Abstract: We consider iterative gradient-based optimization algorithms applied to functions that are smooth and strongly convex. The fastest globally convergent algorithm for this class of functions ...

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Scientists have long debated the merits and risks of tinkering with viruses and bacteria, which the president claims caused the coronavirus pandemic. By Carl Zimmer and Emily Anthes President Trump ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that seeks to limit federal funding for gain-of-function research, which is used to study how pathogens can become more harmful by causing ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order looking to limit federal funding for gain-of-function research that involves altering pathogens, suggesting the efforts could have been responsible for ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday banning all federal funding for "dangerous" gain-of-function research in China, Iran and other countries and blocking all federal funding for ...

Trump signed an executive order banning federal funds for ‘gain of function’ research abroad The research alters viruses to increase transmissibility or severity in the name of preparedness Scientists ...

Chapter 6 Season 3 of Fortnite will be be Star Wars-themed — and ahead of its release on Friday, May 2, you can get a free First Order Stormtrooper outfit. Star Wars characters have appeared in ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Fortnite is gearing up for the new Star Wars: Galactic Battle season on May 2, and now Epic Games and Disney are offering players a free First Order ...