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Astronomy has a major data problem โ€“ simulating realistic images of the sky can help train algorithms

Astronomy has a major data problem โ€“ simulating realistic images of the sky can help train algorithms Astronomers are facing a major data problem due to the vast amount of images collected by large telescopes, which can’t be analyzed individually. The PhoSim project aims to simulate realistic fake astronomical images to help train algorithms and […]

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Johnsonโ€™s Paige Whittington Builds a Symphony of Simulations

Johnsonโ€™s Paige Whittington Builds a Symphony of Simulations Paige Whittington, a NASA engineer, combines her passion for music and space exploration by developing simulations to inform human spaceflight decisions. As a principal flutist for Purdue University’s Wind Ensemble, Whittington learned the importance of harmonization and teamwork, skills she now applies to her work as a […]

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Real-world map data is helping make better games about farms and transportation

Real-world map data is helping make better games about farms and transportation City Bus Manager uses OpenStreetMap (OSM) data to populate its maps, providing a realistic setting for players. The game allows players to build and manage bus routes, aiming to provide efficient public transportation services to city residents. City Bus Manager is part of […]

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