The primary work of an experimental model basin is the estimation, with reasonable accuracy, of the resistance and horse-power of full-sized ships from experiments with small and inexpensive models.

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Paper manufacturing is very energy-intensive, but there is great potential for improving energy efficiency. In a ...

Aivilization is not just a simple game; it is a complex AI sandbox experiment. Players can choose the appearance, talents, and personality of their AI residents just like in The Sims. Through dialogue ...

In these early days of agentic AI adoption, failing fast can cause disproportionate damage considering what’s still to be ...

Researchers are designing studies that better represent how memory works in daily life, leading to discoveries about how to ...

You know that moment when your four-year-old asks “Why is the sky blue?” and you realize you have absolutely no idea? Welcome to parenthood, where we’re supposed to be the source of all knowledge ...

Stanford researchers and their collaborators have revealed a new device that could change the way scientists conduct ...

This ethos guides Quigley, a professor of science education at the University of Pittsburgh, as she takes on her newest role: serving as a liaison for the new AAAS Local Science Engagement Network’s ...

Thinking Machines Lab, led by a group of prominent former OpenAI researchers, is betting that fine-tuning cutting-edge models ...