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AI Takes a Spin: Board Games Get a Tech Twist

November 8, 2024

Ever thought about board games designed by robots? Well, it's happening! These robots are using a neat trick called evolutionary strategy to create exciting two-player games. And how do we know if these games are worth playing? People test them out and give their thoughts. Plus, a clever system call

environment

Rain Check: Using AI to Fill Gaps in South Korea’s Precipitation Data

November 8, 2024

Precipitation is crucial for understanding the water cycle, including runoff, soil moisture, and evaporation. However, missing data at weather stations can hinder the accuracy of hydrological analysis. To tackle this, researchers developed a tool using machine learning to detect and predict missing

health

Tech in Rural Sports Towns: Helping Older Adults Stay Healthy and Independent

November 7, 2024

Picture this: small towns in China dedicated to sports and wellness, but with a critical gap. The aging population living there faces unique challenges. Enter wireless sensor networks (WSNs), a technology that could bridge the gap and improve the lives of older adults. Imagine having sensors ar

business

Facebook User Insights for Spotting Business Partnerships

November 6, 2024

Did you know that user opinions on Facebook can point businesses towards profitable partnerships? It might sound like a stretch, but a recent study explored just that. Instead of relying on traditional methods, researchers turned to social media to find strategic business connections. They developed

science

Tech and Theory: Unraveling Urban Crime

November 6, 2024

For ages, cities have aimed to be safe havens. But traditional methods of using population data often fell short. They overlooked crucial details. Then came big data, filling in those gaps with urban, mobile, and street-level insights. This data helps us spot crime trends and the social and environm

politics

What's Up with Political Info on Social Media?

November 6, 2024

Ever wondered what people who don't follow any political parties see on social media during elections? You might think they're getting a mix of views, but that's not the case. A study found that these folks, let's call them "political outsiders, " mainly see posts from a few political parties. It's

lifestyle

Exploring Urban Lifestyles: How Networks of Places Reveal City Rhythms

November 6, 2024

Ever wondered how our daily routines and travels paint a picture of city life? Scientists are using aggregated data from places we visit to create networks and study these urban lifestyle patterns. They've looked at counties like Harris in Texas, Dallas (also in Texas), New York County in New York,

technology

Robot's AI-Generated Art Hits Auction Block

November 2, 2024

Meet Ai-Da, a robot with a creative twist. This humanoid, born in the UK in 2019, isn't your average machine. It's an artist, using AI algorithms and robotic arms to paint. Its latest masterpiece? An abstract portrait of Alan Turing, the British mathematician who kicked off AI in 1948. This isn't ju

religion

Pope Francis' New Message: Love in a World Gone Cold

October 25, 2024

Pope Francis has just released his fourth encyclical, titled "Dilexit Nos, " which means "He Loves Us. " He's calling on people to reflect on Jesus' love in a world that's distracted by things like shopping and computer algorithms. This encyclical is special because it comes 350 years after a nun na

technology

ByteDance Loses Intern Over AI Project Mishap

October 22, 2024

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, recently let go of an intern who caused some trouble with an AI project. The incident happened back in August, and the company made it clear that the intern's actions didn't cause any serious damage to their main projects or online services. ByteDance wants ever