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How can we make future places healthier spaces?

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Published: Professor Richard Harper , based at Lancaster University in the UK, is the principal investigator of a project called the Future Places Centre. This project is investigating how computing, the internet of things and data science can generate information that people can use to make their future places healthier.

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How can we unravel the complex history of networks?

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Min also recommends learning computer programming (“Python is the best programming language to learn,” he says), as this is a key skill for statistically analysing data and building probabilistic models. There are lots of online videos and tutorials where you can learn about statistical methods of data analysis and programming (e.g.,

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Using adsorbents to help society

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Yamil and the team use data science, statistical mechanics, powerful computational modelling tools and machine learning (ML) tools to learn more about adsorption and discover and design new porous materials. How does the team do this research? It is an exciting time to consider a chemical and biomolecular engineering career!

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Can we control the electrical activity in our brains?

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First discovered in the 1960s by Dr Osamu Shimomura, GFP has revolutionised many fields of science. In 2008, Dr Shimomura was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work, alongside Dr Chalfie and Dr Tsien. Read more about their research: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2008/illustrated-information.

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Creating software that works for everyone

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APP — a computer program used to perform a specific function (e.g., SOFTWARE — the set of programs and other information that enables a computer or app to function. USER INTERFACE — the place where an end user interacts with a computer (e.g., Every human is different,” says Professor John Grundy.

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Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health?

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Professor Azeez Butali hopes to uncover the genetic causes of cleft lip and palate. Many scientific techniques, such as the genetic sequencing Azeez uses, produce vast amounts of data. Erliang analyses data related to oral health conditions, such as periodontitis, oral cancer and cleft lip and palate.

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

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Dr Elsa Anderson Role: Assistant Professor, Programme in Environmental Science Institution: Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois) I teach an urban ecology class that aims to engage students in learning about nature where they live and understanding the interactions between people and their surroundings.