Shading brings 3D form to life, beautifully carving out the shape of objects around us. Despite the importance of shading for perception, scientists have long been puzzled about how the brain actually ...

Scientists have created new types of 2D nanostructured surfaces which appear as realistic 3D objects – including shading and shadows – using nano-engineering techniques. When light hits an object, the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Software developer e frontier has announced that their long-running 3D modeling, animation and ...