Abstract: Text in natural scene images usually carries abundant semantic information. However, due to variations of text and complexity of background, detecting text in scene images becomes a critical ...

It thus often remains unclear what prior to use for a given practical problem. We argue here that the gradient distribution of natural-scene images may provide a versatile and well-founded prior for ...

Fifteen specimens of a species of Norfolk Island snail thought to be extinct until 2020 have multiplied into 800 over four years in a captive breeding program.

Sound effects editor Cormac Funge and sound mixer Michael Krikorian discuss capturing the pre-apocalyptic fright of episode 7, “The Day.” ...

Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Miles said the incident extended across multiple blocks, describing it as a "massive crime scene." "Terrorism came knocking on the door of Palm Springs," Miles said ...

Olympic champion Jordan Chiles on the Gold Meets Golden 10th Anniversary Year Event red carpet. / IMAGO / Cover-Images The Olympic gold medalist and UCLA Bruins gymnast has had quite the last past ...

EXCLUSIVE: Impact specialist Think-Film Impact Production has partnered with Netherlands production company Scenery, to develop and produce documentary titles with integrated impact campaigns.

Julia Fox made a bold statement in bloody period underwear while attending the Mienne skincare event in New York City on Wednesday. The model stepped out sporting a cream-colored graphic T-shirt ...

Known by various local names such as "Mulondo" in Uganda, "Mkombe" in Kenya, and “Yaw Dudu” in parts of Ghana, this native plant has been traditionally used for centuries, particularly as a natural ...

Following the release of A Deadly American Marriage, chilling photos from the Jason Corbett murder crime scene have began circulating online. *Warning: Graphic content* Jason Corbett was killed in ...

Law&Crime posted a preview of an AI scene to YouTube on Monday, which included the disclaimer: “The following video was produced by Law&Crime with AI-generated content using real court ...

Boston police, in recordings, also said the same school bus struck at least two parked cars in Mattapan minutes before the Hyde Park crash The driver of a Boston Public Schools bus that struck and ...