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The Metaverse Hype Died Down. Where Does That Leave Colleges That Invested In It?

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A public community college in east Hollywood, it wasn’t one of the original schools that got grants to build out a “ metaversity ,” a digital alternative campus influenced by the tech company Meta. Los Angeles City College has spent some time trying to refine its metaverse.

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Why electoral systems matter for democracy

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It was fascinating to see research happening right in front of our eyes like that.” Differences in party perspectives and promises make it harder to react to shifts in public opinion and adjust the policies accordingly,” explains Damien. Additionally, the rise of the computer age has created big opportunities for political science.

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Best STEM Summer Camps In Raleigh 2024

The Maker Mom

Raleigh is best known as the location of the Research Triangle Park, which is also home to several startups and prominent tech companies. Named the largest research park in the United States, there’s no better place to send your child to a STEM camp than in Raleigh.

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Are there ‘rules’ for conveying emotion through art?

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To investigate these questions, a team of researchers from across the world combined their skills and expertise to perform some intriguing experiments. “We The computer was instructed to make its guesses based on the properties the researchers had measured. Or are their effects unpredictable?

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How can intelligent systems revolutionise healthcare?

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Responsible AI research and development can lead to advancements in various fields, including transportation, education and sustainability.” The iSMART Lab plays a crucial role in driving responsible AI research and development,” says Narges. What challenges does this research pose? How successful has this research been?

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Supporting small farms: how protecting local farms can protect local communities

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E’licia Chaverest , from the Small Farms Research Center at Alabama A&M University, USA, is supporting these farmers to help them run successful and resilient farms. E’licia Chaverest is the assistant director of the Alabama A&M University Small Farms Research Center (SFRC). © Dr Duncan M.

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Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes

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Yet, despite these many and varied uses, researchers believe they remain a mostly untapped resource for humanity. Professor Ian Paulsen is the Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology, a research centre that spans nine universities across Australia.

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