Author: The Conversation

What is reinforcement learning? An AI researcher explains a key method of teaching machines – and how it relates to training your dog

What is reinforcement learning? An AI researcher explains a key method of teaching machines – and how it relates to training your dog

The trade deficit isn’t an emergency – it’s a sign of America’s strength

The trade deficit isn’t an emergency – it’s a sign of America’s strength

Housing instability complicates end-of-life care for aging unhoused populations

Housing instability complicates end-of-life care for aging unhoused populations

Hip-hop can document life in America more reliably than history books

Hip-hop can document life in America more reliably than history books

why AI systems need different rules for different roles

why AI systems need different rules for different roles

Conservatives and Liberals are targeting different generations and geographies online

Conservatives and Liberals are targeting different generations and geographies online

Kids’ physical activity in child care is essential — how an online course equips educators to lead the way

Kids’ physical activity in child care is essential — how an online course equips educators to lead the way

thousands of plant species are missing from places they could thrive – and humans are the reason

thousands of plant species are missing from places they could thrive – and humans are the reason

Hard work feels worth it, but only after it’s done – new research on how people value effort

Hard work feels worth it, but only after it’s done – new research on how people value effort

Scientists worked with Warlpiri to track down bilby poo – and uncover clues to help conserve these iconic animals

Scientists worked with Warlpiri to track down bilby poo – and uncover clues to help conserve these iconic animals

Taiwan’s latest computer chip has serious implications for technology – and the island’s security

Taiwan’s latest computer chip has serious implications for technology – and the island’s security

An exotic escape, or empty illusion? How The White Lotus exposes the contradictions of luxury travel

An exotic escape, or empty illusion? How The White Lotus exposes the contradictions of luxury travel

This election, what are Labor and the Coalition offering on the energy transition, climate adaptation and emissions?

This election, what are Labor and the Coalition offering on the energy transition, climate adaptation and emissions?

Feeling FOMO for something that’s not even fun? It’s not the event you’re missing, it’s the bonding

Feeling FOMO for something that’s not even fun? It’s not the event you’re missing, it’s the bonding

social media is driving men’s use of steroids. Here’s how to mitigate the risks

social media is driving men’s use of steroids. Here’s how to mitigate the risks

It’s not easy being a street tree, but this heroic eucalypt withstands everything we throw at it

It’s not easy being a street tree, but this heroic eucalypt withstands everything we throw at it

Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike

Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike

The problem with Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center isn’t the possibility of ‘Cats’

The problem with Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center isn’t the possibility of ‘Cats’