Tag: Sciences

Studying at Sciences Po, Paris

Summer is a hectic time for those planning to apply for graduate study programmes as most graduate schools start accepting applications in September. A part of this process may involve reaching out to current and former students to ask questions about the programme, quality of life and the kind of o...

MoleculeNet Part 1: Datasets for Deep Learning in the Chemical and Life Sciences

Image and speech recognition seem like gargantuan tasks, but they are really pretty simple compared to the kinds of problems we see in physics, chemistry, and biology. That’s why it’s comparatively rare to see anyone claim that a problem in physical or life science has been &ld...

How Space X is turning rocket science into routine

In total, the company’s Falcon 9 or Falcon Heavy rockets have staged a total of 270 launches, reflecting the economies of scale and learning that can be generated. In total, in the first half of the year, SpaceX has put no less than 447 tons of materials into orbit, 80% of everything...

Why Calculus is Important for Learning Computer Science and Data Science

Computer science and data science are two fields that are growing rapidly in today’s digital age. Both fields require the ability to solve complex problems, analyze data, and develop innovative solutions. However, to be able to do these things, there is one very important math skill, which is ...

A Thought Experiment in the Development of the Formal Sciences

Last Monday I stayed up all night writing, working on several different projects, among them some remarks on formalism from 1998 that I had disinterred exactly a year ago and was turning into a paper on formalism in December 2022. I didn’t go to bed until after 7:00 am, but that’s okay a...

The Power of Names: Language as the Catalyst for Change at the Institute of Natural Sciences

Inthe heart of Brussels, the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS) stands as a testament to more than just its iconic dinosaurs. While these prehistoric giants have long captured the public imagination, making the RBINS one of Belgium’s most frequented museums with nearly 400,000...