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7 Popular Science Museums

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Museum of Natural Sciences, Brussels The Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels hosts the largest dinosaur exhibit in the world. The Museum of Natural Sciences contains several galleries and sections. Visit the website of City of Space. Visit the museum's website.

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Best STEM Summer Camps in Houston 2024

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Developing communication and technical skills is key at Apogee STEM, along with lots of social time with friends. Houston Museum of Natural Science The Houston Museum of Natural Science receives children ages 6-12 for week-long science camps. Each day has a different focus on creation and exploration.

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From Scientist to Shareholder: Why do it?

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It is therefore vital that students see the benefits – for themselves and their societies – of learning national sciences such as biology, chemistry, and physics. Sandra Tarré is a Secondary Natural Science teacher. Amanda Santos is the Prime School Marketing & Communications Manager. Career choice.

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How can intelligent systems revolutionise healthcare?

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Dr Narges Armanfard, from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at McGill University and Mila Quebec AI Institute in Montreal, has established iSMART Lab to develop new healthcare technologies. Intelligent systems can also facilitate better communication and collaboration between healthcare teams.

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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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Behind the screens: the crystals that flow like rain down a windowpane

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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Other natural and artificial examples of soft matter include gels, paints, soap, blood, cosmetics and ice cream. From climate science and healthcare to business and robotics, a degree in physics can take you just about anywhere. . FIELD OF RESEARCH.

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Are there ‘rules’ for conveying emotion through art?

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a line) Quantify — to measure the number or amount of something To what extent can art be used to communicate specific emotions? We explored how people use associations with colours and line properties to communicate emotions,” says Dr Dirk Bernhardt-Walther, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychology. “In

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