• Wed, March 5, 2025

by: MassLive

Retired UMass professor awarded 'Nobel Prize of computing' for AI technology

The Turing Award, sometimes referred to as the "Nobel Prize of computing" was given to a University of Massachusetts Amherst computer scientist and his former graduate student.

by: Hoodline

MIT Whiz Kid Revolutionizes Drug Delivery, Louis DeRidder's Trailblazing Tech Targets Chemo Woes in Harvard Partnership

Louis DeRidder is innovating drug delivery technology through projects like CLAUDIA, aiming to personalize chemotherapy dosing.

by: Reuters

Tools made from elephant and hippo bones show ingenuity of human ancestors

An assemblage of tools found in Tanzania that was fashioned about 1.5 million years ago from the limb bones of elephants and hippos reveals what scientists are calling a technological breakthrough for the human evolutionary lineage - systematic production of implements made from a material other than stone.

by: Yahoo

Astronaut and MA native Suni Williams will return from ISS next week. What to know

Two astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) since June, 2024 are scheduled to return to Earth next week. Massachusetts native Sunita L. Williams and Butch Wilmore of Tennessee have been stuck on the ISS due to problems with their spacecraft,

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Oppo Integrates Google's Gemini AI Into Apps, Announces New AI Features At MWC 2025

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by: PBS

China targets economic growth of 'around 5 percent' despite looming trade war with U.S.

The Chinese government unveiled an annual economic growth target of "around 5 percent" on Wednesday, despite the possible negative impact of a looming trade war with the United States, and pledged to address what it called "sluggish" consumer spending at home.

by: CNET

Did a Family Member Call You Asking for Money? It May Be an AI Voice Scam

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by: NextBigFuture

Which China Car Company Will License Tesla FSD

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by: WXXI

Trump push to scuttle CHIPS Act befuddles New York leaders

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by: Patch

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by: Wired

Here's a Map of the For-Sale Government Properties the GSA Pulled From Its Website

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by: MSN

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by: Yen

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by: Forbes

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by: MSN

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by: Wired

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by: Reuters

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Farmers in most states often try to plant soybeans as early as possible to increase yields. However, planting soybeans sooner than later might also require a corresponding change in herbicide application strategy to garner top results.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

A Fascinating Look at the Composition of Saturn's Rings

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

I Bought SATISFYING Viral TikTok Science Products!

This Cowboy Stir Fry is a hearty, flavor-packed twist on a classic dish, combining savory meats, fresh veggies, and bold seasonings for the ultimate skillet meal. Whether you're cooking over an open flame or on a stovetop, this dish is easy, satisfying, and packed with Western-inspired flavors.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Firefly shares video of Blue Ghost's nail-biting descent to the lunar surface

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by: NDTV

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by: CounterPunch

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by: Reuters

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Britain's government has not announced a rollout of identity implants that would be compulsory for accessing public services by 2026, a spokesperson for Britain's science and technology ministry said in response to a contrary claim made online.

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Haryana CM holds key meeting with VCs to discuss reforms in education sector

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Commercial moon lander ready for descent to lunar surface

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Retired UMass professor awarded 'Nobel Prize of computing' for AI technology

The Turing Award, sometimes referred to as the "Nobel Prize of computing" was given to a University of Massachusetts Amherst computer scientist and his former graduate student.
The article from MassLive discusses the recognition of Judea Pearl, a retired UMass Amherst professor, who was awarded the Association for Computing Machinery's (ACM) A.M. Turing Award, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Computing," for his groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence (AI). Pearl's contributions include the development of a calculus for probabilistic reasoning, which has significantly advanced the field of AI by enabling machines to handle uncertainty and make decisions based on incomplete data. His work on causal inference has also been pivotal, providing frameworks for understanding cause and effect, which has applications in various fields including medicine, economics, and social sciences. The award not only highlights Pearl's theoretical advancements but also acknowledges the practical impact of his research on modern AI technologies.

Read the Full MassLive Article at:
https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/03/retired-umass-professor-awarded-nobel-prize-of-computing-for-ai-technology.html