The evolution of puppy dog eyes
Dogs have evolved new muscles around the eyes to better communicate with humans.
Plants & Animals
Jun 17, 2019
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News tagged with eyebrow
Research to raise a few eyebrows: Why expressive brows might have mattered in human evolution
Highly mobile eyebrows that can be used to express a wide range of subtle emotions may have played a crucial role in human survival, new research from the University of York suggests.
Evolution
Apr 9, 2018
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Software enables avatar to reproduce our emotions in real time
(Phys.org)—You move, he moves. You smile, he smiles. You get angry, he gets angry. "He" is the avator you chose. Faceshift, from EPFL's Computer Graphics and Geometry Laboratory, now offers a software program that could ...
Computer Sciences
Nov 19, 2012
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Mask-bot: A robot with a human face
Robotics researchers in Munich, Germany, have joined forces with Japanese scientists to develop an ingenious technical solution that gives robots a human face. By using a projector to beam the 3D image of a face onto the ...
Robotics
Nov 7, 2011
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Long-distance swims may cause polar bear problems
Polar bears forced to swim longer distances because of diminished sea ice off Alaska's coast may be paying a price in lost cubs or precious calories, according to a study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Ecology
Jul 20, 2011
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Japanese gadget controls iPod in blink of an eye
A wink, a smile or a raised eyebrow could soon change the music on your iPod or start up the washing machine, thanks to a new Japanese gadget.
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 8, 2009
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Venice's Grand Canal turns bright green due to fluorescein
The spectacular transformation of a stretch of Venice's Grand Canal to fluorescent green was due to fluorescein, a non-toxic substance used for testing wastewater networks, local authorities said on Monday.
Environment
May 30, 2023
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The evolutionary advantage of having eyebrows
Eyebrows—we all have them, but what are they actually for? While eyebrows help to prevent debris, sweat, and water from falling into the eye socket, they serve another important function too – and it's all to do with ...
Archaeology
Apr 10, 2018
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A Google Glass half full
It's not news that the seemingly never-ending stream of new and disruptive technologies is affecting every facet of society. When innovative, appealing and easy-to-use technologies come on to the market most of us adopt them ...
Internet
Jul 18, 2013
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Controlling robots with your thoughts
This is Angel Perez Garcia. He can make a robot move exactly as he wants via the electrodes attached to his head.
Robotics
May 6, 2013
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