How important is “word of mouth” communication when it comes to making ethical consumer decisions? Researchers have developed a mathematical model that simulates social interactions and predicts how personal opinions are changed as a result – particularly when it comes […]
Biometric recognition allows the identification of a person based on unique physical characteristics, such as the pattern of the iris. However, research shows that the results of “eye scanning” can be less accurate when a person suffers from diabetes. By […]
We all grow older and experience time unfolding, with the present being a consequence of the past. Yet, could it be possible that the present is also determined by the future? In other words: could time travel be possible? This […]
In an effort to prevent the world from running out of timber, Belgian researchers are now looking in the vast wood collection of the Royal Museum for Central Africa to find new or forgotten wood species. By Victor Deklerck More […]
Lavishly decorated with brightly coloured illustrations and ornaments, illuminated manuscripts from the Middle Ages are a feast for the eyes. How did medieval alchemists create these long-lasting colours and what can be done to preserve them? By looking at the […]
A central feature of being human is to recognize that we have a self. Researchers from Munich want to find out how our interactions with others influence this self-experience. By simulating social interactions in virtual reality environments, they are hoping […]
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to meet yourself? You can – in virtual reality. Researchers investigated what happens when people encounter a virtual representation of their own past, with surprising results. By Markus von der […]
Many people are familiar with the term “bad” gut bacteria, but recently “good” microorganisms, including probiotics, have been making headlines. A team of researchers from Malaysia explain how kefir – a popular fermented milk drink – may hold some key […]
The typically low number of goals scored in soccer matches makes it difficult to identify players with a positive impact on the final result. To this end, researchers have developed a method to evaluate each pass based on its influence […]
In the new era of mobile healthcare and bedside testing, the demand for portable, cost-effective and fast-working analytical devices for cancer detection is growing. In this context, a group of Chinese researchers has now presented a newly developed biosensor, which […]
