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AI has become quite a contentious topic these past couple years. It seems everyone is rushing at using services like ChatGPT or Midjourney to write scripts or put together videos to watch. These folks all have it backwards: We dont want the robots making art while we focus on the tedium of our chores. Lets have the robots do the laborious work we dont want to do so we have more time to be creative!Right now, the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum and mop is part of a limited time deal knocking off 44% of its original price: That brings it down from $1,799 to $999 meaning you can save yourself a crazy $800 and get back so much time to write the next Great American Classic while it cleans your carpets and hardwood floors.See at AmazonWhy Clean Yourself When a Robot Can Do It For You?The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is the perfect robot vacuum to end all other robot vacuums: This vac uses a powerful 10,000Pa suction. Pet hair and dirt or debris that lodged deep within your carpet stands no chance and your floors with be left looking pristine after each cleaning session.This machine is an all-in-one solution: The mop function is able to automatically engage when transitioning from carpet to hardwood floors. The robot can recognize the surface type and height change and enables a 20mm lift function to keep the unit level and prevent your carpets from getting wet in the process. The mop has a rotational speed of 185rpm and a high-speed scrubbing capability of 4000 times per minute to really get into those stubborn stains. You floors will be spotless and with no dampness left behind.The point of getting a robot vacuum is tosave yourself from having to do the chores yourself, so what use is a robot vacuum that you must constantly empty and clean? Well, the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra has a multi-functional docking station.After cleaning the floors of your home, the robot vacuum and mop will return to its home docking station. There it self-empties automatically, and it even washes and dries itself for you to eliminate the need for manual scrubbing. Plus the hot air drying can prevent unpleasant odors from building up, keeping your home consistently smelling fresh.If youre one to occasionally leave something on the floor like a pair of slippers or a book, dont fret: this Roborock robot vac and mop can navigate around obstacles to avoid an interruptions during its cleaning. It easily maneuvers around furniture, walls, or other objects that might block its path.See at Amazon

The Power of Scale: How Proportions Shape Human ExperiencePresented by:Save this picture!Astronomical Park of Zhenze High School / Specific Architects + Unit Architects. Image Hengzhong LYUThe way we perceive and experience spaces extends beyond aestheticsthey directly influence our emotions, thoughts, and even creativity. Spacious environments with high ceilings often evoke a sense of freedom and inspiration, while smaller, enclosed spaces encourage focus and introspection. This is not merely a subjective impression but a scientifically studied phenomenon. In the 1960s, anthropologist Edward T. Hall introduced the term "Cathedral Effect" to describe how ceiling height impacts cognition and behavior. More recent research has expanded on this idea, demonstrating how architecture shapes decision-making and emotional states in various contexts.Halls studies suggest that high ceilings create a sense of openness, promoting abstract thinking, creativity, and holistic problem-solving. Conversely, lower ceilings foster a sense of confinement, enhancing focus and analytical thinking. Building on this concept, research shows that spacious, open areas activate brain regions associated with visuospatial exploration and attention, while enclosed spaces elicit emotional responses and an urge to exit. In retail settings, a 2014 study by Joan Meyers-Levy and Rui Juliet Zhu found that high ceilings encourage broad evaluations of products, whereas lower ceilings promote detailed analysis. This principle also applies to work and educational environments, where open spaces foster innovation and brainstorming, while smaller rooms enhance concentration on meticulous tasks.Save this picture!However, the Cathedral Effect merely quantifies an understanding that architecture has intuitively applied for centuries. Gothic cathedrals, for example, used soaring ceilings not only to expand the perception of space but also to symbolize divine grandeur. This connection between environment and perception is a fundamental principle of neuroarchitecture, which explores how spatial elements influence human emotions and behaviors. Today, this concept extends beyond religious settings and is employed in museums, government buildings, and other spaces designed to evoke awe, introspection, or inspiration. Related Article Psychology of Scale: People, Buildings and Cities That said, ceiling height is just one of many architectural strategies that define spatial scale and shape the user experience. Elements such as color, materials, and lighting also play crucial roles in creating distinct atmosphereseither enhancing spaciousness or fostering warmth and intimacy. These factors highlight how our perception of a space is deeply tied to the emotions it evokes. In this context, scale becomes a fundamental tool in humanizing architecture, making spaces more livable and attuned to sensory needs. As Eugene Raskin highlights in Architectural Speaking, architecture can consider four types of scale to balance proportion, comfort, and experience, always prioritizing the human perspective. Below, we explore each of these scales and their applications in different architectural projects.Save this picture!Natural ScaleHumans have a predominantly horizontal field of vision, which explains why smaller scales tend to feel more natural. Our visual angle ranges between 50 and 55, making it harder to relate to extremely tall structures or overly vast spaces. In contrast, lower buildings feel more intuitive and harmonious. Human scale in architecture affects both physical dimensions and sensory perception, creating a welcoming and psychologically positive impact. Spaces designed with human scale in mind encourage organic connections, ease of navigation, and a stronger sense of belonging. Additionally, they align with proportions found in nature and the human body, reinforcing a sense of familiarity and balance.Maggie's Lanarkshire / Reiach and Hall ArchitectsSave this picture!Casa Scout / BAAGSave this picture!Restaurante Greta Kouzina / Babel ArquiteturaSave this picture!Bentleigh Secondary College Meditation and Indigenous Cultural Centre / dwpIsutersSave this picture!Monumental ScaleMonumental scale, by contrast, is significantly larger than human scale and is primarily used in public buildings, religious structures, and memorials. Its imposing nature naturally makes users feel small and contained. Historically, monumental scale has served as a tool of powerrulers, dictators, and religious authorities have used grand structures to mark victories, assert dominance, and even instill fear. However, as societal values evolved, monumental architecture has increasingly been repurposed to serve public needs, reinforcing accessibility, cultural identity, and collective belonging.La Bourse de Commerce / Tadao Ando Architect & Associates + NeM Architectes + Pierre-Antoine GatierSave this picture!Astronomical Park of Zhenze High School / Specific Architects + Unit ArchitectsSave this picture!The Cathedral of Christ the Light / SOMSave this picture!Chinese Culture Exhibition Center / ECA2 & Tengyuan DesignSave this picture!Intimate ScaleIntimate scale, on the other hand, is personal and inviting. A subcategory of human scale, it is designed to foster comfort, privacy, and a sense of retreat. Elements like an inglenooka small seating nook near a fireplaceor a built-in window bench exemplify spaces that evoke this scale. The closeness of walls and reduced openness enhance feelings of coziness and security, making such areas ideal for reading, contemplation, or relaxation. Intimate scale is not only relevant in residential settings but also in commercial environments, such as cozy restaurants and small cafs, where it creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere.Zaishui Art Museum / junya ishigami + associatesSave this picture!U-shape room / Atelier TAO+CSave this picture!Warm Studio Home / Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversitySave this picture!Chapel of the Earth / Cabrera ArqsSave this picture!Shock ScaleShock scale, the least conventional of the four, is used to surprise and challenge perception. Typically found in experimental or artistic projects, it creates immediate impact through exaggeratedly large or unexpectedly small proportions. This approach, often seen in conceptual architecture and art installations, disrupts traditional spatial expectations, evoking curiosity or awe. While rarely employed in residential design, it is common in architectural works that seek to be provocative. Shock scale can sometimes resemble kitsch architecture, characterized by exaggerated colors, textures, and forms. Philosopher Walter Benjamin, an advocate of this theme, argued that such aesthetics aim to provide instant gratification without requiring deep intellectual engagement.Dubai Frame / Fernando DonisSave this picture!Big Duck / Martin MaurerSave this picture!When manipulating scale in architectural design, two key considerations arise. First, aligning space with its intended function is crucial. Is a 3-meter ceiling inadequate? What about a 7-meter one? It depends. A ballroom requires a high ceiling, while a home theater benefits from a lower one. Second, user perception variesnot only among adults but even more so between adults and children, as each person interacts with their environment based on their sensory abilities.Ultimately, spatial perception is not an exact science. While general principles hold, perceptual and cognitive psychology reveal that information processing is not purely physical. Cultural background, personal experiences, and expectations shape how individuals perceive and interact with spaces, adding depth and richness to architectural design.Save this picture!This article is part of an ArchDaily series exploring interior architecture features based on our own project database. Each month, we highlight how architects and designers worldwide are incorporating new elements, characteristics, and signatures into interior spaces. As always, at ArchDaily, we greatly value our readers' contributions. If you believe we should cover specific ideas, feel free to send us your suggestions.This article is part of the ArchDaily Topics: Atmosphere in Architecture and Perception of Space, proudly presented by Vitrocsa, the original minimalist windows since 1992.Vitrocsa created the original minimalist window systems, offering frameless solutions with the narrowest sightline barriers in the world. For over 30 years, we have pursued innovation and Swiss-made excellence to transform ambitious architectural visions into reality, enhancing atmospheres through light, transparency, and design.Every month we explore a topic in-depth through articles, interviews, news, and architecture projects. We invite you to learn more about our ArchDaily Topics. And, as always, at ArchDaily we welcome the contributions of our readers; if you want to submit an article or project, contact us.Image gallerySee allShow lessAbout this authorCamilla GhisleniAuthorCite: Ghisleni, Camilla. "The Power of Scale: How Proportions Shape Human Experience" [O poder da escala: como as propores influenciam a experincia humana] 26 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. (Trans. Simes, Diogo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028277/the-power-of-scale-how-proportions-shape-human-experience&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

House in Polnia Street / Gabriel Kogan + Guilherme PiancaSave this picture!HousesBrazilArchitects: Gabriel Kogan, Guilherme PiancaAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:977 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2025 PhotographsPhotographs:Pedro KokManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Florense, Artsteel, Belas Artes, D'Frana, Dellano, NS Brasil, Neobambu, Plancus, mado Lead Architects: Gabriel Kogan, Guilherme Pianca, Clara Werneck More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Architecture Seen from Nodal Points - Upon entering the 42-meter-deep and 15-meter-wide plot, the garden unfolds at the front, while the house stands to the left, parallel to the 5-meters-setback. This first view of the house was designed as a nodal point for spatial perception. From there, the journey through the house is structured as a sequence of framed views that emphasize the spaces frontality and depth, minimizing diagonal perspectives.Save this picture! Pedro KokA Section of an Infinite Grid - We envisioned the house as a kind of prototypical occupation that could extend across the entire territory. Modules, each measuring 2.90 meters wide and 3.00 meters high, repeat along the concrete faade in a two-story structure. The blind end walls at the front and back create an abrupt interruption in this continuity, signaling the possibility of infinite expansion. Repetition is central to minimalism, but here, we propose an alternative interpretation of this concept in a more tropical and warm version. Save this picture!Save this picture!Finishes as Structural Elements - We sought to move in the opposite direction of decorative trends that seek for several layers of overlapping materials, disconnected from architectural function. In this house, we aimed to converge function, materials, and finishes. Wooden panels serve as doors or bookshelves, for example. The cementitious floor is simply the floor itself. The glass in the frame is the window itself. The concrete is the structure itself, and so on. Even in spaces such as the bathrooms and kitchen, material choices prioritized ease of maintenance, cleanliness, and durability, minimizing arbitrary design decisions.Save this picture!Save this picture!Below the garden level - When seated on the sofa in the living room, one can look out at the garden at ground level. This creates an unusual and surprising relationship between interior and exterior. Additionally, by lowering the floor, we achieved a ceiling height 55 centimeters higher in the houses social area, enhancing the sense of spaciousnesswithout altering the faade module or creating an overly elevated structure. This maintains both the overall horizontal proportions of the building and the square proportions of the external modules.Save this picture!The Wooden Ceiling - Architects often establish design premises in their projects. For this house, the most complex one was undoubtedly maintaining the wooden ceiling in the living room completely uniform without visual noise, perforations, light fixtures, or air conditioning vents. Besides creating a unique atmosphere, this approach encourages indirect, reflected lighting, which is always more pleasant and cozy. Air is supplied through the floor and returned via a discreet gap along the window frame. The living room becomes a pure wooden box inserted within a concrete grid.Save this picture!Save this picture!A Garden of Trees and Stones - The living room fully faces the garden (created by the landscape designer Rodrigo Oliveira) where raw heavy stones carve paths through the tropical vegetation. Viewed from the social area, the greenery appears to be projected inward, creating an introspective, contemplative experience. The concrete structure establishes a relationship of both tension and harmony with the garden. We conceived it as a controlled enclosure around the house, an architectural promenade that enables carefully curated perspectives. Save this picture!A Convergence of Architectural Influences - We brought our experience from previous projects and our studies of architecture from other countries, such as Japan, England, Switzerland, and Portugal. We believe the project represents a meeting of different architectural schools something that the new generation of Brazilian architects, not just us, has been striving to develop. This is no longer the So Paulo School (also known as the Paulista School) as it was understood for decades, rooted in formal evolutions of modernist masters.Save this picture!Save this picture!One More Floor - Above the double-layered vertical concrete grid, an additional floor was added. We calculated sightlines to ensure this volume remains imperceptible from the garden. The intention was to preserve the faades sense of horizontality, uninterrupted by this final level, which was included to meet the clients programmatic needs. A Transposition ofSave this picture!Save this picture!Structural Systems - The early versions of this project were designed with a wooden structure. However, due to a client request, we switched to concrete. One could say that the initial wooden concept already embodied a logic inherent to concrete construction. Nevertheless, some details initially conceived for wood, such as floor-detached columns, were retained in the final architectural design, as a memory of the process.Save this picture!Material Palette - Throughout the project's development, we curated a material palette. The faades concrete was mixed with a small amount of pigment, giving it a warmer tone. From this starting point, the palette evolved into a reddish atmosphere that contrasts with the deep green exterior. We built numerous prototypes on-site to understand how the materials would behave in the actual space, striving for a meticulous articulation of tones. Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeGabriel KoganOfficeGuilherme PiancaOfficePublished on March 26, 2025Cite: "House in Polnia Street / Gabriel Kogan + Guilherme Pianca" [Residncia Rua Polnia / Gabriel Kogan + Guilherme Pianca] 26 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. 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Screen Time of Americans Above Global Average: StudyBy John P. Mello Jr.March 26, 2025 5:00 AM PT ADVERTISEMENTB2B Online Chicago Get in the GameGreat teams win with great plays. At B2B Online Chicago, youll get the strategies top eCommerce and digital marketing pros are using to drive growth. Dont sit on the sidelines - get in the game. Use code B2BCHI25PARTNER for 20% off. Americans spend an average of six hours and 40 minutes a day staring at the screens of their computers, phones, and other electronic devices.If that sounds like a lot, it is, but its only two minutes above the global average, according to a worldwide screen time study released Wednesday by Comparitech, a reviews, advice, and information website for consumer security products.While staring at screens for more than six hours a day may sound excessive, experts appear conflicted on the subject. It is hard to define what is excessive when it comes to screen time, especially as many of us rely on the use of screens for work, said Comparitech Head of Data Research Rebecca Moody.However, where things perhaps do become excessive is in their mobile screen time which isnt likely to come from work-related activities for the majority of people, she told TechNewsWorld.According to the study, Americans spend three hours and 22 minutes daily staring at mobile screens, slightly below the global average of three hours and 46 minutes.Titania Jordan, chief parent officer at Bark a parental control and monitoring solutions company in Atlanta and author of Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era, explained that every person is different and depending on their work type, the amount of screen time will vary dramatically.One thing to keep in mind when gauging whether youre spending too much time on screens is if its interfering with other aspects of your life and how old you are, she told TechNewsWorld.Are you foregoing real-life hangouts? she asked. Is your work or school suffering? Are you getting enough quality sleep? Do you feel more anxious or depressed after doom-scrolling? All these factors come into play when figuring out your personal screen-time sweet spot.Is 6 Hours of Screen Time Too Much?To determine if an amount is too much or too little, we need to know what the damages and benefits to the individual are, added Rob Enderle, president and principal analyst at the Enderle Group, an advisory services firm.If this is making them less healthy, which I expect it likely is by causing eyesight degradation, issues resulting from the lack of exercise, socialization issues, and creating excessive political polarization then, yes, it is way too much time, he told TechNewsWorld.But there could be offsetting benefits, especially when facing multiple potential pandemics, as the isolation keeps them safer, and some may be more productive that way, he continued.In the end, though, for most, I expect this is extremely unhealthy, he added. Six hours of screen time is absolutely excessive for most people, argued Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst with SmartTech Research in Las Vegas. Six and a half hours is nearly a third of the day, excluding sleep and work, much of it spent passively consuming content, he told TechNewsWorld.While some screen use is productive or relaxing, large daily totals suggest a displacement of healthier habits like exercise, in-person interaction, and sleep, he added. The concern isnt just the time but what that time replaces, which is something parents should focus on with their kids.Larry D. Rosen, professor emeritus at California State University, Dominguez Hills, who has written extensively on the psychology of technology and screen time, agreed that six-plus hours of screen time is excessive. It takes away from time spent interacting with people face to face, as well as limiting time spent doing non-screen activities, such as exercise or just allowing our brain to wander, he told TechNewsWorld.He added that the data hes gathered on mobile phone usage shows far more screen time than the average in the survey, with the majority spent connecting to others through social media and messaging.According to the survey, Americans spend an average of two hours and nine minutes a day on social media, slightly lower than the worldwide average of two hours and 21 minutes.It noted that the social media platforms that Americans are most fond of include YouTube, which is used by 85% of U.S. adults, Facebook (70%), Instagram (50%), Pinterest (36%), TikTok (33%) and LinkedIn (32%).Screen Time Higher in Developing RegionsOverall, according to the study, South Africans were the biggest screen consumers, spending nine hours and 27 minutes a day on screens. The biggest desktop screen consumers were the Russians, spending four hours and 31 minutes a day on screens, while Filipinos were the largest mobile screen consumers, spending five hours and 21 minutes a day on screens.On the whole, the study noted the biggest screen-time consumers were in Africa, Asia, and South America. [Screens have] become the primary source of news in the non-first-world countries since the Arab Spring, Rosen said.In many of these regions, its important to note that smartphones are the primary gateway to the internet, making screen use a central part of daily life, Vena explained. High youth populations and rapidly growing digital economies contribute to greater mobile engagement, he added. In some cases, there may be fewer accessible offline entertainment or public infrastructure options. Social media and streaming platforms also offer affordable entertainment where traditional media is limited or costly.Jordan noted that certain platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and WhatsApp are extremely popular in these areas, not only for social interaction but also for business exchanges and news consumption.Also, she continued, many of these countries skipped broadband and slower-growth internet completely, jumping quickly to mobile-connected devices and Wi-Fi. This, in turn, meant people in these regions had smartphones first as opposed to desktops and spent more time online due to the mobility of their devices.Global Screen Time Trends Shift DownwardComparitech researchers also found that more than half the countries in the study (27 of 49) reduced their screen time from last year. Hong Kong showed the largest reduction, slicing 50 minutes off its average, dropping from seven hours and 55 minutes to seven hours and 26 minutes.With more countries improving their screen time this year, the most obvious reason for a drop in screen time would be a continuation of normalcy, post-pandemic, the researchers noted.Also, they continued, people have become more aware of the negative impacts lengthy screen time has on their mental health.Furthermore, they added, advancements in technology, such as improved digital well-being features on smartphones and applications, may have contributed to the decrease in screen time by encouraging users to monitor and limit their screen usage.Many of us are becoming increasingly aware of the negative impacts of spending too much time looking at a screen and are perhaps consciously unplugging our devices for an hour or so before we go to sleep, Moody said. Alex Ambrose, a policy analyst with the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a research and public policy organization in Washington, D.C., noted that nations have tried to regulate screen time.Time-online policies are sometimes used as an attempt to lower screen times, but they are difficult for policymakers to enforce, she told TechNewsWorld. China, for example, instituted a three-hour-per-week limit for children playing video games. While 77% of children reduced their gaming time under this policy, 29% also reported using their parents accounts as a workaround to the time limit.Some platforms have taken voluntary steps to tackle any potential harms, with measures such as allowing users to limit their screen time and see screen-time reports, or notifying them to take a break whenever they have spent a certain amount of time on an app, she continued.Rather than implementing prescriptive policies that hinder user experience and leave little room for innovation, many technology companies instead adopt customizable user and parental control systems such as screen-time controls and prompts to take breaks after using the apps for extended periods of time, she added.John P. Mello Jr. has been an ECT News Network reporter since 2003. His areas of focus include cybersecurity, IT issues, privacy, e-commerce, social media, artificial intelligence, big data and consumer electronics. He has written and edited for numerous publications, including the Boston Business Journal, the Boston Phoenix, Megapixel.Net and Government Security News. Email John.Leave a CommentClick here to cancel reply. Please sign in to post or reply to a comment. New users create a free account.Related StoriesMore by John P. Mello Jr.view allMore in Internet

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In honor of April Fools Day, I offer the puzzling case of the Lesser Fool.In a fictional town, there lived an odd wanderer. People would present him with two amounts of money or goods and ask which is greater. Even though they offered to give him whichever amount he chose, the Fool would always select the smaller one.People came from afar just to test him. Whatever the currency, whatever the quantities, whatever convoluted form the question took, he picked the amount worth less and then strolled away cheerfully.The following are some of the questions the Lesser Fool was asked. Can you get them right?Which is greater, asked a business tycoon, twelve thousand and twelve dollars, or eleven thousand eleven hundred and eleven dollars?Which is greater, asked a grandmother, holding up a pie sliced finely enough to feed all of her grandchildren, 19/200 of this pie, or 29/300 of it?Which is worth more, asked a bank teller, 1 kilogram of quarters, or 25 kilograms of pennies?Which is greater, asked a clockmaker, a penny for every second in a month, or a penny for every hour in a century? (The Fool answered with mental math alone.)Which is greater, asked an engineer, the tenth root of $10, or the cube root of $2? (The Fool used pencil and paper for this one.)Consider these two envelopes, said a lawyer. The first contains $10 plus half of whats in the second. The second contains $20 minus half of whats in the first. Which envelope contains more money?Ive got an exciting but volatile fund, said a hedge fund manager. In our first year, we gained 90 percent. In our second year, we lost 50 percent. Would you rather have the amount we originally invested, or our current value?BONUS: One day, a child approached the Fool. To answer so reliably, you must know which amount is larger. So why do you always take the smaller? the child asked. And if youre called the Lesser Fool, whos the Greater Fool? The Fool only smiled. Can you answer the childs questions?Looking for answers? Go to sciencenews.org/puzzle-answers. Well publish science-themed crosswords and math puzzles on alternating months. Wed love to hear your thoughts. Email us at puzzles@sciencenews.org.

Nature, Published online: 26 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00955-xFor the first time, physicists have spotted a difference in the way matter and antimatter baryons decay, which could help to explain a major cosmic mystery.