A new species of marine worm Xenoturbella has been discovered, providing insights into the early evolution of complex animals. The discovery sheds light on the origins of structures such as kidneys and a centralized nervous system.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalBMC Evolutionary Biology·DateDec 17, 2017
Libratus AI uses a three-pronged approach to master no-limit Texas Hold'em, breaking the game into computationally manageable parts and adjusting its strategy based on opponents' gameplay. The AI beat top pros in 20 days of competition, amassing over $1.8 million in chips.
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalScience·DateDec 17, 2017
Researchers at Kazan Federal University studied blazar CTA 102 and found a twisted inhomogeneous jet changing its orientation and rotation. This discovery helps explain long-term trends in spectral variability and brightness.
SourceKazan Federal University·JournalNature·DateDec 17, 2017