You can"t always determine emotion from someone"s facial movements, neither can AI
If you saw a person with their brow furrowed, mouth turned down, and eyes squinted, would you guess they're angry? What if you found out they'd forgotten their reading glasses and were deciphering a restaurant menu?.....»»
Study finds K-12 education journalists prefer gut instinct to analytics to determine who"s reading their work
A new study from the University of Kansas shows that while journalists do use new technologies to better understand their audiences and what they would like to read, K-12 education reporters and editors still largely rely on gut feelings as opposed t.....»»
Short-distance migration is critical for climate change adaptation, according to new study
Short-distance migration, which accounts for the vast majority of migratory movements in the world, is crucial for climate change adaptation, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA)......»»
Epic Gardening’s epic quest to win the booming grow-your-own and homesteading movements
The content plus commerce startup founded by Kevin Espiritu is trying to own the avid online communities for gardening and homesteading. Epic Gardening is No. 8 on Fast Company’s list of the Most Innovative Companies in media. Explore th.....»»
Reimagining drugs for a rare brain disorder
A team of researchers has developed a new method to screen FDA-approved drugs to determine if they could be repurposed or improved to help patients with a rare, debilitating disease of the nervous system......»»
Machine learning helps determine success of advanced genome editing
A new tool to predict the chances of successfully inserting a gene-edited sequence of DNA into the genome of a cell, using a technique known as prime editing, has been developed by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. An evolution of CRISPR-.....»»
Scientists urge Florida residents to report nonnative lizards as early detection prevents invasive spread
The brown basilisk, a nonnative lizard, is gaining ground across South and Central Florida, and University of Florida scientists need more data to determine its status and potential impacts......»»
New study identifies key success factors for large carnivore rewilding efforts
New research published in Biological Conservation has identified the top factors that determine whether efforts to relocate large carnivores to different areas are successful or not. The findings could support global rewilding efforts, from lynx rein.....»»
DOJ escalates antitrust probe into Apple"s alleged anticompetitive practices
The US Department of Justice continues to ramp up its antitrust investigation against Apple as it seeks to determine if App Store rules are disadvantageous to competitors.Image by fabrikasimfIn 2020, the DOJ state attorneys general launched an antitr.....»»
Apple Pay Later to use customer history to determine creditworthiness
Customers applying for Apple Pay Later will be evaluated based on multiple factors, including their spending history at Apple and what devices they own.Apple Pay Later is coming soonApple Pay Later is a buy now, pay later service the company announce.....»»
Nightly sleep is key to student success, shows study
College is a time of transition for young adults. It may be the first time students have the freedom to determine how to spend their time, but this freedom comes with competing interests from academics, social events and even sleep......»»
Mexican jumping beans exhibit diffusive motion, study finds
A pair of physicists at Seattle University has found that the path taken by Mexican jumping beans is random and benefits the moth larvae they contain. Devon McKee and Pasha Tabatabai became curious about the movements of Mexican jumping beans and dec.....»»
Study shows California counties overseen by a coroner who is also sheriff underreport officer-involved deaths
High-profile incidents of deaths by police officers, such as in the cases of George Floyd in Minneapolis and, more recently, Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, have been lightning rods for social movements demanding systemic change in American polic.....»»
AMC Theaters to introduce Sightline pricing based on seat location
AMC Theaters will begin to adjust pricing based on where a seat is in the theater. Sightline AMC will determine prices based on seat location......»»
Treasury modifies vehicle classifications in EV tax credit after industry pushback
The department said it will now use the consumer-facing EPA Fuel Economy Label standard to determine whether a vehicle is a sedan, SUV, pickup or van instead of using EPA corporate average fuel economy, or CAFE, standards......»»
AI tool used to spot child abuse allegedly targets parents with disabilities
Pennsylvania county's child welfare algorithm has inspired tools in other states. Enlarge (credit: d3sign | Moment) Since 2016, social workers in a Pennsylvania county have relied on an algorithm to help them determine w.....»»
DOJ probes AI tool that’s allegedly biased against families with disabilities
Pennsylvania county's child welfare algorithm has inspired tools in other states. Enlarge (credit: d3sign | Moment) Since 2016, social workers in a Pennsylvania county have relied on an algorithm to help them determine w.....»»
Songbird species work together to mob predator owls, but only strike when the time is right
Fleeing isn't the only way by which songbirds can protect themselves against predators. Many songbird species are known to engage in mobbing, where they gather aggressively around a bird of prey, flying rapidly while making stereotypic movements and.....»»
Inequality in access to basic services is a major problem in sub-Saharan Africa—but progress is happening
Economic activity and development are unevenly distributed across regions of the world and within any country. In other words, where someone lives can determine their economic and social well-being......»»
NASA"s Juno team assessing camera after 48th flyby of Jupiter
Engineering data is being evaluated to determine why the majority of images taken by the solar-powered orbiter's JunoCam were not acquired......»»
Financial projections for electronic components go in two opposite directions
The smartphone market is shrinking while the demand for automotive and industrial application has increased. These two major trends will determine the FY2022 (2022/04-2023/03) revenue performance of Japanese electronic component manufacturers......»»