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- 1Self-play AI bot defeats strong StarCraft Brood War player●Starcraft Brood War self-play RL bot beats strong human [video]
A reinforcement learning bot trained through self-play has beaten a strong human player at StarCraft: Brood War, one of the most demanding real-time strategy games for machines. The result revives debate over AI progress in games with imperfect information, speed limits and long strategic horizons, following earlier high-profile efforts like DeepMind's AlphaStar work on StarCraft II.
- 2UND 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 mark the opening of its new Starcher Stage with a production of 'The Addams Family'. The musical will serve as the inaugural show in the venue, giving students and audiences their first performances in the space. The announcement is drawing local attention as the university unveils its updated theatre facilities.
- 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 sea ice during the southern winter has reached its third-lowest peak extent since records began, falling around a million square kilometres below the long-term average. Scientists say global heating is the likely driver and warn this is no longer a problem to address but an ongoing reality, as rising ocean temperatures make recovery increasingly unlikely.
- 4East Antarctica's ice may raise seas by four metres, study warns●# Antarctica Hidden climate risk beneath East Antarctica, new study warns It holds enough ice to raise global sea levels
A new study warns of hidden climate risks beneath East Antarctica, a region long viewed as relatively stable. Scientists say its ice holds enough water to raise global sea levels by three to four metres, and researchers are calling for urgent investigation into how vulnerable the ice sheet might be to warming.
- 5NSF backs collaboration to sequence Antarctic genomes▼NSF backs research collaboration to sequence Antarctic genomes
The US National Science Foundation is funding a research collaboration led by the University of California, Berkeley to sequence the genomes of Antarctic organisms. The project aims to document the genetic diversity of life in Antarctica, which could help scientists understand how polar species adapt to extreme environments and respond to climate change.
- 6TARC and PARC ease travel to St. James Court Art Show▼TARC and PARC help visitors to St. James Court Art Show
TARC and PARC are offering transit and parking support for visitors attending the St. James Court Art Show in Louisville. The two agencies are coordinating bus routes and parking options to help attendees reach the popular event, which draws large crowds each fall. Visitors are being encouraged to use these services to avoid congestion around the show's Old Louisville venue.
- 7Antarctic 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.