Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Semantic Content in Face Representation: Essential for Proficient Recognition of Unfamiliar Faces by Good Recognizers

Abstract Face recognition is adapted to achieve goals of social interactions, which rely on further processing of the semantic information of faces, beyond visual computations. Here, we explored the semantic content of face representation apart from visual component, and tested their relations to face recognition performance. Specifically, we propose that enhanced visual or semantic coding […]

Published on November 26, 2024

‘Biodiversity is not a luxury’: Connection between wealth and ecosystem health

This study examines the positive correlation between an area’s wealth and biodiversity, known as the ‘luxury effect.’ The authors present an alternative framework for understanding links between socio-economic factors and ecosystem health which emphasizes the agency of less-wealthy communities in promoting healthy ecosystems where they live. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on November 25, 2024

Sen. Paul: Feds Refuse to Release Docs on COVID Origins

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., says the federal government is withholding a “treasure trove of information about dangerous” gain-of-function biological research and hopes that President-elect Donald Trump will help him get it into the public’s hands. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on November 25, 2024