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Cheese played a surprisingly important role in human evolution

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Science Ancient Egyptian cheese helps us understand when and how dairy came into our lives. While the techniques from bioarchaeology have provided this fantastic detail on Neolithic diets, where the science stops, experimental archaeology can explore what was… from Science https://ift.tt/2PTPtW8

How a kickball helped surgeons heal a fetus

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Science Before operating within a living womb, they had to practice. Operating on a fetus that's still in the womb is tricky, and the margin for error is minuscule. So surgeons practice beforehand—with an assist from a kickball. from Science https://ift.tt/2LJjdC3

Anima 3.5 sneak peek

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AXYZ Design has released a sneak peek for the upcoming version of Anima, its standalone crowd animation tool. The preview [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2NAwMp4

CGAxis launch Blender model repository

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CGAxis has launched For Blender, a new model repository dedicated to selling models suitable for use with Blender and Cycles. [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2wuxC05

Tyson Ibele posts new TyFlow examples

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Tyson Ibele’s Instagram account has been updated with several new examples of TyFlow in action. (more…) Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2NF49qY

University supercomputers are science's unsung heroes, and Texas will get the fastest yet

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Technology The machine is called Frontera. Frontera will be the fastest supercomputer at a university. from Technology https://ift.tt/2N4WHYV

Your digital assistant may have tons of new features it didn't tell you about

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Technology Here's how to find them. Finding out when your digital assistant has updated can be tricky. from Technology https://ift.tt/2PgvoZ4

Affinity Publisher: a free beta of the new InDesign rival is now available

Serif's Affinity Publisher for Mac and Windows aims to offer professional layout tools to graphic designers who don't want to subscribe to Creative Cloud – and an iPad version will follow. from Latest News Articles from Digital Arts https://ift.tt/2wAsabj

Affinity Publisher: free beta of the InDesign rival is now available

Serif brings out its hotly-awaited publishing software in beta. from Latest News Articles from Digital Arts https://ift.tt/2C1DEKN

Why you can smell rain—even though it's odorless

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Science Here's how we catch a whiff of petrichor. Of course rain itself has no scent. But moments before a rain event, an “earthy” smell known as petrichor does permeate the air. from Science https://ift.tt/2N4UVa4

A Panini-style album of famous illustrators brings you a classier sort of stickers

Art Sticker Collection's first album is dedicated to award-winning illustrator Shout, in a new series that'll appease your collection fix. from Latest News Articles from Digital Arts https://ift.tt/2woFHDq

All the best new gadgets from the 2018 IFA consumer electronics show

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Gadgets Lots of new gadgets abound. Check out some new gadgets from the comfort of your gaming throne. Oh, you don't have a gaming throne? Well, you can get one. from Technology https://ift.tt/2Pn7FGX

The weirdest things we learned this week: baby skeleton art, zombie presidents, and solar-powered telegraphs

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Science Our editors scrounged up some truly bizarre facts. What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s newest podcast. from Science https://ift.tt/2N5D9E0

Another AI winter could usher in a dark period for artificial intelligence

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Technology It's happened before. Artificial intelligence researchers have already weathered several "AI winters" of decreased funding and public skepticism. They may face another one soon. from Technology https://ift.tt/2Nv4Gvv

Here's the simple law behind your shrinking gadgets

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Technology Transistors get smaller and your computer gets faster. Transistors get smaller and your computer gets faster. from Technology https://ift.tt/2BT9AB3

ReDeform plugin released for 3DS Max

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Model+Model has released ReDeform, a new modifier plugin for 3DS Max that allows the user to resize objects in world [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2LzWnww

WWF’s Elephant vs. Giraffe ad spot

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New Zealand-based animation studio Cirkus created this entertaining ad spot for WWF. It features a cartoon-style fight between an elephant [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2MXuuDn

A new type of neuron lurks in the human brain, and we have no idea what it does

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Science Break out your botanical dictionary. You’re going to need it. The human brain is one of the most complex structures ever to evolve on this planet, but we’re still barely able to understand exactly what sets it apart. from Science https://ift.tt/2PNgcnc

Google says its search can't be biased—that's not how search works

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Technology It's not politics. It's the internet. President Donald Trump accused Google of skewing its search results. from Technology https://ift.tt/2Lxrdpr

Comparing the limits of 'unlimited' smartphone data plans

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Technology You get access to lots of data, but it may not be very fast. Explore the subtleties of unlimited data plans from Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T… from Technology https://ift.tt/2MQXjl1

Looking back over the anime-influenced art career of DJ/producer Murlo

See striking artworks, animations and installations by the 'post-garage' dance musician – and there's a chance to attend a live art class with him too. from Latest News Articles from Digital Arts https://ift.tt/2ogLoyJ

Zap Andersson’s SIGGRAPH talk on OSL

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At SIGGRAPH 2018 Zap Andersson gave a talk about OSL that sadly was not recorded at the time. (more…) Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2MWTP0h

Why do we think tiny things are cute?

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Science There are a few reasons, but we're hard-wired to find small things adorable. From viral videos to toys, there's something about miniatures that we just can't get enough of. from Science https://ift.tt/2C3xUQW

Stick it to the man with this fun, free font made out of corporate logos

The famous logos of Google, Netflix and more make up this anarchic new typeface. from Latest News Articles from Digital Arts https://ift.tt/2wvY88B

Physics Forests – real-time fluid simulation demo

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Apagom AG has released a preview video and a downloadable interactive demo for Physics Forests, a real-time fluid simulation software [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2PId1xb

Andrew Anagnost on subscription, micro transactions, the role of AI, privacy and the age of automation

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Bloomberg Technology has posted a short 6 minute interview with Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost in which they discuss subscription licensing [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2NplST4

Last week in tech: Bad smartphone habits, new DJI drones, and Facebook bans

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Technology Read this and then put the phone down. Check out the latest episode of our podcast. from Technology https://ift.tt/2NqHoa6

Build a complete, lightweight camping kit that fits in a backpack

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Technology Bring everything from a tent to a stove in one bag. Lightweight, space-saving camping essentials can provide warmth, shelter, and comfort without making you feel like a pack mule. from Technology https://ift.tt/2ocZcKH

Aardman's new trailer for 11-11: Memories Retold gives a closer look at the game’s 'animated watercolour' feel

With a new story trailer online, it's clear 11-11: Memories Retold will be more of a Wilfred Owen poem than a Battlefield shooter. from Latest News Articles from Digital Arts https://ift.tt/2MAjXyI

Assembly’s new showreel

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New Zealand-based Assembly has released a new showreel featuring an eclectic mix of projects and styles. Watch it on Vimeo. Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2BLvw0T

Nikon's long-awaited Z7 mirrorless camera is here, and it's spectacular

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Technology Check out the first shots from Nikon’s new mirrorless full-frame camera. Our initial thoughts on Nikon’s Z camera line. from Technology https://ift.tt/2wcaFia

PolyDraw sneak peek – new Houdini feature

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At SIGGRAPH 2018 SideFX teased PolyDraw, an upcoming tool for Houdini 17 that allows you to “draw geometry and build [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2PyCLfs

Teens' screen addiction might be contagious, and parents are patient zero

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Technology New research shows they learned it by watching you. New research shows that both parents and children suffer the effects of too much screen time. from Technology https://ift.tt/2BH3aF9

17 dog gifts to ring in National Dog Day

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Gadgets Make your K9 feel like a K10. 17 dog gifts to ring in National Dog Day and make your K9 feel more like a K10. from Technology https://ift.tt/2w9R7e0

Keyshot 8 sneak peek

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Luxion has released a sneak peek video highlighting some of the features included in the forthcoming released of Keyshot 8. [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2BJfQex

Journey to the fantastical microbe realm hidden right on your face

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Science Your body means the world to the microbes that live on it. To millions of minuscule microbes, your body is like a great expanse of open prairie. And snowy mountains. And stinky swamps. from Science https://ift.tt/2MM7mrn

Story trailer for Aardman game 11-11: Memories Retold gives a closer look at its 'animated watercolour' feel

With a new story trailer online, it's clear 11-11: Memories Retold feels more like a Wilfred Owen poem than a Battlefield shooter. from Latest News Articles from Digital Arts https://ift.tt/2PAJiq8

Gumroad limits file sizes of free and $0+ items to 25MB

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Gumroad, the popular microtransaction site that has made it easier for artists to set up shop and sell digital assets, has [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2LohSAj

This card game highlighting female design pioneers both educates and entertains

Women pioneers become visible with a card set that would be an ideal gift shop sell - and an essential study tool. from Latest News Articles from Digital Arts https://ift.tt/2LmqzLA

What to do if you see fake news on Facebook

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Technology Plus, what to know about the Iranian influence report. The goal of this kind of online activity was “to promote themes and attitudes inline with Iranian political interests."… from Technology https://ift.tt/2o4Y0sE

Researchers found proof of Neanderthals reproducing with other species

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Science But the hybrid girl raises more questions than she answers. About 90,000 years ago, two people boinked inside of a Russian cave and had a child. Nothing totally unusual about that—except they were different species. from Science https://ift.tt/2Mtolj0

7 famous psych studies with troubling backstories

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Science From stutters to shocks, this research is unlikely to be performed again. Some of your favorite stories from the history of psychology deserve a second look. from Science https://ift.tt/2BHIGfs

Allegorithmic release a new Alien Worlds substance collection

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Allegorithmic has added a new collection of Signature Series substance materials to its Source repository. The collection was created by [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2Pwze1h

The DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom drones are covered in sensors and filled with AI to prevent crashes

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Gadgets This consumer-grade flying machine can see in every direction. Look out for that tree! Oh, you did. Awesome. Thanks, DJI Mavic 2. from Technology https://ift.tt/2woIo76

Musician Murlo shows off his art career to date in a new retrospective

The Murlo Collection arrives in London with new works and a live drawing session with the artist himself. from Latest News Articles from Digital Arts https://ift.tt/2w4Tgba

Music meets AR in this app collaboration between Sigur Rós and Magic Leap

Magic Leap steps further into the light in a collaboration with the ethereal post-rock gods. from Latest News Articles from Digital Arts https://ift.tt/2MwC8VW

Milk’s Adrift VFX breakdown

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The latest VFX breakdown by Milk for the film Adrift is uncomfortable viewing for those that suffer from seasickness! Watch it [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2NckIKz

Deep learning algorithm to separate a subject from its background

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MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab, ETH Zurich, and Adobe have demonstrated a new deep learning algorithm designed to [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2MJjIAw

Silo 2.5.5 released

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Nevercenter has announced the release of Silo 2.5.5, an incremental release that adds a segmented bevel with adjustable rounding. The new [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2N9NqeZ

"Survival of the laziest" may help some species avoid extinction

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Science Scientists are still working out why some species are more likely to die out than others. Estimates suggest 99.99 percent of all species that have ever lived are now extinct . All species that exist today – including human beings – will invariably go extinct… from Science https://ift.tt/2NbWf88

Women, trans and non-binary animators bring Punanimation to London this September

Catch the works of some underrepresented voices at this new London show. from Latest News Articles from Digital Arts https://ift.tt/2BQgxTB

Kids aren't reading enough. One solution? Robots.

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Technology Take a look, it's in a book. It's reading robot. One study suggests social robots might make kids more excited about reading at home—by turning solo reading time into a group activity. from Technology https://ift.tt/2BCJO3X

Hurricanes like Lane rarely hit Hawaii. Here’s why.

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Science The islands almost never encounter storms like this Lane , currently a category 4 hurricane, is heading for Hawaii. The hurricane is forecast to approach the main islands starting on Thursday. It’s a dangerous situation for… from Science https://ift.tt/2NaH9zR

The weirdest things we learned this week: eating organs, celebrating sweat, and banning dogs

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Science Our editors scrounged up some truly bizarre facts. What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s newest podcast. from Science https://ift.tt/2wiOeqC

Mouser Electronics

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Technology Generation Robot: Human 2.0 Grant Imahara visits Cyberdyne, a robotics company located near Tokyo, to see HAL in action. No, not that HAL—it stands for Hybrid Assistive Limb and works with the… from Technology https://ift.tt/2o1zt86

Cinesite’s Avengers Infinity War VFX breakdown reel

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Cinesite has released a breakdown reel for its work on Avengers Infinity War. Watch it on YouTube. Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2N9ULew

OTOY and Epic Games announce Octane 2019 integration with Unreal Engine 4.

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At SIGGRAPH 2018 OTOY and Epic Games demonstrated a preview of Octane 2019 integrated with Unreal Engine 4. Features shown in the preview [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2OW64Y6

Palladio – a new open-source CityEngine plugin for Houdini

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Esri has posted a recording of a VES webinar in which they reveal Palladio, a new plugin that enables importing [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2nWyF42

J Turner Whitted explains how he discovered GI

NVIDIA has published an article by J Turner Whitted, one of the pioneers of raytracing, explaining the background to his 1979 [...] Read more from CGPress news https://ift.tt/2LhI53j

AI could make MRI scans as much as 10 times faster

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Technology In medical imaging, less data could be better. AI is frequently used to analyze images. In this case, AI is actually creating the images. from Technology https://ift.tt/2N5zi6o

Wasps, oak trees, and a creepy vine are involved in a parasitic Florida love triangle

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Science Nature is wild. Karma exists, at least for gall wasps. These little bugs deposit their larvae in trees so their young can leech off of the plant’s nutrients. from Science https://ift.tt/2PphMvz