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Using adsorbents to help society

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Firstly, since sorbents can separate molecules from each other, finding new sorbents that can do this as efficiently as possible will reduce the energy needed for each separation. For adsorption to help with healthcare and environmental issues, scientists need to develop new adsorbent materials that are more energy efficient.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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Anthropologist The Role: Physical anthropologists study human evolution and variation, often working in the field to uncover how our ancestors adapted to environmental challenges. Biomedical Engineer The Role: These engineers work at the intersection of engineering, life sciences, and healthcare.

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Decoding STEM: What Does the E in STEM Stand For?

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Engineering also fosters creativity and innovation. ( 2 ) Engineers are constantly pushing boundaries and coming up with new ideas to address challenges in various fields such as renewable energy, transportation systems, healthcare technology, and space exploration. How does Engineering contribute to innovation and progress?

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

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Firstly, the process of creating these fertilisers is an extremely energy intensive one, which requires nitrogen gas to react with hydrogen under high temperatures and pressures. This process is reliant upon fossil fuels, consuming more than 1% of our global energy supply annually, while contributing to greenhouse gas emissions,” says Nate.

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Shining a light on the role of trace metals in neurodegenerative diseases

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A team of researchers with expertise in physics, engineering and biology are finding out whether trace metals in the brain are linked to neurodegenerative diseases. This gives each element a unique set of energy levels – a signature that shows up when X-rayed. FIELD OF RESEARCH : Metallomics, Biomedical Engineering.

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How can we detect and prevent brain injuries?

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Using knowledge of how physics and biology influence the brain, Christian’s team can analyse the output from this computer model to understand which head movements are likely to result in injury. There are 25 researchers working in the PANTHER programme, with expertise ranging from mechanical engineering to cell biology and neuroscience.

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On the frontline of the biomedical revolution

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This is where materials scientists and engineers, who have the expertise to do exactly that, come in. Dr Jiajia Zhou, Associate Professor at UTS’s School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, is leading the research and development of a range of innovative detection methods.

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