Facial expression recognition software development is becoming the new concentration of computer sciences. Researchers from Oxford University as well as Oulu University (Finland) are developing software that can detect an individual’s micro facial expressions. Microexpressions are concealed signs of emotion that flash on and off a face when a person is trying to hide their…
Read MoreFear with Confidence
Fear and confidence go hand in hand. This might sound like an oxymoron, but new research suggests that it is in fact true. A sociologist from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania led a study on men’s outward display of confidence while experiencing fear. The study focused on mixed martial art competitors. According to newswise, the…
Read MoreWomen, Work, Motherhood & Emotions
Mothers in the work force has long been a subject of debate especially when it comes to having young children. Should women with young children work outside the home? Will working and being a new mom be good for the family/individual or Is it too stressful? A study reported on by Time Healthland, suggests that…
Read MoreAirport of the Future
With the holiday season upon us, visiting relatives and spending time with loved ones is on many people’s agendas, and the fastest way to do that is often by air. The EU recently announced that it will ban x-ray body scanners at airports. This was reported on last month by CNN. But don’t jump for…
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