Meet Edward Kang, the 17-year-old New Jersey student who used retinal images to train AI for autism and ADHD screening; his project won a $175,000 science prize

For his project, Kang trained AI models to detect patterns associated with neurodevelopmental disorders from a large public dataset of retinal images. Instead of one approach, he used several techniques to improve the performance of the models. What if a simple picture of the eye could help doctors diagnose neurodevelopmental conditions earlier? For 17-year-old Edward…

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India Must Dodge China’s Grey Rhino

Green minerals are critical for clean energy tech & defence. Beijing wants to control supplies. New Delhi must speed up its own investments in the sector & partner with like-minded suppliers. Some risks arrive as sudden shocks: black swans. Others, like a grey rhino, move slowly and advance in full view, long before they hit….

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A Minnesota mother escaped a burning home, realised her toddler was still inside and went back; firefighters found her shielding the child with her body

Bonnie Pierce returned to a burning St. Paul home to rescue her 3-year-old daughter and shielded her with her body A 38-year-old Minnesota mother died after returning to a burning St. Paul home to rescue her 3-year-old daughter; firefighters later found her shielding the child with her own body. Bonnie Pierce was inside a duplex…

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A perfect blend of luxury and simplicity

Neeraj Chopra is an Indian javelin thrower and Olympic gold medallist who has brought great pride to the country, through his achievements in athletics. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful sportspersons in India. His home in Haryana also reflects his inspiring journey from a small village to becoming a world champion….

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