A handy guide to the universal language for the mathematically perplexed
Ars chats with Ben Orlin about his new book, Math for English Majors. Enlarge / Math for English Majors talks about numbers as nouns, verbs as calculations, and algebra as grammar. (credit: Ben Orlin) Galileo once famous.....»»
How Does ChatGPT ‘Think’? Psychology and Neuroscience Crack Open AI Large Language Models
Researchers are striving to reverse-engineer artificial intelligence and scan the “brains” of LLMs to deduce the how any why of that they are doing.....»»
A “Zombie Expert” Shares Advice on How to Survive the Apocalypse
Cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis talks about zombies, game theory, go bags and more in her new book, A Field Guide to the Apocalypse......»»
F1 24 Editions: Which Version Should You Buy?
In this guide we’ll take you though EA’s F1 24 editions and help you determine which is the right one for your interest level and budget. Thanks to the success of Netflix’s F1 Drive to Survive series, the sport’s popularity ha.....»»
Victim-blaming, manipulation, and denial: How terrorists use language to justify violence
Victim-blaming, denial and reversal are among the tactics used by terrorists to justify their violent actions and influence audience perceptions of harm and agency, according to a new Charles Darwin University (CDU) study examining the language of so.....»»
UGREEN’s 5000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank is Super Handy
UGREEN's pleasantly-compact power pack is affordable as well. The post UGREEN’s 5000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank is Super Handy appeared first on Phandroid. A while back, UGREEN announced that it was launching two news portable magnetic.....»»
AI model accurately predicts male fruit flies" courtship behavior in response to sight of a female
We've been told, "The eyes are the window to the soul." Well, windows work two ways. Our eyes are also our windows to the world. What we see and how we see it help determine how we move through the world. In other words, our vision helps guide our ac.....»»
Wild birds possess genetic predispositions to learn population-specific songs, study finds
Genetic predispositions guide population-specific song learning in wild birds, shows new research from Stockholm University. By studying adult pied flycatchers that had been translocated as eggs from the Netherlands to Sweden, the researchers found t.....»»
Language change harms our ability to communicate and understand, researcher argues
Changes to the definitions of conceptual words like "woke" and gaslighting are harming our ability to communicate and understand our experiences, a Leeds academic argues......»»
How to build a PC from scratch: A beginner’s guide
Building a computer might seem intimidating, but DIY PC building can be a lot of fun. And with a little help, anyone can do it. Here's how......»»
Apple Arcade Guide: Everything available and what’s new?
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more.....»»
Hey! Listen! New Minecraft AI guide offers tips while watching you play
Microsoft demo is like chatting with GameFAQs when you don't have a friend to hang with......»»
5 Things You Need to Know About Starfield Shattered Space
Bethesda’s confirmed the first Starfield DLC expansion and we’ll take you through everything you need to know about it here in this guide. Starfield is a massive game with hours and hours, and yes hours, of content. There are over 1000 pl.....»»
OpenAI on the defensive after multiple PR setbacks in one week
Sexy voices, departing employees, and NDA rumors have challenged the AI company. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards | Getty Images) Since the launch of its latest AI language model, GPT-4o, OpenAI has found itself on the defe.....»»
How to Downgrade from iOS 17.5.1 to iOS 17.5 or iOS 17.4.1
This is how to bring your iPhone back to iOS 17.5 or iOS 17.4.1 from iOS 17.5.1. If you run into problems on your iPhone and you think moving your device back to an older version of iOS 17 could help and this guide will help you downgrade. iOS 17.5.1.....»»
Using vague language about scientific facts misleads readers
Using subjective phrasing like "scientists believe" makes facts seem like opinions. Enlarge Anyone can do a simple experiment. Navigate to a search engine that offers suggested completions for what you type, and start t.....»»
How to watch the Knicks vs Pacers Game 6 live stream
The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers clash in Game 6 tonight, and we have a complete guide on how to watch a live stream of the game......»»
Detecting influence campaigns on X with AI and network science
In the age of generative-AI and large language models (LLMs), massive amounts of inauthentic content can be rapidly broadcasted on social media platforms. As a result, malicious actors are becoming more sophisticated, hijacking hashtags, artificially.....»»
iPadOS 18: What iPad Users Need to Know Right Now
As we push deeper into 2024, iPad users are starting to become more curious about Apple’s iPadOS 18 update. In this guide we’ll take you through everything we know, and think we know, about the iPad’s next operating system. It’.....»»
Stardew Valley gift guide: the best gifts for every villager
There's an art to giving gifts in Stardew Valley just like there is to farming. Each NPC likes different things, but it can be hard to learn what without help......»»
How long do MacBooks last? Here’s when you’ll need to buy again
Curious about how long MacBooks last? Here’s everything you need to know about MacBook lifespans, loss of support for older models, and other handy information......»»