Today’s huge AI models are composed of several billion numbers known as weights and changing just one of them can destroy their ability to function, leading to “gibberish” output Today’s huge AI models are composed of several billion numbers known as weights and changing just one of them can destroy their ability to function, leading …
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In recent decades, the Western United States has faced a mounting environmental crisis: the depletion of groundwater resources. This pressing issue, driven by unsustainable agricultural practices and increasing demands for food production… In recent decades, the Western United States has faced a mounting environmental crisis: the depletion of groundwater resources. This pressing issue, driven by …
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Today’s huge AI models are composed of several billion numbers known as weights and changing just one of them can destroy their ability to function, leading to “gibberish” output Today’s huge AI models are composed of several billion numbers known as weights and changing just one of them can destroy their ability to function, leading …
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Swapping classrooms for the woods doesn’t appear to improve most children’s mental health, but they may still enjoy it Swapping classrooms for the woods doesn’t appear to improve most children’s mental health, but they may still enjoy it Swapping classrooms for the woods doesn’t appear to improve most children’s mental health, but they may still enjoy …
Forest schools don’t actually boost most children’s mental health Read More »
About 40 years ago, researchers noticed a population of orcas had begun swimming around with dead fish on their heads, and now the craze is back About 40 years ago, researchers noticed a population of orcas had begun swimming around with dead fish on their heads, and now the craze is back About 40 years ago, …
Orcas have begun wearing salmon hats again – and we may soon know why Read More »
With lithium in short supply, sodium-ion batteries might offer cheap energy storage with less environmental impact With lithium in short supply, sodium-ion batteries might offer cheap energy storage with less environmental impact With lithium in short supply, sodium-ion batteries might offer cheap energy storage with less environmental impact
Most people born before 1968 have antibodies against flu viruses similar to the H5N1 strain circulating today, which might lower their risk of severe illness Most people born before 1968 have antibodies against flu viruses similar to the H5N1 strain circulating today, which might lower their risk of severe illness Most people born before 1968 have …
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Countries are meeting in South Korea this week to hash out the final details of a global treaty aimed at eliminating plastic pollution — here’s what experts say it needs to include Countries are meeting in South Korea this week to hash out the final details of a global treaty aimed at eliminating plastic pollution …
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A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher developed a machine learning model that uses data stored in paleoclimate archives, such as tree rings, to investigate how shifts in climate impact atmospheric blocking, a weather phenomenon… A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher developed a machine learning model that uses data stored in paleoclimate archives, such as tree …
NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan had a productive week traveling abroad, connecting with international counterparts, exploring opportunities for global collaboration and celebrating academic achievements. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the director’s… NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan had a productive week traveling abroad, connecting with international counterparts, exploring opportunities for global collaboration and celebrating academic achievements. On Tuesday, Nov. …