Planetizen

AI promises to finally make public engagement meaningful. We put it to the test.

Everything you need to know about how we analyzed the 13,000+ comments submitted in the federal government’s request for ...
Communications of the ACM

From Block-Based Programming to Vibe Coding

The path from block-based programming to vibe coding represents a shift from mastering the mechanics of implementation to ...
IEEE

Improved Artificial Potential Field Method for UAV Path Planning

Abstract: Path planning for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) is a core technology for autonomous navigation. The artificial potential field (APF) method, known for its computational efficiency and ...
IEEE

Safety-Critical Path Planning for Obstacle Avoidance Based on Reinforcement Learning and Control Barrier Functions

Abstract: This article presents a safety-critical control framework for navigation in complex environments with numerous obstacles. An online robust path planning scheme is developed by integrating ...
AlphaGalileo

PLSaoNET: A Clear Path for Industrial Network Training, Away from Random Initialization

A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences proposed PLSaoNET, a general method that provides neural networks a statistically meaningful ...
Interesting Engineering

Chinese scientists identify critical vulnerability in NASA’s single-engine lunar landing system

The design philosophy behind the American lunar architecture depends heavily on a single high-performance main engine responsible for critical mission phases. During descent, that engine governs the ...
News Medical

Critical Path Institute opens registration for 2026 Global Impact Conference

Critical Path Institute ® (C-Path) will host its 2026 Global Impact Conference (CGIC) this September at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, D.C. The conference runs Sept. 15-16, ...