And The Oscar Goes To … Science

Darin Grant at the 2024 Scientific and Technical Awards at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Credit: Al Seib / The Academy, ©A.M.P.A.S.

This week, Hollywood celebrated cinema and science with the Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards, which honor the discoveries and innovations that we’re not always aware of, but change our experience of watching movies.

Joining Host Flora Lichtman to talk about the newest advances in safely setting performers on fire and the other big screen breakthroughs is Darin Grant, co-chair of the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee, part of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Read our coverage of one of this year’s winners, FireSkin360 Naked Burn Gel, which allows stunt professionals to perform the illusion of setting their skin on fire.

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