In a paper published in Nature on 28th January 2016, we describe a new approach to computer Go. This is the first time ever that a computer program “AlphaGo” has defeated a human professional player. The game of Go is widely viewed as an unsolved “grand challenge” for artificial intelligence. Games

In Loving Memory: Toronto doctor, underwater photographer and athlete Lucas Murnaghan dies at 45. Dr. Lucas Murnaghan, who captured striking underwater photos, practised orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children and co-owned Canadian surfing shop Surf the Greats, has died. In a Ted Talk

Video shows Russian tanks crossing the border, airstrikes hitting several cities and long lines of cars fleeing after Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine. The U.S. and its allies condemned the invasion and announced further action against Russia.

Día de Muertos is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places, especially the United States. It is acknowledged internationally in many other cultures. The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and rememb

The notion that the state of our gut governs our state of mind dates back more than 100 years. The emerging concept of the gut microbiome as a key regulator of brain and behavior opens up a new horizon in neuroscience. Precise targeting of the microbiome-gut-brain axis with psychobiotics is a novel

Our dear friend Olga turn 103 on May 12, 2023. As part of his celebration the town of Coconut Crick in Florida decided to give her a big surprise. From the Mayor to the Police force to the entire residents of the neighborhood created a birthday parade for such a special occasion. May we all live ...

Giraffes are beloved of evolutionary biologists for a number of reasons. They are, of course, the tallest of all living animals, and that elegant neck is the primary reason why. The origin of that beautiful neck has also been attributed to sexual selection. This is where the sex lives of giraffes ge...

Princess Grace of Monaco (the former Hollywood filmstar Grace Kelly) suffered a stroke and subsequently crashed her car. She died on September 14th, 1982, when husband, Prince Rainier, gave permission for her life-support machine to be switched off. The funeral took place on September 18, 1982

The original Broadway cast getting back together for "History is Happening in Georgia: A #HamFam Holiday Celebration in support of Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. December 13th 2020

Incredible technology from Israel. Lionel Messi, Cam My Eye. Hats off to scientists for inventing. We harness the power of innovative AI assistive technology to support people with low vision, visual impairments, and reading fatigue, with wearable and handheld devices.