How Cruise Ships Became Floating Behemoths Lori DornAugust 3, 2023Christophe Haubursin of Vox explained how ocean liners of the past became the floating behemoths of modern times.
Why More Young People Become Nearsighted Sooner Lori DornMarch 9, 2023Christophe Haubursin of Vox put on his glasses to look at the increasing rate of myopia (nearsightedness) among children worldwide.
Why Airplane Legroom Has Decreased Over Time Lori DornAugust 9, 2023Vox senior producer Edward Vega explains why airplane seat pitch, colloquially known as legroom, has decreased over time.
The Strategic Design of Seemingly Organic Hiking Trails Lori DornOctober 13, 2022Vox spoke with Jeff Marion to learn more about the strategic design of hiking trails so that hikers and the surrounding nature are safe.
Why Hands Are So Difficult to Replicate in AI Art Lori DornApril 6, 2023Phil Edwards, who works as a senior video producer for Vox, looked into why AI art has so much trouble accurately reproducing hands.
Why Roller Coaster Loops Are Not Circular Anymore Lori DornJune 30, 2022Vox producer Edward Vega explains the history of roller coasters, specifically explaining why the loops aren't perfectly circular.
The German Expressionism Origins of the ‘Dutch Angle’ Camera Tilt Used in TV Shows and Movies Lori DornNovember 16, 2021Vox looks at the misnomered cinematic "Dutch angle", noting that the roots of this camera trick originate in German Expressionism.
How the Call of the Common Loon is Erroneously Used in Movies and Television Shows Lori DornOctober 14, 2021Marie Cascione of Vox takes a look at the ubiquitous but often erroneously placed call of the common loon as it is used in movies and TV shows.
Taking a Train From Los Angeles to New York City Lori DornAugust 19, 2023Dean Peterson traveled from Los Angeles to New York City on a cross-country Amtrak train to find out what it was like to make such a journey.
How IKEA Came Up With the Idea to Have Customers Assemble Their Own Furniture Lori DornFebruary 2, 2022Phil Edwards explains how IKEA came up with the unique business model of having customers assemble their own furniture at home.