AWS reorganizes DeepRacer League to encourage more newbies
AWS launched the DeepRacer League in 2018 as a fun way to teach developers machine learning, and it’s been building on the idea ever since. Today, it announced the latest league season with two divisions: Open and Pro. As Marcia Villalba wrote.....»»
Sticky baseballs: The physics of the latest scandal in Major League Baseball
Cheating in baseball is as old as the game itself, and pitchers' modifying the ball's surface is part of that long history. Adding to the lore of cheating is a new scandal involving pitchers who may be applying sticky substances—what players refer.....»»
Overwatch League’s Dallas Fuel will resume in-person esports events in July
The Dallas Fuel announced it will be hosting an in-person Overwatch League event with an audience against the Houston Outlaws......»»
Leaders who embrace on-job learning and listen to employees have more resilient teams, research show
Leaders who encourage their employees to learn on the job and speak up with ideas and suggestions for change have teams that are more effective and resilient in the face of unexpected situations, according to new research from Rice University and the.....»»
MLB "FEVER" -- improved elbow MRI view for Major League Baseball pitchers
According to a pilot study, the flexed elbow valgus external rotation (FEVER) view can improve MRI evaluation of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in Major League Baseball pitchers. The increased joint space width confirms elbow valgus stress with.....»»
FIDE and Tech Mahindra Announce Landmark Partnership Marking a Key Milestone in the Creation of the Global Chess League
LAUSANNE, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #5G–FIDE and Tech Mahindra announce landmark partnership marking a key milestone in the creation of the Global Chess League. The post FIDE and Tech Mahindra Announce Landmark Partnership Mar.....»»
CDC loosened mask guidance to encourage vaccination—it failed spectacularly
FDA approval and paid time off would make people more likely to get a shot, poll finds. Enlarge / A thrown-away surgical mask lays on the ground. (credit: Getty | David Gannon) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stunned health offi.....»»
Japan"s hands-off formula in disciplining schoolchildren works. Is it worth a try elsewhere?
A study examining Japanese schools' hands-off approach when children fight showed it could create opportunities for autonomy and encourage ownership of solutions, suggesting a new strategy in handling kids squabbles in other countries......»»
Paired pulls in $3.6M to encourage more couples to get cosy with app-based relationship care
Can an app improve your romantic relationships? The founders behind Paired, a “relationship care” app for couples, believe it can. And since launching in October, with $1M to kick things off, they’ve convinced 5,000+ coupled-up othe.....»»
Microsoft and Qualcomm Team Up To Create a Windows on ARM Developer PC
Microsoft has teamed up with Qualcomm to create a Windows on ARM-based dev kit for developers. From a report: The miniature PC will be sold at the Microsoft Store this summer, and is designed to be more affordable to encourage developers to create AR.....»»
The League of Legends World Championship is returning to China in November
The gaming extravaganza is scheduled to kick off on November 6 from the Universiade Sports Centre in Shenzhen. The 60,334-capacity stadium typically plays host to the Shenzhen Football Club, which competes in the Chinese Super League......»»
The White House Is Partnering With Dating Apps To Get Horny People Vaccinated
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BuzzFeed News: In a national effort to get through to horny but vaccine-hesitant Americans, the White House announced Friday that it is joining forces with dating apps to encourage people to get their COVID-19.....»»
Soy kits provide earning power for women entrepreneurs in Malawi
Women's ability to work as entrepreneurs can help alleviate poverty and malnutrition in developing countries. As local governments and development organizations aim to encourage business opportunities, it's important to identify projects suited for w.....»»
Biden considering point-of-sale rebates for electric vehicle buyers
Critics say the current EV tax credit has chiefly benefited wealthy Americans. By contrast, a point-of-sale rebate could help encourage more low- and middle-income motorists to buy EVs......»»
Fantasy fantasy sport Blaseball developers score $3M seed funding to go mobile
In the absence of a real baseball league, it is perhaps not surprising that a simulated one should grow popular during the troubled year 2020. But even so, the absurdist horror and minimalist aesthetic of Blaseball seem an unlikely success. The text-.....»»
Biden to pitch his $174 billion electric vehicle plan in Michigan
The White House wants to encourage new battery production facilities by offering cost-sharing grants for new high-capacity plants in the U.S., according to a fact sheet reviewed by Reuters......»»
Do You Believe in Science? Then Take This Pledge
To encourage confidence in the scientific process, the IEEE Photonics Society, SPIE, the Optical Society, and UNESCO have launched a movement .entry-content .tisubhead { color: #999999; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14px; fon.....»»
Marelli partners up to play in e-axles
It just joined a growing list of big-league suppliers that plan to produce EV drive systems......»»
Watch this incredible drone fly-through of Man City’s Etihad Stadium
Recently crowned Premier League champion Manchester City has just posted some incredible footage of a drone zipping through its soccer stadium......»»
Residential coal use in China results in many premature deaths, models indicate
Coal combustion by power plants and industry pollutes the air, causing many governments to implement mitigation actions and encourage cleaner forms of energy. Now, a new study indicates that in China, indoor air pollution from residential coal burnin.....»»
Facebook Is Testing Pop-Up Messages Telling People To Read a Link Before They Share It
Following Twitter's lead, Facebook is trying out a new feature designed to encourage users to read a link before sharing it. TechCrunch reports: The test will reach 6% of Facebook's Android users globally in a gradual rollout that aims to encourage ".....»»