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The Biology Behind Fear

STEMe

Understanding the biology of fear is crucial for unraveling the intricacies of our survival instinct and how it influences our behavior and overall well-being. Two neurotransmitters that play key roles in the biology of fear are glutamate and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid).

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Why is Tracking Students a Problem? (Part 1 in a series)

Wisconsin Science and STEM Education

In conjunction with reflecting on these experiences, I’ve also dug through the research on tracking – turns out it doesn’t support typical school and district practices either. Through further discussion, they let me know that honors biology did not use those same materials. Experience and research show that again and again.

Biology 89
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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement

Futurum

Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement Published: The global cement industry is gigantic, so finding ways to reduce its impact on the climate is essential for a sustainable future. The chemistry of cement It is the use of resources, especially raw materials, that forms the current focus of Theo’s research.

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Can behavioural interventions improve biological health outcomes?

Futurum

Most perimenopause research in the US has collected data from non-Latina white women, meaning that women of other races or ethnicities (who are more likely to experience negative sociocultural and environmental factors) are underrepresented in current knowledge about perimenopause health outcomes.

Biology 57
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YSP 2024 – Open for Applications

Northeastern University

YSP offers future scientists and engineers a unique opportunity for a hands-on research experience while still in high school. The program, which will take place on Northeastern’s Boston Campus, will culminate in final research presentations and a poster session. rising seniors).

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New Effort Hopes to Make ‘Weed-Out’ Courses More Equitable

ED Surge

Organic chemistry , anyone?) Research by the nonprofit Gardner Institute and other groups has found that these typically-freshman-year classes tend to prune some kinds of students from academic tracks more than others. Research shows students may drop out or change their major based on these gateway courses.” history surveys.

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Chemistry for Families with Multi-Aged Children

Chillax Science

We often think learning chemistry requires complicated and sophisticated equipment. As parents and teachers, we may even feel guilty because we don’t have money or resources for children to learn chemistry. What if I told you that you (and I) have so much chemistry equipment already? Chemistry is a core subject in science.