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How Nobel favorites have fared Over the first six and a half decades, the leading vote-getters received the award that same year less than half the time.

Here's an interesting look into the Nobel Physics Prize nominating process up to the early 1970's. It's a reminder that it's never only been about the science. And that the human factors in science arise especially in recognition of work.

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pubs.aip.org/physicstoday...

An image from the recent Kirby Air Riders Direct. Director Masahiro Sakurai is talking about game development, the captions read "Oh dear...", "Why is making a game so hard"

Game development.

Sing to control the ocean 🐳🎶

Please WISHLIST and share 💖
store.steampowered.com/app/3930190/...

#gamedev #indiegame #wishlistwednesday

I got an AI to impersonate me and teach me my own course – here’s what I learned about the future of education Can AI agents superpower the classroom?

🤖 AI tutors teaching… ourselves?

Alex Connock got an AI to impersonate him and teach his own course. It was structured, rigorous, even surprising.

But what does this mean for the role of human guidance in education?

🔗 theconversation.com/i-got-an-ai-...

#SciComm #HigherEd #GenAI 🧪

Me: ‘It’s just a simple green dot’.
My programmer: ‘This looks like you summoned something’. 👁️🟢

#gamdev #Indiedev #indiegame

Being a level designer : 10% tweak code values, 90% watching squids do… whatever this is 😂

#gamedev #IndieDev #DevLog

The Neuroscience of XR: Can Immersive Tech Rewire the Brain for Good? Explore the brain's mysteries, from ancient Greek insights to advanced XR therapy. Learn its potential and ethical risks.

The Neuroscience of XR: Can Immersive Tech Rewire the Brain for Good?

#gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev

Leopard Seal Mating Songs Are Eerily Like Our Nursery Rhymes Late in the evening, the Antarctic sky flushes pink.

🐋🎮 The game Wavekin was born with this idea :

What if you could sing to whales?
How to make players wonder what they could talk about ?

We thought whales were the poets of the sea.
They are not alone.

#indiegame #gamedev #narrativegame

www.sciencealert.com/leopard-seal...

Wavekin on Steam Wavekin is a narrative adventure and underwater exploration game where you dive into the depths to discover an ancient civilization. Observe, listen, and use your song to unravel the ocean’s…

🌊🎶 Our Steam page just surfaced!
In Wavekin, you sing to shape the ocean — guide currents, awaken creatures, and uncover the deep’s secrets.

🐚 WISHLIST NOW and let the sea hear your voice: store.steampowered.com/app/3930190/...

#gamedev #indiedev #wishlist #Indiegame

Unemployment Simulator 😂
Where did that idea come from ?

Cool ! I'd be happy to know if you need some playtesters 🤗

I just wanted some cute little creatures that follow you around…
Our art director made these adorable shrimp-like critters 🦐💖
But once they move… it’s more like a swarm of angry bugs trying to murder you 😅#gamedev #IndieDev #DevLog

An underwater predator emerges… What do you think?

#gamedev #indiedev

Unsuspecting sea creature has Earth's hardest teeth Stronger than stainless steel, understanding chiton teeth could led to a new generation of bio-inspired materials.

Designing an ocean-themed game? Enemy creature ideas come as easily as waves to the shore.

#gamedev #indiegame #ocean

www.popsci.com/science/stro...

Nice artwork !
Much more scary than your icon on the play store 🐔
How did you choose it ?

YouTube video by Mort Garson - Topic Plantasia

Let's gooo youtu.be/LkesIsPGlSU?...

What if you could sing in the ocean ? 🌊👀 #gamedev #IndieDev

Cool feature !
I think it would be even better if he looks inside quickly before closing it 👁

Hi Bluesky 👋
I’m an indie game dev crafting a narrative adventure inspired by Mushishi.
You play in a strange world where sound becomes your tool — you can create waves to explore, interact, and uncover secrets.
Can’t wait to share the journey with you 🌊✨#gamedev