What mimes can teach us about visual perception
Mimes "make us feel like we’re aware of an object just by seeming to interact with it." When we watch a mime seemingly pull rope, climb steps, or try to escape that infernal box, we don't struggle to recognize the implied objects. Rather.....»»
Facial features linked to stereotypes and social class perception
Social class is a powerful hierarchy that determines many privileges and disadvantages in society. Research shows that people are quick to form impressions of other people's social class standing, which can have important consequences—but what spec.....»»
What coffee with cream can teach us about quantum physics
Add a dash of creamer to your morning coffee, and clouds of white liquid will swirl around your cup. But give it a few seconds, and those swirls will disappear, leaving you with an ordinary mug of brown liquid......»»
Metalens array to enable next-generation true-3D near-eye displays
Integral imaging (II) display is one of the most promising near-eye displays (NEDs) due to its compact volume, full parallax, convenient full-color display, and, more importantly, true-3D and more realistic depth perception from eliminating the verge.....»»
What social robots can teach America"s students
How would you feel if your child were being tutored by a robot?.....»»
It Turns Out We Were Born To Groove
The evolution of beat perception likely unfolded gradually among primates, reaching its pinnacle in humans.....»»
Joking apart: What men and women find funny
Men rate visual jokes more highly than women do, whereas women prefer jokes that involve political commentary or the dynamics of close relationships, a new study of print cartoons dating from 1930-2010 finds......»»
Check out the first image from Peregrine lunar lander
The first image beamed back by Astrobotic’s Peregrine spacecraft provides the first visual evidence of a propulsion system anomaly......»»
First image from Peregrine lunar lander confirms issue
The first image beamed back by Astrobotic’s Peregrine spacecraft provides the first visual evidence of a propulsion system anomaly......»»
How to download YouTube videos for offline viewing
Our guide will teach you how to download YouTube videos on PC, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Mac, and educate you on the ethics of doing so......»»
Revolutionizing plant phenotyping: 3D plant shoot segmentation with deep learning
The quest for efficient 3D plant shoot segmentation, vital for extracting plant phenotypic traits, has driven the integration of deep learning with point clouds. Traditional 2D methods, while prevalent, encounter challenges in depth perception and st.....»»
Unraveling the evolutionary origins of umami and sweet taste preferences
The perception of taste is one of the most important senses and helps us identify beneficial foods and avoid harmful substances. For instance, our fondness for sweet and savory foods results from our need to consume carbohydrates and proteins. Given.....»»
How antibiotic-resistant bacteria can teach us to modify behavior
Most people want to do something about climate change, but lifestyle trade-offs and a narrowing window to enact broad changes to industrial, transportation, and consumption patterns are daunting enough to make them resist......»»
Viral TikTok trend helping smart glasses recover from the disaster of Google Glass
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are trending on TikTok, finally reversing public perception on smart glasses......»»
How to evolve Dipplin in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk
This apple-like Pokémon won't grow on its own in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk DLC. You need to teach it a specific move to trigger its evolution......»»
Astronomy toolkit allows users to create their own sky map, find the weirdest stars and explore the surface of the moon
A new set of tools for astronomers and planetary explorers use interactive visual analytics and machine learning to reveal and contrast properties of objects in our galaxy......»»
AI can teach math teachers how to improve student skills
When middle school math teachers completed an online professional development program that uses artificial intelligence to improve their math knowledge and teaching skills, their students' math performance improved......»»
The weirdest and wildest AV gear of 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we're looking back at some of the more interesting and weirdest audio/visual and home theater gear that wowed us throughout the year......»»
New research shows what NASA can teach organizations about strategic agility
In their 60-year's history, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) had to go through several radical organizational changes. New research by ESMT Berlin and Warwick Business School shows what NASA's history can teach organizations a.....»»
Porsche’s third-gen Panamera plug-in hybrid pairs V8 with a big battery
We also test out the optional—and slightly odd—active ride system. Enlarge / The new Panamera design features raised wings over the hood and new nose section with central air intake. The Turbo E-Hybrid gets some visual differ.....»»
Study shows plants use air channels to create a directional light signal and regulate phototropism
Plants have no visual organs, so how do they know where light comes from? In an original study combining expertise in biology and engineering, the team led by Prof Christian Fankhauser at UNIL, in collaboration with colleagues at EPFL, has uncovered.....»»