Those who think that the initial exclamation mark ( ¡ ) is a prerogative of the Spanish language are mistaken. In 1668, John Wilkins suggested using that same mark to mark any statement that should not be interpreted literally, which, in short, he defined as the punctuation mark of irony . It may seem paradoxical that two centuries later, […] … learn more→

We are witnessing a progressive growth of artificial intelligence (AI). Actually, what has grown and been massively deployed since November 2022 is one of its branches: generative AI (GenAI) . This artificial intelligence is capable of generating text, images, and videos, adapted to the format and purpose we desire. For example, texts to promote products on social […] … learn more→

It’s nearly impossible to use the internet without being asked about cookies. A typical pop-up will offer to either “accept all” or “reject all”. Sometimes, there may be a third option, or a link to further tweak your preferences. These pop-ups and banners are distracting, and your first reaction is likely to get them out […] … learn more→

Every new tool we humans invent is born with the intention of fulfilling a specific need. But all tools have the potential to end up producing the opposite effect to the one intended when used excessively. This is what the philosopher Marshall McLuhan called the ” Law of Reversal ,” according to which any human tool or tool, when […] … learn more→

Science fiction has already flirted with an idea as disturbing as it is fascinating: the possibility of sharing thoughts and emotions. For example, in X-Men , Professor Charles Xavier uses his ” Cerebro ” machine to detect mutants all over the planet and speak to them telepathically. And in Avatar , the Na’vi connect with Eywa (something similar to a collective consciousness) through […] … learn more→

In sport, the margin between success and failure is often measured in milliseconds. It could be a cricketer adjusting their foot positioning, a runner refining their sprint start or a footballer perfecting their passing. This is where motion capture comes in – among the many approaches being used for athletic performance and movement analysis. Conventional motion […] … learn more→

You scrambled up a Rubik’s cube, and now you want to put it back in order. What sequence of moves should you make? Surprise: You can answer this question with modern algebra. Most folks who have been through high school mathematics courses will have taken a class called algebra – maybe even a sequence of classes called […] … learn more→

● 43% of Gen Z play games every day ● In-game reward systems to bad relationships with parents can be the cause of our gaming addiction. ● Being restless when not playing games is one of the signs of addiction. Almost every day, you spend time playing games . Game addiction even makes you forget the time, […] … learn more→

Inserting brief quiz questions into an online lecture can boost learning and may reduce racial achievement gaps, even when students are tuning in remotely in a distracting environment. That’s a main finding of our recent research published in Communications Psychology. With co-authors Dahwi Ahn, Hymnjyot Gill and Karl Szpunar, we present evidence that adding mini-quizzes into an online lecture […] … learn more→

I n a world captivated by miracle creams, trendy supplements, and promises of eternal youth, we often overlook the most powerful anti-aging technologies readily available to us: diet and exercise. The quest to slow aging and extend healthy lifespan has driven scientific research for decades, and the evidence consistently points to these foundational lifestyle factors […] … learn more→