New research project: Artificial Intelligence that thinks logically

How can systems solve complex problems such as creating a duty roster in a hospital or a time and room schedule at a university – while remaining clear and easy to follow? In the project ‘EX3: EXplain and EXploit Knowledge EXtracted to Improve ASP’, funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, Alice Tarzariol will be working on new methods for solving these kinds of issues more efficiently and accurately with the help of Artificial Intelligence.

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Faster mathematical methods for stable technical solutions

Inverse problems constitute an essential framework for approaching a large variety of issues in technical and medical domains. They are used to determine the underlying causes and structures on the basis of measurements or results. Examples include imaging techniques, where measurement data is used to produce an image of the inside of the body or the inside of a bridge pier. The challenge here is that most inverse problems have the vulnerability that even small perturbations in the data can trigger high oscillations in the solution. A research team at the Department of Mathematics, led by Elena Resmerita, is seeking to develop new and faster mathematical methods to find stable solutions to these problems.

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The feminine terms in the Ukrainian language: Olena Synchak searches for historical and political clues in MSCA4Ukraine project

Ukraine’s turbulent history, with its recurring Russian interventions, is also reflected in its language. Ukrainian linguist Olena Synchak is investigating how this is expressed in the use of feminine terms. She is supported by means of a highly competitive MSCA4Ukraine Postdoctoral Fellowship awarded by the European Commission. In our interview, she talks about the changes in her language – and how these are also reflected in touching stories told by Ukrainian women.

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Project #NoFakeFacts! boosts young people’s media literacy in times of disinformation

The project #NoFakeFacts! is a new initiative from Sparkling Science 2.0 that aims to equip young people with the skills they need to deal with digital information and sources. The idea is to help young people spot fake news, think critically about it, and handle digital content responsibly. As well as boosting media and information literacy, this also promotes young people’s understanding of science and democracy.

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