‘Project Hail Mary’ Used a Surprising Amount of Practical Effects

Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller wanted to balance CGI effects with real sets and physical elements as much as possible.

When your eyelids become a cinema screen: what strobing light reveals about the brain

Specific rhythms of flickering light can synchronise brain activity, offering clues about perception and possible future ...

Can flashing light alter your mind? The science of stroboscopic stimulation

Celebrity-backed devices promise meditative ‘sober trips’. Researchers are studying how rhythmic light reshapes visual experience and mood.

‘Disappearing in the storytelling’: Inside the subtle, sublime Oscar-nominated visual effects of ‘Sinners’ (with exclusive video)

From twin Michael B. Jordans to endless cotton fields, VFX supervisor Michael Ralla and VFX producer James Alexander break ...
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Cooler Master MasterKeys Lite | Lighting effects

Going over the lighting effects on the Cooler Master MasterKeys Lite, full review. Pricing & Availability. More Gaming Videos. connect with US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Discord Our Website Review ...
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Focusing and defocusing light without a lens: First demonstration of the structured Montgomery effect in free space

Applied physicists in the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have demonstrated a new way to structure light in custom, repeatable, three-dimensional patterns, ...
Medical Xpress

Treating psoriasis without side effects: Light-activated molecules demonstrate potential

Researchers from the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) have developed a series of light-activatable drug candidates that could serve ...
Cult of Mac

How these brilliantly lit setups strike a mood for work or gaming

Desk lighting plays a surprisingly transformative role in creating memorable workspaces. Here are seven Mac setups where lighting — whether RGB gaming effects, professional video illumination or ...
The Florida Times-Union

Why artificial light harms wildlife and plants — and what you can do

Artificial light pollution is a lesser-known factor contributing to the decline of pollinator species. Light pollution negatively impacts nocturnal pollinators like moths and bats, disrupting their ...
Engadget

Govee's CES lineup includes a ceiling lamp that simulates skylights

Govee, which makes some of the more unique and interesting smart lighting products, has a new batch at CES 2026. That includes two ceiling lights (one of which simulates a skylight) and a floor lamp ...
Forbes

Apple’s Edge Light Adds A Virtual Ring Light To Your Mac Video Calls: Here’s How To Use It

Apple is aiming to improve your appearance on video calls with its latest MacOS 26.2 update. It has rolled out a feature called Edge Light, which is a video effect that creates a virtual ring light in ...
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Lighting Strongly Influences People’s Experience While Listening to Music, a New Study Suggests

When you go to your next concert or listen to your favorite music on an app, you might first consider the lighting around you. Music is widely known for its ability to arouse, change moods or trigger ...