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Risenshine! Here is digest of signals harvested on 2026-06-23.
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Markets
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International - 06/23 |
-1.0111% -6.0114% MoM | -0.553% -2.0906% MoM | -0.1094% -3.7537% MoM | -1.3069% +0.4377% MoM |
-1.3069% +0.4377% MoM | -0.5382% +2.336% MoM | -3.3041% +1.4926% MoM | -1.5434% -3.0866% MoM |
+0.299% -0.7029% MoM | -2.1726% -7.7444% MoM | -1.2093% +4.1248% MoM | -1.6004% -7.986% MoM |
-3.9806% +0.226% MoM | -1.4423% +1.3388% MoM | -4.7521% +4.0043% MoM | -0.4688% -9.0403% MoM |
-0.1343% +1.1561% MoM | -0.2311% +0.4186% MoM | -0.8315% -7.4655% MoM | -0.0261% -1.0083% MoM |
-1.2513% +4.0612% MoM | -0.2809% -3.7173% MoM | -0.9827% -12.6093% MoM | -0.5338% -2.8846% MoM |
-3.0608% -5.0804% MoM |
Commodities - 06/23 |
-1.2052% -8.2234% MoM | -4.5495% -19.349% MoM | -1.8946% -19.3029% MoM | -0.6258% -14.9662% MoM |
-0.0375% -3.0215% MoM | -1.0629% +1.5762% MoM | -3.4141% -3.9585% MoM | -2.8887% +4.7663% MoM |
-0.2385% -7.9758% MoM | -1.1648% -7.1635% MoM | -0.8553% -8.7698% MoM | -4.3963% -8.5814% MoM |
Favorites - 06/23 |
+2.1396% -17.2232% MoM | -4.7659% +4.2569% MoM | +1.5762% -10.3118% MoM | -2.9859% -5.7898% MoM |
-3.6614% -12.6386% MoM | +7.1141% +13.9891% MoM | +0.9236% -11.4403% MoM | -2.1006% -20.6264% MoM |
-2.7942% -12.4208% MoM | -8.8811% +15.6559% MoM | -4.016% +9.5206% MoM | -8.4813% -18.3828% MoM |
-8.1855% +35.7246% MoM | +0.5791% -3.1135% MoM | +0.3451% +1.4429% MoM |
Sectors - 06/23 |
-0.8759% -1.6947% MoM | +1.1262% +2.1817% MoM | +0.4935% +4.0791% MoM | +1.5561% -0.0112% MoM |
-6.8663% +7.0068% MoM | +0.6114% +3.2507% MoM | +1.5143% +0.6434% MoM | +0.615% +4.9098% MoM |
+0.117% -3.9666% MoM | -4.597% -6.3055% MoM |
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Gainers
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Taboola.com Ltd. Warrant +340% Taboola is a performance-based native advertising network designed to improve click-through rates and increase monetizable events for advertisers while generating yield for publish... | GeneDx Holdings Corp. Warrant +244.8% GeneDx Holdings Corp focuses on genomics, creating the foundation for providing genomic information at scale and pioneering exome and genome sequencing for rare and ultra-rare gene... |
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Losers
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Business
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Impact of political leadership changes on UK policy after Starmer's expected resignation |
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🗺 Background:- Keir Starmer is the current UK Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party as of June 2026.
- Pressure for Starmer's resignation has increased following Andy Burnham's victory in a parliamentary seat last week.
- Leadership changes in UK politics often trigger rapid policy shifts within government and party ranks.
- The Labour Party faces internal divisions that have intensified since the 2026 parliamentary result event.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Keir Starmer is the outgoing Prime Minister and Labour Party leader.
- Andy Burnham is a prominent Labour figure and recent winner of a parliamentary seat.
- The Labour Party is the primary political institution involved in current leadership decisions.
- UK government ministries will be impacted by changes in executive leadership and party directives.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences include accelerated leadership transition within the Labour Party.
- Medium-term outcomes may be shifts in policy direction as Burnham or another successor takes the Prime Minister role.
- Internal party restructuring and realignment could affect the stability of Labour governance.
- Policy uncertainty may impact UK business, international relations, and ongoing legislation until leadership stabilizes.
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Escalation of U.S.-Iran tensions and its effect on nuclear negotiations and oil transport via Hormuz |
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🗺 Background:- The United States and Iran are engaged in tense negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program and regional security as of June 21, 2026.
- Oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz is a central concern, with threats to its closure impacting global energy markets.
- Recent events have seen a fragile interim deal aimed at ending conflict and ensuring safe passage for oil shipments.
- Negotiations have entered a challenging phase, exacerbated by public statements and threats from U.S. leadership.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, and senior Iranian officials.
- Major oil transport companies are monitoring the flow of supertankers through Hormuz.
- The Associated Press and Fortune are primary media outlets covering these developments.
- The Strait of Hormuz connects Omani territorial waters and is guarded by the U.S. military presence.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences include market volatility, with Dow futures dropping and oil prices jumping amid threats and negotiation pauses.
- A prolonged pause or breakdown in talks could further restrict nuclear negotiations and spark regional instability.
- Medium-term, continued threats to Hormuz could risk large-scale disruptions in oil supply affecting global markets.
- If progress resumes, there is potential for a new diplomatic framework and improved Middle East relations, as referenced by JD Vance.
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The economic and agricultural consequences of the rare Super El Niño for rural America |
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🗺 Background:- Super El Niño is a rarely occurring climate phenomenon characterized by unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures.
- AccuWeather warned on June 21, 2026, that Super El Niño conditions are in place for a multi-year drought across rural America.
- A previous Super El Niño event contributed to a mini-Dust Bowl effect, threatening crop yields and water supply.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Rural American farmers and agricultural workers are the primary economic stakeholders affected by Super El Niño.
- AccuWeather is a leading institution modeling weather risks for drought and agricultural impact.
- Fortune, published on June 21, 2026, reports on the financial implications for stakeholders such as energy, agriculture, mining, and insurance companies.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences may include reduced crop yields, higher food prices, and stress on rural economies in affected regions.
- Medium-term effects could encompass prolonged water shortages, increased bankruptcies among small farms, and migration from rural to urban areas.
- Insurance and energy sectors may see volatility as companies adapt to increased risk and disrupted supply chains.
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Crisis in Russia-occupied Crimea: How Ukrainian attacks on fuel alter civilian life and local economies |
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🗺 Background:- Crimea has experienced severe fuel shortages following Ukrainian attacks on supply depots, marking the worst crisis since Russian annexation in 2014.
- Gasoline sales to civilians have been officially suspended across Russia-occupied Crimea since June 21, 2026.
- Speculators are now selling fuel at double the normal market prices due to shortages.
- Ukrainian forces have focused recent operations on disrupting Russian logistics and fuel networks on the peninsula.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Sergey Aksyonov, Kremlin-appointed head of Crimea, is responsible for enforcing the civilian gas sales halt.
- Local gas station operators in Crimea are impacted by new sales bans and cite supply disruptions.
- Russian military and logistical agencies are managing emergency fuel allocations amid ongoing attacks.
- Ukrainian armed forces drive the targeting campaign against fuel infrastructure in occupied territories.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Prices for basic goods and transportation are expected to rise, straining household budgets and local businesses.
- Near-term: The halt in civilian gas sales will likely increase public unrest and drive illegal fuel markets.
- Medium-term: Extended shortages may degrade essential services, hinder economic activity, and force policy shifts in emergency allocations.
- Medium-term: Continued Ukrainian attacks could weaken Russian logistical control and expose Crimea's economic vulnerabilities.
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AI innovation: Comparing the rise of Chinese open-source models and U.S. AI superintelligence forecasts |
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🗺 Background:- The pace of AI innovation is accelerating in both China and the U.S., with a focus on open-source and superintelligent models.
- Chinese AI models like GLM-5.2 are gaining attention for their coding and long-form task capabilities.
- U.S. efforts are driven by forecasts of achieving AI superintelligence, with companies racing to surpass human abilities.
- Competition centers on both technical advancement and global influence over AI standards.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is a prominent voice predicting AI will surpass human intelligence soon.
- Chinese research teams, notably those behind GLM-5.2, are major contributors to open-source innovation.
- Silicon Valley companies and rival AI billionaires are investing billions in superintelligence technologies.
- Institutions such as Business Insider and Fortune monitor and report on these developments.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, rapid Chinese open-source developments could increase international collaboration and competition in AI.
- U.S. superintelligence forecasts may drive urgent regulatory debates and technological investment.
- Medium-term, achieving human-level or superintelligent AI may reshape global economic dynamics and power balances.
- Increased open-source adoption could democratize access but also raise risks related to misuse and security concerns.
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Science News
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Impact of drone-based warfare on tactical land operations: case study on recent near-peer conflicts |
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🗺 Background:- Drone-based warfare has intensified in near-peer conflicts since the early 2020s, transforming tactical land operations.
- Layered drone systems, including short-, medium-, and long-range technologies, now dominate modern battlefields.
- Recent conflicts, such as in Ukraine and Russia (2022–2026), demonstrate the tactical impact of drone swarms and persistent aerial surveillance.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include defense ministries of Russia and Ukraine, US Department of Defense, and NATO analysis units.
- Major drone technology providers are Baykar (Turkey), DJI (China), and Kratos Defense (USA).
- Military strategists involved include Colonel Oleksandr Syrskyi (Ukraine), General Sergei Surovikin (Russia), and DARPA project leads (USA).
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Tactical land operations may further stagnate as drones reinforce entrenched positions, limiting rapid advances.
- Near-term: Increased demand for anti-drone and electronic warfare systems is likely as both sides adapt to persistent aerial threats.
- Medium-term: Military doctrines and procurement will shift towards integrated drone and counter-drone capabilities.
- Medium-term: Civilian infrastructure near conflict zones faces greater risks due to expanded drone targeting ranges.
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Elon Musk's roadmap for a 10X world economy: modeling decade-scale global GDP growth via AI innovation |
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🗺 Background:- Elon Musk proposes that artificial intelligence could drive a 10X expansion of the world economy by 2036.
- This scenario would require global GDP growth rates averaging approximately 27% annually over the next decade.
- Past rapid economic expansions, such as those seen in the USA during World War II, are used as historical benchmarks by Musk.
- The model assumes a technological ramp-up in the early years followed by sustained high growth rates.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Elon Musk is driving the roadmap for AI-powered global economic growth.
- Leading AI companies such as Tesla and SpaceX are central to Musk's vision.
- Key institutions include global governments, regulatory agencies, and investors.
- AI research entities and technology platforms play pivotal roles in scaling innovation.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term effects could include accelerated deployment of AI across manufacturing, logistics, and services within 2026-2028.
- Medium-term consequences may see most sectors experiencing productivity gains, restructuring labor markets, and increased capital flows by 2030.
- Global regulatory and social adaptation challenges would likely intensify as AI becomes central to economic expansion.
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Effect of Hormuz Strait oil flow disruptions on global shipping strategy and Iranian geopolitical leverage |
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🗺 Background:- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipping, historically handling around 20 mbpd, representing roughly 30% of all seaborne-traded oil.
- Iran periodically threatens to disrupt flow through Hormuz to exert geopolitical influence and leverage over global energy markets.
- Last month, oil flow through the Strait dropped to 3–4 mbpd, severely restricting global supply.
- Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz directly impact shipping routes, costs, and energy security for major global economies.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Iranian military and government authorities control the key access points and exercise leverage over the strait.
- Major oil shipping companies such as Saudi Aramco, BP, and Chevron rely on uninterrupted transit through Hormuz.
- International bodies including OPEC and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) monitor and react to disruptions.
- Regional naval forces, including the U.S. Navy and GCC states, maintain presence in the area to secure maritime passage.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Global shipping strategies may pivot toward alternative routes or increase insurance and security costs in response to volatility in Hormuz.
- Medium-term: Sustained disruptions or rapid changes in Hormuz openness could prompt oil importers to diversify suppliers and accelerate energy transition initiatives.
- Iran's demonstrated ability to affect oil flow is likely to enhance its geopolitical bargaining power in regional and international negotiations.
- Long-term uncertainty in Hormuz operations may encourage investment in bypass infrastructure, such as pipelines across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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Business case for hour-scale global rocket delivery: parsing TAM, logistics infrastructure, and Starfall economics |
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🗺 Background:- The business case for hour-scale global rocket delivery centers on the ability to deliver packages anywhere on Earth within one hour, targeting time-critical, high-value logistics.
- The core total addressable market (TAM) is estimated as a $50B to $100B slice of the $250B air cargo and $300B express markets, with potential expansion to trillions in revenue.
- Advanced solutions involve reusable Starship and Starfall systems, each capable of deploying 50-100 delivery vehicles per launch.
- Starfall modules are designed for mass production, dramatically reducing unit cost compared to traditional rocket upper stages.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- SpaceX is leading the development and demonstration of hour-scale global rocket logistics with Starship and Starfall technologies.
- Key figures include Elon Musk (CEO, SpaceX) and venture capital groups assessing the market impact.
- Regulatory and logistics institutions such as international aviation authorities, global logistics companies (e.g., FedEx, DHL), and government agencies are primary stakeholders.
- Manufacturing partners supporting Starfall mass production will play a critical role in scaling the infrastructure.
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💡 News facts:- On June 20, 2026, Next Big Future reported that SpaceX will demonstrate their new vehicle on June 23, 2026, enabling delivery anywhere on Earth and opening multiple new revenue streams. https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2026/06/3-days-until-spacex-gamechanger-anything-anywhere.html
- On June 20, 2026, Next Big Future detailed Starfall's bill of materials and cost estimate, highlighting mass production, simplified systems, and sharply dropping unit cost. https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2026/06/bill-of-materials-bom-and-cost-estimate-for-starfall.html
- On June 20, 2026, Next Big Future described SpaceX's last-mile delivery solution using Starship and Starfall, delivering packages without launch towers or drone ships. https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2026/06/last-mile-of-space-and-earth-rocket-package-delivery.html
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➡ Potential consequences:- SpaceX's demonstration could rapidly establish a new global delivery standard for urgent logistics, raising industry expectations for one-hour shipments.
- Near-term, widespread adoption may drive massive investment in new logistics infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.
- Medium-term, Starfall economics could disrupt traditional air and express cargo markets by reducing delivery times and operational costs.
- Expansion may trigger new use cases—such as emergency medical delivery and space-Earth cargo—further expanding the market.
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Chinese robotaxi industry dominance: benchmarking global mobility innovation and regulatory environments |
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🗺 Background:- China has emerged as the global leader in robotaxi operations, surpassing U.S. competitors in deployment scale and regulatory support.
- The Chinese government has actively incentivized autonomous vehicle development since 2019 with pilot zones and favorable policies.
- Major cities such as Beijing and Shenzhen have permitted robotaxi trials and public commercialization since 2023.
- Benchmarking efforts compare China’s robotaxi ecosystem with those in the U.S., Europe, and Japan to evaluate innovation and regulatory practices.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Baidu, Pony.ai, and AutoX are leading Chinese robotaxi companies with large commercial fleets operating in urban areas.
- The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) governs licensing and safety standards for autonomous vehicles in China.
- TechCrunch Mobility, published by TechCrunch, provides industry benchmarking and analysis in its recent report.
- U.S. companies Waymo and Cruise are international competitors facing tighter regulatory scrutiny relative to Chinese firms.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Chinese dominance in robotaxi technology may accelerate global adoption, influencing regulatory standards in Europe and North America in the next 1-2 years.
- Increased competition could push U.S. firms to lobby for regulatory reforms to match China’s speed of commercialization by 2028.
- Successful Chinese robotaxi models may attract foreign investment and licensing, expanding their presence into international markets.
- The gap in mobility innovation could heighten geopolitical tensions over tech leadership and data governance.
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Culture
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Kose no Kanaoka "Art is the reflection of the soul, capturing the spirit beyond mere form..." Kose no Kanaoka was a pioneering Japanese painter in the 8th century, credited with founding the Kose school of painting. He played a significant role in developing the yamato-e style, which became a major influence on Japanese art.... | Ōtomo no Yakamochi "The fleeting nature of life is the essence of its beauty..." Ōtomo no Yakamochi was a Japanese statesman and waka poet of the Nara period, renowned for his contributions to the Man'yōshū, the oldest existing collection of Japanese poetry. He played a crucial role in compiling and preserving early Japanese literature.... |
Yi Xing "To understand the heavens is to understand our place within the cosmos..." Yi Xing was a Chinese Buddhist monk, astronomer, mathematician, and mechanical engineer during the Tang dynasty, famous for improving the water-powered celestial globe. His innovations contributed significantly to early Chinese astronomy and mechanical engineering.... | Emperor Xuanzong of Tang "Govern with benevolence and the empire will prosper..." Emperor Xuanzong was the seventh emperor of the Tang dynasty, reigning from 712 to 756 AD, and is known for his long and prosperous rule that initially brought a cultural golden age to China. His reign witnessed great achievements in arts and culture but later faced turmoil leading to the An Lushan ... |
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NASA
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Github
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Trading tools |
qmt-web 11 stars #240 QMT-Web量化交易分析平台 - Quantitative Trading Analysis Platform... | finm33150-final-project 11 stars #241 Final Project for FINM33150, University of Chicago, Regression Analysis and Quantitative Trading Strategies... |
tradingview-quantitative-skills 11 stars #242 Professional quantitative investment analysis system based on TradingView data providing intelligent stock screening, technical pattern recognition, market review, risk management,... | quantbullet 11 stars #243 A quantitative reserach / trading toolkit... |
Sea Vessels |
SailingTracker 0 stars #240 A Beginner's trial to code a GPS-Compass-Speed-Tracker for a sailing boat... | balena-ais 0 stars #241 Track boats with this AIS feeder for ShipXplorer, VesselFinder, MarineTraffic, etc. based on AIS-Catcher... |
FMB-ship-tracking 0 stars #242 This project code is of C language. This code is the implementation of an IoT-based border warning system for fisherman. It is intended to function in conjunction with an ESP32 mic... | MarineDB 0 stars #243 Develop a comprehensive database system for Caribbean Sailboat Charters to streamline business operations, manage boat rentals, and enhance data tracking and reporting.... |
Air Vessels |
AR-Store 1 stars #240 An Augmented Reality app which recognizes trackers and instantiates a 3D-model in the real plane. Made on Unity Engine with Vuforia Support.... | KMLFlightAltitudeSearch 1 stars #241 Python script to search aircraft flight track kml file(s) for time and location where a plane is flying too close and too low.... |
bushtalk-xplane12-client 1 stars #242 Live flight tracking client for X-Plane 12. Share your flights in real-time on the Bushtalk Radio map and connect with the bush flying community. Lightweight, easy to use - just ... | OpenRNA 1 stars #243 TS/Express control plane for personalized neoantigen and mRNA oncology workflows: case registry, sample and artifact provenance, idempotent workflow dispatch, run and QC tracking, ... |
Imagery |
Brain-Image-Augmentation-using-GAN-in-pytorch 8 stars #240 Using Generative Adversarial Network models like CycleGAN and CollaGAN, the brain MRI images from BraTS dataset are augmented using pytorch framework.... | Beating-Melanoma 8 stars #241 We propose a deep-learning system for melanoma detection from dermoscopic images that relies on smart data augmentation.... |
MediAug 8 stars #242 [MIUA 2025] MediAug: Exploring Visual Augmentation in Medical Imaging... | DeepBreastCancer 8 stars #243 Breast Cancer Histopathological Image Classification: A Deep Learning Approach... |
Video |
RealWonder 209 stars #240 Real-Time Physical Action-Conditioned Video Generation... | recurrent-interface-network-pytorch 209 stars #241 Implementation of Recurrent Interface Network (RIN), for highly efficient generation of images and video without cascading networks, in Pytorch... |
Spatia 208 stars #242 [CVPR2026] Long-horizon, spatially consistent video generation enabled by persistent 3D scene point clouds and dynamic-static disentanglement.... | higgsfield-claude-skills 206 stars #243 19 Claude Code skills for Higgsfield AI — automate image generation, Seedance 2.0 video creation, and full UGC ad pipelines with Playwright browser automation... |