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Why Reinforcement Learning Matters Now The core idea behind reinforcement learning is for a system to learn in the same manner that people and animals learn—by taking actions and adjusting through trial-and-error.—
Cam Linke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025 -
Fungi transform materials that plants and animals otherwise wouldn’t be able to use to their benefit.—
Lauren Oster,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Set in a fictional, secluded land of mountains and lakes, Ochi follows a plucky teen named Yuri (played by Helena Zengel), who’s been raised by her father to fear and hunt the reclusive little beasties called ochi.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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From hummingbirds and butterflies to spiders and even lowly beetles, all those wee beasties are part of an intricate web that makes up an ecosystem.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
11 Oct. 2024
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They are set upon by one of Eudoxia’s five sons and his warband of mutant creatures – half-man, half-animal abominations created by the former Empress as part of her many diabolical experiments.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Danielle Dufault/Royal Ontario Museum Paleontologists have discovered a three-eyed creature with a pencil sharpener-like mouth that roamed the sea for prey more than 500 million years ago.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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Another disadvantage: Adding banana peels directly to the soil may attract unwelcome varmints.—
Marin Independent Journal,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The dog, unable to climb after the varmint, stood on his haunches with his front paws resting on the tree and howled loudly.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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And iPhone 15 Pro Max At Lower Prices Avoid letting the vehicle sit parked for extended periods of time when vermin could find the solace especially hospitable.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Then comes the arrival of General Zod and his two primary compatriots – a warrior woman and a silent hulking brute – who do battle with Superman around the city, causing much destruction and threatening the life of Lois Lane and her Daily Planet coworkers.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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By the end of the episode, the audience is eager to meet the antihero, the brute, that everyone is talking about.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine has deployed quadrupeds – ‘robot dogs’ – but Bondar reports the results have been poor.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Kawasaki Which is not to say that ride-on quadrupeds aren't going to be a thing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2025
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To prevent critters from making a vehicle home sweet home, make sure the interior is kept clean and with no food residue left behind to attract them.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Discover which critters enjoy that menu, their unique eating methods, and the important role each plays in our ecosystem.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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“Blastie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blastie. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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