Teaching a computer to play the game Go is difficult
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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How old and young people react to the Prisoner’s Dilemma
This study was the first to report on different age groups’ interactions with different people when presented with a multi-round…
Can Artificial Intelligence find new planets for us?
On a clear night you might easily see Jupiter, Mars or other planets from our solar system. This is how astronomers from thousands of years…
Command a robot by tilting your head
Many marvel at the immense computing power available in modern day wearable devices. However, few appreciate the many sensors that work…
Can We Teach a Computer to Be Creative?
Creativity is no small task. We do our best to cultivate and cherish the imagination of young children, and struggle to maintain those…
Can Science Help You Become the Ultimate Cook?
You just came back from a romantic night out at your favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, as luck would have it, the meal tasted a little…
Chasing Alien Worlds with a Flying Telescope
The airborne Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is a flying observatory aboard a modified Boeing 747 that takes…
Writing the Alphabet of Life
When studying the origin of life on Earth, scientists must rely on past data, physical laws, and models instead of direct observations.…
Would a Self-Driving Car Kill You If it Had the Chance?
What started out as a study of ethical decision making for self-driving cars turned into a study of human psychology. How do we decide, when…
Microbial Computers: Is There Anything that Bacteria Can’t Do?
Really, is there anything that microbes can't do?