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?.....»»
How old is that fingerprint?
Forensic dramas on TV make it seem easy to determine when fingerprints were left at the scene of a crime. In reality, the oils in fingerprints degrade over time, and it's difficult to figure out their age. Now, researchers reporting a small-scale stu.....»»
Showtime Free Trial: month of streaming for free
Showtime is one of the best streaming services available, and a Showtime free trial is a great way to determine if it's the right streaming service for you......»»
Octopuses prefer certain arms when hunting and adjust tactics to prey
Famous for their eight arms, octopuses leverage all of their appendages to move, jet through the water and capture prey. But their movements can look awkward and seemingly unplanned at times, more closely resembling aliens than earthly creatures......»»
The Foreo UFO 2 isn"t an alien ship — it"s the sheet mask"s smarter sibling
Sheet masks are an affordable, no frills at-home facial treatment that are widely popular. So why not make them expensive and highly technological?The Foreo UFO 2 does exactly this. For $299, the device promises to turn your regular ol' sheet mask in.....»»
Researchers identify combination of factors for organic cacao yield
In the cultivation of organic cacao, many factors determine the yield. An international research team with scientists from the universities of Würzburgh and Göttingen has now identified important players and their combined effects......»»
New approach to correct systematic errors in bottle data of ocean temperature
In the 20th century, oceanographers mainly used two ocean-water samplers to determine the essential physical properties of seawater: Nansen bottles, made of metal with thermometers attached to record the temperature and pressure of the sample site, a.....»»
Cool Crowdfunding: Tiny Retro Gaming, AI Fabrics, and 3D Vision for Raspberry Pi
We receive so many pitches for crowdfunding projects. They pour into our inbox daily. Since crowdfunding is a bit of a gamble, it is always kind of hard to determine just how to write about these projects, considering that many of them may not ever.....»»
Astronomers wind back the clock to determine the timeline of a stellar explosion
While astronomers have seen the debris from scores of exploded stars in the Milky Way and nearby galaxies, it is often difficult to determine the timeline of the star's demise. By studying the spectacular remains of a supernova in a neighboring galax.....»»
HTC releases eye-tracking, expression detection kits for Vive Focus 3 VR headset
HTC has launched its eye-tracking and facial expression detection units for its Vive Focus 3 standalone VR headset, offering users more natural and immersive VR experiences, according to company sources......»»
CyberLink and MediaTek join forces to provide AI solution for facial recognition AIoT apps
CyberLink has integrated its AI facial recognition engine, FaceMe, in MediaTek’s new AIoT platform, Genio. The pairing of FaceMe’s engine with the Genio platform gives the market an AI solution for facial recognition AIoT applications. Edge compu.....»»
Novel technique helps discover whether bacteria that cause meningitis are resistant to antibiotics
A study published in the journal PLOS ONE could one day help health workers determine whether bacteria of the species Streptococcus pneumoniae, which cause meningitis—an inflammation of the membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord—are res.....»»
Color change in space materials may help measure degradation remotely
For the next six months, a camera system on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS) will be snapping photos of more than a dozen different material samples, gathering detailed information that will help researchers determine how—and w.....»»
Gun ownership in New Jersey: Who owns them and how safely do they store them?
The Rutgers New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center has gathered data to determine how common gun ownership has become in New Jersey and how gun owners store and use their weapons......»»
Push, pull or swirl: The many movements of cilia
Cilia are tiny, hair-like structures on cells throughout our bodies that serve a variety of functions including clearing our airways, circulating cerebrospinal fluid in our brains and transporting eggs in fallopian tubes. While researchers understand.....»»
Three key fields to determine winner for future vehicles
There are three key factors for car manufacturers that will determine the winner for future vehicles, according to Calvin Lee, managing director of Sime Darby KIA Taiwan......»»
3 key fields to determine winner for future vehicles
There are three key factors for car manufacturers that will determine the winner for future vehicles, according to Calvin Lee, managing director of Sime Darby KIA Taiwan......»»
New Apple Watch study aims to cut blood thinner use by AFib patients
The Apple Watch is being used as part of a study to determine if it is possible to cut down the use of expensive blood thinners used to prevent strokes and atrial fibrillation.The seven-year study, which has secured $37 million in funding from the Na.....»»
Researchers determine activation mechanism of G protein–coupled receptors
Nearly all vital functions in the human body are regulated by so-called G protein-coupled receptors on the cell surface. These receptors thus serve as attractive drug targets to treat various diseases. Researchers have now discovered that empty space.....»»
Greatest Migration on Earth Happens under Darkness Every Day
Trillions of tiny animals may be coordinating their movements in ways that affect every organism on the planet.....»»
Tropical and desert grasses may migrate further south
The maximum summer temperature and the amount of rainfall in summer are the two climate factors that determine the type of native grass that grows in a region, Australian researchers have found in a recent study......»»