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Uncanny valley: why we find human-like robots and dolls so creepy
Society, Politics & Law

Uncanny valley: why we find human-like robots and dolls so creepy

...work has looked at many types of mismatch, including speech synchronisation, speech speed and facial expressions. In one 2013 study, near-human agents that reacted to a startling noise by showing surprise in the lower part of their face (not the upper part) were found to be particularly eerie. This study suggested that this may be even be reminiscent of the pattern of...
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How to find invisible black holes
Science, Maths & Technology

How to find invisible black holes

...Do you want to be a black hole hunter? All you need to get started is a computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Head to Zooniverse.org and find SuperWASP Variable Stars or SuperWASP: Black Hole Hunters. Your work will directly contribute to real scientific research, and if you find something interesting, we will be sure to give you credit when we publish the results!...
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Friction welding
Science, Maths & Technology

Friction welding

...working, e.g. commercially pure metals, solid-solution alloys, mild steel. Post-weld heat treatment is usually unnecessary, but for steels this depends on the carbon equivalent value. Group B. Heat-treatable alloys with mechanical properties affected by the welding process: e.g. plain carbon steel, alloy steel and precipitation-hardening Al-alloys. Group C. Materials...
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Sylvia Plath and the linguistics of depression
Languages

Sylvia Plath and the linguistics of depression

...work, The Bell Jar People who experience mental disorders like depression are the foremost experts in what that feels like for them, which can determine what ways are most effective at alleviating their distress. Yet, this immensely valuable expertise often remains untapped. In the healthcare system, there may not always be enough time to devote to unpicking the rich...
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The quiet contender of Switzerland hosts Euro 2025
Health, Sports & Psychology

The quiet contender of Switzerland hosts Euro 2025

...work cut out after they were relegated in the UEFA Women’s National League finishing with just 2 points (Shelat, 2025). Euro 2025 power rankings rank Switzerland as thirteenth. Teenager Sydney Schertenleib (18 years old) remains one to watch on the Swiss team – she plays as a midfielder for Primera Federación club FC Barcelona. Too many of their experienced core of...
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Strange job: being Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch
Society, Politics & Law

Strange job: being Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch

...working so hard, is that the Queen has served notice that she is not like the rest of us. She has no need to engage in pecuniary labour. Her regal position has been enhanced by devoting herself to a perpetual round of ceremonial labour. Arguably, the Queen has pressed more flesh than any other person on the planet. However, accessibility is not the same as closeness. The...
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In-car technology: are we being sold a false sense of security?
Digital & Computing

In-car technology: are we being sold a false sense of security?

...works on the assumption that if it’s only your voice you are using, there are no safety implications. This is problematic as a wealth of research demonstrates that this kind of “infotainment” technology actually causes some of the distraction that contributes to driver error. The European parliament has announced from 2022, all new cars should be fitted with...
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The why and how of green social prescribing in aid of health ageing
Health, Sports & Psychology

The why and how of green social prescribing in aid of health ageing

...working outdoors being good for health and wellbeing. Each week, a group of volunteers helps The Parks Trust with conservation management tasks, contributing to better habitats across the city. They keep active all day, chat together, share lunch, learn new skills and give something back to their community. Look out for advertised volunteer roles and community tasks with...
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