AFP spoke with Coach Chuck Goldstein, who frequently finds himself leaping on the sidelines of the field, attempting unsuccessfully to capture the attention of his players. This is due to the fact that nearly all members of the Gallaudet University American football team in Washington are either deaf or hard of hearing. Goldstein emphasizes the importance of eye contact, stating that if players are not looking at the coaching staff, they will not receive the necessary instructions. That’s what makes the helmet Goldstein is holding revolutionary: it’s equipped with an…

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One of the world’s most contentious debates on cultural heritage will be resolved before the eyes of tourists visiting the Acropolis this holiday season. All they need is a smartphone. Visitors can now pinch and zoom around the ancient Greek site with a digital overlay that shows how it once looked. It contains a collection of marble sculptures that were removed from the Parthenon more than 200 years ago and are now on display at the British Museum in London. Greece has demanded their return. For now, an app backed…

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