Welcome to the latest installment of edX Insider, where we take you behind the scenes at edX HQ. Today we chat with Farhanah, Engineering Manager, Sustaining & Escalations, about the things that make edX unique, what inspired her to pursue an engineering career, the best course she’s ever taken, and more. Quick stats Name: Farhanah Sheets Department/role: Engineering Manager, Sustaining &…
Tag: Singapore
Quantum satellite combines art with science
A satellite built by the National University of Singapore (NUS) entered orbit in June carrying both a high-tech quantum device from the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) and a quotation from a play written for the NUS Arts Festival. Source: https://phys.org/news/2019-07-quantum-satellite-combines-art-science.html…
NUS quantum satellite combines art with science
A satellite built by the National University of Singapore (NUS) entered orbit in June carrying both a high-tech quantum device from the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) and a quotation from a play written for the NUS Arts Festival. Source: https://phys.org/news/2019-07-nus-quantum-satellite-combines-art.html…
Singapore’s ban on fake news sets a dangerous precedent
As tempting as it sounds, Singapore’s initiative to curb online misinformation could stop public-interest journalism and stifle academic discourse, says Donna Lu Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24232321-300-singapores-ban-on-fake-news-sets-a-dangerous-precedent/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
All you need to know: Eta Aquariid meteors
The new moon on May 4 will provide inky black skies for this year’s Eta Aquariid meteor shower. No matter where you are on the globe, watch for meteors on the several mornings around May 5. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-eta-aquarid-meteor-shower…