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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? a line) Quantify — to measure the number or amount of something To what extent can art be used to communicate specific emotions? Or are their effects unpredictable?

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see?

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see? Dr Joanna Leng , from the University of Leeds in the UK, is a research software engineer who designs and develops the software that allows scientific imaging devices to be used to their full potential.

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

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Mathematically, a sphere is the shape that minimises the surface area of a fixed volume, explaining why small water droplets on a flat surface take the shape of a spherical cap. JOSEPH’S MATHEMATICAL MODELS. Joseph builds mathematical models for the height of rivulets, based on mathematical equations. FIELD OF RESEARCH.

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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. While it is obvious how sight is involved in reading, research has also uncovered the important roles of hearing and touch.

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How can we make STEM subjects more engaging for students?

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Published: At Point Park University in Pittsburgh in the US, education researchers Dr Ginny Chambers , Dr Kamryn York and Dr Mark Marnich are helping pre-service teachers develop their skills in STEM subjects to make learning more enjoyable and effective for their future students. How can we make STEM subjects more engaging for students?

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On the frontline of the biomedical revolution

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Into the light Jin specialises in using photonics – the science of light – within biomedicine. “We Jin’s photonics research uses nanotechnology to see how light interacts with molecules themselves, which relies on drawing expertise from different areas. “We I started my career as an experimental scientist.

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How can intelligent systems revolutionise healthcare?

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Intelligent systems can also facilitate better communication and collaboration between healthcare teams. Responsible AI research and development can lead to advancements in various fields, including transportation, education and sustainability.” What challenges does this research pose?