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Calculus of Variations – Part 1 of 2: Give It a Wiggle
It is an important field of mathematical analysis, is central to our understanding of reality and the universe, and has been applied extensively in the design and development of the essential technologies and products we use today. But few know the story of the calculus of variations. Weiterlesen
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Cryptography: Taking on Any Adversary
At the 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum, Yael Tauman Kalai not only revealed how cryptography has become central to providing trust in computation, but also highlighted the opportunities and risks the field faces in keeping one step ahead of hostile adversaries. Weiterlesen
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Blurring the Lines between Discrete and Continuous Mathematics
Global or local? Linear or nonlinear? Deterministic or stochastic? There are many ways to slice up mathematics. But perhaps one of the most informative is the distinction and parallels between discrete and continuous mathematics, argued László Lovász during the 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum. Weiterlesen
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Math, Art, and Communication: How Mathematicians Engage the World
Misinformation has become one of the greatest societal problems of this age. It is often regarded as a pandemic because false or misleading information can spread rapidly, especially across social media and online platforms. Whether …
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Graphene is Coming? Graphene Is Already Here (and More of It Is Coming)
Graphene, a material consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb lattice, was first isolated in 2003 by Nobel laureates Sir Andre Geim and Sir Konstantin Novoselov. This remarkable material has …
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A New Take on the Navier–Stokes Equations
The Navier–Stokes equations are used in applications ranging from describing how water flows through a garden hose to predicting the weather. Yet despite this ubiquity and maturity, mathematicians’ understanding of these equations remains primitive. Novel approaches are needed to discover just how closely the Navier–Stokes equations describe real-world fluid flow. Weiterlesen
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How Mathematics and Computer Science Help to Tackle the Climate Crisis
The contribution of maths and computer science to understanding the climate crisis was discussed at the Hot Topic panel at the 11th HLF. Beatrice Ellerhoff, Aglaé Jézéquel and Jakob Zscheischler discussed mathematical challenges and the use of ML in environmental science, as well as the importance of interdisciplinary research and science communication. Weiterlesen
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Was wir von KI-Modellen für Extremwetterfolgen über den Umgang mit KI allgemein lernen können
Es wird niemanden überraschen, dass maschinelles Lernen und künstliche Intelligenz ein wiederkehrendes Thema beim diesjährigen Heidelberg Laureate Forum waren – von den Vorträgen der Preisträgerinnen und Preisträger über das Workshop-Programm bis hin zu einem kurzen …
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What Machine Learning Models for Climate Impacts Can Teach Us About How to Deal Responsibly With AI
It comes as no surprise that machine learning and artificial intelligence were a recurring topic during this year’s Heidelberg Laureate Forum – from the laureate talks to the workshop program to the brief glimpse of …
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At the 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum, Young Researchers Step Into the Spotlight
Every year at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum, some of the young researchers also step into the spotlight to present their work and breakthroughs. The Poster Flash and subsequent Poster Session are an exciting opportunity to …
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Was heißt es, dass – und wie weit – der Einfluss der Umwelt mein Verhalten erklärt?
Im letzten Beitrag hatte ich Sie auf einen kurzen Ausflug in einen hochdimensionalen Raum mitgenommen – 20-dimensional, aber auf die Anzahl der Dimensionen kommt es nicht besonders an. Sagen wir, ein psychologischer Test besteht aus …
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Wissenschaftskommunikation zwischen Vielfalt und Universalität
Während der Podiumsdiskussion über Wissenschaftskommunikation am letzten Tag des 11. Heidelberg Laureate Forum kam mir immer wieder die Universalität dessen in den Sinn, was ich da hörte. Das mag angesichts der Vielfalt der Podiumsteilnehmer:innen auf …
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Eigenvektoren und die Psychologie
Wie definiert man in der Physik eine elementare Größe wie Länge, Zeit oder Masse? Durch ein Messverfahren. Seit den neuesten Definitionen der Sekunde und des Meters ist das „offizielle“ Messverfahren zwar ungeheuer kompliziert geworden; aber …