The Vesuvius Challenge is a machine learning and computer vision competition to read the Herculaneum Papyri.
Source: Vesuvius Challenge
That this is even possible is absolutely fascinating. What a great use for AI.
How coconuts protect the Jersey Shore, other eroding coasts
Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to shoreline protection, courtesy of the humble coconut
Source: How coconuts protect the Jersey Shore, other eroding coasts
I love these kind of solutions.
Tiny data centre used to heat public swimming pool
The heat generated by the small box of powerful computers is enough to heat the pool about 60% of the time.
Source: Tiny data centre used to heat public swimming pool
A neat idea. Hope it gains traction.
Pen pals spent 70 years exchanging 700 letters. It started by accident.
The women’s friendship has spanned roughly 700 letters, two continents, and numerous adventures in England and Louisiana and on five cruises around the world.
Source: Pen pals spent 70 years exchanging 700 letters. It started by accident.
Very sweet.
North Carolina service dog alerts seizure to Harris Teeter employees
“I have never experienced someone take on a situation like she did”
Source: North Carolina service dog alerts seizure to Harris Teeter employees
Amazing. (The video is a little long, but it’s truly amazing and inspiring to watch.)
Scientists find a way to suck up carbon pollution, turn it into baking soda and store it in the oceans | CNN
Scientists have set out a way to suck planet-heating carbon pollution from the air, turn it into sodium bicarbonate and store it in oceans, according to a new paper.
Very cool. Another step in the path…
At 102, she leads fitness classes 4 days a week: ‘When I get old I’ll quit’
“They tease me and said I’m mean, because when we do exercises, I want them to do it right and use your muscles,” says instructor Jean Bailey.
Source: At 102, she leads fitness classes 4 days a week: ‘When I get old I’ll quit’
Love it! Keep going!
Breakthrough drug works against all the main types of primary bone cancer
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a new drug that works against all of the main types of primary bone cancer. Cancer that starts in the bones, rather than cancer that has spread to the bones, predominantly affects children.
Source: Breakthrough drug works against all the main types of primary bone cancer
Very cool.
Using A.I. to Detect Breast Cancer That Doctors Miss
Two radiologists had previously said the X-ray did not show any signs that the patient had breast cancer. But Dr. Ambrózay was looking closely at several areas of the scan circled in red, which artificial intelligence software had flagged as potentially cancerous.
Source: Using A.I. to Detect Breast Cancer That Doctors Miss
To me this is one of the most exciting applications of AI.
Heartwarming Moment Rescue Puppy Quickly Learns to Trust Her New Owners
A couple delighted internet users by documenting how quickly their new rescue dog learned to trust them.
Source: Heartwarming Moment Rescue Puppy Quickly Learns to Trust Her New Source: Owners
Nice.