(PhysOrg.com) -- Princeton University researchers have come up with a new twist on the mysterious visual phenomenon experienced by humans known as the "uncanny valley." The scientists have found that monkeys sense it too.
Plants & Animals
Oct 13, 2009
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The cartoon characters so loved by young and old audiences alike are becoming increasingly lifelike. In order for them to look realistic, animators invest a lot of time in making a fat belly wobble as naturally as possible ...
Computer Sciences
Jul 25, 2013
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Men rate visual jokes more highly than women do, whereas women prefer jokes that involve political commentary or the dynamics of close relationships, a new study of print cartoons dating from 1930-2010 finds.
Social Sciences
Jan 10, 2024
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Having trouble waking up in the morning? Not getting enough sleep? The company that brought you Pokemon Go may have a solution: a game "played" by sleeping.
Software
May 29, 2019
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If you're creating a message to educate, inform, or persuade, don't underestimate the power of a well-executed cartoon. A new study at the University of Illinois suggests if you're trying to convince the public to change ...
Social Sciences
May 12, 2017
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In another win for cable cord-cutters, Time Warner has become the latest media company to invest in streaming service Hulu.
Telecom
Aug 3, 2016
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Japan's Casio Computer has found a way to marry Japan's love of ink stamps with its technological wizardry in the form of a desk-top device.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 15, 2013
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The study of linguistics is not a laughing matter -- unless you happen to have Stan Dubinsky as your professor. The University of South Carolina linguist has been sharing jokes and puns and cartoons with students for more ...
Social Sciences
Jan 10, 2012
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Walk into almost any household that includes teenage boys and you'll find one or more video game consoles. Walk into that household past 10PM and you’re likely to find one or more teenage boys playing those video games. ...
Social Sciences
Sep 9, 2009
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US media and entertainment giant Time Warner and YouTube announced an agreement Wednesday to show clips from news reports, television shows and movies on the popular video-sharing site.
Internet
Aug 19, 2009
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