Why MLB’s ABS debut is captivating fans, teams and the AI-curious

So let’s check in on MLB umpires a week into the automated ball-strike system that lets hitters (or pitchers or catchers) ...
IEEE

Directional Land Surface Emissivity Retrieval From Combined MERSI/FY-3D/E and MODIS Data

Abstract: This article addresses the directional land surface emissivity (LSE) retrieval from the data acquired by the MEdium Resolution Spectral Imager (MERSI) on Fengyun 3D and 3E (FY-3D/E) ...
Frontiers

MODIS imagery as a tool to characterize Iberian river turbid plumes

Estuarine systems are governed mainly by density differences due to the interaction between rivers fresh water and ocean salt water. Fresh water frequently flows over the saline water forming a ...
The New Indian Express

Reset in ties as Bangladesh PM accepts PM Modi's invite

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has written to PM Narendra Modi accepting his invitation to visit India, while signaling a broader effort to reset bilateral ties after a period ...
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By the pool, this basketball player impresses with her defined abs

American basketball player Cameron Brink impresses internet users poolside with her "sculpted abs", enjoying the LA heatwave after her bachelorette party. On March 19, 2026, Cameron Brink, center for ...
Phys.org

Engineered lipid nanoparticles reprogram immune metabolism for better mRNA vaccines

The most common side effects of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 shot are well known: soreness, mild fever, and general malaise. Those symptoms, which typically resolve within days, are the natural ...
The New York Times

Blown strike calls in Dominican WBC loss to Team USA prompt question: Is ABS coming?

Geraldo Perdomo and Team D.R. were forgiving of the bad strike-three calls. But change could be coming in the future. Al Bello / Getty Images MIAMI — They’re getting the calls right in meaningless ...
Detroit Free Press

A.J. Hinch sends message to Detroit Tigers about ABS challenge system

LAKELAND, FL – Ready or not, the automated ball-strike challenge system – ABS, for short – is coming to MLB in the 2026 season, with every team receiving two challenges per game. The Detroit Tigers ...
GlobalCapital

Citi adds consumer ABS to double-digit pipeline

Sponsor Citi added its sterling unsecured consumer ABS to the busy pipeline on Tuesday, bringing the ABS pipeline to 10 transactions. The unusually large number of deals was due to delays caused by ...