Science
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A Wobble From Mars Could Be Sign Of Dark Matter, MIT Study Finds
Watching for changes in the Red Planet’s orbit over time could be new way to detect passing dark matter. Jennifer Chu | MIT Newshttps://news.mit.edu/2024/mars-wobble-could-be-dark-matter-mit-study-finds-0917 In a new study, MIT physicists propose that if most of the dark matter in the universe is made up of microscopic primordial black holes — an idea first proposed in…
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Empowering the next generation of scientists in Africa
The Future African Scientist organization was sparked by a connection between two students from different walks of life during an MIT program in South Africa. Zach Winn | MIT NewsMIT News (https://news.mit.edu/2024/empowering-next-generation-scientists-in-africa-0802) No one is born a world-class scientist. Instead, their skills are built over many years of education, networking, mentorship, and work in laboratories…
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Decoding The Digital. Distinguishing Computer Science And Information Technology In Society And Industry.
Computer Science (CS) and Information Technology (IT) are closely related fields but differ in their scope, focus, and the specific skills and knowledge they encompass. Understanding these differences is crucial across various contexts, including as fields of study, professions, businesses, industry sectors, geopolitical forces, and socioeconomic levers. 1. As a Field of Study. Computer Science.…
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Generative AI Could Offer A Faster Way To Test Theories Of How The Universe Works
IBM and CERN are using time-series transformers to model particle collisions at the world’s largest collider; it’s part of a larger goal to turn raw observational data into actionable insights. Ordinary matter gives shape to everything we know of the world, but it represents just 5% of the universe. The rest is made up of…
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Study: Global Deforestation Leads To More Mercury Pollution
Scientists quantify a previously overlooked driver of human-related mercury emissions. Adam Zewe | MIT NewsMIT News (https://news.mit.edu/2024/study-global-deforestation-leads-more-mercury-pollution-0212) About 10 percent of human-made mercury emissions into the atmosphere each year are the result of global deforestation, according to a new MIT study. The world’s vegetation, from the Amazon rainforest to the savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa, acts…
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Higher, Faster: What Influences The Aerodynamics Of A Football?
In addition to a player’s ability to throw it, a number of factors will influence a ball’s flight, including its size, inflation pressure and texture. (Shutterstock) Giuseppe Di Labbio, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) With 113 million viewers in the United States and 40 million more around the world, the Super Bowl is the most…