One of the trickiest parts of teaching a computer to learn through reinforcement is making sure it can handle new situations. A common method is to train the computer to ignore differences between environments. But what if, instead, we taught it to recognize and use those differences to its advantag
As the first batch of votes rolled in, five candidates took an early lead in Oakland's City Council races. Rowena Brown, Zac Unger, Carroll Fife, Noel Gallo, and Ken Houston were ahead, with Ryan Richardson leading the race for city attorney. The contests centered on crucial issues like crime, polic
Election night brought a big change in Los Angeles County. District Attorney George Gascón, known for his progressive policies, was shown the door by voters. He got less than 40% of the vote, unable to stand up against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman's promise to clamp down on crime. Hochma
Donald Trump has hinted that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a notable vaccine skeptic, might play a significant role in his administration's health policies if he wins the presidency. This decision is causing concern among health experts. Some fear that it could lead to lower vaccination rates, an increase
Imagine this: the weed killer sitting in your garden shed could be linked to a higher risk of prostate cancer. A recent study found that 22 pesticides in popular weed killers like Roundup might be increasing the chance of getting this disease. In fact, four of these pesticides could even make it lik
You might be surprised to hear that certain pesticides could raise your risk of getting prostate cancer. A team from Stanford University looked into this over many years, as prostate cancer takes a long time to develop. They found that 22 specific pesticides were linked to a higher chance of getting
Millions of people in Africa live without reliable electricity. A U. S. company, d. light, is trying to change that with affordable solar power. Their goal? To connect a billion people by 2030. Dimakatso Ngcobo, a 12-year-old from Kokotela, South Africa, knows the struggles of life without electrici
Anthropic has just released an updated version of its smallest AI model, Claude 3. 5 Haiku. The catch? It's four times more expensive to use than its previous version. The company says Haiku is much smarter, but some AI experts aren't convinced that the price jump is worth it. During development, Ha
Did you know that the smallest town in New Hampshire has a unique tradition? Dixville Notch, a tiny resort town, has been the first to cast votes in every presidential election since 1960. This year, the midnight vote saw an unusual tie. At the stroke of midnight, six voters headed to the polls afte
As Election Day approached, famous faces like Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga, and Jon Bon Jovi showed up to support Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Pennsylvania was buzzing with star power, with Harris' rally in Pittsburgh featuring Cedric the Entertainer, Katy Perry, and Andra Day, while her Philad
