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Science News for December 17, 2017


Carnegie Mellon reveals inner workings of victorious AI

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

KFU astronomer contributed to blazar research

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