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Category: How do computers learn?

How do computers learn?
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Building a ready-made cancer data library

Posted on April 9, 2026April 8, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

Researchers built a cancer database combining 4 types of molecular data across 32 cancer types to enable consistent use of machine learning…

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    Scientists use fungal networks to improve robotics

    Posted on January 13, 2025June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Researchers found robots attached to a network of king oyster mushrooms interacted more closely with their environment.

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      Citizen scientists and AI help astronomers find galaxies

      Posted on December 9, 2024June 25, 2025 by Ben Pauley

      Scientists trained an AI algorithm to categorize distant galaxies using volunteer classifications. Their model could improve the accuracy of…

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        An interactive virtual assistant for cancer research

        Posted on July 29, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

        Scientists developed an Alexa-based virtual assistant to help researchers and clinicians understand and interpret cancer genome data.

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          A new tool can spot moving elements in genome data

          Posted on November 13, 2023June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

          Researchers developed a computational tool to identify bits of the genome that move around. Their tool will help other scientists find…

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            Teaching a computer to play the game Go is difficult

            Posted on December 23, 2021June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

            A mathematical strategy called Objective Monte-Carlo helped a team of researchers teach a computer how to play the ancient and complex game…

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              Smart robots could automatically identify Mars rocks

              Posted on December 20, 2021March 12, 2024 by Sciworthy

              How do you train a computer to identify the type of Mars rocks it sees? #Mars #geology #machinelearning #deeplearning

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                How old and young people react to the Prisoner’s Dilemma

                Posted on December 6, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                This study was the first to report on different age groups’ interactions with different people when presented with a multi-round…

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                  Artificial intelligence can learn to play a complex war game

                  Posted on November 25, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                  A team of scientists recently learned that "reinforcement learning" can be used to play a very complex war game.

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                    Can a computer learn to play Settlers of Catan?

                    Posted on November 22, 2021December 28, 2023 by Sciworthy

                    At a glance, board games may seem to have no connection to artificial intelligence (AI). However, board games are quite useful when studying…

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