Futurum

MAY 9, 2023

How can we improve food safety across the world? At the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, USA, Dr Wei Zhang , a professor of food science, is focusing on improving food safety for everyone. TALK LIKE A FOOD SCIENTIST Escherichia coli (E. coli often cause outbreaks related to this food group.

Research 98

Research Research Chemistry Agriculture 98

Futurum

AUGUST 31, 2023

Engaging with the science behind food Published: The preparation of food is biochemically complex. Ibrahim has established the Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Lab. However, most people are probably unaware of the biochemical complexity of food and of what is involved in getting food safely from the farm to the table.

Science 73

Science Sciences Agriculture Chemistry 73

STEM Next

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

It’s not that we are trying to limit girls’ options, but we are less likely to consider toys and games that encourage girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Here are 10 ideas to bring STEM to girls and increase their confidence and choices. They may also limit what we introduce to girls. We can change that.

STEM 105

STEM Math Creativity Science 105

Futurum

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

TALK LIKE A HISTORIAN AND PHILOSOPHER OF SCIENCE Biological racism — prejudice against people based on the mistaken belief that ‘race’ is a part of a person’s biology and indicates race-specific traits like intelligence or work ethic Heredity — genetically passing on characteristics from biological parent to child.

Biology 98

Biology Communications Research Research 98

STEM Education Guide

DECEMBER 5, 2021

If you want to get your kids interested in science, soda and Pop Rocks make for a surprisingly good starting point. The second they know rock candy is involved, you will be able to pull their attention away from screens and get them engaged and excited about a STEM project. What Are Pop Rocks Anyway? What is Viscosity?

Chemistry 52

Chemistry Science Sciences STEM 52

Futurum

JULY 13, 2023

However, western science often ignores this traditional knowledge, marginalising Indigenous scientists and discouraging Indigenous students from pursuing careers in STEM. One night, in a snowy clearing, he caught a partridge, cooked it on a fire and ate it, leaving only the feet, which he tossed into the snow.

Education 98

Education Education Research Research 98