Meet The Genius Kids Of The Google Science Fair. Last month, we looked at some of the most exciting entrants in the second annual Google Science Fair.
Earlier this week, we had the chance to check out the Science Fair in person and talk to the finalists. Trust us: The 15 finalists, culled from thousands of entrants from over 100 countries, are all incredibly brilliant. But some stood out more than others. So who was the most impressive? Brittany Wenger’s Global Neural Network Cloud Service for Breast Cancer 17-year-old Brittany Wenger--the Science Fair’s grand prize winner and the winner in the 17 to 18 age group--has a mouthful of a project: a Global Neural Network Cloud Service for Breast Cancer. Artificial neural networks can detect patterns that are too complicated for humans to spot. Wenger’s interest in programming started in the seventh grade. Jonah Kohn’s Good Vibrations Yamini Naidu’s Meth Models "I’ve always wanted to do a project in the field of neurology," says Naidu, whose uncle passed away from a stroke.
Solar storms: Five facts you should know. You may be having a typical Thursday, but the Earth is currently being blasted by a wave of radiation from a huge solar flare.
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center said the solar storm hit the Earth at about 2:45 a.m. PT. The solar storm is one of the strongest in years and could cause disruptions in satellites, affect radio communications in polar areas, and even slightly decrease the efficiency of solar panels. This solar storm follows a similarly strong one only two months ago . Here's a short primer on what's going on. First, are these solar storms dangerous? On the other hand, the disruptions that more severe storms can cause have the potential to bring about real damage. What's happening with today's storm? The increased radiation, which collects along the Earth's poles, means that flights will likely be rerouted to avoid the North Pole, as some were earlier this year. What causes them? Obama's Budget: Full of Tech and Science. President Obama released his proposed 2013 budget Monday, and it gives us a glimpse into the president's hefty tech and science wish list.
This includes wireless broadband, science and tech education, protection from cyber attacks, intellectual property rights and technology in government. Follow along as Mashable digs up the details on the 2013 budget proposal. Overall Research & Development Obama's proposed budget calls for $140.8 billion in overall research and development projects, aiming that money towards areas "most likely to directly contribute to the creation of transformational technologies that can create the businesses and jobs of the future. " The specifics? Additionally, NASA would get $1.3 billion to develop new technology that would "keep the aerospace industry . . . at the cutting edge in the years to come.
" Wireless Broadband "High-speed, wireless broadband is fast becoming a critical component of business operations and economic growth. Science News. Neuroscience.