The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.
Neural Nets by Kevin Gurney - Online Introduction.
Perceptron Learning Applet - design your own logical
function (AND, OR, XOR, ...) and watch how perceptron is trying
to learn it. With brief explanation of theory behind.
Artificial Neuron Applet - set arbitrary inputs, weights,
activation function and see the result. With brief explanation of
theory behind.
Neural Networks with Java - very nice page with description
of basic NN types, learning algorithms and
Java applet of Kohonen NN.
F-15 Intelligent Flight Control - NASA project using Neural
Networks to control the plane.
The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to Evolutionary Computation
- Frequently asked questions archive
GA optimizer - applet that finds the global maximum
Alife introduction and Game of Life - brief article
explaning what is Alife about
Game of Life Applet - interactive applet with lots of
predefined patterns.
Local Alife projects - check IDI Lade Artificial life
projects.
Flozoid - Boids animation. Watch the emergence of birds-like
behavior.
GA in game "Cloak, Dagger and DNA" - Description how are GA used in
a simple strategic game
NN use in "Battle Cruiser 3000" game - The game using NN,
designer's comments