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Quantum supremacy

Maryse de la Giroday Science in Society, Technology and Engineering
This supremacy, refers to an engineering milestone and a October 23, 2019 news item on ScienceDaily announces the milestone has been reached, Researchers in UC [University of California] Santa Barbara/Google scientist John Martinis’ group have made good on their claim to quantum supremacy. Using 53 entangled quantum bits (“qubits”), their Sycamore computer has taken on — and solved — a problem considered intractable for classical computers.… An October 23, 2019 UC Santa Barbara news release…

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Announcing The Pint Of Science Guelph Speaker Lineup

Dan Gillis Communication, Education and Outreach, Science in Society, Technology and Engineering
Are you ready Guelph? Because Pint Of Science Guelph is back with more dates, more speakers, and more science! This year, five different venues will host Pint Of Science Guelph (between May 10th and May 14th). And just like last year, we have a lot in store! Trivia, prizes, awesome talks, and several other thingsContinue reading "Announcing The Pint Of Science Guelph Speaker Lineup"

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Bionanomotors for bio-inspired robots on the battlefield

Maryse de la Giroday Science in Society, Technology and Engineering
An October 9, 2019 news item on ScienceDaily provides some insight into the latest US Army research into robots, In an effort to make robots more effective and versatile teammates for Soldiers in combat, Army researchers are on a mission to understand the value of the molecular living functionality of muscle, and the fundamental mechanics that would need to be replicated in order to artificially achieve the capabilities arising from the proteins responsible for muscle…

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The Evolution Of The Hackathon – Part I

Dan Gillis Communication, Education and Outreach, Science in Society, Technology and Engineering
In their early days, hackathons and design jams were touted as the place for innovation. How could they not be? Pile together a bunch of computer scientists and software engineers, add coffee and snacks, and presto change-o, you’ve got a shiny new solution to any number of life’s biggest challenges. Because solutions and innovation areContinue reading "The Evolution Of The Hackathon – Part I"

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FACTT 2020: Festival of Art and Science Exhibition, March 9th – March 12th, 2020 in Toronto plus some ISEA (International Symposium on Electronic Arts) 2020 news

Maryse de la Giroday Science in Society, Technology and Engineering
The FACTT 2020: FESTIVAL ART AND SCIENCE EXHIBITION is the third time (I believe) that the ArtSci Salon in Toronto has hosted this event. Marta de Menezes and a FACTT festival were mentioned for the first time here in a January 10, 2018 posting titled: CRISPR/Cas9 as a tool for artists (Art/sci Salon January 2018 events in Toronto, Canada) and an event in Winnipeg, Canada. Here’s more from the March 3, 2020 ArtSci Salon announcements…

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Sea Shambles in London, UK on May 17, 2020 (one night only)

Maryse de la Giroday Science in Society, Technology and Engineering
Should you be in London (UK) in mid May 2020, you might want to check out a special event, Sea Shambles, at the Royal Albert Hall. Here’s a bit of a preview, Here’s more about Sea Shambles on May 17, 2020 from the Cosmic Shambles Network event page, Due to popular demand we are BACK at the Royal Albert Hall with a brand new event. Our biggest and most spectacular show EVER!Following the success of…

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Engineering and Geoscience Festival in Vancouver (Canada) on March 7, 2020

Maryse de la Giroday Science in Society, Technology and Engineering
I was going to include event poster but I cannot figure out how to embed it here. For some reason the folks of the Vancouver Branch of Engineers and Geoscientists BC have made it difficult to do for someone as nontechnical as I am. So, here’s the plain version (from the Vancouver Public Library Event page for the Engineering & Geoscience Festival on March 7, 2020), EG-Fest: Engineering & Geoscience Festival Saturday, March 7, 2020…

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Get better protection from a sunscreen with a ‘flamenco dancing’ molecule?

Maryse de la Giroday Science in Society, Technology and Engineering
Caption: illustrative image for the University of Warwick research on ‘Flamenco dancing’ molecule could lead to better-protecting sunscreen created by Dr. Michael Horbury. Credit:: created by Dr Michael Horbury There are high hopes (more about why later) for a plant-based ‘flamenco dancing molecule’ and its inclusion in sunscreens as described in an October 18, 2019 University of Warwick press release (also on EurekAlert), A molecule that protects plants from overexposure to harmful sunlight thanks to…

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Social Media & Science

Dan Gillis Communication, Education and Outreach, Science in Society, Technology and Engineering
When I started using social media, I didn’t begin using it with the idea that it would be a venue for sharing my research. Instead, things slowly evolved to the point where I’m now managing numerous Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts, as well as writing for several different blogs/websites1. Each has an intended purpose.Continue reading "Social Media & Science"

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Connecting biological and artificial neurons (in UK, Switzerland, & Italy) over the web

Maryse de la Giroday Science in Society, Technology and Engineering
Caption: The virtual lab connecting Southampton, Zurich and Padova. Credit: University of Southampton A February 26, 2020 University of Southampton press release (also on EurekAlert) describes this work, Research on novel nanoelectronics devices led by the University of Southampton enabled brain neurons and artificial neurons to communicate with each other. This study has for the first time shown how three key emerging technologies can work together: brain-computer interfaces, artificial neural networks and advanced memory technologies…

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