As summer temperatures rise, Yandex analysts have examined the surge in user queries on Neuro, the company’s neural network-based search service. This innovative service scours the internet to provide a single, comprehensive answer to user questions.
Heat-Related Queries Dominate Searches
With the onset of hot weather, the majority of Neuro’s inquiries—58%—are related to surviving the heat. These questions fall into three primary categories:
1. Health and Well-being (26%): Users are concerned about managing heat-related health issues, with common questions including:
- How to cope with excessive sweating
- Remedies for swollen legs in the heat
2. Food and Drinks (19%): Searches in this category revolve around dietary choices to combat heat, such as:
- The effectiveness of drinking hot tea in hot weather
- Recommendations for heat-friendly salads
3. Animals (10%): Pet care during high temperatures is also a frequent topic, with users asking:
- How to keep a chinchilla cool
- Ways to help birds suffering from the heat
Workplace and General Heat Inquiries
In addition to these categories, users are curious about workplace regulations and practical advice for hot weather, including:
- Whether companies are required to shorten working hours during extreme heat
- Optimal use of car air conditioning
- Reasons for keeping windows closed indoors during hot spells
Broader Heat-Related Questions
General queries about heat account for 21% of Neuro’s heat-related searches, with three main focus areas:
- Timing of Heat Waves (49%): Questions about when the heat will start or end
- Causes of Heat (14%): Inquiries about what triggers hot weather
- Hottest Places Ratings (13%): Users seeking rankings of the hottest locations
Unusual Inquiries
Neuro also receives a variety of unconventional questions, showcasing users’ creative thinking and curiosity. Examples include:
- Using physics to escape the heat
- Understanding why fur coats, as insulators, are hot in summer
- Whether spraying a cat with water is advisable during hot weather
Improved Neuro Service
Yandex recently updated Neuro to enhance its accuracy in answering user questions. The service now supports voice queries in addition to text and image searches, making it even more accessible and user-friendly.
As summer progresses, Neuro continues to provide valuable insights and solutions to help users navigate the challenges of hot weather.
Source: Yandex press release