We describe computationally efficient methods for Bayesian model selection. The methods select among mixtures in which each component is a directed acyclic graphical model (mixtures of DAGs or MDAGs), ...

Abstract: Petri nets (PNs) are graphical and mathematical tools used to model a variety of discrete event systems and analyze their properties. Reachability is their fundamental property that is ...

DEMLab is a MATLAB program for performing numerical simulations of particle systems using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). Its purpose is to offer a modular and extensible environment that allows ...

The importance of using reward-based methods to train dogs is widely known, yet some people still use aversive methods. By definition, both reward-based and aversive methods work to change behavior, ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Bungie has admitted to finding stolen art assets in its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon. Graphic artist Antireal has taken to X to claim that ...

Michael Lieberman presents a classic Saturday challenge. By Caitlin Lovinger SATURDAY PUZZLE — Michael Lieberman’s first New York Times crossword was a bit over four years ago, and he has become a ...

Freepik, the online graphic design platform, unveiled a new “open” AI image model on Tuesday that the company says was trained exclusively on commercially licensed, “safe-for-work” images. The model, ...

I tried "6-to-1" method for buying groceries to see if it'd save me money and make my life easier. The method focuses on picking up a few ingredients to make a mix of meals throughout the week. I ...

Many students—and teachers (including me!)—love graphic novels. Today’s post begins a series exploring how they can be used in the classroom. Tim Smyth is an award-winning educator and ...

Small talk has its uses, especially in the business world. It can help us suss each other out, establish a basic level of trust, or just fill the time while we’re waiting in line. But let’s be honest, ...

Mention the words 'Unreal' and 'Engine' to a PC gaming enthusiast, and they will no doubt immediately think of incredible-looking graphics, as demonstrated in the likes of Black Myth: Wukong, Senua's ...