Computer-generated imagery has allowed filmmakers to create spectacular effects easily. But are more effects always better? In this feature from The New York Times, four writers who work in the film industry debate the question.
Tag Archives: Technology
Need for Speed?
Did you know that electromagnetic technology makes roller coaster rides scarier than ever before? Or that pilots one day will rely on that same technology to launch jets from aircraft carriers? Visit this site to learn about big changes in the world of roller coasters.
Is the Internet Hurting Children?
There is no doubt that the Internet and social media have become an essential part of every child’s life, but is that a good thing? Consider two very different perspectives on the influences of these technological advances on children.
Glasses Packed With Smartphone Tech Could Help Visually Impaired People ‘See’ Again
By using technology similar to that found in smart phones and video games, scientists might soon be able to create glasses that will improve sight for the visually impaired.
How Night Vision Works
Have you ever wondered whether night vision goggles really work? They do—find out how in this informative article.
Discovery Rekindles Wish for a Journey to the Stars
What would it be like to travel to another solar system? Former astronaut Mae Jemison, along with an organization called Icarus Interstellar, recently won a large government grant to create a business plan for interstellar travel. How soon might we be traveling to the sun’s nearest neighbor? Read this article to find out.
The Coldest Journey
Adventurers have been exploring unknown parts of the world for centuries, but there is still one challenge unmet: crossing Antarctica in the winter. Sir Ranulph Fiennes has put together a team (and some fancy technology) to do just that. Read about this journey that many think is impossible, and browse the site to learn more about the expedition.
New Apps for Help Reading Shakespeare
Though his work is more than 400 years old, William Shakespeare pervades popular culture. And what could be more modern than Shakespeare apps? Learn about all kinds of ways to interact digitally with the Bard’s timeless texts.
E-Book Recreates a Monster
What does it mean to “interactivate” a book? And how would you like to interact with Frankenstein’s monster? Read this article about how some ebooks are allowing readers to climb into the story and experience the horror firsthand.
Library of Congress Digs into 170 Billion Tweets
The largest library in the world, the Library of Congress includes in its collections millions of books, recordings, photographs, and manuscripts. Here, you can find some of the earliest stories written in America. But the Library isn’t just preserving the nation’s oldest stories. Now it is collecting billions of 140-character tweets!