How to wake the forest: How to make a random forest
Forest rangers say it’s easier to find the right kind of tree than the right species to get rid of.This is because we all know the “good tree” is a good tree.The problem is that the right tree has a wide range of desirable characteristics.We need to choose the...
The ‘Frozen’ of the 21st Century: A New Wave of ‘Artificial Intelligence’
A new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is beginning to take off, and it could help usher in a new era of peace and prosperity.AI is being used to solve problems in areas ranging from healthcare, education, and business to help us build better cars, robots, and other...
Random Forest: A Forest in My Backyard
Forest City, Iowa, was once known as the “Forest City of the Midwest.”But in 2008, it was razed to make way for a new, large, sprawling development.Now, there are two large, old-growth forests in the area, one a forest and one a mesquite one.In addition to the forest, the...
When the sun goes down, we’re all in a trance: The Aokigahan Forest
I was walking past a clearing and the trees were all still.The moon was still out.The trees had grown in size and strength.It was like being in the middle of a forest fire, and the flames were still burning.I was at the edge of a large forest, and I...