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Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence?

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Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence? For many years, psychologists and neuroscientists have sought to uncover how the mind functions, while computer scientists have attempted to reproduce human-like capabilities in machines. Or are you smarter than computers? What are computational models?

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What Fields Are Included in STEM: A Comprehensive Overview

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In this article, we will delve into the fascinating worlds of Physics and Astronomy, Biology and Life Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Chemistry and Materials Science, as well as Computer Science and Information Technology. KEY TAKEAWAY What fields are included in STEM?

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Creating software that works for everyone

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However, as we become ever-more reliant on software, ensuring it is accessible for all of society is a growing necessity. ACCESSIBLE — can be obtained easily and used by everyone. APP — a computer program used to perform a specific function (e.g., USER INTERFACE — the place where an end user interacts with a computer (e.g.,

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How can data management tools help us discover new treatments for a chronic disease?

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To do this, researchers need access to as much data about ME/ CFS as possible. They are working with a team of researchers to develop new data-sharing tools that will allow more collaboration and communication between ME/CFS researchers, medical professionals and people with ME/CFS.

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Growing a community: building the Plant Cell Atlas

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“The development of innovative tools is enabling us to make unprecedented discoveries within plant science,” says Sue. These tools and approaches cover systems biology, synthetic biology, biosensors, data science, artificial intelligence, gene editing, precision breeding, the microbiome, and more.”. BUILDING THE ATLAS.

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Modelling mines: how can a new 3D modelling platform make mining more sustainable and be part of the solution to climate change?

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As it is open source, it is accessible to a wide range of users. The team’s current focus is on making the software easier to use and more accessible so that other groups can build their own models and answer their own questions. Geology, maths, physics, chemistry and biology are all sciences that will be leading this research.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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Talk like a geographic information systems expert Cartography — map making Environmental justice — ensuring equitable access to the environment for all people. I also teach GIS and data science classes, all with a geophysical component, and conduct research in these topics.