Beyond math and coding: New RL framework helps train LLM agents for complex, real-world tasks

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a new reinforcement learning (RL) framework that helps train large language models (LLMs) for complex agentic tasks beyo [...]

25 computer science concepts explained for non-engineers

From algorithms to technical debt, these 25 foundational ideas explain how software actually works — no coding experience or engineering degree required [...]

5 Ways to Stay Smart When Using Gen AI, Explained by Computer Science Professors

The machine is confident. That doesn't mean it's right. [...]

Can I offer you a nice image of the Sun in these trying times?

The joint ESA and NASA Solar Orbiter mission has delivered a stunning new image of the Sun and its corona. The sun-observing satellite originally launched in 2020, and besides making the Sun look cool [...]

White House works to ground NASA science missions before Congress can act

"We would be turning off some fabulous missions that are doing extremely well." [...]

Build for the new AI era with Microsoft and NVIDIA

Presented by Microsoft and NVIDIAEvery generation of leaders has its own business transformation challenges to face. A decade ago, modernization meant cloud migration. Five years ago, it meant enablin [...]

Ars Live: 3 former CDC leaders detail impacts of RFK Jr.’s anti-science agenda

Join us Tuesday, December 16, at 2 pm ET to hear from leaders who resigned in protest. [...]

Hardcore iPhone 17 Pro teardown explains 'scratchgate' with microscopes and science

A couple of YouTube videos have confirmed that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max can pick up scratches easily, in some areas. [...]

After Republican complaints, judicial body pulls climate advice

Meant to help judges handle scientific issues, document is now climate-free. [...]