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.....»»
Cats in the middle ages: What medieval manuscripts teach us about our ancestors" pets
Cats had a bad reputation in the middle ages. Their presumed links with paganism and witchcraft meant they were often treated with suspicion. But despite their association with the supernatural, medieval manuscripts showcase surprisingly playful imag.....»»
AUO cooperates with Renovatio Pictures to set up LED virtual studio
LCD panel maker AUO has disclosed it has cooperated with VFX (visual effects) specialist Renovatio Pictures to set up an LED virtual studio at Central Motion Picture's film studio in Taipei to provide integrated services consisting of shooting scenes.....»»
Riffusion’s AI generates music from text using visual sonograms
Stable Diffusion-powered music generator processes sound in the visual space. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of musical notes exploding forth from a computer monitor. (credit: Ars Technica) On Thursday, a pair of tech h.....»»
Executives take more cybersecurity risks than office workers
Ivanti worked with cybersecurity experts and surveyed 6,500 executive leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and office workers to understand the perception of today’s cybersecurity threats and find out how companies are preparing for yet-unknown fu.....»»
When using virtual reality as a teaching tool, context and "feeling real" matter
A new study by UCLA psychologists reveals that when VR is used to teach language, context and realism matter......»»
We asked 900 Australian teachers if evidence informs how they teach. We found most use it, but there are key gaps
There are many ways to teach school students. But research shows only some will significantly improve learning......»»
Coretronic expects December shipments to rise slightly
Coretronic expects December shipments of LED backlight units (BLUs) as well as projectors and visual solution devices to each increase slightly on month, according to the company......»»
TV veteran excels at local news coverage
Tom Carl, who has spent nearly 18 years in a TV newsroom in Hartford, Conn., has joined Automotive News as visual operations manager......»»
When roles in life seem more integrated, budgeting may be more flexible
People juggle multiple roles in their lives. They may see themselves as both an executive and a mother, for example, or a musician and a student. Now, a team of researchers report that the perception of how integrated these life roles are may influen.....»»
Researchers introduce method of coloring microscopic coral larvae to aid tracking for conservation and reef restoration
A new, low-cost staining method enables visual tracking of coral larvae as they disperse and settle in coral reefs, according to a study by Christopher Doropoulos and George Roff at CSIRO Oceans & Atmosphere, Australia, published December 6 in PLOS B.....»»
Teachers entering the profession from other fields often less satisfied
There is a shortage of teachers not only in Germany, but in many countries around the world. For this reason, people without formal teaching degrees are often brought in from other fields to teach in schools. Yet according to a new study, they are of.....»»
New visual scale offers simple measure to help identify job burnout
"Job burnout" is a term that's far too familiar to many people. A 2020 Gallup poll showed that 76 percent of employed Americans surveyed have experienced burnout......»»
Large terrestrial mammals are more vulnerable to acoustic impact of drones than to visual impact
Large terrestrial mammals are vulnerable to the acoustic sounds of drones, technological systems which are increasingly used to study the wildlife in open habitats such as the savanna and marshes......»»
Swimming habits of gelatinous animals could inspire underwater vehicle design
A gelatinous sea creature could teach engineers a lesson or two......»»
Remembering George Lois, who changed visual culture as we know it
The late graphic designer and art director influenced generations of designers through his iconic ‘Esquire’ covers and ad campaigns. While I was growing up in the 1960s, my Uncle James had a subscription to Esquire magazine.&.....»»
Threat actors extend attack techniques to new enterprise apps and services
Perception Point announced the publication of a report, “The Rise of Cyber Threats Against Email, Browsers and Emerging Cloud-Based Channels“, which evaluates the responses of security and IT decision-makers at large enterprises and reveals numer.....»»
Study: Zebrafish are smarter than we thought
A new study from MIT and Harvard University suggests that the brains of the seemingly simple zebrafish are more sophisticated than previously thought. The researchers found that larval zebrafish can use visual information to create three-dimensional.....»»
Toyota to unveil 5th generation Prius hybrid
Toyota is expected to increase the visual appeal of the Prius, which became a trailblazer for the fuel-saving properties of electrified drivetrains......»»
Hurricane causes only minor damage to Artemis rocket
After initial visual inspections, NASA said on Thursday that its new mega moon rocket apparently suffered no major damage after Hurricane Nicole hit Florida......»»
Navigating urban spaces: Indoor and outdoor wayfinding technology for vision-impaired people
Navigating an unfamiliar place is uniquely challenging for people with disabilities. People with blindness, deafblindness, visual impairment or low vision, as well as those who use wheelchairs, can travel more independently in urban areas with the ai.....»»