In an unexpected discovery from the South Island (New Zealand), two species of narrowly distributed macro-moths were described as new species. Interestingly, both Arctesthes titanica and Arctesthes avatar were named after ...
Ecology
Jun 11, 2019
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Most people who create avatars of themselves only make minor changes compared with their real selves, according to a new University of Alberta-led study.
Social Sciences
Apr 30, 2019
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Avatars—virtual persons—are a core element of ICSpace, a virtual fitness and movement environment at Bielefeld University's Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Interaction Technology (CITEC). The system makes it possible ...
Software
Jan 3, 2018
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Earlier this year, Twitter changed its default avatar from an egg to a human silhouette in an effort to curb harassment on the social media platform. Twitter officials hope the new avatar's impact will be two-fold, encouraging ...
Internet
May 19, 2017
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Before moviegoers return to Pandora, they'll be able visit the exotic alien world from "Avatar" on their smartphones.
Software
Jun 28, 2016
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A collaborative research team has found humanoid robotics and computer avatars could help rehabilitate people suffering from social disorders such as schizophrenia or social phobia. It is thanks to the theory of similarity, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2016
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Low-achieving students who were allowed to teach a virtual class performed better in their own courses, according to a new University of Georgia study. The students taught a virtual class through tutoring software, which ...
Social Sciences
Apr 10, 2015
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A sexy wood elf with pointy ears. A hulking ogre with blue skin. An intimidating heroine with a buxom breastplate. When it comes to computer games, players can choose to be anyone or anything. But gamers don't always mask ...
Social Sciences
May 6, 2014
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(Phys.org) —Border police in Romania are testing a technology developed at the University of Arizona that uses a virtual border agent to question international travelers and flag those that give off suspicious vibes.
Engineering
Jan 10, 2014
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(Phys.org) —In order to effectively program robots that ultimately could be used to aid seniors, researchers at the University of Notre Dame and University of Missouri studied the type of language older adults used when ...
Robotics
Jul 16, 2013
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