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Heat waves impact brain function; Xbox studio Compulsion Games faces potential layoffs

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A dangerous heat wave has impacted Western Europe, with the UK recording its highest June temperature. Scientists are investigating the effects of extreme heat on cognitive function and the brain. Meanwhile, in the gaming industry, Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight, is reportedly allowing its staff to seek new employment due to potential layoffs at Xbox. AI

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Heat waves impact brain function; Xbox studio Compulsion Games faces potential layoffs

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why. It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western

    📰 Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why. It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western Europe. Yesterday, the UK recorded its highest ever June temperature at 36.1 °C (about 97 °F). But as the weathe... 📰 S…

    LINKS web.archive.org/…/heat-waves-mess-with-yo… web.archive.org
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games are allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs, according to report With the days ticking

    📰 South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games are allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs, according to report With the days ticking down until July, when Xbox are said to be fully pulling the trigger on mass upheaval that could see studios closed and …

    LINKS rockpapershotgun.com/south-of-midnight-st…

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