The secret behind 'Top Gun' winning an Oscar for sound
The sound designer for the movie “Top Gun, Maverick” unveils the clever techniques used to make an imaginary aircraft, the Dark Star, sound convincingly lifelike without venturing into sci-fi territory. With a masterful blend of familiar sounds, precise cuts and a touch of auditory wizardry, they breathe life into exhilarating flights.
Robot hangs up on call
Ten years ago, an angry telemarketer cursed out Roger Anderson’s young son when he answered the phone. Fast forward and the dedicated dad created The Jolly Roger Telephone Company, where he sells an AI robot voice that he designed to waste telemarketers’ time. Listen to how realistic it sounds!
Can sponges ‘think’ using light?
Sponges are some of the simplest animals on Earth. They are very basic creatures that survive by eating whatever food passes through. Here’s a surprising revelation. Recent studies have shown that they may think and not in the way that WE think. They use light.
Fastest camera cars in the world
1920 video footage restored
This is so dang cool. Go back nearly 100 years to see the 19th century lifestyles of the Aran Islanders in old Ireland — colored and edited with artificial intelligence to look like new footage. It’s like this could be happening today! Isn’t it crazy what AI can do? This original footage is upscaled to 4K and there’s sound added.
Lighting up Vegas
The MSG Sphere in Vegas, the world’s largest spherical building, lit up its exterior for the first time with a stunning display of 1.2 million LEDs.
Newspapers are dying
Journalists everywhere are getting laid off. But in South Carolina, newspapers are doing the opposite … hiring more writers and investigating local corruption. The results? Check them out!
Fireworks disaster
A Nebraska family caught this crazy scene on their SimpliSafe home cam last year — I’ve never seen anything like it. Thankfully, no one was injured. Be very careful this Fourth of July!
What’s hiding at the deepest point in the ocean?
One of the most unexplored places on Earth is the ocean’s deepest points. We know more about the moon’s surface than what may be down there. A few people have gone deep, and what they have discovered is incredible.
Why is blinking required to walk?
Have you heard the theory that it’s impossible to keep your eyes open when you sneeze? That’s just one strange fact of life. Another is that you can’t walk without blinking. Is that true? The surprising answer is yes. But why is this the case, and what does it mean about our biology?