Futurum

MAY 30, 2023

Lighting up cancer: innovation in paediatric surgery Published: Surgically removing cancer tumours can be a risky procedure – bodily tissues that the cancer grows on can be damaged in the process, and leaving any part of the tumour behind can lead to the cancer coming back.

Innovation 69

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The fusion of technology and other aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) within the sports sector has been transformative. Equipment Evolution: The STEM Behind Gear In recent years, there have been a variety of technological advancements in STEM that have revolutionized sports equipment.

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Data analysis STEM Artificial Intelligence Data Analytics 52

Futurum

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For example, computers can perform thousands of calculations per second, meaning they can solve some mathematical problems far more quickly and accurately than humans. Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence? Published: The human brain is often referred to as the most complex device known in the Universe.

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Futurum

MARCH 8, 2023

However, recent research by Professor Richard Bucala and his team at Yale School of Medicine in the US have found a way to develop a potentially super-effective vaccine – by turning the disease’s most devious tactics against it. Finding ways to combat this complex and clever disease remains a significant challenge.

Biology 55

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While this may sound like the work of science fiction, Chris believes it could become a reality that revolutionises medicine. Since these engineered endosymbionts have the potential to guide the regeneration of our organs and tissues, Chris hopes his work will help to rebuild tissues in patients with damaged or diseased organs.

Biomedical Engineering 93

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Futurum

JANUARY 12, 2023

As the impacts of climate change worsen and our lives become ever more dependent on technology, the demand for people working in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is increasing. Read: Combining medicine and research to treat children with tuberculosis. Are you looking for a high-paid career in STEM? Pinterest.

Chemical Engineering 52

Chemical Engineering STEM Energy Engineering 52

Futurum

APRIL 20, 2023

Protecting the pancreas Published: Our immune system is highly organised and ruthlessly efficient, but when it goes wrong it can lead to debilitating disease. Our pancreas is critical for metabolism and digestion. In fact, the vast majority of immune cells are not found in the blood but are hunkered down in our organs.

Biology 60

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Futurum

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The milk of human kindness. Published: Dr Natalie Shenker is the co-founder of the Hearts Milk Bank – a UK-based charity that provides donor human milk to vulnerable babies who, for whatever reason, are unable to receive milk from their birth mother. TALK LIKE A HUMAN MILK RESEARCHER. MATERNAL MILK – breast milk provided by a baby’s birth mother.

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How to STEM

AUGUST 3, 2021

These goals are ambitious and require an innovative response, drawing particularly on knowledge and expertise from the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is hard to ignore the global demand for innovation. Innovation centres are popping up at universities around the world to link academics with industry.

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National Science Foundation

OCTOBER 3, 2023

public schools (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, & Medicine, 2018). Traditional conceptions focused on what language learners were lacking, as exemplified by the term “limited English proficient” students in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. First, we describe shifts in conceptions of content and language.

Science 52

Science Sciences Curriculum Research 52

Futurum

JANUARY 12, 2023

STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Using psychology theories and methods, this landmark programme provides students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed. TALK LIKE A PSYCHOLOGIST. Academic identity — how a person views themselves within their educational environment. Semester — half an academic year.

Schooling 85

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Futurum

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

On the frontline of the biomedical revolution Published: The 21st century has seen a boom in biomedical advances, aided by increased recognition of the importance of working across different scientific disciplines. It is likely you can answer yes to both questions because biomedical science is booming – and for good reason.

Biology 98

Biology Research Research Physics 98

Futurum

JUNE 16, 2022

MODEL – in science, a mathematical representation of how one or more parameters cause a change in criteria. Predicting the future: the power of modelling. Published: June 16, 2022. Although reliable forecasts of the future are difficult, modelling provides a useful tool to make predictions (possible outcomes) based on what we know or assume.

Economics 62

Economics Agriculture Mathematics Research 62

Futurum

MAY 3, 2023

Rather than being in conflict with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), SHAPE complements it. While developments in SHAPE might be less tangible than, say, a new medicine or technology, they teach us important lessons in how to make modern life fulfilling, just and resilient.

Social Sciences 98

Social Sciences Science Sciences Schooling 98

Futurum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The engineering behind Evolutor. Published: Professor Tuck Seng Wong , based at The University of Sheffield in the UK, leads a team focused on applying the concept of Darwinian evolution to engineer biological systems for industrial applications. TALK LIKE A BIOMANUFACTURER. Among the F1 constructors (e.g.,

Engineering 98

Engineering Chemical Engineering Biology Professor 98

Futurum

MAY 3, 2022

Plants supply most of our food, underpin our ecosystems, supply many of our medicines, store vast amounts of carbon from photosynthesis, and are a powerful source of renewable energy. Growing a community: building the Plant Cell Atlas. Published: May 3, 2022. TALK LIKE A PLANT SCIENTIST. They are very important!

Biology 98

Biology Research Research Science 98

STEM Education Guide

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

It seems obvious that nursing would clearly encapsulate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), yet even those who work in the field argue as to whether they are employed in a STEM field or not. Oddly enough, the answers are split. What Classifies a Profession as a STEM Occupation? What classifies a job as STEM? What are the criteria?

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Futurum

JUNE 8, 2023

Dr David Antonetti, a molecular and cell biologist at the University of Michigan, hopes to improve our understanding of the mechanisms behind the condition and develop new therapies to treat the disease. Published: Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the developed world.

Biology 52

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Scientific model — a conceptual or mathematical representation of a real-world phenomenon that allows scientists to study the phenomenon in more detail. Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see? TALK LIKE A RESEARCH SOFTWARE ENGINEER. billion lightyears.

Research 81

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Futurum

JUNE 29, 2023

Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health? Published: Many people do not enjoy going to the dentist, but regular dental check-ups are a key aspect of healthcare. Maintaining good oral hygiene is important not only for your teeth, but also for your body and mind. In the corner, a heap of battered children’s toys lies unused.

Research 71

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

How can intelligent systems revolutionise healthcare? Published: Access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. Without doctors, nurses and hospitals, our societies would cease to function. However, all over the world, the pressure on healthcare systems is mounting due to ageing populations and many other factors.

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