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Monica Cull
Verified
Assistant Digital Editor, Discover Magazine
Milwaukee
Beats
People Profiles , General News, Neuroscience, General assignment, Amazing Life Stories , Lifestyle , General Science
Content
By Monica Cull Verified| Discover Magazine Verified Seeing human-like robots, dolls, and AI-generated faces can trigger eerie, put-off feelings towards the figure, a phenomenon known as the uncanny valley. Though these figures look almost human, there is just something slightly off about them. It could be the unblinking eyes, unnatural stillness, or - for AI-generated figures - poorly synced facial and lip movements.
By Monica Cull Verified| Discover Magazine Verified From the food we eat to the air we breathe, microplastics and their even smaller equivalent - nanoplastics - are just about everywhere. And while the body may expel some of the plastics we've consumed, there are still plenty that linger in our blood and organs, leading to other health issues. Recent research , as part of the FFG bridge project Nano-VISION, uses a new sensor platform that allows for a laser to be shone at clear, bodily fluids.
By Monica Cull Verified| Discover Magazine Verified Seeing human-like robots, dolls, and AI-generated faces can trigger eerie, put-off feelings towards the figure, a phenomenon known as the uncanny valley. Though these figures look almost human, there is just something slightly off about them. It could be the unblinking eyes, unnatural stillness, or - for AI-generated figures - poorly synced facial and lip movements.
Company Info
Discover Magazine
Discover Magazine is a well-established American science publication that has been providing accessible science journalism since its launch in October 1980. Originally founded by Time Inc. under editor Leon Jaroff, it is now owned by LabX Media Group. The magazine aims to connect academic research with public understanding, focusing on hard science topics while maintaining a commitment to factual accuracy. The publication offers a print and digital magazine that covers various scientific disciplines, including physics, biology, and technology. Its online platform features daily articles, photo essays, and investigative reports. Discover Magazine has a reputation for presenting complex scientific concepts in an approachable manner, making it appealing to science enthusiasts, educators, and curious readers. The editorial team prioritizes stories that enlighten and inform, ensuring high standards of rigor without sensationalism.
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Founded: 1980