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@Thony Christie - 4d
Several blogs and articles delve into the historical development and conceptual understanding of mathematics. One area of focus includes the cosmic distance ladder, a method for measuring distances to astronomical objects. This is explored in a blog post discussing a video featuring commentary and corrections to the topic, referencing a collaboration between Grant Sanderson and others. This content clarifies inaccuracies and omissions present in the video, offering valuable insights for viewers.
Mathematical history is further enriched by discussions on geometric vanishes, the history of the factorial function, and mathematical induction. Geometric vanishes, often presented as puzzles, date back to the 16th century. One blog explores their history, referencing examples from the Renaissance era. A blog post and external links also explore the evolution of factorial notation and the concept of mathematical induction, explaining how it works like dominoes, cascading through a series of logical steps to prove mathematical statements.
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Alyssa Hughes (2ADAPTIVE LLC dba 2A Consulting)@Microsoft Research - 11d
Artificial intelligence is making significant strides across various fields, demonstrating its potential to address complex, real-world challenges. Principal Researcher Akshay Nambi is focused on building reliable and robust AI systems to benefit large populations. His work includes AI-powered tools to enhance road safety, agriculture, and energy infrastructure, alongside efforts to improve education through digital assistants that aid teachers in creating effective lesson plans. These advancements aim to translate AI's capabilities into tangible, positive impacts.
A new development in AI has also revealed previously hidden aspects of cellular organization. A deep-learning model can now predict how proteins sort themselves inside the cell, uncovering a layer of molecular code that shapes biological processes. This discovery has implications for our understanding of life's complexity and presents a powerful biotechnology tool for drug design and discovery, offering new avenues for addressing medical challenges.
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