Can Deep Learning help us understand the human brain?
Have you heard about Deep Learning? It is a hot topic in both industry and science.
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Hypnobirthing: Hype or hope?
You’re pregnant! No matter how much you look forward to your baby’s arrival, the birth
Sign language gloves – improving communication or proving the lack of it?
Wearable gloves packed with technology promise to translate sign language into speech. Are they as fancy and futuristic as they sound or are they just one of many half-baked ideas on the technology market?
How do young scientists experience finishing their PhDs?
We explored what factors improve the final stage of a PhD by interviewing recent graduates about what it was like to finish their doctorates.
What is a scientist?
Gender-science stereotypes have started to change as more women enter scientific and technical careers, but
Why am I a scientist?
If you ask scientists why they conduct research, they often give the grandest of reasons: curing diseases, ending world hunger, or ending our dependence on fossil fuels. I found out you can be in science with a relatively smaller goal, and that that’s okay.
The dilemma young scientists face: Should I work without getting paid?
Only 7-15% of PhD candidates finish their doctorates on time, and, after that, many of them work unpaid to complete their degrees. Why is this the case, is it acceptable, and how can the situation be improved?
How do you measure the worth of a scientist?
If evaluated by today’s system, many of the greatest scientists of all time wouldn’t make the cut. So what’s wrong with how we’re assessing scientists?
Why I teach as a scientist
Last week I was standing in front of a full classroom, teaching as a scientific
Maybe don’t keep your mobile phone in your pocket
Scientists don’t agree on whether cell phone radiation is safe for our health. If you’re concerned, here’s how to reduce your exposure to this type of radiation when using your phone.?