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.....»»
How to use the new Kanban feature in Reminders on macOS Sonoma
Apple has added a view to Reminders which shows you tasks in the Kanban column style. Here's how to use it on the Mac, and also the iPad, plus why not to bother on the iPhone.Reminders now optionally features this visual layout of tasks, known as a K.....»»
Three reasons we use graphic novels to teach math and physics
Post-pandemic, some educators are trying to reengage students with technology—like videos, computer gaming or artificial intelligence, just to name a few. But integrating these approaches in the classroom can be an uphill battle. Teachers using the.....»»
Paper Exams, Chatbot Bans: Colleges Seek to ‘ChatGPT-Proof’ Assignments
Educators are rethinking how to teach courses after ChatGPT and other AI chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college. When philosophy professor Darren Hick came across another case of cheating in his classroom at.....»»
Arithmetic has a biological origin: It"s an expression in symbols of the "deep structure" of our perception
Everyone knows that arithmetic is true: 2 + 2 = 4......»»
Object recognition through vision, hearing and touch—it"s time to let go of the learning styles myth
The idea that individual people are visual, auditory or kinesthetic learners and learn better if instructed according to these learning styles is one of the most enduring neuroscience myths in education......»»
"It gave us some way to fight back": New tools aim to protect art and images from AI"s grasp
For months, Eveline Fröhlich, a visual artist based in Stuttgart, Germany, has been feeling "helpless" as she watched the rise of new artificial intelligence tools that threaten to put human artists out of work......»»
Elevate your artistic abilities at the free B&H Bild Expo at the Javits Center in New York City
Since 1973, B&H Photo has been committed to supporting audio and visual artistry. Join B&H Photo this year, for the very first time, as they host the BIld Expo to celebrate 50 years as a premier retailer supporting the art of creating photographs, vi.....»»
Consumers should have more visual cues when making online purchases, experts say
Consumers should have more visual information about terms and conditions when making purchases online, experts have said......»»
VFX behind Apple TV+ shows revealed in special event on Sunday
Apple TV+ and Deadline are presenting Visual Effects + Screen on Sunday, a live event series in Los Angeles that will explore the VFX process for some of Apple TV+'s shows.Foundation [Apple TV+]Taking place at the Linwood Dunn Theatre at the Pickford.....»»
Review: Oppenheimer is pure visual poetry
Technically it's a biopic, but it doesn't play like one. Enlarge / Cillian Murphy gives an Oscar-worthy performance as the "father of the atomic bomb" in Oppenheimer (credit: YouTube/Universal Pictures) I'll admit I had.....»»
How to subtract in Excel — make Microsoft do the math for you
We're going to teach you the ways of Excel, that is how to subtract in Excel......»»
1 in 100 emails is malicious
BEC and phishing attacks soar by 20% and 41% respectively in H1 2023, according to Perception Point. Cyber attackers have continued to refine their methods, adopting more sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities across various sectors. Wit.....»»
Thermal imaging innovation allows AI to see through pitch darkness like broad daylight
Researchers at Purdue University are advancing the world of robotics and autonomy with their patent-pending method that improves on traditional machine vision and perception......»»
Tessian Abuse Mailbox Response helps security teams manage email based threats
Tessian launched Abuse Mailbox Response product – the second in its Respond product line. Also included in this release is API-based remediation, new email threat and DLP insights dashboards, and an updated visual design. Today’s security.....»»
How hidden details in ancient Egyptian tomb paintings are revealed by chemical imaging
The walls of ancient Egyptian tombs can teach us much about the lives of the pharaohs and their entourages. Tomb paintings showed the deceased and their immediate family members involved in religious activities, the burial itself, or feasting at banq.....»»
Be a "good farmer" or follow new regulations: The struggle for Otago farmers
A new national freshwater policy is causing tension for Otago farmers, as many of the new regulations oppose their perception of a "good farmer" and good farming practices, University of Otago research shows......»»
Self-powered and broadband opto-sensor with bionic visual adaptation function
Recently, an artificial visual device with integrated visual adaptation functions was proposed by Professor Xu Haiyang's group from Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, China......»»
Repeatedly seeing headlines of wrongdoing reduces perception of moral offense, finds study
A study recently published in Psychological Science reveals that when people repeatedly encounter headlines about corporate wrongdoing, they view the wrongdoing as less unethical and are more likely to believe the headlines are true......»»
Bilingualism as a catalyst for social development in children
SUTD researchers delve into the bilingual experience and its impact on children's context-sensitive perception of trust, offering insights into how language diversity can enrich and benefit children's social-cognitive development......»»
It"s shark week, so you may ask, "How likely am I to get attacked by a shark?"
The Discovery Channel's now iconic "Shark Week" is upon us, and so is the perception that sharks are responsible for a lot more carnage than statistics bear out......»»