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The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) is inviting applications for its four-year Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in data science and applications programme till May 26. Applicants who qualify can apply irrespective of their group, stream, or board. Advertisement — School students who have appeared for their Class 11 final exams can apply after passing Class 12.
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7 months ago Read more at The Indian Express

Amusa Lasisi attributed his reasons to the mass failure recorded in the just-conducted examinations. He added that he was more interested in developing the students rather than exiting the country to promote ‘Japa’ sydrome.
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7 months ago Read more at Punch Newspapers

Aschwanden: We need to be cautious about what we can do in the future. He says it’s not a sign of a problem, but if we don’t know it, we need to take action. McCain: We’re always trying to be irrational, but we can’t be able to do it. We’ve got to know what we’re going to do, he says. And we’ve a lot of things to think about, and we
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7 months ago Read more at Scientific American

science-washing occurs where science is either being used beyond what evidence shows, without appropriate credentials or in instances where science cannot give the answer. Dr Michelle Wong, cosmetic chemist and content creator, defines sciencewashing.
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7 months ago Read more at Cosmetics Business

Cancer researchers are diligently working to transform scientific discoveries into clinical applications, improving how we prevent, diagnose and treat this complex disease. Download this eBook to: Unravel the complexities of cell-to-cell communication in cancer Discover new immunotherapy developments that are setting new standards in cancer treatment Stay updated on new research advancements in the field Foreword Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. The World Health Organization predicts that in 2050, there will be over 35 million new cancer cases – a shocking 77% increase
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7 months ago Read more at Technology Networks

Kerikeri High School student Sunny Perry has won the Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize for her groundbreaking soil research. The research has the potential for wide-reaching impact, by generating new data that will change the way landowners and councils manage land. Sunny Perry collected 480 samples from 20 sites in the Far North, all while completing her normal schoolwork.
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7 months ago Read more at New Zealand Herald

The Terminator Paramount Science fiction (often shortened to sci-fi) is a genre that focuses on advanced scientific concepts, technological innovations, or their potential impact on society and individuals. This might include space travel, artificial intelligence, robotics, time travel, genetic engineering, or futuristic gadgets. Speculative and Imaginative: Though grounded in scientific possibilities, science fiction pushes the boundaries of reality.
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7 months ago Read more at No Film School

New Zealand Association of Scientists has acknowledged fatigue caused by new round of reviews following cancellation of Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways science system reforms. However, panellists said that some of the work done on Te ara Paech is still relevant, although the financial situation is now tighter. There is a need to develop “brand research or brand science”.
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7 months ago Read more at Research Professional News

A new round of conversation has been spurred by Jonathan Haidt’s book “The Anxious Generation” which contends that rising mental health issues in children and adolescents are the result of social media replacing key experiences during formative years of brain development. The book is based largely on research showing that adolescent mental health has declined since 2010, coinciding roughly with mass adoption of the smartphone. But of course, correlation is not causation.
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7 months ago Read more at Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

Lily Belisle is graduating with a degree in sociology and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies. I’m in Women in Law, BU Prison Outreach Initiative, Students for Reproductive Freedom, Undergraduate Research in the Sociology department, Intern at the BU Center for Innovation in Social Science, and Co-Founder of Armchair Journal.
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7 months ago Read more at Boston University