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[TAG0]Scientists with the Bao Research Group at Stanford University have created a new electronic skin that can mimic the sense of touch. The “e-skin,” as some refer to it, is detailed in a new study featured in the journal Science. The skin is intriguing because it is not only soft and stretchable, but it can also generate nerve-like impulses that communicate directly with the brain. Previous attempts to make skin like this have required very rigid electronics in order to convert the sense of touch and other nerve-like signals. However, these researchers have managed to not only convert senses like...

Hiring managers have the thankless job of sifting through hundreds if not thousands of resumes, which most probably follow the same formula, style, and general information. The only silver lining may be the commonly accepted standard to keep a resume to less than two pages. But there are always candidates who break the mould. So hiring managers from across the globe shared resume stories that either made them want to reject the candidate without a second look or hire them on the spot after an internet user asked for some details. So scroll through and upvote the ones you would hire...

Where do people get those festive candy-and-cash lei for graduation ceremonies? You could scour your local stores and Facebook groups for someone who sells them – but you could also make a custom one for your graduate. The materials for a candy-and-cash lei are relatively inexpensive, and you can customize the different elements especially for your loved one. (Photo by Darleene Powells/MediaNews Group) Materials needed: Cash – the newer the bills, the better. Candy – any fun-sized candy works, but you can also use smaller, compact hard candies. Curling ribbon – you can use your graduate’s favorite colors, or match...

Q: Father’s day gift ideas. A: I’ll have to share a full gift guide soon, but a few really great picks, depending on interest: THERMAPEN — THE BEST DIGITAL MEAT THERMOMETER…GREAT FOR GRILLING ENTHUSIASTS RAY BAN SUNGLASSES — HAVEN’T YET MET A MAN WHO DOESN’T LOOK GREAT IN THEM ZELDA FOR NINTENDO SWITCH — FOR THE GAMING ENTHUSIASTS MARTINI GLASSES RHOBACK GOLF SHIRT (“THAT’S WHAT MARYLAND DOES, CRABCAKES AND FOOTBALL”) HANDSOME FLATS TERRY POLO HE’LL NEVER TAKE OFF ICON STATUS SWIM TRUNKS Q: “Cowboy cocktail” dress under $150 for wedding welcome party in Aspen. (Guest.) A: SO fun, and so...

Have you ever spoken with customer service via a chatbot? If you're like me, you sometimes wonder if the other voice is a human or an astute AI assistant. An AI assistant mimics human-like interactions and can assist in various activities — from organizing your inbox to responding to customer queries. [TAG0] But how can AI assistants help marketers? Here, we'll cover a variety of use cases, along with 12 AI tools for productivity, time management, and more. Where Marketers Can Best Use AI Assistants Personalizing customer support. Increasingly, consumers want personalized support at all hours of the day. However,...