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The Comeback Kids: How Eye Cells Recover After a Fight

November 7, 2024

Imagine tiny soldiers inside your eyes, known as microglia. These warriors guard your eyes against infections. Scientists wanted to know if microglia could bounce back after an illness. They studied special mice with marked microglia and watched an infection called endotoxin-induced uveitis (EIU) un

technology

The Future of Sports News: A New Dataset and Approach

November 7, 2024

Imagine trying to turn live sports commentaries into news updates. It's a big task, and the data used now is often full of mistakes because computers collect and clean it. Also, there's a gap in knowledge between what's said live and what makes it into the news, which makes the job harder. In a new

opinion

The Missing Voices in Opinion Summaries

November 6, 2024

Imagine you're trying to understand a big discussion, like the one about COVID-19. You read a summary, but it feels off somehow. That's because the summary might be leaving out important views. Researchers have noticed that even when opinions are pretty close, they don't always get a fair shake. It'

education

One Word, Many Roles: The Versatility of Language

November 6, 2024

Ever pondered how a single word can wear multiple hats in a sentence? This is called voice syncretism—a single part of a word acting differently in different spots. Let's dive into three types of this tricky trick. Picture a word that can be passive or causative, depending on its role. This is allos

politics

Ukraine Builds Underground Steel Refuges to Safeguard Troops

November 4, 2024

In the face of relentless Russian aerial assaults, Ukraine has begun constructing steel hideouts deep beneath the ground. These sturdy structures, some already housing troops, give fighters a secure shelter close to the frontline. Steel giant Metinvest has been instrumental in this effort, producing

science

A Surprise in the Night Sky: A Small Black Hole's Big Punch

November 3, 2024

You know how we thought the strongest gamma rays in the universe came from supermassive black holes far, far away? Well, scientists just found a tiny black hole nearby that's giving those giants a run for their money! This little powerhouse is called V4641 Sagittarii. It's a binary system, meaning

science

Hush, Hush: How to Talk to Aliens

November 2, 2024

If we ever meet extraterrestrials, scientists say we should keep our mouths shut. A recent study used game theory to figure out the best way to communicate with alien life. They found that saying less is better because it increases the chances that aliens will think we're similar to them and coopera

entertainment

Japanese Filmmakers: A New Gateway to Hollywood

November 1, 2024

Ever wondered how to bridge the filmmaking worlds of Japan and Hollywood? Well, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) have just the thing for you: a new program called Beyond Japan. This initiative, supported by the Japanese governm

entertainment

AI Expert from Apple Joins AGBO to Boost Creative Storytelling

November 1, 2024

AGBO, a multifaceted production company co-founded by the Russo brothers, has appointed Dominic Hughes as their new Chief Scientific Officer. Known for his expertise in machine learning and AI, Hughes has a background working at Apple for over a decade. His role at AGBO will involve guiding the comp

entertainment

New Digital Platform Aims to Boost Indie Films in Theaters

November 1, 2024

The Fithian Group, a new player in the film industry, is set to launch a digital marketplace called Attend in early 2025. This platform, backed by Vista Group, aims to connect independent filmmakers with cinema exhibitors in a more efficient way. The goal? To revive the shrinking theatrical market t