A new NASA project allows Instagram users to experience the wonders of the universe seen by the Chandra X-ray Observatory and other space telescopes. It’s an augmented reality (AR) filter called the “Instagram experience” that takes stunningly beautiful celestial objects and places them right next to you on camera. This includes stellar debris destroyed in… Read More »
After nearly transporting thousands of Houstonians to the International Space Station, what do you do for a do-over? If you are Felix & Paul Studios, you invite them to fly to the moon. “Space Explorers: THE INFINITE,” which had its U.S. premiere in Houston three years ago, now returns to Space City for a limited… Read More »
Emptiness is commonly experienced, but until now there was no way to measure it. tadamichi/Shutterstock The Psychological Gap Scale, created in 2022 by clinical and social psychologists as well as statisticians, is a survey consisting of 19 items. It asks people questions such as whether they feel emotionally numb, whether they are active, whether they… Read More »
On April 8, 2024, a number of cities from Texas to Ohio to Maine will be in the direct path of experiencing a total solar eclipse. But instead of having just one day to revel in the historic moments as the skies darken, a festival in Central Texas will be spread over several days. What… Read More »
HEOn September 27, 48-year-old astronaut Frank Rubio broke the record for the longest continuous space flight by an American with his 371-day mission. When he returned to earth, his first meal was salad. “What most of us crave when we come back is fresh food, fresh fruits, vegetables. “I kept saying I wanted a salad,”… Read More »
Technology innovation requires solving difficult technical problems, right? Well yes. And no. As the Apple Macintosh turns 40, what began with Apple prioritizing the soft “user experience” concept in its flagship product in 1984 has been clearly borne out today by its blockbuster products since then. It turns out that designing for usability, efficiency, accessibility,… Read More »