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Why electoral systems matter for democracy

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Political science still has many unanswered questions, and André and Damien aim to keep delving deeper into electoral systems. “I Approaches to political science André often takes an observational approach to the study of political systems. Additionally, the rise of the computer age has created big opportunities for political science.

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

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He starts by considering some basic principles of physics – that the momentum and energy of a system are always conserved. The problem is that considering every possible effect that contributes to momentum or energy is complicated,” he explains. School of Science and Technology. This is where Joseph comes in. DR AKHSHAY BHADWAL.

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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. The enthusiasm and energy that emerging scientists bring to research is a constant rejuvenation! “An

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Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes

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How to engineer a microbe Synthetic biology makes use of the rapidly progressing science of genetic engineering, which involves changing an organism’s genes so that it will express different proteins. The carbon energy from that sugar can be used to build an industrial biochemical that the first microbe would not be able to produce.

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On the frontline of the biomedical revolution

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It is likely you can answer yes to both questions because biomedical science is booming – and for good reason. Diagnostics, imaging, materials science – people now realise how important it is.” Into the light Jin specialises in using photonics – the science of light – within biomedicine. “We

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Exploring the Nature with Children: How to Become Their Mentor

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If you have read our other posts, Our Walkabout Experience in the Blue Mountains: The Benefits of Nature , Encouraging a Sense of Wonder is Important , or some of our other posts, you know that we believe in spending time among nature. ” Ask questions that nudge children to big ideas like the local flow of energy and matter.

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How do bacteria help and harm crops?

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Soybean is a high-energy, high-protein crop that is indispensable as animal feed. I also enjoy meeting my laboratory members every morning to discuss our research projects and science in general.” A great joy for me is discovering new things about the microbial world surrounding crop plants and plant defence systems,” says Jong. “I