Remove Chemistry Remove Data Science Remove Primary Remove Schooling
article thumbnail

Can we control the electrical activity in our brains?

Futurum

Two areas of overlapping colours show the primary and secondary whisker areas. 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. Pinterest.

article thumbnail

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

Futurum

At times like these, the thought of having to go to school or work can seem impossible. ME/CFS is a serious, long-term illness that can change a person’s life completely, leaving them unable to do things that most of us take for granted, including going to school or work, taking a walk, or even getting out of bed.

Biology 117
educators

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence?

Futurum

One of the primary functions of cognitive control is to decide when each type of behaviour is best, and guide behaviour accordingly. For example, members of the Neuroscience of Cognitive Control Lab come from many different backgrounds, including machine learning, data science, electrical engineering, medicine, physics and philosophy.

Computer 130
article thumbnail

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

Futurum

All aspects of school are important, not just the academic content of your classes. Make the most of your time at high school to develop skills such as public speaking, teamwork and leadership. I also teach GIS and data science classes, all with a geophysical component, and conduct research in these topics.

article thumbnail

The Story Continues: Announcing Version 14 of Wolfram Language and Mathematica

Stephen Wolfram

In a somewhat different direction, we’ve expanded our Wolfram Summer School to add a Wolfram Winter School , and we’ve greatly expanded our our Wolfram High School Summer Research Program , adding year-round programs , middle-school programs , etc.—including And then there’s livestreaming.

Computer 102