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AlphaGo Plays The Game By Determining Its ‘Shape’
AlphaGo develops a kind of intuition for the game Go by continuously playing games against itself and examining its game play history.
Source Of Soot In Himalayas Largely Fossil Fuels: Study
Using dual-carbon-isotope fingerprinting, researchers have identified the source of soot in the Himalayan and Tibetan region as largely from China and the North Indian sub-continent.
Tired Of Rush Hour Traffic? A Machine Could Fix That
A deep reinforcement learning algorithm could optimally plan traffic signals and help to reduce congestion, according to a new study.
Medium-Sized Seeds Disperse Better Than Large Seeds: Study
Contrary to common belief, a new study shows that medium-sized seeds have the highest dispersal success due to scatter-hoarding rodents.
‘Ecosystem Canaries’ Warn Against Environmental Tipping Points
Vital information about the overall health of an ecosystem may be lurking in data about 'inconsequential species' like bugs and grubs, according to a study.
Toothy Insights Into Ancient Elephants’ Changing Diets
Researchers analyzed the wear and tear on fossilized elephant teeth to unearth the diets of these prehistoric animals.
Rusty Steel? No Problem, Let’s Split Water With It
Corroded stainless steel plates could be used as efficient, low cost and stable electrodes for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Chinese Desert Researcher Receives Humboldt Research Award
Dr. Yang Xiaoping was recognized for his research on environmental evolution and human activity in arid areas, among others.
China Builds World’s Largest Something
Just how accurate are the reports, chatter and hype surrounding China’s glittering new Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope?
