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A mind for math
A part of the brain associated with making memories may also predict success in learning math
Posted in Brain & Behavior
Tagged brain, brain scans, Carnegie Mellon University, cognitive science, Columbia, David Geary, getinvolved, hippocampus, IQ, Kaustubh Supekar, learning, math, mathematics, MRI, neuroscience, Palo Alto, Pittsburgh, Robert Siegler, Stanford University, topstories, University of Missouri
Pathways to research: Young scientists tackle abstract problems
Students’ independent, theoretical investigations produce real-world results
Posted in Young Scientists
Tagged Clara Fannjiang, coach, computer model, computer modeling, convex, curves, differential geometry, Duke University, Erik D. Demaine and Günter Rote, feature, fluid mechanics, Harvard, Intel Science and Engineering Fair, Intel Science Talent Search, John Pardon, linear algebra, math, mathematical models, mathematics, MATLAB, mentor, Nilesh Tripuraneni, polygon, Robert Bryant, Robert Connely, simulation, surfaces, theoretical projects, topstories, University of Oregon, vapor, Very Large Array, water droplets
No more bubble trouble
Dolphin’s clicks help scientists sort through confusing underwater noises
Posted in Physics
Tagged acoustics, animals, birds, bubbles, communications, dolphins, echoes, echolocation, engineering, getinvolved, Grant Deane, mammals, mathematics, nonlinear, physics, reptiles, reptiles/birds/mammals, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, sonar, sound, Timothy Leighton, University of Southampton
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