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Generally, we try to apply scientific knowledge in some manner to benefit humanity. Often the application requires some standards or precautions so that the applications will have maximum benefit and minimal risk. One such application was that of ionizing radiation. X-rays were discovered in...

A big article on dog breeds, genetics, and behavioral and other traits has been published in Science (the journal).

Hi all, I just finished my undergrad degree in CS. I did reasonably well and would like to pursue a PhD at some point in the next 6 years, however I am not ready to do so immediately. I have taken a job as a software engineer and intend to work there for a year or two to save up some money. I...

Hello! I read a few papers from the journal Science and I see that they are written in 3 columns format. However when I opened the latex template from their website it appears to be just one column. Can someone who submitted there before help me understand what is the right format and if it is...

According to a survey by Brandon Vaidyanathan and colleagues at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC, scientists’ ability to experience wonder, awe, and beauty in their work is associated with higher levels of job satisfaction and better mental health. 'Beauty' is noted...

Just about every science related you tube use this patronising expression such that it's almost de rigueur. I find it mildly irritating and distracting as I can hear it coming halfway through whatever they are saying. Everyone from Arvin Ash to Sabine (bee) Hossenfelder and everyone in between...

How do the rods and cones in your eyes work? I looked it up but didn't find any detailed explanation, and could we make them artificially to use like cameras?

[Mentor Note -- Thread moved from the New Member Introductions forum] How did you find PF?: google search I am a middle school student and have a deep passion for physics, I want to understand quantum mechanics and relativity. Physics according to me is the most precise description of nature...

Is self-nomination common for career awards in science and engineering? I was under the impression that nomination for awards is only by others but apparently self-nomination is an option too. Any PF member has an experience in this to share?

Do I need to have a solid background in Material Science if I would like to study thin-films?

I am 18 and currently in the middle of taking a gap year from high school to college. I am going to college this fall, and I want to go into college with a better grip on what I want to do than I have now. I absolutely love physics, science, and math. I also have a huge attachment to the idea of...

Is data science in demand? Is data science hard? How many hours do data scientists work? Is it hard to find a job as a data scientist?

Few things are disparaged so militantly on this forum as popsci: scientific literature written for a general audience. "It's entertainment, not real science." "They won't teach you any actual physics." Such remarks are all too common - and, in my opinion, they are utterly misguided. I won't...

Does research require repeatable experiments with repeated results in order to call what one is doing "science?" Or are there exceptions?

I succeded to do the first method, but I could not do the second one. The first method: public static Node<int> Delete(Node<int> lst, int num) { Node<int> p = lst.GetNext(); for (int i = 1; i < num; i++) { p = p.GetNext()...

Summary:: I need to learn the deepest information I just started computer science. I have to learn computer basics and then what maths should I learn? What math should I learn after I've learned basic math?

A very "meta" idea crossed my mind today, and I'd like some feedback. Apologies in advance in case the half-formedness of said idea results in a meandering post. The specific connection I made was that the creation-versus-evolution "debate" could be characterized, at its most basic, as the...

[Moderator's note: This thread has been split off from a previous thread since its topic is best addressed in a separate discussion. This post has been edited to focus on the topic for separate discussion.] Jaynes has used in the derivation of the rules of probability as the logic of plausible...

November 3, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Online Register https://www.alcf.anl.gov/events/ai-science-atoms-cosmos https://www.anl.gov/event/ai-for-science-from-atoms-to-the-cosmos

An article of data scientist Elizabeth Bik and her efforts to unmask the bad science surrounding Hydrochloraquin https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemlee/elisabeth-bik-didier-raoult-hydroxychloroquine-study and some biographic info on Dr Bik: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Bik

My name is Mary and I love to teach Science.

I am currently reading some introductory physics. I am following resnik and Halliday. Can anyone suggest me some good general books on physics which would go comfortably with my resnik book. I need to read some general material not something technical. If possible on classical mechanics and...

Hello, I'm looking for a book that explains the subject of material science so that I can apply that knowledge to mechanical engineering. I was wondering if Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction by Callister might be a good choice. Could that book help me in mechanical engineering...

Apparently, DS can be applied to the Aero industry, but how is a question that I still can't find an answer, and which proves to be incredibly elusive online. I don't mean the Business Intelligence positions, I want to get more involved with the engineering team. Can a Data Scientist be useful...

Hi, I think that history shows a constant: - nobody wants to die - this introduces several versions of fiction (like religion) - science is influenced by this fiction Probably you can imagine several examples where the idea of immortality influenced or influences science? What do you think...

I just saw a great discussion with Brian Cox and Jim Al-Khalili, which covered a number of topics including science communication and the role and importance of popularizations, e.g. documentaries, books etc, including criticisms and praise of such. They also touch a number of other topics...

So is Science Fiction really a separate genre, or just a way to create a new setting for existing genres (action, war, sea stories, spy, westerns, horror, epic fantasy etc)?

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-university-professor-resigns-over-letter-claiming-maori-knowledge-isnt-science/NF4CMOCYRJZGI5Y4DXACKKJU54/ I have not read the article in the magazine the Listener, but what are you views on this news article? If I can, I'll attempt to get ahold of the...

Summary:: When experimenting to improve a theory, account for the fact that your experimental equipment is made using the very same theory which you are trying to improve. 1.) It would take many decades (~ 80 years?) to design and make equipment entirely using a proposed new theory which has...

Summary:: Requesting Your Ranking: https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2013/09/10/221019045/the-10-most-important-questions-in-science In the above https are the ten most important questions in science suggested by NPR--I totally agree. So, my request is, especially from our more qualified...

Hi everyone! I was wondering if any of you here on PF have heard any news related to the US federal science budget (whether through the NSF, the DOE, etc.). I was curious to see what are some of the research areas that the Biden administration would be promoting, as I haven't heard any news or...

Recently, a paper has taken some scientific dissemination media coverage, at which journalists claim the authors have proven a breach in time symmetry for a three-body system composed of black holes. This is the paper's address at Arxiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2002.04029 Initially, I would like...

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how do publishers and editors write and make mathematical function graphs and format their textbooks... ? what softwares and programs do calculus or chemistry publishers use to create their textbooks ? Thanks

I recently saw some very funny memes about Star Wars (which I'll post below), so I thought about starting a thread about jokes about science fiction, e.g. SF movies. Please share funny jokes, pictures and memes about SF and their stories in this thread. And, yes, I know, I'm such a huge SF...

Bernard Stiegler said that technology is an evolving organism that never ends as long as their are people; yet as an aspiring futurist; I feel that I’ve reached the limit to all the different concepts for technology. All the futurism stuff is repetitive because their are only so many things a...

Do you think Coke was thinking science when naming this "Energy drink" ?? Do they know how much energy zero calories represents?

COVID-19: The Path Forward - How the Science Will Drive Recovery https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Covid-19-The+Path+Forward-How+the+Science+will+Drive+Recovery

Hi. I'm looking for books on data science, preferably leaning towards neural networks, that focus on mathematical rigor. For example, theorems on optimization, minimum number of layers to accomplish a task efficiently, etc. Most books I've seen seem to hand wave this stuff. Anyone know any juicy...

Do the stereotypical nerds and geeks really exist? I am talking about socially awkward timid loners who are also highly intelligent in Science, Mathematics, Technology, and Engineering. What happens to them later in real life? Do they really end up as unemployed or menial workers because of...

Hello Everyone, I am a final year B.tech student and I am looking for some latest computer science projects for my major project. I am shortlisted one project which is Virtual Private Network, The objective is project demands creating an application that allows users to convert their public...

The term Citizen Science has, at least according to wikipedia, existed for at least several decades. Is it time to come up with a hip new 21st century moniker? Or are we happy with "Citizen Science" as it is?

Hi I am a computer science undergraduate working as a data scientist. I generally love studying physics and planetary science. I am aspiring to research in biomarkers and bio signatures in planets. If I have to choose this research path should I study masters in, astrophysics or...

Ok, so here's where I am at: I'll be 35 this year. Was an engineering major way back when, but switched to comp. sci. and enjoying it very much. I should graduate in 2-2.5 years. Its all paid for through the company I work for now. I'm set. Except...I like where I'm at. I have a decent paying...

Can you name some good science/math documentaries. I would watch them when I am idle. My goal is not to learn anything in specific but to generate some of those AHA! moments which I would love to share with people from similar backgrounds. Also, maybe some collective parts of the documentary...

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I found, what appears to be, a good channel on General Relativity and other science topics. I'm dubious because... the internet. I'd love a second opinion on whether this channels first few videos on The Maths of General Relativity are doing it justice. I'm a dad with a day job and I can't...

What could a good science fiction writer of the 1980s have made with details consistent with the real world of 2020? So, fictional cahracters, but with technology and broad events the same as what's happened this year? Which author would you think would have made the most entertaining stories...

Hello Does anyone know any computer science forum that has a focus on the following topics? - questions about the understanding of particular explanations provided by computer science books, papers, etc - the possible errors these documents' contents might have and the corrections they might...

Hello All, Does anyone here have degrees that aren't related to their careers? I was thinking of maybe taking some automotive courses at a community college towards an associates. This is merely for my own interests, and to allow me to work on my own car, knowing that I did the job correctly...