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Hi everyone, and welcome to Hopkins Sports in Review! This week was a busy one for Hopkins sports as several of our teams returned to competition.
Remember to take a break from your hectic schedule and explore some exciting events happening near us this weekend. Whether you’re in the mood to shop, sip on seasonal drinks or enjoy live music, there’s something on our list for you!
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen significant advancements, and this week’s review showcases some of the most groundbreaking developments in AI foundation models and their interdisciplinary applications. These highlights include a breakthrough in neuromorphic hardware that could improve energy efficiency in AI, AI surpassing humans in predicting odor, Google’s progress in detecting AI-manipulated images and promising uses of large language models (LLMs) for debunking conspiracy theories.
I hope everyone's weeks are going well although midterms are coming sooner than we’d all imagined they would. The best thing about taking exams is that feeling after when you know you actually have time to breath. This is the ideal time to watch what we want to watch, read what we want to read and listen to what we want to listen to.
The first traces of autumn are here. Sprays of red and orange have appeared on the trees along St. Paul Street, like first stars in the night sky. The air still smells like summer, though, and most days have been balmy. To accompany this season of indeterminate moods, the Arts & Entertainment section is here with a list of this week’s media recommendations. A few are spooky if you want to lean into the fall atmosphere, but many of them still sing the sunny song of summer. All are worth checking out.
Get ready for a festive fall weekend in Maryland! From lively music festivals to mouthwatering food truck feasts, there’s no shortage of activities to enjoy. Here’s a quick look at the events you can’t miss this weekend.
As the fall semester progresses, exciting discoveries continue to emerge across academia. This week’s highlights include a dye that renders mouse skin “transparent,“ a super precise nuclear-powered clock, new insights into cholesterol's role in heart disease and robots controlled by mushrooms.
Whether you’re a foodie, a music lover or just looking to enjoy Baltimore’s neighborhoods, this weekend has plenty to offer. From oyster feasts to Oktoberfest celebrations, the city is buzzing with events that cater to all tastes. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store.
As the new academic year begins, let's dive into the latest breakthroughs and discoveries by scientists and engineers around the globe. This week’s highlights include promising developments in HIV vaccine research, insights into the human microbiome, legislative strides in artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake regulation and the discovery of new free-floating planetary bodies.
Whether you’re looking to enjoy the crisp fall air at a local festival, groove to live music or indulge in a classic Maryland crab feast, this weekend offers plenty of opportunities to create unforgettable memories. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening around the city.
As a new semester begins, so too does the search for new entertainment. It’s an endless endeavor, but fruitful as well. Movies, books and music can be the perfect companions to your thoughts, giving you something to chew on or just to help you relax at the end of the day — that is, if you can squeeze free time into the busy Hopkins lifestyle. We hope you can, because there are so many exciting releases and events happening in the coming week. Whether you’re looking for things to fill your ears or eyes, or just something that isn’t mindless, the Arts section is here with a curated list of media for you to check out.
Welcome back to school and happy Labor Day!
Hello everyone, and welcome to the last week of class! As the semester wraps up and finals season creeps closer, let’s take a look at the incredible performances of our teams this past week.
As the semester draws to a close, organizations and universities in Baltimore are hosting an array of exciting events to end things on a high note. Let’s finish strong and celebrate the upcoming summer break in style!
I recently read a short story by Ted Thompson for my Intermediate Fiction course called “The Electric Slide.” The narrator of this story deals with random bouts of dementia, which he experiences as something akin to time travel — one night he’s in his first year of college, the next morning he wakes up years later, struggling to graduate while his peers have already gotten their diplomas and started their careers.
Although the semester is wrapping up at Hopkins, science endeavors around the world continue to yield exciting discoveries. This week’s Science News in Review covers new technology to identify the origin of metastatic cancers, the long-term effects of pregnancy complications, novel neural circuitry for food motivation and appreciation for a butterfly in the Amazon.
There is only one week of school left! Enjoy the beautiful weather with relaxing events around the city before the final push of the semester.
As the semester begins to slow down, scientific discovery has not. This week’s science news in review explores new findings from the James Webb Space Telescope, the discovery of a nitrogen-fixing organelle, an accident in molecular evolution and the legacy of Peter Higgs.
As the weather starts to get warmer, the end of the semester is finally in sight!
Spring is in its full bloom! As the weather gets warmer and warmer, make sure that you get out of your room and the Hopkins bubble, whether that’s supporting the Orioles or doing yoga.