Is the Uncanny Valley Real?

Is the Uncanny Valley Real?

In 1970, roboticist Masahiro Mori wrote an essay that said the closer robots come to lifelike, the more they unsettle humans. His theory became the Uncanny Valley, and science has been evaluating it – and what makes something creepy - in recent years.

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How Caving Works

How Caving Works

Entrances to the underworld have been places of wonder for eons, and humans have ventured into caves to sleep, hunt, create art and explore. Thanks to the hobby of caving, that tradition continues tod...

29 Marras 201249min

Why do leaves change colors in the fall?

Why do leaves change colors in the fall?

Ah, autumn - arguably the most beautiful time of the year, thanks to the vibrant colors trees put on display as they close up for the winter. Ever wonder why and how trees change color in the fall? Ch...

27 Marras 201223min

Philanthropy: Humankind and Loving It

Philanthropy: Humankind and Loving It

Sure the fatcats get all the credit for donating millions, but did you know US households making $20,000 or less contribute the highest percentage of their income to charity? Learn more (not to mentio...

22 Marras 201245min

Should we be designing our children?

Should we be designing our children?

In 2009, a fertility clinic controversially offered parents the ability to customize their children. How will society take the idea of designing children? Do we have a moral obligation to design bette...

20 Marras 201234min

How Meth Works

How Meth Works

You know how when you do a lot of crystal methamphetamine you get meth mouth, where your teeth decay? Of course you don't! So check out this in-depth look on the most widely-abused hard drug in the wo...

15 Marras 201247min

How close are we to holographic environments?

How close are we to holographic environments?

Star Trek was famous for its holodeck, a completely immersive holographic environment that could be any space a user wanted. Thanks to telemersion technology built for business conferencing, we're sta...

13 Marras 201223min

What will happen when we reach the Singularity?

What will happen when we reach the Singularity?

Futurists have unnervingly predicted an impending moment in human history: the Singularity, when a superhuman artificial intelligence is created. What will become of humans? Enslavement? Extermination...

8 Marras 201239min

Yakuza: From Samurai to Slot Machines

Yakuza: From Samurai to Slot Machines

The Yakuza trace their lineage back to the 18th century samurai, left masterless following political upheaval, who turned to lives of crime. After centuries, the Yakuza is still going strong, followin...

6 Marras 201236min

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