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Artificial intelligence’s influence on science communication and public engagement

By Jagpreet Kaur Maker, Borealis Blog editor Science communication plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between scientific advancements […]

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Trust in science remains high but public questions scientists’ adherence to science’s norms

A March 4, 2024 Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania news release (also on EurekAlert and received via email) announces research into public trust in science in the US, Science is one of the most highly regarded institutions in America, with nearly three-quarters of the public expressing “a great deal” or “a...

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Viewing the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse in Vancouver (Canada)

I received an April 5, 2024 University of British Columbia notice (via email) about a public viewing of the upcoming solar eclipse, UBC [University of British Columbia] department of physics and astronomy researchers will host a public solar eclipse viewing event outside the UBC Bookstore on April 8 [2024], weather permitting, or otherwise, in the...

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The Pet Professional Guild Australia Conference

Will I see you down under? (part 2).Photo: Mudassir Ali/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDI’ll be presenting at the Pet Professional Guild Australia conference in Sydney which runs from 14-16 June.The conference takes place at Rydges World Square in Sydney, with some practical workshops on the 14th at St. Ives Showgrounds.My talks will be on:From fearful to...

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Carol Matas: Psychics and Murders, Oh My!

Welcome to Cantastic Authorpalooza, featuring posts by and about great Canadian children’s book creators! Today’s guest: Carol Matas. Take it away, Carol! I know I am a guest on a scientist’s blog today, but I have to talk about something that doesn’t quite fit in with scientific theory. Or does it??? Psychic powers? Synchronicity? Messages...

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Butterfly mating inspires neuromorphic (brainlike) computing

Michael Berger writes about a multisensory approach to neuromorphic computing inspired by butterflies in his February 2, 2024 Nanowerk Spotlight article, Note: Links have been removed, Artificial intelligence systems have historically struggled to integrate and interpret information from multiple senses the way animals intuitively do. Humans and other species rely on combining sight, sound, touch,...

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Regenerative Medicine News Under the Microscope – February and March 2024

Regenerative Medicine News Under the Microscope is back! Thank you all for your patience as I wrapped up my PhD; the hiatus is officially over. We’re celebrating the return of this feature with a double header covering regenerative medicine research highlights from both February and March. Representative amniotic fluid-derived lung organoids. Cells are immunofluorescently stained...

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The Association of Professional Dog Trainers New Zealand Conference

Will I see you down under? (part 1).Photo: Makalu/PixabayBy Zazie Todd PhDI’ll be presenting at the New Zealand Association of Professional Dog Trainers conference in June.The conference takes place 8th – 9th June at the Silverstream Retreat, Lower Hutt, near Wellington. This year’s theme is Steady Paws, Calm Minds.I’ll be giving three talks at the...

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