Monkeypox Cases in the US Are Falling. No One Knows Why
Are the vaccines working, are people changing their social behavior, is the virus burning itself out—and how will we know?
Satellite Data Shows How Russia Has Destroyed Ukrainian Grain
The Russian blockade and bombardments are cutting off thousands of tons of grain, threatening the food supply in countries that rely on wheat exports.
Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds II Boast the Best Noise-Canceling
Just as Apple announces its new AirPods, here comes the granddaddy of ANC to show everyone how it’s really done.
A molecular optimization framework to identify promising organic radicals for aqueous redox flow batteries
Recent advancements in the development of machine learning and optimization techniques have opened new and exciting possibilities for identifying suitable molecular designs, compounds, and chemical candidates for different applications. Optimization techniques, some of which are based on machine learning algorithms, are powerful tools that can be used to select optimal solutions for a given problem …
Sharing a laugh: Scientists teach a robot when to have a sense of humor
Since at least the time of inquiring minds like Plato, philosophers and scientists have puzzled over the question “What’s so funny?” The Greeks attributed the source of humor to feeling superior at the expense of others. German psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud believed humor was a way to release pent-up energy. U.S. comedian Robin Williams tapped his …
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What are data scientists’ biggest concerns? The 2022 State of Data Science report has the answers
The 2022 State of Data Science report from Anaconda identifies key trends and concerns for data scientists.Read More
Zendesk integrates AI with intelligent triage to speed up CX responses
Customer experience vendor Zendesk is making good use of AI technology it gained via the acquisition of Cleverly AI in 2021.Read More
10 years later, deep learning ‘revolution’ rages on, say AI pioneers Hinton, LeCun and Li
On the 10th anniversary of key research that led to deep learning breakthroughs, AI luminaries say the ‘revolution’ will continue.Read More
The Twitter Whistleblower’s Testimony Has Senators Out for Blood
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko’s allegations about the social media platform renewed a sense of urgency for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech.
The UN Wants to Curb Anti-Satellite Missile Tests
At a high-profile meeting in Geneva, international negotiators are moving closer toward developing rules for space actors in low Earth orbit and beyond.