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Living in a material world: the importance of materials science and engineering

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Living in a material world: the importance of materials science and engineering. Published: TALK LIKE A MATERIALS SCIENTIST AND ENGINEER. ALLOY — a metallic material made of two or more elements. POLYMER – a material containing large molecules composed of repeating smaller units.

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24 New Year’s STEM Activities for 2024

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As we approach 2024, integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects into education continues to be essential. In a world increasingly driven by these disciplines, fostering STEM literacy is beneficial and key to student success.

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Using adsorbents to help society

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At the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA, Dr Yamil Colón is a chemical and biomolecular engineer studying this important chemical process. However, unlike absorption, where particles are transferred into another material, adsorption is where particles attach themselves to the surface of another material.

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Lessons From This 'Golden Age' of Learning Science

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Experts have described this as a 'golden age' of discovery in the area of learning science, with new insights emerging regularly on how humans learn. To find out, last week we gathered a panel of experts at the intersection of brain research and teaching practice to hear their latest thinking for a live taping of the EdSurge Podcast.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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Professor Jeffrey Catchmark and his team at Pennsylvania State University in the US believe they have one such solution, using common plant-based materials to create sustainable food packaging. The most abundant plant polysaccharides are cellulose and starch, and these two materials form the focus of Jeffrey’s work.

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Best STEM Toys for 5-Year-Olds

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As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best educational toys that will help them develop important skills while having fun. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) toys are a great way to introduce your child to these subjects and foster their curiosity and problem-solving abilities.

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How can smart contact lenses monitor and treat eye conditions?

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Published: More than 3 million people live with glaucoma in the United States, an eye disease that is the world’s second leading cause of blindness. At Purdue University , Dr Chi Hwan Lee is using his skills as a biomedical engineer to develop smart contact lenses that can both monitor the condition and deliver drugs to combat it.