How they de-aged Harrison Ford for 'Indiana Jones' 5
The trailer for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is out and it’s turning a lot of heads. There are short glimpses of a young Harrison Ford, and it’s not archival footage. It’s actually a whole new CGI technology created just for this movie. But how does it work?
How trail designers build good hikes
When you go on a hike, the trail might seem like something organic — like it’s always been there and no one person planned how it would look. The reality is that creating hiking trails takes an entire team of planners and builders. And if they do their jobs right, it will feel like they were never there.
The future of particle accelerators
Particle accelerators have been in the news a lot in the last few years. The most famous one is the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. In this video, take a science deep dive into how particle accelerators will advance in the coming years and how that will play a role in the larger world of science.
How Spotify determines your personal music taste
Spotify is one of the world’s largest music streaming services with almost a quarter billion active users. And if you have ever used Spotify, you know it is impressive how well the app can get to know your music preferences. How does this software work? Through extremely complex math, of course.
Why do we find things cute?
Why do we find certain animals and other things adorable? There’s a complex science behind cuteness and how it affects our behavior and emotion. From baby animals to round, chubby faces, uncovering the evolutionary and psychological reasons why we find certain things cute is astounding.
Using Rubik's Cubes to create stunning art
Meet 16-year-old Daniella Chaim, a talented artist who uses Rubik’s Cubes to create incredible works of art. From portraits to abstract designs, Daniella’s unique approach to art is impressive and inspiring.
The strongest magnets ever made by humans
Magnets can lift heavy objects and create strong electrical fields. They are truly a marvel of modern science and technology. But how strong can they get? Get ready to be amazed by the strength and capabilities of the strongest magnets humans have ever made.
The rise and fall of Circuit City
Circuit City, the once-dominant electronics retailer, really struggled to keep up with the rapid changes in the industry. From its humble beginnings in the 1950s to its eventual bankruptcy in the late 2000s, this is the story of Circuit City’s decline and fall.
How Switzerland became a giant bunker
Switzerland has long been known as a neutral country. They stayed out of World War II and the Cold War. But how did they remain protected, especially when Axis powers surrounded them? It turns out they just kept digging.
Science video: How machines learn
Artificial intelligence seems to be all around us nowadays. AI can help you pick a movie to watch, make companies more money and even write a college essay. But how does AI learn? It’s all about teaching bots to teach other bots.