The Met Introduces High-Definition 3D Scans of Dozens of Art Historical Objects, including Egyptian temples, Greek oil flasks, van Gogh paintings, and cuneiform tablets.
“If measles-mumps-rubella vaccination rates decline 1% annually for the next five years, associated medical and societal costs could reach $1.5 billion.” (That 1% is a conservative estimate “given current policy and coverage trajectory”.)
Canon has a wide portfolio of RF-mount lenses, and quite recently introduced two new models to expand its range: the RF 14mm f1.4L VCM and the RF 7-14mm f2.8-3.5L. But it now appears that was simply the start, and we may be getting newer lenses soon. What could be next, and who…
Sony cameras have some exceptional technology. The company has been creating some interesting models over the decades, and some are better suited for genres such as landscape photography. If you are someone who is looking to buy a new camera for this reason, here is a look at so…
Lomography is one of the few companies that have helped bring film cameras back for good. The company offers many budget options, and since 2017, it has also introduced Simple Use Reloadable Film Cameras in various editions. From Color Negative to moody Metropolis to psychedelic…
The Nikon Z system has had many third-party lens makers catering to its ecosystem. However, while it originally appeared that Nikon was okay with the autofocus lenses from these Chinese lens makers, heir lawsuit against Viltrox slowly made it clear that the company is no longer…
Director Rian Johnson (Knives Out, Poker Face) wrote the review of the Thursday crossword puzzle for the NY Times today. “I love a good Thursday. The baffling special graphics, the wait-that-can’t-be-right puzzlement and that glorious ah-ha moment…”
In 1989, The Offspring released their self titled album. On it is a song called Tehran: In your plane in the blue sky You roam again Words that echo in your mind Make your heart beat faster This is no Vietna…
See you there! Eli Pariser will address the question What Might “Public Parks of the Internet” Look Like? at 4 pm Eastern today. Register to attend here. And here is the Zoom. Brief observations of a perfect place Photos of Pink Sands Beach on Harbour Island: January 31st…
Earth’s gravity is lumpy. “The gravity in East Antarctica is measurably weaker than anywhere else on the planet.”
Oh wow, I love these photographs of “big tusker” elephants by Johan Siggesson. I didn’t even know big tuskers were a thing — and they may not be for much longer: The term “Big Tusker” refers to an elephant with tusks so large they scrape the floor. Unfortun…
I've been using PocketWizard products for a decade and a half now, and they've always been dependable out in the field, no matter the conditions. They've recently announced a new product to their lineup - the Plus Ve - and it looks like it'll continue in their tradition of relia…
This is kind of amazing: World Monitor is a real-time global intelligence dashboard. Includes military activity, climate anomalies, live webcam feeds in warzones, internet outages, active fires, and even the Pentagon Pizza Index.
Yes, let’s retire the restaurant monologue. “The urge to direct diners through every bite of a meal runs counter to what I love about dining out, one of just a few cornerstones of American life that have not yet been optimized into oblivion.”
From ProPublica, a database of financial disclosures from the Trump regime’s political appointees. “Use this database to explore potential conflicts of interest for President Donald Trump and his team.”
Are you working on or considering a documentary photography project and are looking for a place for it to be seen or financially supported? Do you want to learn more about the craft and philosophy of documentary photography? Here’s a handy guide to resources for both aspiring…
After posting the video on the history of HyperCard the other day, I went down a bit of a HyperCard rabbit hole on the Internet Archive. There are a ton of HyperCard programs, manual & packaging scans, and other resources available on IA; among them: The Manhole, from the dev…
Web game: list as many animals as you can in 1 minute (but you get more time with correct guesses).
In 2017, city planner Jeff Speck gave a talk on the four ways to make a city more walkable: In the typical American city, in which most people own cars and the temptation is to drive them all the time, if you’re going to get them to walk, then you have to offer a walk tha…
Legendary computer scientist Donald Knuth: “Shock! Shock! I learned yesterday that an open problem I’d been working on for several weeks had just been solved by Claude Opus 4.6.”
Landscape photography not only showcases the wonder of the world but also serves as a document of the untouched earth before we lose it to rapid urbanisation. With photographers such as Ansel Adams and Michael Kenna having created some spellbinding works that interest many aspi…
“The entire Sun oscillates in a globally coherent way, and the oscillations are formed by sound waves trapped inside the Sun that make it resonate just like a musical instrument.”
Camera lens filters sometimes end up coming loose because of one issue or another. If you're one of those photographers who refuse to use lens filters, then you're missing out on a whole creative process that makes you inherently human. But if you're like the entire staff of the…
nikitonsky: Longest checkbox you’ll see Thanks @NikitaKaramov for the pictures #Github #Checkbox #CSSisHard
One would be surprised to see the return of APS-C cameras, but given the current industry challenges, many young photographers are looking for cost-effective options. If you are someone who needs a camera but at a reasonable price, these options can help you. Have a look.
Medium format cameras are pretty fabulous for serious photographers, especially those who work in a studio environment. Not only does it get lots of details, but it can also crop the image to their heart's content. With many people seeking greater control over image quality, med…