Lidar measures distance by bouncing light off of objects—but there’s more to how light travels in the first place.
Hollywood’s Role in the Post-Roe Era
Showrunners are asking studios to do more to ensure abortion access. That’s just the beginning.
Fitness AI: How synthetic data powers better workouts
Can AI-driven fitness apps, developed with synthetic data, pump-up your workout?Read More
‘Unpacking’: The Fun Behind the Foley
In this 2022 GDC talk, Witch Beam’s Jeff van Dyck journeys through the unexpected complexity he and his wife Angela encountered while they produced 14,000 foley audio files for Unpacking. Head to GDC Vault (http://www.gdcvault.com) […]
What If Cells Kept Receipts of Their Gene Expression?
Researchers have found a new way to keep records of when a cell’s genes turn on and off—by harnessing systems that bacteria already use for self-defense.
The Download: AI to predict ice, and healthcare censorship in China
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Deep learning can almost perfectly predict how ice forms The news: Researchers have […]
Why NASA Wants to Go Back to the Moon
The space agency’s upcoming lunar mission will launch the ambitious Artemis program, building on the landings 50 years ago.
Tech’s Offshore Hiring Has Gone Into Overdrive
Companies that once battled to hire employees close to home are now turning to Latin America and other markets for talent.
How to Get the Old Gmail Design Back
Google is rolling out a redesign of its email service. If you don’t care for the new look, you can switch back—for now.