Tags: . Intel + Dell created a read-aloud book that feeds a “voice bank” that can create a digital copy of a patient’s voice so they can still sound like themselves even after losing their ability to speak normally. Brief Description Motor neuron disease (MND) is a terminal illness. Before it takes your life, however, […]
For the first time in the history of the Olympic games, the final of the 50m freestyle
brought together nine participants – eight Olympic finalists and French Paralympic
swimmer Laurent Chardard. On the 1st of August at 3.30 am, Laurent competed against the world’s best swimmers in Lane 9 in a pool dedicated to this unique event.
Soot pollution in Nigeria’s Rivers State, attributed to oil bunkering, gas flaring, and illegal refineries, has led to an alarming increase in soot levels, at times surpassing WHO guidelines by 40x. Despite its severe health impacts, national discourse has sidelined the issue.
Advocacy is a transformative force that has the potential for societal change. Cases worldwide demonstrate that resilience, innovation, and collaboration are crucial to shaping better futures. Here, we feature three such cases, which showcase Honduras’ advancements in reproductive rights, Nigeria’s environmental awareness campaign, and Chile’s progressive healthcare advocacy.
Research has shown that individuals on the autistic spectrum find emojis easier to understand than facial expressions. The system captures the emotions of video call participants by using pitch analysis, speech-to-text, and facial expression interpretation. It converts them into a single emoji, helping autistic people communicate and interpret emotions.
