Know when to fold ’em: AI beats world’s top poker players
Poker is a harder game for computers to master than chess or Go. ShutterstockIf you were about to start playing...
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Some kindergartners are more likely to be heavy users of online tech later, according to new research
Online activities can squeeze out time for other important parts of growing up. JohnnyGreig/E+ via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is...
Afghan troops sought safety in numbers – igniting a cascade of surrender
In May, Afghan troops raised their national flag as the U.S. pulled out. Now, their flag is down too. Afghan...
Play video games, advance science
A fun game, plus science advancement. Madde/YouTube, CC BY-SAComputer gaming is now a regular part of life for many people....
Debunking one of the biggest stereotypes about women in the gaming community
When girl gamers do well, men will often find ways to discredit the success. 'Gamer' via www.shutterstock.comAlthough women now make...
Gambling live streams on Twitch: What are they and why do they matter?
ClassyBeef are casino streamers on Twitch. (ClassyBeef/Twitch)Streaming services such as Twitch and YouTube Live are now a significant part of...
Coronavirus: just letting children play will help them, and their parents, cope
LightField Studios/ShutterstockThis week the majority of children across the UK are not in school. Instead, they’re at home, many of...
Coronavirus spotlights equity and access issues with children’s right to play
Caution tape is pictured surrounding a children's play structure in North Vancouver, B.C., March 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward“Mommy,...
‘Don’t say gay’ bill: Florida should learn from the harmful legacy of Britain’s section 28
BearFotos / ShutterstockFlorida lawmakers have advanced a bill that would bar teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in...
Watching Warcraft: The Beginning is a lesson in real world racism
Universal PicturesThe game World of Warcraft (or WOW for short) has always meant a lot to me. I spent many...
