Lately, sports and technology have become best buds, and computer vision techniques are at the heart of this friendly relationship. These techniques have been super useful in analyzing sports videos. From detecting and classifying players to tracking the movement of a ball, there’s a lot going on! I
As we dive into Week 10 of the fantasy football season, let's take a look at some tight ends who could make a big impact. T. J. Hockenson is back and ready to shine. After missing the first seven games due to a knee injury, he's ready to prove his worth again. Look for him to have a solid performanc
In the world of cancer treatment, totally implantable venous access devices, or chemoports, are becoming more common. These devices are used to deliver long-term chemotherapy. However, things can go wrong, as seen in a recent case where a device was accidentally placed in the subclavian artery inste
Have you ever wondered if everyone in your city has the same access to important services like public transport, restaurants, and entertainment? This study dives into that question by focusing on Wuhan, China. The researchers wanted to see if people living in different areas have equal access to the
Scientists have found something fascinating in the leaves of Belladonna (Atropa belladonna) and potatoes (Solanum tuberosum). They discovered a specific compound called β-D-galactopyranoside seco-phytoporphyrin. This compound was isolated using a technique called column chromatography. To confirm it
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
Ever wondered how soccer players move around the field? A study in Brazil looked at this by tracking professional players during games. They used GPS to monitor 17 players from the same club during six official matches. The goal was to see if players moved differently in the first and second halves
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,
Imagine this: a 32-year-old woman walks into her doctor's office, puzzled by her sudden, widespread hair loss. It looked like alopecia areata, a common autoimmune condition. But there was more to this story. Hidden underneath was lichen planopilaris (LPP), a rare disease where the immune system atta
The world of cryptocurrencies is vast and growing rapidly, with thousands of different types now available. While there's a lot of diversity, there's also a fair amount of deceit, with scammers hoping to cash in on the current craze. To understand how unique these cryptocurrencies really are, resear
