Your Micro-Campus News #06

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Every fortnight, I’ll be sharing bite sized articles we may or may not have missed:

• Space & Augmented Reality-Meet Sudarshan

• Whats in a Nobel Prize? …just found out …tons of cash!

• Who’s Shiven - A young podcast CEO!

• Sharjah-AI & Linguistics 

Starting with some very good news from the field of research. Trojan-horse therapy

💬 According to a paper published on July 15 in ACS Central Science, the ‘Trojan-horse therapy’ showed success against various types of #cancer tumors in the lab, including brain tumors, which are often hard to treat because of the protective blood-brain barrier.Researchers have modified antibodies from lupus to make them safe and effective for fighting cancer. Read more here….Source-Yale School of Medicine

💬 Victor Ambros from the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and Gary Ruvkun from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of 'microRNA', which is worth 11 million Swedish kronor ($1 million).The discovery of 'microRNA', a key principle dictating how gene activity is regulated, may lead to novel cancer treatment options.

Meet ‘H01’ 

💬 Harvard and Google researchers have collaborated to map a tiny fragment of an adult human brain in unprecedented detail.The sample is approximately 3 millimeters wide. (Image credit: Google Research & Lichtman Lab (Harvard University). The groundbreaking brain map, which was constructed by Harvard and Google researchers, reveals roughly 57,000 neurons, 9 inches (230 millimeters) of blood vessels and 150 million synapses, or the connection points between neurons. Source-Live Science

👉️ As a student, where should you start when you wish to develop your own robot? #Khalifa University Science & Tech review has provided an answer to such queries. I'm sharing an article that sparked my curiosity in hopes of inspiring others. Click here…. kustreview.com  

👉️ Plant the Emirates’ aims to increase food security, develop agricultural technology, build new partnerships with the private sector, and spread the green areas in the country to ensure sustainability. The Plant the Emirates campaign announced is the latest step by the #UAE authorities to develop the country’s agricultural sector and promote food security. Source-thenationalnews.com

🗯️ Shout out to Shiven Khandelwal, the young CEO host of the podcast "SuccessDocumented." As an IBDP student from India, watching podcasts had been a daily ritual for him, but it wasn't until recently that he envisioned himself on the other side of the screen. He dedicated immense effort to conceptualize and launch his own podcasts, where he interviews various entrepreneurial, financial, and managerial experts. His aim is to impact and motivate a younger audience, encouraging them to advance in their unique careers. This journey is profoundly meaningful for him, as it satisfies his curiosity and allows him to engage in something influential while expanding his knowledge in fields he is passionate about. His show is dedicated to capturing and sharing the stories, insights, and experiences of entrepreneurs, management experts, and investors across various industries, with the aim of offering valuable guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs as they embark on their business journeys. Watch out for this trailblazer! Episodes out on Spotify & Youtube.

💭 Next introducing Praneel Venkatakrishnan a student @RIT Dubai- passionate about engineering and eager to learn about emerging technologies such as clean energy and artificial intelligence. His goal is to work in these fields and contribute to the advancement of society. As a selected speaker for the inaugural TEDx event earlier this year he spoke about ‘How We Learn from Artificial Intelligence." 👈️ Watch here

Key takeaways of this #TEDx talk

• Context: Discussed the Enigma system used by the Germans in WWII and its role in the development of AI.

• Modern Applications: Showcased the diverse functions of AI in today's society.

• Success Factors: Identified key aspects of AI that contribute to its effectiveness.

• Benefits: Explored how these aspects can enhance society, emphasizing resilience and teamwork.

• Personal Transformation: Concluded with advice on how to learn from and implement AI's qualities for individual growth.

🗯️ Came across this post by Dubai high schooler Sudarshan Rajendran and his vision to make space exploration fun for kids via his app- Stellar Sketch AR- using Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The app turns children's drawings into realistic 3D creatures that guide them through exoplanets, teaching them about planetary features and space science interactively. Kids can virtually explore these planets, complete tasks, and bring their creations to life, fostering curiosity and creativity. Amazing vision for this high schooler who presented this idea at the #NASA Space Apps Dubai Hackathon 2024 hosted by The #University of Dubai. Heres wishing him all the very best! Read more about his idea here …

Events near you

👉️ The 2024 #Sharjah International Conference on AI & Linguistics (SICAL 2024) aims to bridge the gap between the study of linguistics and Artificial Intelligence. The conference seeks to foster global dialogue on all aspects of language study through examining both the impact and the potential of artificial intelligence. #SICAL 2024 will be hosted in the Emirate of Sharjah on October 17-19, 2024. Free for students. Worth attending

Upcoming: #EEG’s Can Collection Drive on 9th November!

👉️ Every can recycled makes a positive difference! Did you know that recycling aluminum cans saves 95% of the energy needed to create new ones? Collect your cans and help conserve energy and resources. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dayfUeAd

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