Deep Learning Can"t Be Trusted, Brain Modeling Pioneer Says
During the past 20 years, deep learning has come to dominate artificial intelligence research and applications through a series of useful commercial applications. But underneath the dazzle are some deep-rooted problems that threaten the technology's.....»»
Ancient isolation"s impact on modern ecology: How deep biogeographic divides drive divergent evolutionary paths
A new study led by Michigan State University researcher Peter Williams sheds light on the profound influence of deep geographic isolation on the evolution of mammals. Published in Nature Communications, the research reveals how long-lasting separatio.....»»
Organoids research identifies factor involved in brain expansion in humans
What makes us human? According to neurobiologists it is our neocortex. This outer layer of the brain is rich in neurons and lets us do abstract thinking, create art, and speak complex languages. An international team led by Dr. Mareike Albert at the.....»»
How self-driving cars can talk to themselves to navigate the world
Autonomous vehicle companies are employing large language models, a deep learning tool to predict and generate language that can be used to reason through novel situations......»»
Despite "deep state" fears, research shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive
It's common for political candidates to disparage "the government" even as they run for an office in which they would be part of, yes, running the government......»»
Saturn"s moon Enceladus top target for ESA
A fresh, icy crust hides a deep, enigmatic ocean. Plumes of water burst through cracks in the ice, shooting into space. An intrepid lander collects samples and analyzes them for hints of life......»»
DataVisor’s AML solution helps combat sophisticated financial crimes
DataVisor announced its latest offering: an end-to-end anti-money laundering (AML) solution boasting technology and comprehensive functionalities powered by machine learning and AI. Amidst increasing regulatory compliance requirements and the growing.....»»
How did nervous systems, with their incredible complexity, evolve across different species?
New research supported by the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute's Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholars program zeroes in on the surprising observation that many genes found in brain cells and synapses—the points of communication between neurons—.....»»
Spotify is Trying out Video-Based Learning Courses for UK Subscribers
Spotify subscribers in the UK users will be able to access video courses for purchase alongside music, podcasts, and audiobooks. The post Spotify is Trying out Video-Based Learning Courses for UK Subscribers appeared first on Phandroid. Fo.....»»
Reinforcement learning is the path forward for AI integration into cybersecurity
AI’s algorithms and machine learning can cull through immense volumes of data efficiently and in a relatively short amount of time. This is instrumental to helping network defenders sift through a never-ending supply of alerts and identify those th.....»»
Researchers reveal new method for calculating mechanical properties of solids using machine learning
A research team from Skoltech introduced a new method that takes advantage of machine learning for studying the properties of polycrystals, composites, and multiphase systems. It attained high accuracy, nearly as good as that of quantum-mechanical me.....»»
Machine learning model demonstrates effect of public breeding on rice yields in climate change
Climate change, extreme weather events, unprecedented records in temperatures, and higher, acidic oceans make it difficult to predict the long-term fate of modern crop varieties......»»
Technician damaged vehicle learning to drive a manual transmission, lawsuit alleges
Two technicians at a Milford, Conn., dealership allegedly damaged a service customer's "dream car" during a joyride where the older one wanted to teach the younger one how to drive a manual transmission vehicle......»»
Your brain can reveal if you"re right wing—plus three other things it tells us about your politics
A few years ago, the leader of Mexico's PRI party told the New York Times that he, "would stick to tried and trusted campaign tools, like polls and political intuition," and rely on "the old-fashioned way" to win the country's election......»»
lifetime Babbel subscription for just $139.97 - $460 off retail
The cost of a lifetime Babbel language learning subscription just dropped to $139.97, reflecting a $460 discount off retail and ringing in within $10 of the lowest price on record.The steeper price cut on a lifetime of Babbel is courtesy of StackComm.....»»
New findings shed light on finding valuable "green" metals
Research led by Macquarie University sheds new light on how concentrations of metals used in renewable energy technologies can be transported from deep within the Earth's interior mantle by low temperature, carbon-rich melts......»»
Scientists explore complex pattern of tipping points in the Atlantic"s current system
An international team of scientists has warned against relying on nature providing straightforward 'early warning' indicators of a climate disaster, as new mathematical modeling shows new fascinating aspects of the complexity of the dynamics of clima.....»»
Dogs’ brain activity shows they recognize the names of objects
Their reaction to the person naming an object might have masked signs of recognition. Enlarge / Wired for science! (credit: Marianna Boros, Eötvös Loránd University) Needle, a cheerful miniature schnauzer I had as a k.....»»
Physicists develop modeling software to study biological membranes at the mesoscale
Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen and University of Southern Denmark have recently published FreeDTS—a shared software package designed to model and study biological membranes at the mesoscale—the scale "in between.....»»
How do you teach young children about complex issues? New research suggests "read-alouds"
For many educators today, introducing race into curricula is a fraught proposition. So how do teachers—tasked with new learning imperatives—even begin to introduce the subject to young children?.....»»
Researcher uses machine learning to help digitize ancient texts from Indus civilization
The civilization of Indus River Valley is considered one of the three earliest civilizations in world history, along with Mesopotamia and Egypt. Bigger geographically than those two as it unfolded starting in 3300 BCE across what is now Pakistan and.....»»