Topology Under Pressure: How Disorder Impacts Robust Edge States
![The study elucidates a model-the SSH model-governed by alternating hopping terms [latex]t_1[/latex] and [latex]t_2[/latex], alongside random corrections [latex]\tau_n[/latex] and on-site energies [latex]v_n[/latex], as described by tight-binding equations for local amplitudes [latex]\psi_n[/latex].](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.24738v1/SSH2.png)
A new study reveals the surprising resilience of topological edge states in the Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model, even when faced with significant disorder.
Open-World Games Worth Playing Just For Their Combat
Many open-world games let you experiment with different skills, weapons, and ways to move, creating unique combat experiences. Some players are drawn to games specifically for the thrill of a challenging fight. If you’re one of those players, here are a few open-world games where the combat is exceptional and truly stands out.
Pokemon GO Fan Gets Incredibly Rare Piplup During Community Day Event
Pokémon GO regularly hosts Community Days, which focus on a specific Pokémon each month. These events significantly increase the number of times that Pokémon appears in the game, and also make it easier to find its rare, shiny version. This January, Pokémon GO is holding two Community Days: one featuring Piplup on January 4th, and another with Grookey on January 18th. Recently, a player shared an especially lucky discovery they made during the Piplup event.
Rainbow Six Siege Players Are Getting Banned for 67 Days
With a large and dedicated community, Rainbow Six Siege remains incredibly popular for Ubisoft, consistently attracting over 50,000 players on Steam even after a decade. It’s common for long-running online games to experience hacking attempts, but two recent, consecutive hacks have raised concerns about the security of Ubisoft’s servers among players.
Get Ready For Demon Slayer’s Major Return in 2026
After the success of the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie, everyone’s eager for more content from the series. Unfortunately, it looks like we won’t see much new animated material in 2026. It seems Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 is a big undertaking and will take time to get right. But there is something to be excited about! Fans in Japan will have the chance to see a Demon Slayer stage play, which is set to premiere in June 2026.
New LEGO Botanical Collection Sets for March 2026 Leak Online
The information comes from lego_minecraft_goat, a trusted Instagram user known for accurately revealing upcoming LEGO sets. Over the past year, they’ve successfully leaked details about several sets, including the Autumn Cottage Garden (11372), the Republic Juggernaut (75413), and the Force Burner Snowspeeder (75414), as well as many others.
Revealing Intersections: A New Era for Private Set Intersection
Researchers have developed more efficient and secure protocols for multi-party private set intersection, enabling identification of contributing parties while preserving data privacy.
Games Like Skyrim That Aren’t Fantasy RPGs
If you love Skyrim but are looking for something different, what games can fill the void until the next big release? Here are a few options that share some of Skyrim‘s appeal. Each game was chosen for a specific reason – they might offer similar RPG features, deep character customization, engaging worlds, or even take what Skyrim does well and make it even better.
Gojo Satoru Is Finally Making A Comeback In The Next Big Jujutsu Kaisen Project
Gojo Satoru from the anime Jujutsu Kaisen has become incredibly popular recently. He’s a captivating character loved for his personality, appearance, and incredible strength. However, fans have been eager to see him return ever since he was sealed away during season two of Jujutsu Kaisen.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Players Build Flying Dutchman Pirate Ship
It’s crazy to think Tears of the Kingdom has been out for a couple of years already! As the sequel to Breath of the Wild, it brought back that same amazing Hyrule, but with a ton of new stuff like the Sky Islands and The Depths. But honestly, the thing that really stood out to me was Ultrahand. Being able to grab anything and stick it to anything else to build crazy machines with those Zonai devices? It was a game-changer. And since the game came out, people have been building some seriously impressive stuff with it – it’s been awesome to see!