The Secret of the Triangle Weaver’s Springy Web

Coyote would spring, but the real artistry of the triangle weaver’s ambush lies in the craftsmanship of its silk. Spiders can produce several different types of silk, each uniquely suited to its ...
InfoWorld

A fresh look at the Spring Framework

The iconic Java framework has evolved and modernized, integrating a host of new features without sacrificing power or ...
IEEE

Neglected Free Lunch – Learning Image Classifiers Using Annotation Byproducts

Abstract: Supervised learning of image classifiers distills human knowledge into a parametric model f θ through pairs of images and corresponding labels $\left\{ {\left( {{X_i},{Y_i}} \right)} \right\ ...
Wired

Nike’s Robotic Shoe Gets Humans One Step Closer to Cyborg

Project Amplify is Nike’s latest attempt to put some spring in your step with help from a powered mechanism that enhances the natural movement of the human ankle and lower leg. Or, you can strap on ...
IEEE

Segmentation of Carotid Arteries From Three-Dimensional Black-Blood Magnetic Resonance Imaging With Sparse Annotation Using a Multi-Dimensional Hybrid Model

Abstract: Quantification of carotid atherosclerosis is important in monitoring patients at risk of cardiovascular events and in evaluating therapies. High-resolution 3D carotid magnetic resonance ...
gulfislandsdriftwood

Use of Common Ground process urged for OCP survey input

For those of you who want to make your voice heard in the upcoming revision of the Salt Spring Island Official Community Plan (OCP), it’s time to pick up a pen or hit the keyboard: Phase 1 of the ...