How Do You Teach Empathy?
Contact center specialists need empathy to succeed in their roles. Here are some methods of teaching it. Continue reading........»»
Top Gun: Maverick trailer sends Tom Cruise back in the air
More than 30 years after Top Gun, Capt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is back to teach the next generation of pilots before undertaking a dangerous mission......»»
Top Gun: Maverick’s final trailer sets up rivalry with Goose’s son
Trailer answers young pilot's question: "Who the hell are they going to get to teach us?" Enlarge / Tom Cruise, seen here once again having the need... for speed. (credit: Paramount) Nearly three years after its unveiling, Top.....»»
MIT used simulations to teach a robot to run, and the results are hilarious
Scientists at MIT managed to teach a robot to run using machine learning. Normally robots are taught how to move across difficult terrain by preprogramming it into their code. This time, though, the scientists at MIT used simulations to teach the Min.....»»
15 Best Color Theory Books Today
A good color sense is the most potent weapon of an artist because color adds life to your art. Moreover, your understanding of colors can make your art stand out from others. If you go into any art school, the first thing they teach is the color th.....»»
What pets can teach us about mindfulness
Some mornings I wake up and am about to turn over to look at my phone, but then I realize that my dog, Meerie, is tucked perfectly into the crook of my legs. She's lightly snoring, her rib cage rising and falling. So I wait. I feel her warmth, listen.....»»
Empathy softens teachers" biases, reduces racial gap in student suspensions
Interventions that seek to evoke empathy in teachers can sideline biases and narrow the racial gap in suspensions of middle school students, suggests new research from the University of California, Berkeley......»»
Behold, a password phishing site that can trick even savvy users
Just when you thought you'd seen every phishing trick out there, BitB comes along. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) When we teach people how to avoid falling victim to phishing sites, we usually advise closely inspecting the add.....»»
The spectacular sprint of the robot mini-cheetah
Researchers at MIT are using a new model-free reinforcement learning system to teach robots how to adapt to complex terrains at high speeds. After hours of simulation training, MIT’s mini-cheetah robot broke a record with its fastest run yet......»»
Cornell Researchers Taught a Robot To Take Airbnb Photos
A team of researchers from Cornell University used a computational aesthetic system to teach an AI robot "to not only determine the most pleasing picture in a given dataset, but capture new, original -- and most importantly, good -- shots on its own,.....»»
Teach your kids the basics of computer science with a discounted subscription to codeSpark Academy
TL;DR: Get three months of access to codeSpark Academy for £7.65, saving you 66% on list price.Parents know that a tablet can help almost any parenting situation, whether it's a stressful dining experience, a too-long road trip, or taking an im.....»»
Cracking under pressure: What teeth can teach us about modern materials
As unlikely as it sounds, a simple tooth could play a significant role in the world's clean energy future......»»
Can Microsoft"s New Software Help Teach Children to Read?
Long-time Slashdot reader theodp writes: Microsoft on Wednesday announced Reading Coach (video), software that allows children to practice reading out loud and receive personalized feedback. Reading Coach will be integrated into Word Online, OneNote.....»»
A Minecraft build can be used to teach almost any subject, according to researchers
For all its massive popularity, Minecraft—the highest-selling video game of all time—is not highly regarded among the gaming world's snob class. The graphics are blocky, and there isn't much of a point to it. It's for kids......»»
Watch this mama chimp treat her son’s open wound by applying insect “poultice”
Observed behavior could be evidence of "prosocial" human-like empathy in primates. A chimp named Suzee inspects a wound on the foot of her adolescent son, Sia, then catches an insect out of the air, puts it in her mouth, presses it between.....»»
Hands on with the GoCube 2x2: a fun twist on a classic puzzle
This pocket-sized puzzle is fun for new and experienced cubers alike, and its helpful app can teach you to solve it in no time.Since it first launched in 1977, the Rubick's cube has rocketed to the top of the top-selling puzzle game list. Cubing —.....»»
What can we do to get more women into coding?
How visual, auditory and kinesthetic tools used to teach kids coding should be adapted for adults......»»
Google wants schools to teach Chromebook repair classes
Kids learn valuable skills and get to fix all the Chromebooks they break. Enlarge / Google's repair program shows how to disconnect the battery from a Chromebook. (credit: Google) Hey kids! Want to help out your school and l.....»»
Evolution: Biology teachers often fail to recognise misconceptions
"Cheetahs have become faster and faster because they have realized that it is necessary"—this statement should make teachers sit up and take notice when they teach the principles of evolution. Many students have incorrect ideas about it. They fail.....»»
Crisis Text Line ends controversial relationship with for-profit AI company
Crisis Text Line has ended its controversial relationship with Loris.ai, a for-profit sister company that promises to help companies "handle their hard customer conversations with empathy." The decision followed outrage over a Politico story that det.....»»
How to evolve Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Notice your creatures aren't growing? Fear not, trainer, because we're here to teach you everything about how to evolve Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus......»»