What does it mean to compute? Framework maps hidden computations running inside natural dynamic systems

Some computers are easy to spot. Artificial, human-built computers like those found in smartphones and laptops are abstract dynamic systems with observable computational elements like input, output, ...
Tech Xplore

AI analysis finds sunnier sites and compact layouts cut solar's land footprint

As solar energy is rapidly becoming the world's largest renewable power source, new research from McGill University offers a ...
The Economist

AI models are being prepared for the physical world

They call it a “world model”, an essential tool to help AI systems make sense of the complex, unpredictable physical spaces ...
The Economist

To navigate physical spaces, AIs need world models

They call it a “world model”, an essential tool to help AI systems make sense of the complex, unpredictable physical spaces into which many will eventually be put to work. The company argues that a ...

Gravel pits are Knoxville's new secret to growing trees in urban areas

Gravel pits at Holston River Park are part of Jon Hathaway's mission to level the playing field for neighborhoods when it comes to heat and flooding.

The Edge of Mathematics

Tao: Today there are a lot of very tedious types of mathematics that we don’t like doing, so we look for clever ways to get ...

Is it legal in Florida to dump leaves from a neighbor's tree back in their yard?

Navigating neighbor disputes over yard debris in Florida can be tricky. Who is legally responsible for fallen leaves, fruit, and trees?
Science Daily

Simple blood test can forecast Alzheimer’s years before memory loss

Scientists have created a blood test that can estimate when Alzheimer’s symptoms are likely to begin. By measuring a protein called p-tau217, the model predicts symptom onset within roughly three to ...

New Blood Test Predicts When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Begin

A new blood test could predict when Alzheimer’s will strike — years before symptoms begin. Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have created a way to estimate when a ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Decision Tree Regression from Scratch Without Pointers or Recursion Using C#

Dr. James McCaffrey presents a complete end-to-end demonstration of decision tree regression from scratch using the C# language. The goal of decision tree regression is to predict a single numeric ...
Drexel University

What is Project Management and How Can I Use It? Part 2: Case Studies in Rescuing Problem Projects

This session builds on Session 1 and will review case studies of two problem projects that need an injection of capable project management to untangle well intended efforts that went astray and put ...
WTVF

NES audit warned of tree trimming problems months before ice storm outages

The utility said 'unforeseen challenges prevented trimming sufficient miles' in Fiscal Year 2025. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — An internal NES audit raised concerns - last year - about the utility's ...