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Top 4 Reasons to Study Computer Science

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Do you have interest in computer science but thought it's just about learning to code? While coding is a crucial aspect of computer science, it's not the only reason to pursue this field. Here are the top four benefits of studying computer science that don't include coding. Well, think again!

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Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains?

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Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains? Recreating its behaviour using computer programs is no easy task, but it can be done – by using artificial intelligence hardware that mimics the deeply complex networks of neuron cells in our brains. Published: July 14, 2022.

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Can we decipher the mechanisms that allow plant cells to communicate?

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Can we decipher the mechanisms that allow plant cells to communicate? They have recently identified an important protein that facilitates the communication underlying this process. Communication between cells is a vital process for all multi-cellular organisms, and plants are no exception. FIELD OF RESEARCH : Plant Biology.

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Plugging in: directly linking the brain to a computer

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Plugging in: directly linking the brain to a computer. Published: Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) link the brain directly to external computers, allowing users to do something just by thinking it. TALK LIKE A … COMPUTER SCIENTIST. Brains and computers share lots of similarities. How do BCIs work?

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Are there ‘rules’ for conveying emotion through art?

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a line) Quantify — to measure the number or amount of something To what extent can art be used to communicate specific emotions? We explored how people use associations with colours and line properties to communicate emotions,” says Dr Dirk Bernhardt-Walther, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychology. “In

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

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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. By promoting communication between ME/CFS clinicians and researchers, we hope to accelerate future research,” says Linda.

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Using agrobiology to ensure sustainable food production

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Published: Dr Valeria Faggioli and Dr Mayra Osorio are working on separate projects under the sustainable food production branch of the CABANA programme, which aims to accelerate the implementation of data-driven biology to overcome a range of environmental challenges in Latin America. TALK LIKE AN AGROBIOLOGIST. THE NEXT STEPS.