Machine learning
Researchers at Universitas Trisakti have conducted a systematic literature review on the implementation of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) in medical image processing, specifically in lung X-ray imaging. The study found that CNN architectures have significantly enhanced the accuracy of lung disease detection and support both segmentation and classification tasks. However,
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The US military carried out a strike on a boat alleged to be trafficking drugs off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people on board, according to President Donald Trump. This marks the fifth time the US has announced such a strike, with the latest incident likely to escalate tensions
Machine learning
A new study has developed two novel hyperspectral indices, Machine Learning-Based Vegetation Index (MLVI) and Hyperspectral Vegetation Stress Index (H_VSI), which leverage critical spectral bands to detect crop stress effectively. The proposed framework is optimized using Recursive Feature Elimination (RFE) and serves as an input to a Convolutional Neural
Machine learning
Current research has demonstrated the effectiveness of Deep Learning (DL) models in image classification, a crucial application of DL techniques. A recent study published in the Proceedings on Engineering Sciences journal has compared the efficiency and accuracy of different DL models and activation functions in image classification tasks. The research,
Machine learning
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have successfully utilized a combination of air pollutant data, meteorological parameters, urbanization indicators, spectral indices, and elevation data to predict land surface temperature (LST) in Bengaluru over a five-year period. The study, published in the journal Natural Hazards, employed advanced machine
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CNN reports that Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl LX halftime show in 2026. The musician, known for his chart-topping hits and energetic live performances, will take the biggest stage in football, marking a significant milestone in his career. Bad Bunny's residency in
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Colombia's President Gustavo Petro called on US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence, repeating his call for an armed force to "free Palestine" while addressing a group of pro-Palestine supporters outside the United Nations headquarters. The US State Department responded by announcing the cancellation of
Trump, Donald
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that after the brutal murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, caught on camera and spread worldwide, an avalanche of misinformation spread across social media and by foreign adversaries. Bogus assertions were made about the accused, claiming he was a Trump donor or a Republican, which
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George Soros, the 95-year-old billionaire, has been a polarizing figure in global politics, with his Open Society Foundations supporting democratic endeavors and opposition to strong-arm governments. However, his progressive stance has made him a target of conspiracy theories and criticisms from the right, including accusations of manipulating international finance and
Legislators
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Indiana Democrats in opposing a potential effort by GOP lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional maps ahead of next year's midterm elections to add one or two US House seats more favorable to the party. Buttigieg rallied opponents at the
Trump, Donald
President Donald Trump and his supporters are threatening to use the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) to bring racketeering charges against left-wing groups they accuse of promoting violence, following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Some influential Republicans, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, are pushing to expand
Legislators
House Republicans are discussing attaching a proposal to increase security funding to $30 million to a stopgap government bill to fund the government, on top of the $58 million in security funding for the executive and judicial branches requested by the White House. However, some lawmakers say that is not
