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Neuro-inspired pattern recognition
Jan. 22, 2019
Pattern recognition is a cognitive task that
humans are especially good at; identifying a visual or auditory stimulus (and
being able to act accordingly) is an essential quality for the survival of
living beings. With this in mind, it is ...
Colloquia on Complex Systems 2019
Jan. 7, 2019
The Institute for Cross Disciplinary and Complex
Systems (IFISC, UIB-CSIC) announces its 2019 series of Colloquia on
Complex Systems as part of its Maria de Maeztu Unit of Excellence program. The Colloquia on Complex Systems is
a special series of ...
UNICEF Office of Innovation research scientist visits IFISC
Dec. 21, 2018
On December 20th, Elisa Omodei, research scientist at UNICEF Office of Innovation
in New York visited IFISC (UIB-CSIC) and offered a talk. During her
presentation, entitled “Complex systems for development and humanitarian
response”, Omodei explained not only the main aim ...
IFISC People: Violeta Calleja, Irene Estébanez and Rodrigo Martínez
Dec. 4, 2018
We are glad to announce
that three PhD students will join IFISC this month within the Unit of
Excellence Maria de Maeztu program for predoctoral researchers. Their work will
follow IFISC’s new strategic objectives: the study, exploration and development ...
Coherence and synchronization in complex quantum networks
Nov. 28, 2018
The transport and storage of quantum
information both within and across complex quantum networks is crucially affected
by the presence of environment-induced noise. Interaction with the environment
deteriorates the quantum properties initially present and this is important
both for the ...
IFISC Master student wins second prize in TalenTIC awards
Nov. 23, 2018
The technology consultancy Informática El Corte Inglés (IECISA) and the
Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) have awarded the third edition of the Premis IECI a la
Innovació TIC (TalenTIC) prizes for Degree theses (TFG) and Master theses
(TFM) aimed ...
The president of the Balearic Government and the vice-president of CSIC visit IFISC
Nov. 21, 2018
The president of the Government
of the Balearic Islands, Francina Armengol, accompanied by the vice-president and Consellera d'Innovació,
Investigació i Turisme, Isabel Busquets, the Conseller
d'Educació i Universitat, Martí March, and other members of her government,
together with ...
What would have happened in Menorca if there was a submarine electrical connection?
Nov. 5, 2018
A
team of researchers from IFISC (CSIC-UIB) have simulated what would have been
the consequences of the cut in the power lines affected by the tornado that hit
Menorca last October 28th if the submarine cable connecting the electrical network ...
An IFISC researcher gives an outreach lecture at Kyoto University
Oct. 29, 2018
Professor Ingo Fisher (IFISC, UIB-CSIC) participated in the Junior Campus of Kyoto University 2018, Japan, presenting his lecture "A computer that works with light".Located at the Clock Tower Centennial Hall of Kyoto University, the event, introduced by high level ...
IFISC will participate in the activities organized on the occasion of the European Researchers' Night
Sept. 24, 2018
In the evening of Friday, September 28, there are several
activities organized to raise awareness of the European Night of Researchers.
In a relaxed and enjoyable way, the different faces of Science, from the fundamental
research to a more technical ...