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10+ STEM Activities for Afterschool Programs

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The beauty of these programs lies in their flexibility. Kitchen Chemistry Kitchen Chemistry: Younger kids can explore basic chemical reactions using everyday ingredients found in their kitchens, making science deliciously fun! Every student is unique, and so is their pace of learning.

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Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence?

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While many animals display specialised forms of intelligence, humans are flexible and creative when dealing with unfamiliar circumstances as our brains have the capacity for adaptive learning. Understanding how the human brain functions so efficiently and flexibly remains one of the greatest mysteries of science. GREEN ).

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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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We bring together students from backgrounds in history, anthropology, archaeology, chemistry and museum studies to work collaboratively on the project,” he says. LARSEN Professor of Chemistry St. FIELD OF RESEARCH: Analytical Chemistry. ABOUT ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. DR LIZA GIJANTO Associate Professor of Anthropology St.

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How we read: the neuroscience behind literacy

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Literacy skills have a profound impact on a person’s life,” says Dr Jacqueline Cummine, a professor at the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine – Communication Science and Disorders at the University of Alberta. They won first place for Outstanding Communication! (©

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How can smart contact lenses monitor and treat eye conditions?

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Therefore, wearable biomedical devices must have mechanical softness, flexibility, stretchability and breathability, without side effects such as discomfort, pain or tissue damage.”. This means the sensors can exist on flexible, stretchable, transparent or biodegradable substrates, including soft contact lenses. Pinterest.

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Growing a community: building the Plant Cell Atlas

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While animals typically develop according to a set ‘blueprint’ – for humans, this means two arms, two legs, a head at one end containing eyes and ears, and so on – plants are more flexible. The Plant Cell Atlas website has lots of useful information and anyone can join its community by requesting to be included in its email list.

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

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However, changes in metal chemistry appear to be more marked in diseased brains than in healthy brains. Secondly, because a better description of how brain chemistry is changing in these disorders might create opportunities for better treatment.”. Moreover, these techniques can damage or change the metal chemistry within brain samples.

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