Introduction to Statistical Learning with Applications in R (2nd Edition) by Gareth James, Daniela Witten, Trevor Hastie, and Robert Tibshirani is a phenomenal source for learning about statistical analyses of complex data and applying machine learning algorithms to unveil trends, classify, and make predictions using such datasets. A free PDF version of the book, asContinue reading “Introduction to Statistical Learning Notes in Python”
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How do birds find their way? This protein might be the answer.
Check out my latest article on the Science in the News Blog!
I successfully defended my thesis!
Pint Sized Science: When it comes to the neutrino, scientists must go big or go home
Neutrinos are particles — but maybe also their own antiparticles? Professor Lindley Winslow of MIT Physics explains how she and her team search for the nature of this elusive building block of the universe. Listen till the end to hear about how she contributed to the latest Ghostbusters movie too!
Nuclear war could cause cooling on land but warming in the oceans
Global cooling caused by nuclear warfare could devastate crops, leading to global food insecurity. How would marine ecosystems be affected by this catastrophic event? Check out my latest report on Harvard University SitN Blog!
Science by the Pint: How one becomes two
During cell division, a cell creates an identical copy of itself, but how does this process happen? Specifically, how does a cell distribute its genetic material among the two daughter cells? Join us as Professor Iain Cheeseman of MIT and the Whitehead Institute explains how he and his team uncover the molecular basis of theContinue reading “Science by the Pint: How one becomes two”
Sit’N Listen! Scientist at Home: Social distancing without social isolation
In the inaugural episode of our Scientists at Home series I discuss research, teaching, and home life during the COVID-19 pandemic with Professor Iain Cheeseman of MIT and the Whitehead Institute. Check out our episode here: or here:
How should the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine be rolled out?
Check out my latest article on the most effective vaccine roll-out strategy on Harvard University’s Science in the News website!
SitN’ Listen Podcast – the Science Behind the Sars-CoV-2 Vaccines
Our SitN’ Listen episode on the science behind the Sars-CoV-2 vaccines is out! I ask Chad Stein, a graduate student at Harvard working on mRNAs, all my questions from what an mRNA is to whether the vaccines can alter our cells’ DNA. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes, or SoundCloud!
Human-Made Materials Outweigh All Living Beings on Earth
Check out my latest report on how the objects we have made weigh more than all life on Earth on the Science in the News Blog!
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