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Learning From Snapshots of Lost Fossils

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In museum archives, researchers found photos of remains from Paleolithic children who had belonged to a group of early Homo sapiens in Eurasia. In a museum basement, we huddled over a black-and-white photograph showing pieces of a lower jawbone and its loose teeth. Not all fossil discoveries happen in the field. 998-27-40/14628.1.30

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What’s Behind the Evolution of Neanderthal Portraits

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Interpretations sometimes say more about their makers than their subjects. Using the same fossil material, curators and paleoanthropologists commissioned this bust , “The Neanderthal Man of La Chapelle-aux-Saints,” for the American Museum of Natural History in 1915. Boule’s ape-like man met an evolutionary dead end.

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Computer Vision for Cultural Heritage Preservation: Unlocking the Past with Advanced Imaging…

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Computer Vision for Cultural Heritage Preservation: Unlocking the Past with Advanced Imaging Technology Image Source: Technology Innovators Preserving our cultural legacy is critical because it allows us to remain in touch with our past, learn our roots, and appreciate humanity's rich history.

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Precisely Women in Technology: Meet Samantha Martino

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To share more about the work that PWIT does, one of the members shares their experience in a monthly blog. Continue reading to learn more about Samantha Martino, Senior Data Engineer, and her experience over the last decade as a woman in technology. Find out about working with us and our current openings. Want to join the team?

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Travelogue: Defined.ai at ICASSP 2022 – Part 1: My Time in Singapore

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Since it’s been so long since any of us have had the opportunity travel for an in-person event like this, I’d like to treat you, our faithful reader, to some highlights about what I loved about Singapore, my impressions of the event, and my top three picks of the articles presented there.

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How to use Trip Planner AI for the best travel tips?

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Options include: Kid Friendly Museums Shopping Historical Outdoor Adventures Art & Cultural Amusement Parks Select as many as you like based on your interests. The page includes options to view details about your trip, such as the itinerary, explore sights, find hotels, and look into tours and activities.

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The Cheesy Charm of the Clapper

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Pedott also discovered that the company behind it was a sham, at least according to his oral history with the National Museum of American History. Yet, thanks to Pedott’s catchy jingle and ubiquitous low-budget commercials, the Clapper became ingrained in America’s kitsch culture, whether bought with purpose or as a novelty gift.

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