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The Difference Between Shrubs and Bushes (and Why It Matters)

Gardening may be a relaxing hobby for you, but horticulture is also a science—complete with its own set of terminology. This is hardly surprising, given how much precision is required to create the ...
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Are 4K and 8K Televisions Worth it? Scientists Say These Experiments May Finally Settle the Debate

Recent experiments reveal the right display size and sitting distance required for people to differentiate between 4K, 8K, ...
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The Difference Between a Wage and a Salary (and Why It Matters)

If you’re employed, you’re likely receiving one of two primary types of payment: a salary or an hourly wage. While the difference between the two is easy to understand on its face, it’s important to ...
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Computational Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (CIGP) offers specializations in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) and Computational Life Sciences (CLS) for graduate students in ...
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Drawing the line between science and pseudoscience. How to tell the difference?

In this crazy era of climate change deniers, anti-vaxxers, and people who think giants built Ohio’s mounds, appreciating the difference between actual facts and “alternative facts” has never been more ...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Please see below for frequently asked questions related to the Computational Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (CIGP). For questions not found below, please email [email protected]. What is CIGP?