2010 Siemens National Science Fair Champions

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/27/magazine/mag-27science-t.html?_r=1&ref=science

Given the opportunity to compete at a high level, would you give it a shot?

This interactive game demonstrates how computers can 'learn.'

Play the game with the computer on 'Novice' mode to have the computer learn how to play rock, paper, scissors from scratch.

Then, play the game on 'veteran' mode, to allow the computer to search a database of past experiences and use that knowledge against you.

Play 15 rounds in each and report your score in the comments section!

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/science/rock-paper-scissors.html?ref=science

Similar to how salmon navigate the oceans and find the same river, out of thousands, that they were born in...

Navigational ‘Magic’ of Sea Turtles Explained | Wired Science | Wired.com


Can you think of any other species that accomplish incredible things that seem to defy explanation?