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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Spotting Strange Events in Big Video Data

Video cameras are vital for safety, but with so many hours of footage, figuring out what's normal and what's not can be tough. This research uses the power of ResNet50, VGG19, EfficientNetB7, and the superstar ViT_b16 to smartly shrink video files. By pinpointing key frames, the system avoids exhaus

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Health Insurance Changes in Iran: A Closer Look

Imagine you’re in Iran, and it’s 2014. A big shift happens: the Health Transformation Plan (HTP) kicks in, aiming to make health services more affordable. One of its key parts is Universal Health Insurance (UHI), which starts covering almost everyone. The idea? To cut down on people paying too much

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Nov 12 2024SPORTS

Angel Reese Shares Old Photo, Sparks UConn Rumors

In the ever-evolving world of college basketball, not everyone is happy with the new player transfer rules. UConn coach Geno Auriemma and LSU transfer Angel Reese have differing views on this topic. Auriemma had criticized Lauren Park-Lane's transfer from Seton Hall to Mississippi State. Reese, who

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Nov 12 2024SPORTS

Meet the New Man Utd Coach: Ruben Amorim's Journey So Far

Portuguese football coach Ruben Amorim landed in Manchester on Tuesday morning to begin meetings with Manchester United's key football staff. The 39-year-old arrived at United's training base in Carrington, accompanied by some of his backroom staff, including assistants Carlos Fernandes, Adelio Cand

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Nov 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's Quick Share App Now Available for Windows on ARM Devices

In a recent update, Google has introduced its Quick Share app for Windows devices powered by ARM processors. This app, previously unavailable for ARM devices, allows Android users to transfer files easily between devices, including those they don’t own. While Microsoft’s Phone Link service offers si

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Nov 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Building Smart World Models for Text-Based Games

Imagine playing a text-based game where you have to figure out puzzles and interact with characters just by typing commands. These games are like virtual worlds where everything happens through text. Scientists are working on creating "world models" for these games, which help learning agents (like

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

The Impact of Digital Tools on Healthcare: Hope, Challenges, and Data

Digital health technologies are quickly becoming a big deal. These tools aim to change how we take care of our health and manage diseases. But putting them into practice isn't always easy. We'll look at how these technologies are imagined, designed, and used, as well as why they sometimes face resis

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Nov 08 2024ART

A Unique Glimpse: Southworth & Hawes' Daguerreotype Masterpiece

Imagine flipping through the pages of history and stumbling upon a one-of-a-kind treasure housed in Harvard's Houghton Library. We're talking about a daguerreotype crafted by the esteemed Boston firm, Southworth & Hawes. This isn't your typical photograph; it's a unique reproduction of an engraving

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Nov 08 2024LIFESTYLE

Age-Defying Fitness: How a 52-Year-Old Brazilian Woman Became a Bodybuilder

Meet Claudia Oliveira, a 52-year-old woman from Brazil who transformed her life in stunning ways. Five years ago, she was in her late 40s, battling weight issues, and feeling down about herself. Something clicked at the age of 47, and she decided to put her health first. She started with small steps

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Nov 08 2024SPORTS

Manchester United Eyes Bayern Midfielder Goretzka for January Transfer

Manchester United is reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka in the January transfer window. The Premier League club is considering another transfer raid on Bayern, after already signing defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui this summer. Goretzka, a Germany

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