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AI breakthrough in human action detection technology

What if a security camera could not only capture video but understand what’s happening — distinguishing between routine activities and potentially dangerous behavior in real time? That’s the future being shaped by researchers at the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science with their latest breakthrough: an AI-driven intelligent video analyzer capable of […]

Human Lifespan Hits Upper Limit

A study published by University of Illinois-Chicago researchers found that advances in medical technology and genetic research are not translating into marked jumps in lifespan overall. What do you think? “Those smug redwood trees must love this.” Roberta Ward, Loom Instructor “I’m good with capping it around 40.” Stuart Dybala, Tally Counter “These researchers are […]

Human Rights Defenders: The Women’s Rights Activist

Myanmar has never ranked highly in global gender equality tables, but improvements were made during the reform years. The United Nations says patterns of abuse and gender-based violence have definitely worsened since the military coup. In this feature, we profile a women’s rights defender who says women must play a meaningful role in building a […]

Agriculture Sector

The Shan Plateau near Kalaw. Photo: David Stanley Since the majority of people in Myanmar are employed in agriculture, MCRB initially planned to conduct a Sector Wide Impact Assessment (SWIA) on agriculture as one of four SWIAs, the others being Oil and Gas (2014), Tourism (2015), and ICT (2015). In 2014, MCRB and the […]