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- 1Self-play reinforcement learning bot defeats strong StarCraft: Brood War player▼Starcraft Brood War self-play RL bot beats strong human [video]
A reinforcement learning agent trained through self-play has defeated a strong human player at StarCraft: Brood War, the notoriously difficult real-time strategy game long considered a major benchmark for AI research. The result, shared in video form, is drawing attention as another milestone in game-playing AI, following earlier efforts like AlphaStar in StarCraft II and AlphaGo.
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Mitchell Starc, the Australian fast bowler, is being widely searched and discussed, particularly among cricket followers in India. No specific new event has been confirmed beyond the spike in interest in his name, which comes as fans keep close track of star fast bowlers' form, fitness and match availability.
- 3Antarctic winter sea ice hits third-lowest level on record▼Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’
Antarctic winter sea ice has fallen to its third-lowest level on record, covering roughly a million square kilometres less than the long-term average. Scientists say global heating is the likely driver of the sustained losses and warn the decline is now a persistent problem rather than a one-off anomaly, raising concern about consequences for ocean circulation, ecosystems and global climate patterns.
- 4UND Theatre to open Starcher Stage with 'The Addams Family'▼UND Theatre to open Starcher Stage with ‘The Addams Family’
University of North Dakota Theatre will inaugurate its new Starcher Stage venue with a production of 'The Addams Family'. The musical marks the first show staged in the renamed performance space, giving students and local audiences a fresh campus venue for live theatre. No further details on dates or casting have been announced.
- 5StarCare Specialty Health System Expanding Local Mental Health Care Access●StarCare Specialty Health System expanding local access to mental health care
StarCare Specialty Health System is expanding access to mental health care services in its local community. The announcement, reported by regional news outlet KCBD, signals a broadening of behavioral health resources for residents. Details on the scope of the expansion, including new programs, facilities, or staffing, have not yet been fully outlined.
- 6Scientists warn Antarctic ice sheet loss would reshape the planet●Its inspiring to work as a small cog with a team who have such ambitions for big science. If this corner of the Antarcti
Researchers working in Antarctica are highlighting the stakes of their fieldwork, describing pride in contributing to ambitious big science while warning that if this corner of the Antarctic ice sheet is lost, the planet would become a different place. The area, due south of Hobart and relatively far north, remains stubbornly shielded by sea ice, complicating access to the site.
- 7Starcloud to send AI hardware into lunar orbit●Starcloud’s AI system will catch a ride to lunar orbit Redmond, Wash.-based Starcloud has signed up to send its artifici
Redmond, Washington-based Starcloud has signed an agreement to send its artificial intelligence data-processing hardware, a payload known as SC-1L, into lunar orbit aboard a spacecraft from Firefly Aerospace. The system will fly on Firefly's Elytra vehicle, marking a step toward running AI computing infrastructure in space rather than on Earth.
- 8Antarctic winter sea ice hits third-lowest level on record●Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’ https:// slrpnk.net/p
Antarctic winter sea ice has fallen to the third-lowest level ever recorded, with scientists warning that the decline is now a structural problem rather than a one-off anomaly. Researchers say persistently low ice extents in recent years suggest a lasting shift in the Southern Ocean, with consequences for global ocean circulation, ecosystems and sea-level rise.
- 9Antarctic ice loss now irreversible regardless of snowfall●Antarctica’s ice loss is locked in, and extra snowfall won’t save it – that’s bad news for low-lying coastal areas elsew
New analysis reported in The Conversation says Antarctica's ice loss is locked in, and increased snowfall will not offset the melting. The finding means sea levels will continue rising even under optimistic scenarios, with serious implications for low-lying coastal communities worldwide. The article argues that past hopes that natural snowfall gains could balance ice loss no longer hold, reinforcing the need for emissions cuts and coastal adaptation planning.
- 10Little-studied Antarctic basin could raise sea levels▼Little-studied Antarctic basin could raise sea levels, but melt timing remains unknown
Researchers are warning about a poorly studied basin in Antarctica that could contribute to global sea level rise. The key uncertainty is timing: while the basin's ice is vulnerable to melting, scientists cannot yet say how quickly that would happen. The finding highlights gaps in knowledge about remote parts of the Antarctic ice sheet and the risks they pose to coastal communities worldwide.
- 11NSF funds collaboration to sequence Antarctic genomes▼NSF backs research collaboration to sequence Antarctic genomes
The US National Science Foundation has approved funding for a research collaboration led by University of California, Berkeley to sequence the genomes of Antarctic organisms. The project aims to map the genetic makeup of life in Antarctica, aiding studies of evolution, biodiversity and how polar species respond to climate change.
- 12Antarctic winter sea ice hits third-lowest level on record●Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’
Antarctic sea ice during the winter season has fallen to the third-lowest level ever recorded, according to new measurements. Scientists warn that the shrinking ice reflects an ongoing 'now problem' rather than a distant future risk, pointing to accelerating changes in the polar region and potential consequences for global ocean and climate systems.
- 13Internet Archive highlights book donation option for mobile users●https:// help.archive.org/help/donate-b ooks-app-for-ios-and-android/ # books # apps # applications # InternetArchive #
The Internet Archive is directing people to its guide for donating books through its app on iOS and Android. Supporters sharing the link frame it as a way to contribute physical books for preservation and digitization, with references to 'Fahrenheit 451' underscoring the archive's mission of saving texts from loss or destruction.