Daniel Ackerman

Daniel Ackerman is a science writer and environmental journalist, covering the intersection of science and society. His radio stories have aired on National Public Radio, Marketplace, Minnesota Public Radio and WGBH News, while his writing appears in National Geographic, The Washington Post and Scientific American, among others. He’s currently producing a podcast for American Public Media about our country’s aging water infrastructure. He holds a PhD in ecology from the University of Minnesota.

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 12:00
Using Artificial Intelligence to Generate 3D Holograms in Real TimeTrue 3D holographic displays are practical with only moderate computational requirements
Thu, 04/22/2021 - 12:00
This story was originally published by MIT News. Despite years of hype, virtual reality (VR) headsets have yet to topple TV or computer screens as the go-to devices for video viewing. One reason: VR can make users feel sick. Nausea and eye strain…
This 3D Printer Doesn’t Gloss Over the DetailsRealistic variations in glossiness could aid fine art reproduction and the design of prosthetics
Wed, 01/06/2021 - 12:00
Shape, color, and gloss: Those are an object’s three most salient visual features. Currently, 3D printers can reproduce shape and color reasonably well. Gloss, however, remains a challenge. That’s because 3D printing hardware isn’t designed to deal…