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Growing Green: Biopolymers in Special Applications for a Circular Economy

November 7, 2024

Imagine a world where medical supplies don't just end up in landfills. This is where biopolymers come into play. As the world focuses on making the economy more sustainable, special-purpose materials like medical supplies face a challenge. They're tough to remanufacture, making waste a big problem.

science

Alien Hunting: The Tricky Science

November 7, 2024

Imagine you're on a quest to find aliens. But what exactly are you searching for? And how do you know if you've found them? Scientists use a slightly different approach. They think about it like a test with two results: true or not quite right. They use something called the Bayes factor to compare t

technology

Unlocking Time Series: How LLMs Can Adapt

November 7, 2024

Have you ever considered using Large Language Models (LLMs) for time series (TS) tasks? Instead of training new models from scratch, you can fine-tune existing LLMs to handle TS data. This approach is known as TS-for-LLM. The challenge with TS data is its complexity and scarcity. To tackle this, a

technology

Code LLMs: Evolution, Scorecard, and What’s Next

November 7, 2024

Big language models like ChatGPT are making big waves in software coding. This has sparked the creation of specialized models, called Code LLMs, tailored just for software engineering. Many of these Code LLMs are fine-tuned versions of general large language models, meaning they're updated often and

technology

Exploring LLMs in Software: A Fresh Look

November 7, 2024

Large Language Models, or LLMs, have been making waves lately. They're not just standalone tools; they can also be crucial parts of software systems. These LLM-integrated applications use LLMs to do tasks that would be tough or time-consuming without them. As this field grows, we need clear terms an

sports

Q&A in Sports Videos: A New Challenge

November 7, 2024

Ever wondered how AI understands sports videos well enough to answer questions about them? It's a tough task, especially since there haven't been many datasets to help train these systems. Most video question-answering datasets focus on everyday videos, not sports where the actions are complex and p

technology

Redesigning Car Screens for Safer Driving

November 7, 2024

More and more people are putting themselves at risk by using their phones while driving. One clever solution is the Head-Up Display, or HUD. This smart system shows crucial car information right on the windshield, helping drivers keep their eyes on the road. But here's a problem: there's no agreed-u

education

How Polish Students Found New Ways to Play and Connect Online During COVID-19

November 7, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, students in Poland found themselves stuck at home, turning to computers for fun and connection. A study set out to uncover how these young people used electronics for entertainment during this tough time and what feelings it brought up. By conducting interviews and qu

business

Expanding Horizons: Blue Fox Buys Unobstructed View

November 7, 2024

Blue Fox Entertainment Canada is making big moves. They just signed a deal to take over Unobstructed View Inc. and its U. S. counterpart, Unobstructed View LLC. This deal, announced during the American Film Market, will stretch Blue Fox's distribution reach across North America. The company's presid

health

Resilience in Families and Communities: A Visual Journey Through COVID-19

November 6, 2024

Have you ever wondered how families and communities can bounce back after facing tough times? A recent study used a method called Photovoice to explore this question. Photovoice is a unique approach where people take photos or videos to share their experiences. In this case, families who had dealt w