The aim of this study was to discover how broadly has plant biodiversity been reflected in Estonian art during the 20th century. Biodiversity in Estonian art has not been examined quantifiably before. Plant species were identified from 600 paintings from Estonian museums, all together it yielded over 800 plant individuals of 187 species. Contrary to the initial assumption that global …
Identifying diet based on hair isotopic analysis: A case study of modern and archaeological humans
Quantitative information about dietary patterns of modern or archeological humans can provide insight into the lives, status or even moral principles of the individuals. This case study analysed 8 modern humans from different dietary groups and 3 archeological humans, Anna von Igelström (1732-1760), Lady of the Teller chapel (ca 19th century) and a young mummy boy (ca 350-50 BC), to …
The mysteries of everyday speech: A comparative analysis of pitch in European languages
From the earliest mechanical synthesizers in the late 1800s to the advent of current virtual voices, each with its own distinct personality and style, speech synthesis has captivated researchers for generations. The end goal always being to produce syntheses that are indistinguishable from genuine human speech. The endeavor holds increasing importance in today’s world, spanning from supporting people with speech …