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.....»»
Teach your kids the basics of computer science with a discounted subscription to codeSpark Academy
TL;DR: Get three months of access to codeSpark Academy for £7.65, saving you 66% on list price.Parents know that a tablet can help almost any parenting situation, whether it's a stressful dining experience, a too-long road trip, or taking an im.....»»
From museum to laptop: A visual leaf library is a new tool for identifying plants
Fossil plants reveal the evolution of green life on Earth, but the most abundant samples that are found—fossil leaves—are also the most challenging to identify. A large, open-access visual leaf library developed by a Penn State-led team provides.....»»
Cracking under pressure: What teeth can teach us about modern materials
As unlikely as it sounds, a simple tooth could play a significant role in the world's clean energy future......»»
The Hario insulated server kept my coffee hot all day
In the cold months, it’s unsettling to find your coffee drop in temperature minutes after serving. It’s not much to want hot coffee to be hot – both for flavor and comfort. Because, as Barry Green, a taste perception scientist at Ya.....»»
The Matrix Resurrections: How we made the visual effects
VFX Supervisor Huw Evans tells the BBC about the challenges of recreating a world from 20 years ago......»»
Create 3D graphics and animations with Blender, free of charge
Blender lets you create animated movies, visual effects, 3D printed models and even games. It's open source and available for Windows, macOS & Linux......»»
Coretronic expects March shipments to rise sequentially
Coretronic said that it expects shipments of projectors and visual solution devices in March to rise over 70% on month due to strong demand for pico-projectors and devices used in home entertainment, and sales of LED backlight units (BLUs) to increas.....»»
Can Microsoft"s New Software Help Teach Children to Read?
Long-time Slashdot reader theodp writes: Microsoft on Wednesday announced Reading Coach (video), software that allows children to practice reading out loud and receive personalized feedback. Reading Coach will be integrated into Word Online, OneNote.....»»
Detecting plant leaf disease using deep learning on a mobile device
The visual and tactile examination of plant leaves is a standard method for identifying disease in crops and horticultural products. However, such an approach can be highly subjective and is dependent on the skills of the examiners. Writing in the In.....»»
How VFX powered Spider-Man: No Way Home’s villain team-up
The visual effects studio behind some of Spider-Man: No Way Home's memorable moments explains how VFX made the film's sinister team-up happen......»»
Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 & Resident Evil 7 Are Hitting PS5 In 2022, Free Upgrade For Existing Owners
Resident Evil 2, 3 and 7 are officially heading to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2022 with visual enhancements. The post Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 & Resident Evil 7 Are Hitting PS5 In 2022, Free Upgrade For Existing Owners appeared first on Play.....»»
Ghostwire: Tokyo – Prelude, The Corrupted Casefile Visual Novel Officially Launches On PS5 For Free
Ghostwire: Tokyo - Prelude The Corrupted Casefile is a free visual novel prequel to Ghostwire: Tokyo, available on PS5 for players today. The post Ghostwire: Tokyo – Prelude, The Corrupted Casefile Visual Novel Officially Launches On PS5 For F.....»»
A free Ghostwire: Tokyo prelude game is available right now
Ghostwire: Tokyo is receiving a free prequel visual novel that releases today......»»
Sexual harassment is reported to be common in Scottish secondary schools
Sexual harassment in secondary schools is pervasive: two in three teens (64.7 percent) surveyed in Scotland reported visual and verbal harassment, and one in three (34.3 percent) reported personally invasive behaviors, in the last three months. Stude.....»»
The algebra of neurons: Study deciphers how a single nerve cell can multiply
Neurons are constantly performing complex calculations to process sensory information and infer the state of the environment. For example, to localize a sound or to recognize the direction of visual motion, individual neurons are thought to multiply.....»»
A Minecraft build can be used to teach almost any subject, according to researchers
For all its massive popularity, Minecraft—the highest-selling video game of all time—is not highly regarded among the gaming world's snob class. The graphics are blocky, and there isn't much of a point to it. It's for kids......»»
Horizon Forbidden West Dev Looking Into Visual Issues, Update Is On The Way
Guerrilla Games has revealed it is looking into reports of Horizon Forbidden West visual issues. The post Horizon Forbidden West Dev Looking Into Visual Issues, Update Is On The Way appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Guerrilla Games has ack.....»»
Scientists Demonstrate Self-Awareness In Fish
Researchers from the Graduate School of Science, Osaka City University, have provided evidence to suggest that fish have the capacity for MSR, a behavioral test to determine whether an animal possesses the ability of visual self-recognition. As Phys......»»
Netflix is partnering with 2K Games on a live-action BioShock movie
“We all make choices, but in the end our choices make us,” the Netflix Geeked Twitter account teased on Tuesday along with a pretty visual from BioShock Remastered. Netflix said Vertigo Entertainment will serve as a producer on the project, but s.....»»
Primax sees strong growth in audio products and ADAS cameras
Taiwan-based audio component and camera module maker Primax reported high growth in sales of ADAS visual modules for EVs during 2021. The company's strategic focus on products with high gross margin has worked out well. Despite rising exchange rate o.....»»