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When it comes to making decisions, most of us are influenced to some degree by other people, whether that’s choosing a restaurant or a political candidate. We want to know what others think before we make that choice. Humans are social animals. So social that we can rarely be independent of others because of our propensity for copying behavior and communication – also known as social learning. Humans copy each other every day. You might buy the latest trainers because they’re really popular, even though you have no idea how good quality they are. And then you might share that…
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Sign languages aren’t easy to learn and are even harder to teach. They use not just hand gestures but also mouthings, facial expressions and body posture to communicate meaning. This complexity means professional teaching programs are still rare and often expensive. But this could all change soon, with a little help from artificial intelligence (AI). My colleagues and I are working on software for teaching yourself sign languages in an automated, intuitive way. Currently, this tool can analyze the way a student performs a sign in Swiss-German sign language and provide detailed feedback on how to improve the hand shape,…
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Accounts by mariners of freak or rogue waves out in the ocean have long been a common occurrence but until relatively recently remained anecdotal. That is, until January 1 1995, when a huge wave was observed – and recorded – at the Draupner Oil platform in the North Sea. It was one of the first reliable measurements of a freak wave in the ocean and at a height of 25.6 meters, it was over two times the height of the waves that surrounded it. Appearing seemingly from nowhere, this seminal observation initiated many years of research into the possible causes…
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Title: Health Tip: Signs of Vision Problems in Infants
Category: Health News
Created: 2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM