Quantum Batteries at the Edge of Chaos

New research reveals how quantum phase transitions can dramatically alter energy storage in quantum batteries, potentially unlocking faster charging and greater capacity.

New research reveals how quantum phase transitions can dramatically alter energy storage in quantum batteries, potentially unlocking faster charging and greater capacity.

There’s chatter swirling faster than a dame’s lipstick about the death of the four-year cycle – as if economic astrology could save us – and whispers of a mercurial new market structure that’s tossing everybody’s investments like a soggy cocktail napkin. Meanwhile, ETFs (Fancy name, darling) are holding onto what liquidity they can find, like a debutante clutching her clutch at Closing Night. But don’t get comfy just yet – the latest on-chain tidbits suggest those brave ETF folk might get their first real test soon. ⏳

Reviews are a fascinating and tricky part of the gaming industry. They’re incredibly important for any gaming website, but they come from a time when a good review score directly meant more game sales. Here at Game Rant, though, our reviewers focus solely on the game itself – our criticisms and final scores aren’t influenced by anything else.

In Anno 117: Pax Romana, improving your roads starts with researching the right technologies. The first upgrade, Paved Roads, becomes available once you’ve collected at least 50 Concrete. You can find this option in the Economic research tree.

Vector.fun, that quirky DEX on Solana’s block, is best known for letting users gleefully chase memecoins and mimic the bets of their posse. But now? Coinbase plans to herd Vector.fun’s 13-person workforce into its corral while putting Vector.fun’s apps out to pasture. Cute little apps, full of dreams-now just data to be processed like wheat in a combine. 🌾

Trading in the game can be done by hand, but setting up automatic trade routes makes it much easier, especially when governors need to bring goods in from other regions. Here’s a guide on how to establish these trade routes in Anno 117: Pax Romana.

Steam doesn’t offer free games as consistently as the Epic Games Store, but it does occasionally give games away. This is a worthwhile addition to your library, whether you’re looking for something to play right now or just want to collect games.

The new sourcebook, Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, updates the Artificer class—the 13th official class in Dungeons & Dragons—to align with the game’s latest rules released in 2024. Originally planned for release on August 19th, the book was delayed until December 9th due to a problem with the printing process.

Rumors about a remake of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag suggest it won’t play like the original. Instead of the open, sandbox-style gameplay of the 2013 game, the remake is expected to use the newer combat and progression system introduced in Origins. This means a new gear system based on stats and a revised combat experience. The story will also change, with the modern-day storyline being removed to make room for more historical content experienced through the Animus. According to Jeux Vidéo Magazine, some of this new content will include storylines and missions that were originally cut from the first Black Flag. If true, there’s one specific plotline fans will likely be excited to see brought back.
Bloomberg’s Mr. Eric Balchunas, a fellow who seems to know his onions, confirmed the whole shebang, and rather cheekily suggested a Chainlink ETF might be following suit. Grayscale are expanding beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum at a rate of knots, it seems. One almost feels sorry for the poor fund managers trying to keep up.