Some students strive to get "A's" on their science fair projects, but this 10-year-old boy from Kentucky had bigger plans. He wanted to take down Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Ace Davis from Lexington, Kentucky, entered his project titled, "Is Tom Brady a Cheater?" into his elementary school's science fair to prove that deflated footballs give players an advantage.Brady and the Patriots were famously accused of deflating footballs in 2015 during the AFC title game by the Indianapolis Colts. The resulting "Deflategate" controversy led to a four-game suspension for Brady, which he didn't end up facing until the 2016 season, and a $1 million fine for the Patriots.But, Davis, who is also a quarterback, wasn't satisfied with the punishment and set out to solve the mystery — once his dad gave him the idea for the project."He's not a big fan of school," said Ace's dad Christopher Davis, who posted photos of the project on Facebook last week. "It was just an attempt to get him … [Read more...] about 10-year-old attempts to prove Tom Brady is a “cheater” in winning science fair project
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2101, Sciences et Fiction
Celebrating the wonder of science and human curiosity, the French Institute is screening a film by Patrick Chiuzzi titled “2101, Sciences et Fiction,” in which the filmmaker combines science fiction with interviews of respected scientists Isabelle Vauglin, Francois Sibille, Pierre Thomas, Cedric Chauviere, Andre Montaud, Rodolphe Gelin, Alain Gallusser, Jean-Gabriel Ganascia, Mathieu Cunche, Wendy Mackay, Pierre Monsan, Thierry Joli and Roland Lehoucq. The film is in French and will be screened with Greek subtitles, starting at 6.30 p.m. Admission is free of charge. French Institute, 31 Sina, Kolonaki, … [Read more...] about 2101, Sciences et Fiction
Scotland ‘global leader’ in science and research, report indicates
Scotland ‘global leader’ in science and research, report indicates BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Scotland is “punching above its weight” in the science and research sector, according to a new report. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/scotland-global-leader-in-science-and-research-report-indicates-37741284.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article37741283.ece/84dbe/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_5bbe9cf9-6449-4f7b-9b49-10de094006e0_1 Email Scotland is “punching above its weight” in the science and research sector, according to a new report. The Scottish Science Advisory Council (SSAC) study compares how it has performed over the past decade against other similar sized countries. The report found researchers in Scotland are “highly productive”, the level of research in the country is of a high quality and Scotland has exhibited increased collaboration globally. Science Minister Richard Lochhead said the report confirms … [Read more...] about Scotland ‘global leader’ in science and research, report indicates
‘Combination of science and politics specifically important from future perspective’, says President Sarkissian
YEREVAN, JANUARY 23, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian on January 23 hosted Secretary-General of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, Professor Paolo Cotta-Ramusino, the Presidential Office told Armenpress. The Pugwash Conference is an influential international platform uniting scientists, political and public figures for the sake of reduction of threat of the armed conflicts aimed at searching for solutions against the global security challenges. It was founded in 1957 by Joseph Rotblat and Bertrand Russell in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Canada. Rotblat and the Pugwash Conference jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995 for their efforts on nuclear disarmament. During the meeting President Sarkissian said he is well aware of the ideas, goals of the Conference and highly values the efforts of the scientists, political and public figures aimed at having a more secure, safer world free of weapons of mass destruction. … [Read more...] about ‘Combination of science and politics specifically important from future perspective’, says President Sarkissian
Poker’s journey from art to science is at a crossroads
At 1.30am in Binion's Horseshoe casino in Las Vegas, the 2003 poker world championship has boiled down from 389 players to two: Sammy Farha, a seasoned pro wearing a sharp suit and gaping shirt to reveal a chain necklace and chest hair; and the aptly named Chris Moneymaker, a plump accountant from Georgia who qualified online for $86. Piled high between them is the first-place prize of $2.34m. "Don't do it," jokes Farha as Moneymaker reaches to make a raise at the start of the next hand. It continues innocuously enough, until the turn card falls and Moneymaker makes a bold re-raise. Farha calls and suddenly the pot is swollen. The last card lands and Moneymaker misses completely. With the best hand, Farha checks. "I'm all in," announces Moneymaker, and a noise ripples around the room. Farha thinks it might be a bluff, and says so, but he can't bring himself to make the monumental call and folds. "I know it's early in the century," says commentator Norman Chad, "but that's the bluff of … [Read more...] about Poker’s journey from art to science is at a crossroads