Peter Higgs’ famous particle discovery is now at the heart of strategies to unlock the secrets of the universe
The US, Europe and China are all planning particle colliders that would study the Higgs boson.
Martin Bauer, Associate Professor of Physics, Durham University •
conversation
April 19, 2024 • ~8 min
April 19, 2024 • ~8 min
Using deep learning to image the Earth’s planetary boundary layer
Lincoln Laboratory researchers are using AI to get a better picture of the atmospheric layer closest to Earth's surface. Their techniques could improve weather and drought prediction.
Haley Wahl | MIT Lincoln Laboratory •
mit
April 18, 2024 • ~7 min
April 18, 2024 • ~7 min
Human brains and fruit fly brains are built similarly – visualizing how helps researchers better understand how both work
Studying the human brain is difficult because of its vast and intricate network of neural connections. The fruit fly offers a simpler but similar model that researchers can more easily map.
Kristin Scaplen, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Bryant University •
conversation
April 15, 2024 • ~5 min
April 15, 2024 • ~5 min
Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe
During a walk in the Scottish Highlands, one of the greats of particle physics had the idea of a lifetime
Harald Fox, Senior Lecturer of Particle Physics, Lancaster University
• conversation
April 11, 2024 • ~5 min
April 11, 2024 • ~5 min
AI may develop a huge carbon footprint, but it could also be a critical ally in the fight against climate change
AI needs careful monitoring and the right policies to ensure it can benefit the fight against climate change.
Alina Vaduva, Director of the Business Advice Centre for Post Graduate Students at UEL, Ambassador of the Centre for Innovation, Management and Enterprise, University of East London •
conversation
April 4, 2024 • ~6 min
April 4, 2024 • ~6 min
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