Category: image

The Big Picture: Asteroid Bennu in unprecedented detail

[ad_1] According to NASA, “this is the highest resolution at which a planetary body has been globally mapped.” So while we’ve definitely seen closer up image of Mars and the Moon, that’s only been within a narrow field of view seen by a rover other type of lander — any orbiting craft can’t capture detail […]

Google’s AI can replicate your photos in the style of iconic paintings

[ad_1] Art Transfer is a new feature in the Google Arts & Culture app that lets you apply the characteristics of well-known paintings to your photos, from the bold swirls of Vincent van Gogh to the surreal brushstrokes of Frida Kahlo. It’s powered by an algorithmic model that doesn’t just blend images or overlay your […]

The first ever black hole image lands scientists $3 million prize

[ad_1] The prize will be split between the 347 scientists that worked on the ground-breaking project, which produced the very first image of a black hole. The data behind the image — which could confirm or at least pose significant questions about our understanding of the universe — was equivalent to the number of selfies […]

Apple’s big iMovie iOS update includes green screen and more

[ad_1] The update’s headline feature is undoubtedly the green screen effect — something already widely available in other video editing apps, so it’s about time Apple brought it to iMovie. With this, you can easily remove and edit the background of anything shot in front of a green (or blue) screen, and adjust the effect […]

Watch the first ever image of a black hole be livestreamed here

[ad_1] Scientists have long studied the effects of black holes on the universe, but because of their light-devouring properties, it’s never been possible to capture an image of the so-called event horizon, where matter and energy can no longer escape the hole’s clutches. Today’s ground-breaking image has been captured by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), […]