Emiliano Bruner, a paleoneurologist at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), has coordinated a study published recently in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, on the ...
Archaeology
Oct 16, 2020
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Suppose you are thinking about doing something trivial, such as moving your index finger a little to the right. You are free to do it. You are free not to do it. You weigh up the pros and cons, and decide to do it. Lo and ...
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2020
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Climate marchers handed in a lawsuit to Shell's headquarters in the Netherlands on Friday aimed at forcing the oil giant to meet targets in the Paris accord.
Environment
Apr 5, 2019
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Computer scientists from Saarland University and Google are giving wrinkles, knuckles and birthmarks a whole new meaning. Similarly to temporary tattoos for children, the researchers are placing ultra-thin, electronic tattoos ...
Engineering
May 17, 2017
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It relies on a depth sensor that tracks movements of the thumb and index finger on and above the back of the hand. In this way, not only can smartwatches be controlled, but also smartphones, smart TVs and devices for augmented ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
May 3, 2017
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According to HSE researchers, men with a high 2D:4D ratio (i.e. those whose index finger is longer than their ring finger) tend to be better educated. These findings have been published in Personality and Individual Differences.
Social Sciences
Apr 21, 2017
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Connected wearables. It's a fancy term for gadgets built into clothing or accessories you wear like a smartwatch or fitness monitor or even a Bluetooth headset.
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 25, 2016
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Students who trace certain maths problems with a finger are able to solve them more quickly and easily, University of Sydney research shows.
Social Sciences
Jan 29, 2016
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Scientists are coming to grips with the superior grasping ability of humans and other primates throughout history.
Archaeology
Apr 20, 2015
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Professor Otmar Hilliges and his staff at ETH Zurich have developed a new app enabling users to operate their smartphone with gestures. This development expands the range of potential interactions with such devices.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 8, 2014
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