Magic news is a sensation in the world of illusion and technology. From breathtaking advances in modeling to magic tricks that defy the imagination, let’s dive into this intriguing universe where the impossible becomes reality.
Magical modeling tools: a revolution in the industry
Digital magic is at work in the modeling world with the release of version 2024x of CATIA Magic and No Magic. These cutting-edge software packages now offer features that seem to come straight out of a magician’s hat:
- A new .szip exchange format for server projects
- Model Patch, an innovative mechanism for transferring modifications
- Improved management of 3DEXPERIENCE projects
- Open projects in read-only mode
- Intuitive zooming in the model browser
- Advanced properties for table legends
These magical innovations are accompanied by crucial technical updates. The move to OpenJDK 17.0.8+7 and the adoption of Oracle Linux 8.8 strengthen the foundations of these tools, while the Rhino JavaScript engine is propelled to new heights with version 1.7.13.
Nevertheless, as with all good magic tricks, some elements are disappearing. Users will bid farewell to Nashorn JavaScript scripting, macro recording and the SPEM plugin. These discontinued features make way for new technological marvels, such as the DSLS (Dassault Systèmes License Server) licensing option.
The magic of science: a remarkable aerial campaign
The MAGIC 2021 scientific campaign spread its wings over Scandinavia, transforming the northern skies into a veritable flying laboratory. This large-scale operation, worthy of the greatest levitation tricks, aimed to unravel the mysteries of the atmospheric distribution of greenhouse gases.
The modern magicians of science used an impressive arsenal:
- Ground-based instruments, like magic wands pointed at the heavens
- Balloons floating in the air, as if suspended by invisible wires
- Research airplanes, veritable magic carpets of science
This international collaboration has brought together prestigious institutions, forming a magic circle of knowledge: CNRS, CNES, King’s College London, NASA and ESA. Their objective? To test and calibrate the instruments that will be used on future space missions such as MERLIN and MicroCarb.
| Date | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 17th | E45 road, Sappisadsi area | Ground measurements |
| August 22-23 | Esrange Space Center | Balloon launch |
| August 26th | Kiruna airport, Arctica Arena hangar | Research flights |
The magical evolution of video games
The Might and Magic series has enchanted gamers for almost three decades, from 1986 to 2013. This legendary saga has woven a magical thread through the history of video games, blending fantasy and strategy in a spellbinding cocktail.
Here’s a glimpse of this magical evolution:
- Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum (1986) – The beginnings of a legend
- Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World (1988) – Expanding the universe
- Might and Magic III: Isles of Terra (1991) – The advent of VGA graphics
- Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven (1998) – The 3D revolution
- Might and Magic X: Legacy (2013) – Back to basics
Each opus brought its share of innovations, transforming the gaming experience as a magician would turn a simple handkerchief into a dove. From pixelated dungeons to vast 3D worlds, the magic worked with each new release, capturing the imagination of gamers the world over.
MAGIC custom tools: the scientists’ magic wand
MAGIC’s custom tools represent the quintessence of scientific innovation. Like magical artifacts designed to unlock the secrets of our atmosphere, these high-precision instruments are the fruit of years of research and development.
These technological marvels include :
- Infrared spectrometers capable of detecting the slightest trace of greenhouse gases
- Atmospheric lidars that probe the layers of the atmosphere like a magician reading from a crystal ball
- Fine particle sensors that track aerosols with diabolical precision
These tailor-made tools enable researchers to perform feats worthy of the greatest illusionists. They reveal the invisible, measure the imperceptible, and give shape to data that would otherwise remain hidden from the eyes of the world.
The use of these instruments during the MAGIC 2021 campaign has led to significant advances in our understanding of climatic phenomena. Like a well-executed magic trick, each measurement, each analysis, helps to lift the veil on the mysteries of our ever-changing atmosphere.
This magic news testifies to mankind’s incredible capacity to push back the boundaries of the possible. Whether in modelling, scientific research or entertainment, magic is at work, transforming our world and our perception of it. The future promises even more wonders, and we can’t wait to discover the next tricks these modern-day magicians have in store for us.