Self-replicating spacecraftThe concept of self-replicating spacecraft, as envisioned by mathematician John von Neumann, has been described by futurists including physicist Michio Kaku and discussed across a wide breadth of hard science fiction novels and stories. Self-replicating probes are sometimes referred to as von Neumann probes. Self-replicating spacecraft would in some ways either mimic or echo the features of living organisms or viruses.
Algorithme de rechercheEn informatique, un algorithme de recherche est un type d'algorithme qui, pour un domaine, un problème de ce domaine et des critères donnés, retourne en résultat un ensemble de solutions répondant au problème. Supposons que l'ensemble de ses entrées soit divisible en sous-ensemble, par rapport à un critère donné, qui peut être, par exemple, une relation d'ordre. De façon générale, un tel algorithme vérifie un certain nombre de ces entrées et retourne en sortie une ou plusieurs des entrées visées.
Therapeutic effectTherapeutic effect refers to the response(s) after a treatment of any kind, the results of which are judged to be useful or favorable. This is true whether the result was expected, unexpected, or even an unintended consequence. An adverse effect (including nocebo) is the converse and refers to harmful or undesired response(s). What constitutes a therapeutic effect versus a side effect is a matter of both the nature of the situation and the goals of treatment.
