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DEI Fund Supports Coding Camps and STEM Workshops
The objective of IEEE groups is to support the company in fostering a diverse, egalitarian, and inclusive environment. One such organization is the IEEE Computer Society, which, in conjunction with the IEEE Foundation, established a diversity and inclusion fund last year. Programs and events that aim to raise DEI awareness in computing, diversify the society's demographics, and bring together various viewpoints from the sector are supported by the fund.
By Tanvi Bhoir3 years ago in Education
Valvetronic - An Answer to Variable Valve Lift
Introduction: As euro standards were becoming more and more environment friendly it was needed at that time (in the 70’s to the 90s) to gain more and more control over the engine to optimize power, torque, and fuel consumption. So, to gain this different car brands developed different mechanisms of variable valve timing or variable valve lift. Also, engines are getting more and more electrification over time.
By Samie Ullah3 years ago in Education
How to use Chat GPT correctly?
Fast Beginner's Guide to Using ChatGPT Effectively ChatGPT, powered by GPT-3.5, is a versatile tool designed to assist you in generating text-based content. Whether you're a computer novice or a tech-savvy individual, here's a simple guide on how to use ChatGPT effectively, how to ask questions and give tasks, and which words to avoid or use for better results.
By Art Ko3 years ago in Education
Hair functioning
The story of our hair, our hair-story if you will, is pretty tangled. Scientists are still straightening out the facts, combing through questions, cutting to the root of this biological tale. We mustache: What’s the deal with hair?
By Rutuja3 years ago in Education
Facts , theory, hypothesis
We need to get something straight. Evolution by natural selection is a theory. So is climate change. But people keep saying that like it’s a bad thing I get it, I understand your frustration. We’re all searching for ultimate hashtag #truth, and complex, challenging ideas don’t always fit nice and neatly in our brains. But what is truth? Are there different levels of truth? Are some truths further than others? I don’t know. But I do know this: Science is the absolute best tool we have for understanding how the universe works, and theory is not a 4-letter word. If we’re going to trust science together, the least we can do is speak the same language. Words like “fact” “theory” “hypothesis” and “law” mean something totally different to a scientist than the way they're used in everyday speech, so let’s get them straight. Facts are really just observations about the world around us. And we observe things every day, like that it’s bright outside when I look out the window, and we often develop explanations for those observations , like “okay, the sun is probably up” Congrats! We just developed a hypothesis! But a hypothesis isn’t something you prove, it is something you test. So… let’s walk outside! It’s bright, the sun is up, hypothesis confirmed! Way to go! We did a science! We often come up with multiple hypotheses to explain an observation, we just eliminate the ones that are wrong. What’s left over is not a theory or a law or an "Ultimate Truth", it’s just a possible explanation for something, one that can lead us to new hypotheses, which may agree or disagree with the original one. It’s a never-ending story… only without the big fluffy dragons. "That's so good!" When enough hypotheses have gotten the ol’ scientific check mark, we can pile these all up and turn them into something greater: a theory. A theory is the way we know something works, based on the evidence we’ve collected and all the hypotheses that we’ve successfully put to the test. The best thing about a theory is that we can use it to make predictions, and not just about the way things are, but how they will be. You may have heard someone say something like, “I have a theory about why cats purr, I think it’s because they’re actually tiny robots, and those are their gears” Well that’s not a theory. That's actually a hypothesis, it’s something that could be tested. This cycle, taking facts and observations, thinking up possible explanations, testing those explanations, and then making predictions based upon them… that’s what this whole science thing is about! Being a theory isn’t a bad thing, it means that idea got the gold star, the blue ribbon, a big shiny trophy that says “Countless experiments have shown that I'm sufficient to explain all the observations that I encompass" To see if you’ve got this down, let’s look at some examples. FACT: People get sick. I think we can all accept that. HYPOTHESIS: People get sick because something gets in their body and starts doing bad things. Test each hypothesis, throw out the bad ones, and we’re left with a framework that lets us understand why we get sick and make predictions, the Germ Theory of Disease. Let’s try another! "Evolution" is a fact. We know that it happens, no doubt. But how does it happen? "Evolution by natural selection" is a theory. We’ve come up with thousands and thousands of hypotheses about it, tested them, thrown out the bad ones, and we’ve developed a pretty darn good framework for predicting how living things change over time. So yeah it’s a theory. Stop saying it like a bad thing. Calling it a theory means it’s passed the toughest tests that we can throw at it, and evolution has been tested maybe more than any other theory we know of. We should really call it the Theory of (The Fact of) Evolution What about something as fundamental as gravity? Is that a theory? Or is it… a law? In science, a law is a detailed description, usually using math, of how something happens, like the movement of gas molecules related to temperature, or how mass and energy are always conserved. But a law doesn't tell us why it happens. Gravity, it turns out, is a law and a theory. Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation describes precisely how two objects will attract each other based on their masses and the distance between them, and gives us a nice formula we can use to figure it out. Textbook “law”. But Newton's equation doesn’t describe what is happening, or why. To do that, we need a theory of Gravity. FACT: If I drop this, it’ll fall. LAW: I can mathematically describe how fast that apple and Earth will accelerate toward one another based on their masses and distance. But why is it happening? HYPOTHESIS: There is a force pulling on the apple, or maybe there’s something about the way the universe is structured that makes massive things fall toward one another, or maybe the apple is, like, magnetically attracted to Earth or something? Eliminate the bad ones, and we’re left with a theory. Thanks to Einstein, we’ve got a Theory of Gravity… called General Relativity. But once scientists stumbled upon quantum mechanics, they began to realize that Einstein’s Relativity didn’t account for what was happening on the very smallest gravitational scales of the universe. General Relativity is still great at describing the universe at the scale that we interact with it, but even the Theory of Gravity is incomplete. Does that mean we throw it out because it can’t explain everything? No! If you get a flat tire on your car, do you get a new car? If you change the tire, is your car a different car all of a sudden? All of these fit together to make the scientific machine. We’re constantly adding and taking away parts, but it keeps on running just fine. It just means we’ve got more work to do to make Einstein's theory even more right. Science is never done. It is always changing, and this bothers some people. How can we trust it, how can something be strong and robust if it could be different tomorrow? The goal of science is to devise frameworks that describe how things work, to truly understand why things are the way they are right now, so we can know how things will be in the future. And if we can all learn to trust science, in all its fuzziness and incompleteness, I predict that future is going to be very bright. I like that theory.
By Rutuja3 years ago in Education
Exploring the Power and Evolution of the C Programming Language
Diving into the Depths of C Programming In the year 1972, a realm of boundless possibilities within the realm of computer programming was unveiled. This groundbreaking event transpired within the hallowed halls of renowned laboratories, where Dennis Ritchie conceived an innovation that would forever alter the course of programming history. The birth of the "C" programming language marked a pivotal moment that would shape the foundations of modern computing. Characterized by its modular structure and exceptional versatility, "C" emerged as a programming language of unparalleled significance. Its profound impact was soon to resonate throughout the technological landscape, and its legacy would become inextricably intertwined with the evolution of the Unix operating system.
By Ayshanasrin Aysha3 years ago in Education
Romeo and Juliet effect
If I told you not to press a big red button, what would you do? For many people, there’s no greater motivation to do something than being told they can’t. So, what is it about being told "no" that triggers this response? One of the most enduring explanations for this behaviour is what psychologists call reactance theory. Reactance is a motivational state that occurs when people feel their freedom is being threatened, and it compels them to take actions they see as restoring that freedom. Sometimes this emerges as general frustration or a direct argument, but the most straightforward response is to simply do the thing they were told not to. This behaviour plays out in public spaces, like when people ignore health campaigns they perceive as overbearing, and in private spaces, like parent-child relationships. However, there are situations where something being forbidden actually makes it less tempting. In 1972, psychologists at the University of Colorado wanted to know if a romantic relationship facing parental disapproval was more likely to strengthen or crumble under the pressure. To answer this question, they surveyed 140 couples, varying widely in measures of happiness but all fairly serious in terms of commitment. Only some couples reported perceived parental opposition to their relationship over the study’s six-month period. But those who did also reported a steady increase in love for one another. The researchers named this trend the Romeo and Juliet Effect after literature’s most famous forbidden lovers and concluded that the results were largely motivated by reaction. But in the decades since this publication, most follow-up studies have suggested the opposite is true. In fact, the long-term success of a romantic relationship can be predicted by the perceived approval or disapproval of the couple’s friends and family. This trend is known as the Social Network Effect. So why doesn’t reaction win out over the Social Network Effect? You might think it’s because we value our existing relationships over our potential relationships. But in most cases, disapproving friends and family are just voicing negative opinions or passively not supporting a relationship. It’s rarely a dramatic choice between us and them. And when it comes to parents, most people with good relationships with their parents feel they can ignore their parent’s advice without serious consequences, while people with bad parental relationships often don’t care what they think anyway. So if disapproved relationships are more likely to fail, does this mean we’re not willing to fight to date who we want? Well, it might vary from person to person. One theory is that there are actually two types of reactance: defiant reactance, which is impulsively doing the opposite of what we’re told, and independent reactance, which reflects our deeper desire to make our own choices. For example, if you tell someone with a high degree of defiance to lower their voice, they’ll probably start shouting. Whereas someone with a high level of independent reaction is more likely to simply ignore the request and do what they believe is appropriate. So when it comes to relationship disapproval, a defiant person might respond by pursuing their romance in secret, but that doesn’t change how the group’s opinion negatively impacts their relationship. Conversely, someone with a particularly independent personality might be capable of ignoring their friends’ concerns and loving whomever they want. The idea of defiant and independent reaction is fairly new, and researchers are still working to uncover all the motivations behind the Social Network Effect. But these theories help illuminate the important relationship between reaction and our competing needs for independence and inclusion. How we balance these desires varies across individuals and cultures. But no matter how prone we may be to reaction, our social networks are vital to our sense of identity and well-being. This is especially true in our romantic relationships. Studies have found that support from a few close companions can help buffer against disapproval from others. And most relationships do better once the individuals involved find supportive social networks. This outcome might not seem as romantic as a forbidden love affair, but it’s actually in keeping with the story of Romeo and Juliet, whose embattled relationship couldn't endure the threats of extreme disapproval.
By Rutuja3 years ago in Education
Why Popcorn Pops
In the heart of a bustling city, where the rhythm of life never seemed to slow down, there lived a young boy named Oliver. Oliver was an inquisitive soul, always seeking to unravel the mysteries that surrounded him. While the city's hustle and bustle fascinated him, his favorite moments were spent at his grandfather's old farmhouse on the outskirts of town. It was there, amidst the tranquility of the countryside, that Oliver's fascination with popcorn began.
By Malaika Sattar3 years ago in Education
Quantum computing 101
If you've been following the latest buzzwords in technology or have been even slightly curious about the direction modern computing is taking, you might have come across the term "quantum computing." While it sounds like something straight out of a science fiction novel, quantum computing is very real and has the potential to revolutionize the way we process and handle data.
By bishop four3 years ago in Education
Keep your eyes safe. Add a touch of style with polarized sunglasses.
Introduction Sunglasses offer protection against the effects of UV radiation but there's an even better alternative; Polarized Sunglasses. These stylish and contemporary eyewear options not only provide the level of eye safety but also add a touch of fashion to your look. In this blog post we will explore the advantages of Polarized Sunglasses and how they can effectively safeguard your eyes while keeping you in vogue.
By Syed Muhammad Haider Gardezi3 years ago in Education
How to stop yourself from procrastinating?
Procrastination is a challenge we all face, and its impact can vary from person to person. In this guide, we will delve into the science behind procrastination and equip you with actionable advice to conquer this tendency and enhance your productivity.
By Nouman Muzaffar3 years ago in Education
Navigating Social Etiquette: A Guide to Building Meaningful Relationships
In a world defined by interconnectedness and communication, adhering to certain social rules can significantly enhance our interactions and relationships with others. These unwritten codes of conduct reflect our respect, empathy, and consideration for one another. Let's delve into some essential guidelines that can help us navigate the complexities of social interactions with grace and authenticity.
By Soumya Verma3 years ago in Education