Does physics allow for free will? 🧠🔍 The debate rages on, with theories like Einstein's block universe and strong determinism from quantum mechanics challenging the notion of choice. Some argue we're fully determined by nature; others maintain that human freedom still exists. "The amazing thing is, scientists and philosophers have yet to reach a consensus on whether free will actually exists," explains Dan Falk. Curious to explore more? Check out the full article on our Hub. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZ-44Z8T
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FirstPrinciples is the non-profit foundation dedicated to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and leveraging science to shape a brighter future for all. Our focus areas include developing innovative tech tools for researchers, leveraging data-driven insights to guide scientific progress, publishing engaging and accessible scientific content, and supporting high-risk, high-reward research projects.
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It's International Open Access Week! 🌎📚 Open access plays a crucial role in advancing collaboration, transparency, and innovation, helping to advance knowledge across all scientific fields. Check out some of the open-access tools like arXiv and SciPost that are dedicated to making research more accessible, and explore our Hub posts to learn more about how these platforms are promoting unrestricted access to groundbreaking research. Learn more in the posts linked in the comments below! 🔓 #OAWeek #OpenAccessWeek #OpenScience #ScienceForAll #Research #Innovation
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In just two years, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has already redefined space exploration, revealing the most distant galaxies and supermassive black holes, and even uncovering a new class of binary systems. 🔭🚀 With two decades of operations ahead, the most groundbreaking discoveries are still to come. Learn more about JWST’s remarkable achievements and future potential from theoretical astrophysicist Ethan Siegel. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZNG84ch Image credit: NASA #SpaceExploration #Astronomy #ScientificDiscovery #JamesWebb #Astrophysics #JWST
What more can we expect from the James Webb Space Telescope?
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The quantum race is on! 🏁 Countries around the globe are racing to lead in quantum technology, a game-changer for industries like finance, healthcare, and national security. 🌐 With massive investments in the sector globally, the competition is fierce. 💡 Why it matters: Quantum computing holds the key to breakthroughs that will shape the future of cryptography, data security, and economic growth. Who will seize the advantage? Read our latest article for insights into how nations are positioning themselves in this high-stakes race! https://lnkd.in/eAzspjxc #QuantumTech #Innovation #QuantumComputing
In the global quantum race, these countries are planning paths to the podium
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FirstPrinciples is hiring 🌟 We're looking for individuals with a passion for science and innovation to fill the following positions: 📊 Business Intelligence Analyst 📽️ Director of FP Studio 🎨 Full-Stack Designer 💻 Full-Stack Software Engineer 🤝 Partnerships/Outreach Manager 🔬 Research Director 🖊️ Science Writer FirstPrinciples is dedicated to advancing progress in fundamental physics. If you’re driven by curiosity, have a keen interest in physics, and want to make a difference, explore our open roles today. https://lnkd.in/exZKF66K #CareerOpportunities #ScienceJobs #Innovation
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📖 SciPost, founded in 2016 by Jean-Sébastien Caux, has been a beacon for open-access, fee-free publishing in science. In our latest Hub post, we discuss how SciPost aims to change academic publishing by placing transparency at its core, and delve into the hurdles it currently faces. Let's hear your opinion: Is it time to change the way we approach scientific publishing? 🌍 https://lnkd.in/ekWmt4hw #OpenScience #SciPost #SciencePublishing #InnovationInResearch
SciPost, a case study in open science
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🚀 We're Looking for a Talented Science Writer! FirstPrinciples is looking for a passionate Science Writer to help us communicate groundbreaking scientific ideas to a global audience. As a contributing voice to the FirstPrinciples Hub, you’ll play a key role in making complex topics in fundamental physics accessible, engaging, and inspiring. 🌟 Key Responsibilities: - Create high-quality, engaging content on cutting-edge research, news, and concepts in physics. - Translate complex scientific concepts into easy-to-understand formats for all audiences. - Experiment with AI tools and multimedia to expand the reach of our content. 📍 Location: Remote 📝 What We’re Looking For: A strong science communicator with a background in physics or science journalism and a knack for making scientific ideas come to life. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eq3-giP8
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420 years ago, Johannes Kepler observed the supernova SN 1604, marking the last supernova visible to the naked eye in our galaxy. His observations laid the foundation for modern cosmology, and astronomers continue to study this event to gain insights into the universe. https://lnkd.in/eJqEYcg8 #Astronomy #Kepler #Supernova #NASA #Cosmology
420 Years Ago: Astronomer Johannes Kepler Observes a Supernova
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Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics, John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton! Their work has laid the foundation for the powerful machine learning technology that is having a transformative impact across broad segments of society.
BREAKING NEWS The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2024 #NobelPrize in Physics to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.” This year’s two Nobel Prize laureates in physics have used tools from physics to develop methods that are the foundation of today’s powerful machine learning. John Hopfield created an associative memory that can store and reconstruct images and other types of patterns in data. Geoffrey Hinton invented a method that can autonomously find properties in data, and so perform tasks such as identifying specific elements in pictures. When we talk about artificial intelligence, we often mean machine learning using artificial neural networks. This technology was originally inspired by the structure of the brain. In an artificial neural network, the brain’s neurons are represented by nodes that have different values. These nodes influence each other through connections that can be likened to synapses and which can be made stronger or weaker. The network is trained, for example by developing stronger connections between nodes with simultaneously high values. This year’s laureates have conducted important work with artificial neural networks from the 1980s onward. John Hopfield invented a network that uses a method for saving and recreating patterns. We can imagine the nodes as pixels. The Hopfield network utilises physics that describes a material’s characteristics due to its atomic spin – a property that makes each atom a tiny magnet. The network as a whole is described in a manner equivalent to the energy in the spin system found in physics, and is trained by finding values for the connections between the nodes so that the saved images have low energy. When the Hopfield network is fed a distorted or incomplete image, it methodically works through the nodes and updates their values so the network’s energy falls. The network thus works stepwise to find the saved image that is most like the imperfect one it was fed with. Geoffrey Hinton used the Hopfield network as the foundation for a new network that uses a different method: the Boltzmann machine. This can learn to recognise characteristic elements in a given type of data. Hinton used tools from statistical physics, the science of systems built from many similar components. The machine is trained by feeding it examples that are very likely to arise when the machine is run. The Boltzmann machine can be used to classify images or create new examples of the type of pattern on which it was trained. Hinton has built upon this work, helping initiate the current explosive development of machine learning. Learn more Press release: https://bit.ly/4gCTwm9 Popular information: https://bit.ly/3Bnhr9d Advanced information: https://bit.ly/3TKk1MM
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Eduardo Martin-Martinez provides a prime example of being inspired by your work and always remaining curious: "While you do find answers along the way, the real joy lies in the thrill of the endless stream of new questions that keep the adventure going." The full interview is available on our Hub. https://lnkd.in/dsqTzTVY #Passion #Curiosity
Physicist Eduardo Martin-Martinez: 7 Questions with FirstPrinciples
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