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A neural network trained on unlabeled drone imagery of lupine, maize, soybean, and sunflower taught itself to distinguish crop types and management practices. It then predicted yields with competitive
Read the original →A systematic 264-experiment study in China found that a Wasserstein GAN augmenting just 76 soil samples improved drone-based soil organic carbon prediction by 13.7 percent. Diffusion models and other approaches are also mentioned in the description.
Read the original →A Chinese research team has developed HSM-YOLO, a lightweight deep learning model. It detects estrus-related mounting behavior in group-housed sheep while distinguishing it from non-sexual mounting.
Read the original →Morocco has established a new government ministry explicitly dedicated to artificial intelligence.
Read the original →Red foxes are responsible for wiping out 20 native species and remain a persistent threat across 80 per cent of Australia. Smart technology could make control efforts far more precise.
Read the original →Dr. Hemant Garg, Deputy Director (Legal) at the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Ministry of Labour and Employment, received the "Excellence in AI for Public Policy" award. He received it at the 3rd World AI Summit in Bengaluru on 14-15 October 2026.
Read the original →Government sources said companies must invest in cybersecurity. They pointed out that firms currently "notoriously lack in fibre hygiene".
Read the original →The Ministry of Education and Training has asked universities to develop an AI competency framework for students. The framework is to link training with practical problems and call for responsible use of technology.
Read the original →YELL is a gift shop two minutes on foot from Gotanda Station. The social business community Wakuseru, based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, supports it with full media cooperation. The shop's September 2026 activities run for one month.
Read the original →Mileva Lepasky was worried about her 12-year-old daughter Madeline. Normally a cheerful sixth grader, Madeline had become moody and quiet.
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