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.....»»
2FA is over. Long live 3FA!
In the past few months, we’ve seen an unprecedented number of identity theft attacks targeting accounts protected by two-factor authentication (2FA), challenging the perception that existing 2FA solutions provide adequate protection against identit.....»»
What other storms can teach us about looming mental health impacts of Hurricane Ian
As residents of southwest Florida begin the arduous process of rebuilding their lives in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Tulane University experts who have studied long-term impacts of storms in New Orleans have one piece of advice: don't ignore your ment.....»»
No Man’s Sky adds tons of quality-of-life improvements alongside Switch launch
Substantial changes focus on difficulty, flow, and inventory management. The Space Anomaly gathering place has gotten a visual overhaul. [credit:.....»»
In sudden reversal, Valve will let a cult classic visual novel onto Steam
Steam-maker also promises "changes to avoid situations like this in the future." Enlarge / Well? Is it the sensual world, the despotic society, or the destructive sanctions? Inquiring minds want to know! Last week, publisher.....»»
C. elegans study: Temperature perception influences protein degradation and lifespan
Scientists from the group of Professor Dr. Thorsten Hoppe at the Cologne Cluster of Excellence for Aging Research CECAD have found that in the nematode C. elegans, the perception of changes in ambient temperature via a defined network of sensory neur.....»»
Netflix"s "Entergalactic" is a technical triumph of animation
If you're going to release a new album paired with a Netflix film, you'd want it to look like Entergalactic.The visual side to Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi's latest album of the same name, Entergalactic is not only an extension of the themes, scenes, and.....»»
New debunking site might be the winning tool in those frustrating Facebook fights
In a timely (and necessary) step towards broader news literacy, a new fact-checking site has launched to teach people how to better pinpoint misinformation. Called RumorGuard, it offers a one-stop shop for misinformation debunking and a glimpse into.....»»
Twitter now lets you mix videos, photos, and GIFs in a single tweet
It's time to advance your meme game to the next level. On Wednesday, Twitter announced a new feature that allows users to share different types of visual content, such as videos, images, and GIFs, within one tweet. Tweet may have been d.....»»
How to use Studio Light in macOS Ventura for video apps
Continuity Camera will arrive in macOS Ventura soon, and it includes visual effects to improve background and lighting of live video. Here's how to use it.Continuity Camera iPhone webcamApple first introduced Continuity Camera with iOS 12 and macOS M.....»»
What reptile"s bones can teach us about Earth"s perilous past
An extinct reptile's oddly shaped chompers, fingers, and ear bones may tell us quite a bit about the resilience of life on Earth, according to a new study......»»
Stable Diffusion: weird for visual arts, a boon for image compression algorithms?
Stable Diffusion is a machine learning algorithm capable of generating weirdly complex and (somewhat) believable images just from interpreting natural language descriptions. The text-to-image AI model is incredibly popular among users despite the fac.....»»
When dangerous toxins teach fundamental biology
"What our work shows is how a complex in the center of the cell, the ER-Golgi interaction region, controls plasma membrane cholesterol, which is essential for many cellular functions, if not essential for multicellular life," says Professor Gisou van.....»»
"Optical magic": New flat glass enables optimal visual quality for augmented reality goggles
As anyone who has recently tried out an augmented reality headset knows, the technology is not yet ready to be part of our everyday lives. Researchers have been working to perfect high-performing augmented reality (AR) glasses, but there are a number.....»»
Spiral dislocation gives 3D topological photonics a robust edge
Crystals have enthralled humans for thousands of years with their visual beauty and elegant symmetrical shapes, and, more recently, with their numerous technological applications. Fundamentally, these materials are based on a highly regular arrangeme.....»»
TikTok can keep operating in US under deal being worked out with Biden
Negotiations could still go on for months as security risks are weighed. Enlarge (credit: VCG / Contributor | Visual China Group) Millions of Americans share data daily on the video-streaming app TikTok—data the federal gove.....»»
Email-based threats: A pain point for organizations
In this Help Net Security video, Igal Lytzki, Incident Response Analyst at Perception Point, discusses a recent Remcos RAT malware campaign and more broadly, the threat that email-based threats and phishing pose to organizations. To extract credentia.....»»
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV counted on to lift brand
Mitsubishi and its dealers believe the soon-to-launch Outlander PHEV will lift the brand out of its bargain-basement perception......»»
Ways to Build and Maintain an Engaging Training Class Through Stories
What’s the best way to teach a new concept or skill? By using stories, of course! They are an engaging way to connect with your students, and can be used to teach anything from basic math concepts to marketing strategies.In this article, weR.....»»
Report: All iPhone 15 models to have Dynamic Island, but not Always-On or ProMotion
One of the biggest visual differentiators between the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Pro is the Dynamic Island. While the iPhone 14 models retain the classic notch cutout, the iPhone 14 Pro models have adopted a new interactive Dynamic Island replaceme.....»»
What this entirely fake Iron Age civilization can teach us about how we view art
The art pieces of ‘The Civilization of Llhuros’ are made from simple household objects. But they take on new meaning when they’re presented as ancient art. Invented civilizations are usually thought of as the stuff of sci-fi nove.....»»