• Fri, February 7, 2025

by: Variety

How the 'Alien: Romulus' VFX Team United Old and New Technology to Bring Ian Holm's Android to Life

Alien: Romulus''s Oscar-nominated visual effects team explains how they merged old and new technology to bring Ian Holm's android to life.

by: Forbes

AI Peers Inside Burned 2,000-Year-Old Vesuvius Scroll, Finds 'Disgust'

A breakthrough out of the Vesuvius Challenge builds on past efforts to virtually "unroll" fragile papyrus documents carbonized into hardened lumps by the volcanic blast.

by: ABC

DC plane crash live updates: Black Hawk pilots likely wore night vision goggles: NTSB

Hundreds of families are in mourning after an American Airlines regional jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Jan. 29, with both aircraft plunging into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. No one survived.

by: collider

Finally, You Can Watch One of the Greatest, Most Terrifying Fusions of Horror and Sci-Fi for Free

Perhaps the thing that makes The Terminator stand apart from other sci-fi gems of this era ( except maybe Alien, of course) is that it's as much a horror movie as it is a science fiction romp. For years,

by: MSN

Insurers pivot to science-based cleantech risk modeling

by: NextBigFuture

Boeing Prepares for SLS Cancellation in March

Boeing is preparing for the cancellation of the Space Launch System rocket.

by: NextBigFuture

Replacing SLS With SpaceX Falcon Heavy or New Glenn for Lunar Flyby

The NASA Artemis 2 mission would be a manned lunar flyby. It will cost about $5-10 billion with the SLS and Orion systems. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy option with

by: MSN

Cancer breakthrough as scientists discover 'switch', reverse disease

In an astounding breakthrough, scientists have discovered a molecular 'switch' that can revert cancer cells back into healthy cells. It could lead to far less debilitating treatment options.

by: Forbes

AI Peers Inside Burned 2,000-Year-Old Vesuvius Scroll, And Finds 'Disgust'

A breakthrough from the Vesuvius Challenge builds on past efforts to virtually "unroll" fragile papyrus documents carbonized into hardened lumps by the volcanic blast.
  • Sat, February 8, 2025

by: Vanguard

DNA Tests: Amaka Chukwujekwu highlights pain of Genetic Betrayal

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by: electrive

German government funds research into sodium-ion batteries

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by: BBC

How big tech's ad systems helped fund child abuse online

Some of the biggest tech companies in the world served ads on a website featuring images of child abuse, helping to fund its operations.

by: NextBigFuture

Cursor Grew to $100M in Annual Recurring Revenue in 12 Months

Cursor has no marketing and a team of fewer than 20 people. Cursor is a Software as a Service (SaaS) for an AI code editor.

by: NDTV

CUSAT CAT 2025: Registration Begins, Check Details

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by: MSN

Presi's Snigdha 1st woman researcher from West Bengal to go on Antarctic expedition

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by: Couriermail

Blow as new H7 bird flu outbreak found days after Australia declared eradication

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by: MSN

Science Alive 2025 in downtown South Bend

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by: NextBigFuture

Amazon Increase AI and Cloud Spending to $100 Billion in 2025

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by: MSN

'Aquapreneurs' are turning the tide on water pollution

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by: MSN

Meet JEE topper who is first to get 360 marks out of 360, went to IIT Bombay, then decided to..., his name is...

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by: MSN

Mahama swears in 17 new Ministers, declaring no room for pomposity in his government

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by: MSN

NASA Successfully Tests Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions

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by: MSN

Breaking Down the Science of Advanced Biometric Security

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by: MSN

If you want to study in the culture of Bihar, then you can be admission in this central university

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by: MSN

No federal budget decision leads to pause on STEM program for Kansas 5th graders

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by: MSN

Civilization VII ultimate starter guide: 17 tips and tricks for beginners and veterans alike

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by: MSN

NASA acting head asks staff to take 'inspiration' from DOGE efforts as lawmakers cite Musk's conflict of interest

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by: MSN

New fast radio burst detector could sift through 'a whole beach of sand' to solve big cosmic mystery

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by: MSN

Craven County teacher wins prestigious national award for excellence in education

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  • Sun, February 9, 2025

by: owensborotimes

KY VALOR places 100 veterans in jobs with Kentucky employers; Rep. Johnson helped shape initiative

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by: businessday

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by: NextBigFuture

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by: ProPakistani

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by: MSN

Improving Cancer Treatments: The Role Nuclear Accelerators Have to Play, According To Claudio Lopez

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by: MSN

Tennessee, Connecticut Lawmakers Demand Accountability Over Ads On CSAM-Hosting Websites

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have sent urgent letters to several digital advertising platforms, including Amazon and Google, following a bombshell report revealing that their advertising technologies placed ads on a website known to host and distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

by: MSN

DeepSeek AI integration in devices grows despite looming US sanctions

by: MSN

Oscars 2026: The Academy To Declare New Rules Amid The Brutalist's AI Use Controversy - Report

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by: MSN

Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (PGY) - AI-Driven Lending Platform Gains Analyst Confidence

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by: MSN

New Battery Advancement Shows Even More Promise For Lithium-Ion

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by: MSN

CSIR-NIIST develops technology that converts biomedical waste into soil additives

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by: MSN

The forgotten magic of CCD sensors: Why I won't give them up!

In an era where digital photography is dominated by CMOS sensors, I find myself holding onto something different: every digital camera I own today has a CCD sensor - and I could not be happier! In a market obsessed with megapixels,

by: MSN

Ending war is possible through local action, says Natalya Dinat at All India Science Conference

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ending war in an imperialist world is possible if people take local action that reflects nationally and internationally, opined Natalya Dinat of the International Union of Scientists.

by: MSN

Quantum sensing technology opens new doors in drug development

The ability to probe the smallest building blocks of matter has long fascinated scientists, fueling advancements in medicine, security, and materials science. Traditional methods like nuclear quadrupolar resonance (NQR) spectroscopy have revealed molecular structures by detecting interactions between nuclear quadrupole moments and local electric

by: MSN

Why Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) Is Skyrocketing So Far In 2025?

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by: MSN

Space tech company looking to build the world's biggest pool in Cornwall

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Presi's Snigdha 1st woman researcher from West Bengal to go on Antarctic Ocean expedition

Presidency University researchers Snigdha Bhaumik and Soumya Subhra Baishnab will join the 12th Indian Scientific Expedition to the Southern Ocean to study benthic communities amid climate change. Bhaumik will be the first female researcher from Bengal on this expedition.

by: MSN

How 'Companion's Subversive Approach to AI Succeeds On-Screen

Companion' offers audiences a story that complicates their perceived fear of robots and artificial intelligence.

by: MSN

Civ 7: All Antiquity Age Unique Civic Trees & How To Use Them

Civilization 7 has ten Antiquity Age civilizations, each with their own unique Civic Trees that provide one-of-a-kind bonuses and effects.

How the 'Alien: Romulus' VFX Team United Old and New Technology to Bring Ian Holm's Android to Life

Alien: Romulus''s Oscar-nominated visual effects team explains how they merged old and new technology to bring Ian Holm's android to life.
The article from Variety discusses the visual effects work on the upcoming film "Alien: Romulus," directed by Fede Álvarez. The film, set between the events of the original "Alien" and its sequel "Aliens," has garnered attention for its innovative approach to visual effects, aiming to blend practical effects with CGI to create a more immersive and terrifying experience. The visual effects team, led by Oscar-nominated artists, has focused on recreating the tactile, gritty feel of the original films while pushing the boundaries with new technology. They've utilized a mix of traditional methods like puppetry and animatronics alongside modern digital techniques to bring the Xenomorphs and other creatures to life in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The article highlights how the team's dedication to authenticity and horror has positioned "Alien: Romulus" as a potential contender for visual effects awards, emphasizing the seamless integration of effects to enhance the film's narrative and atmosphere.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://variety.com/2025/artisans/features/alien-romulus-visual-effects-oscar-nominee-1236298315/