Opinion summarisation is about condensing long texts into shorter versions that keep the main message and opinions intact. But what happens when summaries only reflect the most popular views? That’s what researchers looked into by examining three hotly debated topics related to COVID-19. They found
Atlantic herring, once the most landed sea species in Canada, has seen a significant decline in the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy area (NAFO Division 4VWX). This region used to contribute up to 75% of Canada's total herring catch. Despite efforts to boost the stock's health since 2003, the population h
Imagine trying to understand how you walk with just your smartphone. Researchers did exactly that! They created a clever algorithm using neural networks to detect when your foot hits the ground (heel strike) and when it lifts off (toe-off) while carrying a phone. Fifty-two adults walked on a treadmi
Ever wondered how international trade finance started? Let's hop back in time to the Middle Ages. Back then, trade finance was a local affair, with merchants and bankers creating their own unique financial tools. Picture this: a merchant in Italy might use a different method than one in China. As tr
Imagine you're a surgeon planning a nose job. You want to make sure the new nose fits perfectly with the rest of the face. But how do you know what looks good? This study took a closer look at attractive celebrities from different countries to find out. They measured angles and landmarks on their fa
The Matter smart device standard has rolled out a new update called Matter 1. 4, which brings several exciting changes to smart homes. This update focuses on adding support for new types of devices, many of which relate to energy management. For instance, solar power systems, batteries, heat pumps,
SpaceX has announced that its sixth test flight for the Starship rocket is scheduled for early November. The upcoming flight follows the recent success of the fifth test, which achieved the significant feat of catching a Super Heavy Booster mid-air. This new test aims to repeat this achievement whil
Picture this: small towns in China dedicated to sports and wellness, but with a critical gap. The aging population living there faces unique challenges. Enter wireless sensor networks (WSNs), a technology that could bridge the gap and improve the lives of older adults. Imagine having sensors ar
Ever wondered how your muscles respond after a long run like a half-marathon? A recent study showed that while runners felt fatigued, their muscles could still contract quickly at lower force levels. The study tested 21 male amateur runners before and after a half-marathon. They measured how well th
Just days after Donald Trump's 2024 election win, markets are buzzing. Dow futures jumped by nearly 1, 400 points, around a 3. 2% boost, pushing the blue-chip market to record heights before trading started on Wednesday. The S&P 500 futures followed suit, up over 2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Compos
