Scientists reveal why our brains respond emotionally to faces we find in inanimate objects 

From smiling sunflowers to Jesus on a piece of toast, humans see faces in all sorts of objects. Now, new research by the University of Sydney has delved deeper into the phenomenon, known as face pareidolia. The findings suggest that face pareidolia is a key part of our survival mechanism, helping us to quickly decide … Read more

Social media users reveal the VERY unusual places they’ve spotted ‘faces’ on inanimate objects

Ever feel like you’re being watched? Social media users share the hilarious ‘faces’ they’ve spotted in inanimate objects – from a bagel to a snow-covered car Social media users from around the world are sharing pictures of faces in objects Bizarre pictures include faces in bagels, wood, butter and a washing machine Shareably collated images of the … Read more

Apple CEO Tim Cook wants to use AR to improve conversations with charts and objects that appear

Apple has yet to make waves in augmented reality (AR), but a recent interview from CEO Tim Cook suggests tech giant is heading down the path with a focus to make conversations better. Cook spoke with Kara Swisher for The New York Times Monday about Apple’s upcoming technologies, specifically AR and an autonomous car. When … Read more

Chinese scientists develop a laser capable of ‘seeing’ hidden objects from a mile away

Laser capable of ‘seeing’ hidden objects from a mile away by calculating how long photons take to travel back and forth could be help self-driving cars identify pedestrians Researchers in Shanghai hid a mannequin in an apartment near campus Firing a laser, they calculated how long photons took to hit different parts of the room … Read more

Vicar objects to new football pitch near church that will bring ‘loud swearing’ in Cheshire

Vicar objects to new football pitch near his church that will bring ‘loud swearing, whistle-blowing and the noise of football’ Developers Alderley Park plan to build a football pitch and pavilion in Cheshire Vicar at nearby church opposes plans citing ‘noise of football’ as main concern Rev Jon Hale says ‘heightened emotions’ of football supporters … Read more

Ancient objects dug up by metal detectorists will be reclassified to protect Britain’s heritage

Now Roman coins really ARE a national treasure! Ancient objects dug up by metal detectorists will be reclassified to protect Britain’s heritage Ministers said items of value found by bounty hunters will belong to the nation    The change was prompted after a rise in the popularity of metal detecting     The artifacts can go on display … Read more

Dog ‘geniuses’ Max and Squall stun scientists by learning the names of multiple different objects

Researchers in Hungary are testing the limits of canine ability – and they have found two new stars in border collies Max and Squall.  Every Wednesday, in a live-streamed online contest, two dogs from different countries are pitted against each other in the ‘Genius Dog Challenge’. The latest contestants, Max in Hungary and Squall in … Read more

Cyborg cockroaches designed to complete tasks inside your HOME can carry objects across the room

Cyborg cockroaches designed to complete tasks inside your HOME can carry objects across the room, transform into a display and draw objects on paper Cyborg cockroaches could soon be unleashed in homes to complete tasks Scientists programmed them to transport objects, along with other skills The team calls them ‘Calmbots,’ which can reach places other robots … Read more

Virtual reality objects you can FEEL are a step closer thanks to new ‘universal law of touch’ 

Virtual reality objects you can FEEL just like on Star Trek’s holodeck move a step closer thanks to new ‘universal law of touch’ Birmingham researchers studied ‘Rayleigh waves’ generated from skin touch They found these waves are picked up by the body’s touch receptor cells  The way the waves interact has led to the creation … Read more

China objects to Nvidia’s £30bn takeover of UK chip maker Arm

China objects to £30bn Arm takeover deal: Beijing’s state newspaper claims UK tech firm could be ‘politicised as a technology weapon’ By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 16 September 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 16 September 2020 China has emerged as a potential opponent to the American takeover of British chip … Read more