The robot dolphin that could replace captive animals at theme parks one day
Edge Innovations, a U.S. engineering company with an animatronic and special effects division in California, designed a dolphin to be used at theme parks in the future.
Thu Oct 15 2020
India's biggest film franchise hot on Hollywood's heels
The makers of 'Baahubali 2' hope its top-notch visual effects will wean Indian audiences from Hollywood blockbusters.
Thu Apr 13 2017
'Walking Dead' FX guru spills blood, guts and tricks of the trade
A tour of Oscar-winner Greg Nicotero's workshop in Los Angeles is like dying and going to horror geek heaven.
Sun Jun 19 2016
YouTube is 10, but its top videos are not worth celebrating
YouTube is 10, but its top videos are not worth celebrating. Gone is the home-video meritocracy, replaced by high-definition special effects and choreography.
Sat Apr 25 2015
Hollywood revives Godzilla, Japan's 'king of monsters'
Godzilla gets eye-popping special effects in the latest Hollywood remake, combined with a reflection on the nuclear threat.
Tue May 13 2014
Local animator proud nominated for Oscar
Malaysian youngsters hard work paid off, when their project under Rhythm & Hues (R&H) on Life Of Pi was nominated for the best special effect category in the 85th Oscar awards.
Fri Jan 11 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024