The misperceptions about perceiving emotion
It is tempting to compare humans and machines on a particular task, but not all tasks are created equal. At some tasks, neither humans nor machines excel.
Julija Vaitonyte
Mindfulness is less helpful for combating stress in young people
For thousands of children and teenagers, September marks the return to school, and with it the associated stress. Can stress be countered with mindfulness training in youth? The findings of a large-scale project suggest that it cannot be, really.
A glimpse into the making of digital humans
The term ‘digital human’ has been on the rise, especially in entertainment industry. But what is it exactly and how do you make one?
Virtual faces are not as engaging as real faces, says the brain
Do our brains tell the same story when we look at real and virtual faces? It appears, not quite. If virtual faces are not exactly the real deal, should we use them in psychology and neuroscience research?
Secrets that xenobots reveal
Have you already heard about xenobots? They are robots assembled from living tissue whose design has been informed by a computer algorithm. Researchers who created them are transforming our understanding of what a robot is.
The future of technology is culturally diverse
Technology is typically created and shaped by developers. However, real breakthroughs lie in diversity of
Longing for touch: now and before Covid-19
Many of us may not give much thought to the sense of touch. Yet two
Truth or lies: how do we decide what to believe?
Would you believe that a) an octopus has three hearts, or b) Einstein performed poorly
Play a game to get over your fear of needles
Some people have negative feelings towards vaccines, while others fear not the vaccine but the
The terrifying function of the eyes
A recent study showed that painting eyes on the buttocks of cattle can save them