This AI reads children"s emotions as they learn
A Hong Kong company has developed facial expression-reading AI that monitors students' emotions as they study. With many children currently learning from home, they say the technology could make the virtual classroom even better than the real thing......»»
Best Prime Day Robot Vacuum deals still available: Roomba, Eufy and more
Prime Day is over, but we've taken a look at some of the best deals that are still available. Learn more here......»»
Concord beginners guide: 5 tips to get started
New shooters, especially hero shooters like Concord, have a steep learning curve. You can learn some things on the fly, but these tips will help you thrive......»»
Fleet customers" data could generate revenue if automakers can learn to share
Offerings meant to sweeten the deal for telematics illustrate just how badly automakers want fleet customers to use their data-generating and tracking features......»»
How to edit images in Photoshop
Want to learn the basics for improving your photos? We’ll show you how to edit images in Adobe Photoshop for enhancing your pictures in a snap......»»
Want to spur your child"s intellectual development? Use audiobooks instead of videos, says researcher
It's not uncommon today to see children glued to their screens. In fact, 80% of parents with children 11 or younger say their kids watch YouTube videos, according to a 2020 Pew Research Center poll. Half of these parents say their kids watch videos e.....»»
AI-powered hiring process perceived as more fair when blind to race or gender
Job applicants can be suspicious of the hiring process if a company uses artificial intelligence to pre-screen candidates and facilitate hiring decisions, a Northeastern University expert says, but their perception improves when they learn that an al.....»»
How to use Photoshop: a beginners guide to photo editing
New to Photoshop? Learn about the interface, how to create and save images, adjust your settings, and basics for working with images and text in Photoshop......»»
Struggling to discuss climate change with older relatives? These three scenarios can help
Have you ever felt it difficult to express your climate anxiety in conversation with older relatives? You are likely not alone, as climate change is a topic rife with high stakes, differing views and strong emotions. Discussions can devolve into argu.....»»
Physicists pool skills to better describe the unstable sigma meson particle
While nuclear physicists know the strong interaction is what holds together the particles at the heart of matter, we still have a lot to learn about this fundamental force. Results published earlier this year in Physical Review D by three researchers.....»»
70% of households with children regularly waste food, finds Spanish study
Seven out of ten Spanish households regularly waste food, according to a recent study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB). This study analyzes the amount of food discarded by f.....»»
Q&A: "We lost instruments chewed or crunched by bears and sea otters"—how a researcher listens for elusive belugas
Dr. Manuel Castellote studies the behavior and conservation of whales and dolphins. After beginning his academic career in Spain, he now works in the United States, applying acoustic techniques to learn more about cetaceans—especially beluga whales.....»»
Study shows naming farm animals reduces preschoolers" desire to eat them
Giving a chicken, turkey or pig a name and pointing out its individual qualities may change children's attitudes towards animals. It makes children perceive animals as more similar to humans. They will prefer to befriend the animals rather than eat t.....»»
Thinking aloud: What happens when children read for pleasure in classroom clubs
Every five years, the international Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) provides an assessment of how well grade 4 learners around the world read for meaning. And every time South Africa participates, the results are shocking. In.....»»
Researchers explore the role of children in community participatory planning process
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child defined child-friendly cities as those that prioritize children's access to safe environments, health care, education, green spaces, and the right to participate in decision-making processes ab.....»»
A black bear may pave the way for new wildlife crossings
A bear taking the scenic route around Southern California may help researchers learn how wild animals cross freeways to get from one habitat to the next—and how they might be kept out of your backyard......»»
Storytelling strategies can make communication about science more compelling
As a science communication scholar, I've always supported vaccination and trusted medical experts—and I still do. As a new mom, however, I've been confronting new-to-me emotions and concerns while weighing decisions about my son's health......»»
Best ways to level up your Mastery Rank and more in The First Descendant
There are a ton of systems and mechanics to learn in The First Descendant, but leveling up is the most important. This is the best way to grind Mastery Ranks......»»
Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has officially been announced. Interested to learn all about it? Here's everything you need to know about the smartwatch......»»
HiBy high-fidelity audio devices are bringing the punk back to portable audio
HiBy offers some remarkable high-fidelity audio devices like portable media players, amplifiers, and much more. Learn all about its latest release here......»»
How surge facilities affected the time to reunification for unaccompanied migrant children and their families
Unaccompanied children entering the United States without adult legal guardians and legal status account for a growing share of U.S. Border Patrol encounters along the southern border, with most fleeing extreme violence, poverty, and food insecurity......»»