Filming a crime scene might seem simple, but getting it right is crucial. A recent experiment showed that the way you film can greatly affect the quality of a 3D reconstruction. Researchers used advanced technology like Neural Radiance Fields and Gaussian Splatting to test different filming techniqu
Bacteria have a clever way of sticking together, forming what scientists call biofilms. This isn't just a random process; it's carefully controlled by special molecules. One such molecule is XADA2, a protein found in a bacterium called X. fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa. This protein plays a big role i
Guy Pearce has been in the film industry for a long time, with notable roles in movies like LA Confidential, The Proposition, and The Hurt Locker. Despite his impressive resume, he has only recently been nominated for an Oscar for his role as Harrison Lee Van Buren in The Brutalist. Pearce is known
Saturday night was a big win for 25-year-old actress Mikey Madison. She took home the top prize for best lead performance in a film at the Independent Spirit Awards. This wasn't just any win; it was a big moment for her. Mikey had some big names to compete against. There was Amy Adams, Ryan
"Captain America: Brave New World" has been struggling at the box office. After a promising start with $100 million during the extended Presidents Day weekend, the film saw a significant drop in its second weekend. It earned only $28. 3 million from 4, 105 North American theaters, marking a 68% decr
Imagine a world where your phone can bend without breaking, and your wearable tech is as comfortable as your favorite t-shirt. This is the future that scientists are working towards, and they're using some pretty cool methods to get there. One of the big challenges is creating thin-film tra
Sean Baker, who won the Best Director award at a recent film awards ceremony, highlighted the struggles of independent filmmakers. He pointed out that the film industry has changed significantly. The days of DVD sales, which allowed for more risky and challenging films to be made, are gone. Now, the
The director of a controversial film about Donald Trump, Ali Abbasi, is in hot water. He's been accused of inappropriate behavior at a Golden Globes after-party. The incident involved an unnamed A-list actor, and sources say Abbasi was intoxicated and made unwanted advances. This led to a split from
The tech world is buzzing with the recent acquisition of Metaphysic by DNEG Group's Brahma AI. This deal highlights a major trend in the industry: convergence. This means that different technologies are coming together, which can be both exciting and challenging. On one hand, it could mean new tools
Amazon has just made a big move in the world of entertainment. They've taken creative control of the James Bond franchise. This means they'll be the ones deciding the direction of future Bond films. This news came out on a Thursday, along with the announcement that Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Bro
