Abstract: The tunicate swarm algorithm (TSA) is a new optimization algorithm. Its inspiration comes from the swarm behavior of the tunicate organisms in the deep sea. Its advantages are simple ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - If your bird feeder has been packed since the ice storm hit, there's a good reason. Many people across the area are noticing what looks like a full-on “feeding frenzy” — with ...

Deception and intrigue are not limited to people or even animals. Plants, too, have evolved ways to fool their pollinators, their enemies and even the organisms that disperse their seeds. Now an ...

A recent study quantifies the impact of biodiversity loss on ecological functions by tracking energy flows within them. It found that declines in birds and small mammals have led to a significant ...

ABSTRACT: Multi-objective optimization remains a significant and realistic problem in engineering. A trade-off among conflicting objectives subject to equality and inequality constraints is known as ...

Potentially getting as small as a mosquito, new micro drone technology could change the nature of some military operations. Micro drones are cheap and versatile, but tiny batteries limit their range.

Quinn Buckner is one of only eight players in history of the game to win the Triple Crown – an NCAA title, an NBA title and an Olympic gold medal. While he never reached the legendary status of names ...

The USDA ordered nationwide testing after multiple states confirmed the virus was present in dairy cattle. Minnesota reported nine cases last year. A dairy cow on a southwest Minnesota farm. Minnesota ...

Pictured above are robots that have the potential to advance "artificial swarm intelligence."Photo Credit: Luco Buise. A new framework has been designed to push forward swarm intelligence, the branch ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — In February 2025, a large number of cases of avian influenza were reported, prompting people to be informed about different precautions they needed to take. Presently, it is ...