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Why electoral systems matter for democracy

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Countries tend to be different in so many ways – so we have to get creative.” PR does result in a more representative government, but this might not translate to policy change.” This is because governments run by several parties will find it more difficult to agree on policies. This system is used in the US, Canada and the UK.

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How we read: the neuroscience behind literacy

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Individuals with degrees in cognitive neuroscience can work in many areas, including academia, healthcare, government, industry and education, to name just a few. Meet Jacqueline When I was at the University of Saskatchewan, a close friend encouraged me to pursue a career in science. They won first place for Outstanding Communication!

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How can we make STEM subjects more engaging for students?

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This usually means a university student who is in training to become a teacher Self-learning — an approach to learning where students teach themselves by following instructions and figuring out answers on their own STEM — subjects related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics When did you last make something in school?

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Urban farming for urban families

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This was when South Africa was transitioning from the Apartheid system (based on racial segregation and run by an all-white government) to a democratic republic. The liberal arts consist of the natural sciences, like biology, ecology and neuroscience, formal sciences, like physics and maths, social sciences, and the humanities.

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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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Because computational methods originated in the natural sciences, some disciplines, such as chemistry and physics, have lots of research software at their disposal. Modelling and simulations are often required for complex problems, such as climate change, and are employed by government agencies.

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On the frontline of the biomedical revolution

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I was sure I would do something related to science and technology, but wasn’t sure whether it would be in industry, government or academia. My father inspired me to be creative and innovative. Careers in biomedicine vary widely and can involve working in academia, industry or government.

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Will AIs Take All Our Jobs and End Human History—or Not? Well, It’s Complicated…

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People might say: “Computers can never show creativity or originality”. Processes in nature—like, for example, the weather—can be thought of as corresponding to computations. Yes, we can do natural science to figure out some aspects of what’s going to happen. So what’s left? So we won’t be able to readily predict them.

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