Today show’s Karl Stefanovic introduces ‘swear jar’ following Allison Langdon bad language

Today show host Karl Stefanovic jokes he’ll have to introduce a ‘$1,000-a-pop swear jar’ following Allison Langdon’s use of bad language live on air By Jabeen Waheed and Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:57 BST, 27 July 2020 | Updated: 07:05 BST, 27 July 2020 Karl Stefanovic couldn’t resist poking fun at his … Read more

Language is just as important as expressions when reading someone’s emotions, study shows 

Being told someone looks ‘grumpy’ makes them seem even grumpier: Language is just as important as expressions when reading someone’s emotions, study shows Experts from Australia and the US asked volunteers to rank people’s emotions When emotions were labelled this altered how expressions were interpreted The effect was most pronounced with angry, sad or scared … Read more

Smart glove translates sign language into speech in seconds

Scientists have created a glove that translates sign language into speech in a matter of seconds through a smartphone app. The hi-tech glove sends electronic signals generated from different movements of the fingers to a circuit board, which are then transmitted wirelessly to the phone.  The app translates letters from movements on one hand, as … Read more

The Voice Australia coaches baffled as contestant auditions in Auslan sign language

The Voice coaches are left baffled as contestant performs in sign language during blind auditions and they’re unable to see what’s happening By Joshua Fox For Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:39 BST, 7 June 2020 | Updated: 13:42 BST, 7 June 2020 The Voice Australia featured its first ever sign language performance on Sunday.  Contestant … Read more

High Court judge censured for ‘ill-tempered and at times offensive language’ in libel case

A High Court judge who was counsel to the Leveson inquiry ‘harassed and intimidated’ an unrepresented claimant in a libel case and used ‘ill-tempered and at times offensive language’, fellow judges have said.  Mr Justice Jay has been been censured for his use of ‘immoderate’ language towards a claimant in the case, who was not represented by … Read more

Body language experts reveal the tricks that make you look confident INSTANTLY

If you want to appear more confident and ‘powerful’ at work and in social situations, adjusting your body language could be the key to your success.   Body language expert Blanca Cobb said if you want to present confidence or power you must practice specific skills in non-verbal communication and posture. Dr Diederik Gelderman, a certified … Read more

Eighty gestures are decoded as scientists discover that chimpanzees have a secret language

Origin of the Species: Eighty gestures are decoded as scientists discover that chimpanzees have a secret language EXCLUSIVE Dr Hobaiter thought to be first person to fully understand chimps  The 39-year-old spent 13 years decoding their distinctive gestures in Uganda Meanings behind their body movements include ‘come here’, ‘let’s go’ and ‘stop’ By Eleanor Sharples … Read more