Here are some things I believe about artificial intelligence: I believe that over the past several years, A.I. systems have started surpassing humans in a number of domains — math, coding and medical diagnosis, just to name a few — and that they’re getting better every day. I believe that very soon — probably in…
House Democratic leaders reiterate opposition to government funding bill amid split in party The looming midnight deadline for Congress to approve a government spending measure or cause a shutdown has left Democrats in a tough spot. When the bill was up for a vote in the House, every single Democrat voted against it save one….
What’s the problem?I want to give my plants the best possible spot in my home, but I’m unsure which windows provide the right light. How do I figure out where each plant will thrive? DiagnosisLight is one of the most important factors in houseplant health, and different windows create different growing conditions: south-facing windows get…
Some of MLB’s champions were better than others this millennium. With the Dodgers favored to repeat, is the MLB becoming too top-heavy? Bob Nightengale and Gabe Lacques discuss whether or not the MLB is lacking parity and could be facing a potential problem in the future. Sports Seriously Time is flying in this, the third…
There’s a sale on some of our favorite Sonos devices happening right now. One of the best deals comes thanks to a 36 percent discount on the Sonos Ray compact soundbar. It’s currently available for just $179, down from $279 in either black or white. It’s our runner up for best midrange soundbar. You can…
Zebra stripes? Leopard print? Neither were in vogue among the earliest mammals during the Age of Dinosaurs. Early mammals and their close relatives probably sported dark, drab coats from snout to tail, researchers report in the March 14 Science. The monochrome ensembles may have helped ancient mammals blend into their nighttime surroundings and evade predators….