Opinion

How do different data preprocessing techniques affect performance of machine learning models on prediction tasks?

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems have become central to modern data-driven decision-making. They are now widely applied in fields as diverse as healthcare, finance, ...

Where have all the computer science majors gone?

Computer science has been one of the hottest college majors for 15 years. Enrollment data suddenly shows a big drop.

A tiny twist and synthetic diamond put superconductivity on a switch, opening a new route to lossless electronics

Researchers have discovered evidence that superconductivity can be controlled by influencing the surrounding environment, a ...
Nature

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks

State-of-the-industry report finds that, despite the limitations of artificial-intelligence systems, researchers have embraced them.

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

I’ve been teaching college Earth science courses as a part-time faculty member for a long time now, all while juggling other ...