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Hanna Kokko receives Alexander von Humboldt Professorship

Hanna Kokko, a renowned theoretical evolutionary biologist, has been awarded the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship for her groundbreaking research on the interplay between evolutionary and ecological factors. She will receive EUR 3.5 million to establish her research team and obtain necessary equipment and facilities.

Let's talk about the elephant in the data

Computer scientists study the role of prior knowledge in machine learning tasks, considering philosophical frameworks that combine elements of rationalism and empiricism. This approach aims to improve the accuracy of complex systems by incorporating human-like reasoning and flexibility.