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.....»»
Holograms are coming to university classrooms
Hologram technology has been breathing new life into music legends dead and alive for years, but now there are plans to use the same system for teaching......»»
Trash TV: Streaming giants are failing to educate youth about waste recycling. Why it matters
As a new parent, I've had the joy of watching animated cartoons with my two-year-old son. His favorite show is "Trash Truck," on Netflix, featuring a tight-knit ensemble of five characters: a trash truck, a young boy, a raccoon, a bear and a mouse. T.....»»
Seaweed is a billion-euro industry in Europe, but inclusive, sustainable transition approaches are marginalized
Interest in the seaweed industry is growing rapidly across Europe, and seaweed farming is viewed as a forerunner of a sustainability transition with widespread local benefits. However, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland questions if t.....»»
New technique uses optical orbital angular momentum lattice to enhance information storage capacity
In the realm of optical holography, the conventional limitations of polarization, wavelength, and incident angle are giving way to a new era of possibilities. A breakthrough technique known as optical orbital angular momentum (OAM) multiplexing has e.....»»
Sociologist explores perceptions of street safety in urban and rural communities
Crime is often perceived as an urban phenomenon whereas rural life is viewed as more bucolic, but Timothy Bryan is testing these ideas......»»
Venus" atmospheric chemical anomalies may motivate future astrobiology missions
When scientists detected phosphine in Venus' atmosphere in 2020, it triggered renewed, animated discussions about Venus and its potential habitability. It would be weird if the detection didn't generate interest since phosphine is a potential biomark.....»»
New analysis unlocks the hidden meaning of 15,000-year-old rock art in Arnhem Land
Rock art is one of the most intriguing records of the human past—it directly represents how our ancestors viewed their world. This provides a fundamentally different perspective compared to other archaeological items, such as stone artifacts......»»
7 best Batman Beyond episodes, ranked
Revisit the future of Neo Gotham as we take a look back at the seven best episodes of the classic superhero animated series, Batman Beyond......»»
Elon Musk: SpaceX needs to build Starships as often as Boeing builds 737s
"Ship production needs to be roughly an order of magnitude higher than booster production." Enlarge / Ship 28, the Starship for SpaceX's next full-scale test flight, fires up one of its engines on December 29 in Texas. (credit: S.....»»
10 most anticipated Netflix shows of 2024
Ambitious sci-fi epics, returning period dramas, and live-action adaptations of beloved animated classics are among the most exciting Netflix shows in 2024......»»
3 movies like The Boy and the Heron you should watch
Once you've dived into the latest animated masterpiece by Hayao Miyazaki, these are the three movies like The Boy and the Heron that you should watch......»»
How the retailing contest between CBDs, shopping centers and online will reshape our cities
Retail activity has been a defining facet of cities since antiquity. The Greek Agora and Roman Forum may be viewed as the original CBDs—central business districts, or what urban planners call activity centers......»»
3 movies like Migration you should watch
These kid-friendly movies will resonate with anyone who loved Migration, the latest DreamWorks animated film now playing in theaters......»»
8 best Netflix TV shows of 2023, ranked
The best Netflix TV shows of 2023 include The Fall of the House of Usher, Black Mirror, a surprise action thriller, an animated series, and more......»»
Is the DreamWorks movie Migration streaming?
Illumination and Universal's latest animated feature is in theaters, and now we'll tell you if Migration is streaming at home as well......»»
5 best animated movies of 2023, ranked
The best animated movies of 2023 pushed the envelope through their complex plots, compelling characters, and, of course, innovative visuals......»»
Social media posts may be viewed differently by others compared to how users perceive themselves
In a new study, viewers of Facebook users' posts came away with perceptions of the users that differed from the users' own self-perceptions. Qi Wang and colleagues at Cornell University, New York, US, present these findings in the open-access journal.....»»
The holographic secret of black holes
As weird as it might sound, black holes appear to be holograms......»»
7 best action movies of 2023, ranked
From animated turtles to an underrated Nazi-hunting thriller to Godzilla, these seven pictures represent the best the action genre had to offer in 2023......»»
3 great action movies on Max you need to watch in December
From an animated masterpiece to a submarine thriller, these are the best action movies to catch on Max this month......»»