The slide rule sword gave way to calculators hanging from your belt loop, and for many engineers that calculator was from HP. Today’s students are more likely to have a TI or Casio calculator ...

This was an important model in the genesis of the scientific calculator, not for being either a trailblazer or even for being especially good, but for the interesting manner of its operation and ...

The 1980s are remembered for its outlandish fashions, incredible music, and, of course, awesome gadgets. Here are a few of ...

Less is more when it comes to writing a good scientific paper. Tell a story in clear, simple language and keep in mind the importance of the 'big picture'. Ah, the pleasures of reading.

Though there are some good and free third-party tools ... only when you are in the Standard mode of the calculator app. If you are using scientific, graphic, converter, or another mode, then ...

The new regulations on the doctorate at ETH specify that doctoral students must acquire at least 1 ECTS credit by attending a course on the topic of ethics and good scientific practice (Rector’s ...

this book does a good job at what it sets out to do. The formulas and algorithms are presented clearly and with an appropriate level of detail, and the spreadsheets supplement the text by showing an ...

Each of ETH Zurich's 16 departments appoints a Delegate for Good Scientific Practice (GSP). All delegates come together in the GSP Commission, which supports the Executive Board in furthering GSP and ...

Why Scientific Communication Matters Good communication is more essential than ever, as the 21 st century continues to bring ever-increasing information dissemination speed and breadth. However, ...

It is therefore perhaps not at all surprising that a generative LLM can produce something that looks like a good scientific paper—it has ingested many examples that it can copy. What is less ...

or overly formal ways in an effort to "sound scientific" or to impress your audience. If you can tell a friend about your work, you are off to a good start. To construct sentences that reflect ...

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