​[[{“value”:” By  Jimmy Cantrell Image by Unsplash The human brain contains millions of neurons that allow us to process vast amounts of information from multiple sources. Our senses feedback data from our experiences to our brains, which organizes the data into patterns to allow us to understand the world around us. Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that…

​[[{“value”:” If you look up anything about the Dublin Writers Program, you’ll start hearing about the Writers Retreat. You’ll learn that the location is kept secret until you arrive, that it changes from year to year to keep the mystery alive. If you’re curious, keep reading and you’ll find out where I ended up. Before leaving Dublin at 8 am…

​[[{“value”:” They say studying abroad changes you, makes you more independent, teaches you about yourself, and broadens your perspective on the world. All of these things are true, yes, but they are also abstract. Nothing prepares you for what you will see, what you will do, what you will take away.  If I’m being honest, I thought I would have…

​[[{“value”:” Detecting deepfakes: how can we ensure that generative AI is used for good? Published: The field of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an astronomical pace. As a result, deepfakes – manipulated pieces of media using generative AI technology and designed to trick their viewers – are becoming more convincing, prevalent and problematic. Professor Siwei Lyu, based at…

​[[{“value”:” At FIRST Robotics’ Greater Boston Competition this weekend, the LigerBots, Newton’s dual high school robotics team, showed their star power in the spotlight. This event —  the LigerBots’ second New England District Qualifier — was held over two intense days at Revere High School, with 61 qualifying rounds on Saturday and remaining qualifying rounds, playoffs, and award announcements on…

​[[{“value”:” Let’s do better than provide kids with random STEM programs. With less structure and more time for self-directed engagement, summer is the perfect time to encourage children’s interests, confidence, and creativity. Summer affords time for the budding astronomer to stay up late and observe the constellations, for the young scientist to explore nature, and for the tech enthusiast to…

​[[{“value”:” MIT’s Edgerton Center will host the Edgerton Teams Showcase on April 9, 4PM-5PM, in Lobby 13 (77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge), where 16 student teams will present their current projects. The MIT Solar Electric Vehicle Team will unveil its latest creation, Gemini, and the MIT Motorsports Team will unveil its MY2024 race car. For more information, email Peggy at peysenba@mit.edu….

​[[{“value”:” The Acton-Boxborough Math Competition (ABMC) will take place on April 6, 8AM-2PM, at R.J. Grey Junior High School (16 Charter Road, Acton). It’s a Mathcounts-style competition open to students in Grades K-8, competing individually or in teams of 2-4. Register online  as an individual competitor, a pre-registered team, or an individual to be randomly assigned to a team. The…

​[[{“value”:” Acera School (5 Lowell Ave, Winchester) will host its Math Festival on Sunday, April 7, 10AM to 12PM for students in Grades K-12. It’s a free event of math and logic-themed games designed to inspire creative reasoning and collaborative problem-solving. Parents/guardians with their kids are all welcome — and invited to bring friends. Register online. Math challenges include: Algebra…

​ HMSC will host the Amazing Archaeology Fair at Harvard on April 7, 1PM-4PM, at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology (11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge) and Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East (6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge).