Simulation games aren't just the realm of thousand-dollar joystick setups and force feedback racing chairs; they can encompass anything, really, from cleaning stubborn dirt to designing the most ...

Feb. 6, 2026 Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed ...

There's an addictive quality to a government game that's unlike the rush you get from shooters or RPGs, although the escapism is no less real. Whether you're setting economic and trade policies, ...