Crypto, Stocks, and a Dash of Nonsense!
Brian Armstrong, the architect of Coinbase’s digital empire, has unveiled a new blueprint for 2026, envisioning a global, all-encompassing trading haven where the whims of finance and crypto converge. 🎩💰 A single, gilded venue where the discerning investor may trade cryptocurrencies, equities, and commodities, navigating the labyrinth of spot, futures, and options markets with the … Read more
Shaping Crystals: How Particle Form Dictates Order on Curved Surfaces
New research demonstrates precise control over the self-assembly of colloidal crystals by manipulating the shape of the particles themselves, opening doors to advanced material design.
Great Games That Feel Like They Were Designed For Adults
It’s not always easy to categorize games. Many include violence, frightening moments, and difficult, mature themes, even those marketed towards children or younger audiences. While not as graphic as games like Manhunt, these titles often seem designed for adults.
LEGO Fan Builds Replica of Their Parents’ House as a Christmas Present
For decades, LEGO has been a beloved pastime for builders of all ages. The company is known for both its original sets and its popular collaborations with franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter. While many official LEGO sets are available, some fans enjoy the challenge of creating their own designs. Recently, one LEGO enthusiast shared their impressive creation online.
Securing Control Systems with Polynomial-Packed Encryption
A new approach leverages rational canonical form to significantly accelerate encrypted control designs based on Ring-LWE, enhancing both speed and efficiency.