Imagine you're training an AI to navigate a world, but you don't have to stick to just one type of simulator. UDE, short for Unified Distributed Environment, is a toolkit that lets AI researchers mix and match different simulation platforms like Gazebo, Unity, Unreal, and OpenAI Gym. This clever too
Imagine you're walking through a park, but the path you take isn't just random—it's determined by a series of independent probabilities. This is the essence of a random walk in a Dirichlet environment. In this environment, the chances of moving from one spot to another are not fixed but are themselv
Ever wondered where survival is most likely? Let's explore three types of environments: local, global, and fixed. Surprisingly, creatures have a better chance in a locally changing environment than a fixed one. And guess what? A fixed environment is actually more forgiving than a global one! Imagin
In recent days, a photo of astronaut Sunita Williams has sparked worry about her health. She's been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) along with Barry Wilmore since June, after their Boeing Starliner had technical issues. They were initially supposed to stay for just eight days, but now
Even when they're orbiting Earth, astronauts still have the right to vote. Voting from space isn't as simple as heading to the local polling station, though. Instead, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) use NASA's Space Communication and Navigation Program. They start by filling
Imagine a star spinning so fast, it completes 716 rotations in a single second. That's what scientists found when they studied a neutron star in a binary system called 4U 1820-30. This dead star, located 26, 000 light-years away, isn't just speedy – it's also explosive. Its surface bursts with therm
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
Buckle up, Phoenix residents! Amazon's air drones are now whizzing around the West Valley, delivering packages in a jiffy. These tiny flies in the sky can carry up to 5 pounds, making them perfect for light parcels. The MK30 drone fleet is using smart systems to avoid mid-air hiccups and get your st
The Steelers have made a last-minute move to strengthen their receiver lineup. They’ve welcomed Mike Williams from the Jets just before the trade deadline. In exchange, the Jets will receive a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft from the Steelers. Williams, formerly with the Chargers, suffered an ACL
Mike Williams' time with the Jets came to an end on Tuesday, the NFL trade deadline day. The receiver was traded to the Steelers, who were eagerly seeking a new player. Williams, who had been signed as a free agent, was no longer a priority after the Jets acquired Davante Adams, a good friend and fa
