Watch: Deep learning predicts the future to make photos move

A new deep learning method can take a single photo, say of a waterfall, and create a video that shows water moving down.

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
June 17, 2021 ~7 min

Tool spots deepfake photos via light in the eyes

A new tool can identify deepfake photos with 94% accuracy by checking the reflection of light in the eyes.

U. Buffalo • futurity
March 12, 2021 ~6 min


Deep-learning algorithm can de-noise images

A new deep-learning algorithm can de-noise images to reveal otherwise invisible details. Here's how it outdoes other de-noising algorithms.

Vandana Suresh-Texas A&M • futurity
Jan. 26, 2021 ~6 min

Selfie editing can turn into ‘self-objectification’ for teen girls

When should parents worry about teen girls' selfies? Usually, they're no big deal, researchers say, unless editing becomes an obsession.

Alexis Blue-U. Arizona • futurity
Feb. 23, 2020 ~5 min

Shocking Chicago meatpacking pics shifted public policy

Photojournalism revealed the adulterated products and other horrors of the Chicago meatpacking industry, sparking both the novel "The Jungle" and real change.

Chelsea Davis-Iowa State • futurity
Feb. 18, 2020 ~5 min

Watch: Algorithm lets people walk right out of images

"Photo Wake-Up is a new way to interact with photos." See what it can do for Picasso, Matisse, and Stephen Curry.

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
June 17, 2019 ~5 min

News pics of refugees don’t tell the whole story

"There needs to be a greater discussion on telling the broader story—a migrant's story doesn't end once they cross the sea or make it through the border."

Cailin Riley-Missouri • futurity
May 30, 2019 ~4 min

To thwart deep fakes, add these digital ‘watermarks’

Deep fakes—super-realistic looking fake videos—pose a major threat, but "digital watermarks" could help stop them.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
May 29, 2019 ~4 min


Taking photos can dull your fun experiences

"We get so focused on picture-taking, we miss the experience itself."

Chuck Finder-WUSTL • futurity
Jan. 28, 2019 ~6 min

Images really matter for selling stuff on eBay

On sites like eBay, potential buyers judge products by how good they look—and photo quality plays a big role.

Melanie Lefkowitz-Cornell • futurity
Jan. 9, 2019 ~6 min

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