Better than holograms: 3D-animated starships can be viewed from any angle
Unlike holograms, the optical trap display produces images viewable from all angles. Inspired by science fiction displays like the holodeck from Star Trek and the Princess Leia projector from Star Wars, a BYU electrical and computer engine.....»»
5 best Netflix movies of 2024 so far, ranked
From an unexpected animated hit to one of the craziest action films ever made, the best Netflix movies of 2024 have something for everyone......»»
Researchers discover optimal conditions for mass production of ultraviolet holograms
Researchers have delved into the composition of nanocomposites for ultraviolet metasurface fabrication and determined the ideal printing material for crafting them. Their findings are featured in the journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering on April 22.....»»
If you have to watch one Netflix show this May, stream this one
Romance lovers may want to focus on Bridgerton season 3, but this animated spy comedy is our pick for the one Netflix show to watch this May......»»
7 great 90-minute movies you should stream right now
From the well-written and romantic Before Sunset to the animated classic The Lion King, these 90-minute movies pack a punch despite their short runtimes......»»
NASA lays out how SpaceX will refuel Starships in low-Earth orbit
"The fundamental flow mechanism is the pressure delta across the umbilical." Enlarge / Artist's illustration of two Starships docked belly-to-belly in orbit. (credit: SpaceX) Some time next year, NASA believes SpaceX wi.....»»
10 best TV shows of 2024 so far, ranked
We're sharing our picks for the 10 best TV shows of 2024 so far, with a few dark horse choices like a great crime drama on HBO and a Disney+ animated series......»»
Virtual reality can motivate people to donate to refugee crises regardless of politics
Political conservatives who watched a documentary on Syrian refugees with a virtual reality headset had far more sympathy for the people depicted in the film than those who viewed the same film on a two-dimensional computer screen......»»
Apple teases new iPad Pro & Air event with multiple animated logos
Alongside its main logo promoting the forthcoming iPad event, Apple's homepage is rotating through half a dozen variants.Three of the Apple logos being used to promote the May iPad eventWhen Apple announced its May 7, 2024, event where it's expected.....»»
Transformers One trailer turns an origin story into a buddy comedy
The first trailer for the animated film Transformers One shows fans how Optimus Prime and Megatron used to be close friends on their home world of Cybertron......»»
Put a new edge on your knives with this sharpener for only $55.99
The Angle Pro knife sharpener lets you choose the angle of your knife edge and hone, sharpen, or add a new edge to your blade quickly and easily. TL;DR: Through April 16, this easy-to-use knife sharpener is only $55.99 with code ENJOY20. T.....»»
OK, the eclipse was cool, but those glasses aren"t. Now what?
OK, you hopped on the eclipse bandwagon, did your research and viewed the celestial miracle responsibly. But now what are you going to do with those odd-looking glasses?.....»»
Virtue in Japan: Perception differences among educational specialists and general public
Virtue is a normative concept comprising a set of moral and social codes acceptable to society. Historically, in the West, especially in ancient Greek and Christian belief systems, virtue was viewed as "excellence" aspirational to all human beings. I.....»»
CMS experiment at CERN measures a key parameter of the Standard Model
Last week, at the annual Rencontres de Moriond conference, the CMS collaboration presented a measurement of the effective leptonic electroweak mixing angle. The result is the most precise measurement performed at a hadron collider to date and is in g.....»»
Q&A: The impact of China"s rapidly aging society
Due to its economic growth and large population, the People's Republic of China is widely viewed as a rising economic and military superpower. But declining fertility rates and increased life expectancies over the last few decades have conspired to m.....»»
10 best PG-rated movies streaming right now
PG-rated movies offer wholesome entertainment the entire family can enjoy, from sci-fi classics like Star Wars to stunning animated films like Spirited Away......»»
Sony drops The Spider Within, a new Spider-Verse animated short
Miles Morales faces his inner demons as Spider-Man in a new animated short, The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story......»»
Everything coming to Peacock in April 2024
Peacock's April 2024 schedule includes the return of Community, the season finale of Resident Alien, and the streaming debut of the animated movie Migration......»»
5 underrated Netflix animated shows you should watch in 2024
In the mood for an animated adventure? Here are five underrated Netflix animated TV shows you should watch this year......»»
10 best stop-motion animated movies of all time, ranked
The greatest stop-motion animated movies are some of the most creative cinematic works, from obscure films like Alice to modern classics like Coraline......»»
Novel method for controlling light polarization uses liquid crystals to create holograms
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in controlling the polarization of light, a crucial property for various applications such as augmented reality, data storage, and encryption......»»