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Jeanette DePatie Via technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), scientists are working diligently to make machines that can think like humans. At the same time they are working on technology to help keep humans going—replacing lost limbs, growing or printing new organs, and even creating tools that can reprogram human DNA without a…
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James Kennon Smith Nicole Perlman has written for Fox 2000, Universal Studios, Disney, Cirque Du Soleil Films, Dreamworks, 20th Century Fox, and Legendary Studios. She has worked on several Marvel Studios films, including Captain Marvel (slated for a 2019 release) and the 2014 blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy, which won a Nebula Award…
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One of the most important technologies you have probably never heard of is blockchain. This technology is quietly revolutionizing the banking industry, online commerce, the music industry, the legal industry, and even ethical business practices. By providing a secure, public, sharable, and decentralized way to conduct transactions,…
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Emilie Lorditch Exchange consultant Emilie Lorditch recently told us about her experience as a Sloan Science Advisor and what it was like to “find her perfect fit.” Here is what she had to say:
When you find the intersection of what you are good at and what you love, it truly is…
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admin Avengers: Age of Ultron opened Friday and we recently got a chance to speak to Jeff Kahn, professor of bioethics and public policy at Johns Hopkins University, who worked on the film. Kahn provided some amazing insight into artificial intelligence, the work he does, meeting with the Avengers group in…
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Jenna Busch The new film Ex Machina premiered this week and it is asking some serious questions about artificial intelligence (AI). It is not a new debate. 2013’s Her did a wonderful job of exploring what love is, attachment to a mind that is far more advanced, and what it means to…
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Jenna Busch Insurgent, the second film in the Divergent series based on the novels by Veronica Roth is killing it at the box office. It’s the latest in a series of recent films based on the idea of a dystopian future. Though it’s the go-to genre for young adult films and novels,…
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Jenna Busch The new Disney Junior series Miles From Tomorrowland premieres today and we spoke to outer space architect John Spencer, Executive Vice President and Chief Designer for Mars World Enterprises and Founder and President of the Space Tourism Society. The animated series Miles From Tomorrowland is the story of a little…
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admin Blackhat, the new film from director Michael Mann and starring Chris Hemsworth premieres Friday, January 16, 2015. The Science & Entertainment Exchange had a chance to chat with Chris McKinlay, computer scientist/hacking expert, who consulted on the film. McKinlay has worked with Anonymous, been a professional blackjack player, and—this one…
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admin Middle school English teacher, television writer/producer, and screenwriter for Thor and X-Men First Class – Ashley Miller shares his thoughts on science, inspiration, and the creative process.
Tell us about your background. Where are you from, and what did you want to do when you grew up?
I’m originally from…
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