Abu Dhabi is building a huge entertainment dome on Yas Island that will cost $1. 7 billion. The structure will be a mix of concert hall, cinema and digital art space. It follows the same idea that first appeared in Las Vegas but will be the second of its kind. The dome will let visitors feel
After the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, a huge nuclear plant in Japan made about 164 000 people leave their homes. While the towns were empty, ordinary farm pigs slipped out and mixed with wild boars that already roamed the area. The mix produced a new type of pig that can breed very fast and grow in
Boulder County owns or protects more than 108, 000 acres of open space. The land is a mix of county property and private parcels that have been sealed with conservation easements thanks to taxpayer money. Once the land was secured, a duty followed: keep it healthy and safe. The county’s plan says t
Scientists are tackling a sneaky problem: invasive snakes that eat native lizards and upset local ecosystems. The California kingsnake, originally from North America, has spread to places like the Canary Islands, where it hunts rare reptiles. Traditional traps catch everything, including harmless lo
Behaviour Interactive, famous for the hit game Dead by Daylight, is working on a new virtual reality attraction based on the classic cyberpunk film Blade Runner. The project is in partnership with Alcon Entertainment, the original owner of the film’s rights, and PHI Studio from Montreal, which has e
Tony Arnerich wasn’t just filling in as Cleveland’s acting manager—he was stepping into a system already built for success. When Stephen Vogt missed a game due to illness, Arnerich took charge of a coaching staff that had been trained to work together. Instead of making decisions alone, he leaned on
Watching a movie inside an 87-foot dome screen changes how you feel about films. Instead of just staring at a flat rectangle, the giant curved display wraps around you. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone plays in the center, while extra images spread out around the edges, making Privet Drive look
The Twelve‑Step movement is one of the most common ways people try to get over addiction. It has helped millions, but its language often feels very Christian and European, which can turn away folks who come from other faiths or cultures. Researchers have started to think about how the steps could
Touch shapes how deeply we feel a story. Theme parks use hugs from costumed characters to make kids grin faster than any screen can. In live shows where the audience wanders freely, accidental brushes with actors blur the line between viewer and participant. Even old-school midnight screenings like
The U. S. is getting ready for its 250th birthday, and that’s bringing up tough questions. Who really built this country? Who will shape the next century? The conversations usually focus on famous figures from the past, but today’s business leaders matter just as much. For 25 years, an award has bee
