Before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the topic of Finland joining NATO was a hot debate. People were divided into two camps: those who supported joining NATO and those who were against it. This debate was mainly happening on Finnish Twitter. Researchers looked at who was retweeting what on
Ever wondered how scientists at CERN manage and share vast amounts of data? Enter AliEn and EDG, two powerful systems that help handle the data from the ALICE experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. AliEn, short for ALICE Environment, is like a digital manager that submits jobs and keeps track of d
Ever thought about how AI can interpret complex connections like those in social networks or even our own bodies? Big language models, or LLMs, are throwing open doors in this sphere. Unlike needing tailor-made training, LLMs can tackle various tasks right off the bat. But how do they interact with
You know how AI apps, like chatbots or virtual assistants, often use language models to understand and respond to us? Well, these apps usually communicate with these models one step at a time, which can be inefficient. Think of it like trying to have a conversation by sending one text message at a t
Have you ever wondered what draws people to online communities that spread conspiracy theories? A recent study took a close look at Reddit to find out. Researchers followed the online activities of over 60, 000 users, dividing them into those who would later join conspiracy communities and those who
In a historic move, Nebraska voters have decided to keep the state's current abortion restrictions in place. They voted to enshrine a ban on abortions after 12 weeks in the state constitution. This ban, passed by the state legislature last year, allows exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or when t
The 2024 World Wide Technology Championship is set to tee off on November 7 at the El Cardonal Golf Course in Mexico, designed by Tiger Woods. This event features a mix of top golfers and rising stars vying for 500 FedEx Cup points. With the first round starting at 8:30 a. m. ET, bettors are eager t
Grant Hill might be known for his impressive basketball career, but his smart money moves are what really make him stand out. In a league full of wealthy players, Hill has carved out a special place for himself as a post-retirement superstar in the business world. Hill didn't follow the typical
Understanding human movements often starts with recognizing actions from videos. Unlike images, videos offer a wealth of information, helping to pinpoint exactly what's happening. Over the past decade, researchers have made significant strides in video action recognition by focusing on datasets, inn
Imagine watching your favorite sports like soccer, basketball, or cricket and having every detail analyzed in real-time. That's what computer vision is doing for sports these days. This technology isn't just about making cool animations; it's about providing crucial information. For instance, it can
