The impact differs from person to person. Take a second to consider this. Some individuals don’t perceive anything extraordinary: merely a blue iris within a red eye. Image: CC-BY Tom Stafford 2022 For me, however, there is an astonishingly strong depth illusion – the blue and red seem to occupy different spatial locations. I can […]
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In the exaggeration of mainstream science history, Newton’s _Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica_ (_The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy_) is frequently referred to as one of the most crucial, if not the most crucial, works in scientific history. If you inquire why it holds such esteem, most individuals would likely respond that it is due to […]
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This marks one of my infrequent autobiographical entries, unrelated to the history of science; thus, if that’s your sole interest, feel free to bypass this post. I also detail my extensive use of psychedelic substances, so if that is a concern for you, once again, you can skip this entry. On Saturday, March 7, the […]
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Overview of CRISPR CRISPR represents a groundbreaking technology that’s reshaping lives and creating significant impacts in the field of medicine. The acronym CRISPR, which stands for “Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats,” is present in prokaryotes—tiny, single-celled organisms devoid of organelles. These sequences reside within the genomes of prokaryotes, which organize a cell’s DNA in […]
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Queen’s University – Science Summer 2025 Program Summary:This complimentary, online program takes place from July to mid-August 2025. It includes 12 afternoon sessions that investigate subjects in physics, chemistry, and technology. Facilitated by undergraduate students and researchers affiliated with the McDonald Institute and the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute, these sessions will feature hands-on activities […]
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Greetings, summer enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in the June issue of the STEM From Scratch Newsletter, where we delve into the fascinating world of CRISPR and present some remarkable STEM opportunities aimed at igniting your passion! This month, we turn our attention to CRISPR, an innovative biotechnological instrument that’s transforming the landscape of genetic engineering. Abbreviated […]
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### 1. MakerKids STEM Summer Programs **Location:** Three GTA sites **Age Group:** 6-13 years (Grades 1-8) **Program Duration:** Week-long sessions, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday-Friday) **Program Type:** Day programs with optional before/after care **Program Description:** MakerKids provides award-winning STEM day programs featuring a 5:1 child-to-staff ratio, concentrating on essential technology skills. The program incorporates […]
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Overview of Stem Cell Therapy For the past twenty-five years, researchers have made ambitious claims regarding the transformative potential of stem cells in medicine. These astonishing cells, initially extracted from human embryos in the late 1990s, have an incredible capability: they can, in theory, evolve into any type of tissue within the human body. The […]
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The proposal from the Trump administration for the upcoming fiscal year indicates significant funding reductions for major US research agencies, set to commence on 1 October. This announcement has generated considerable alarm among experts in research policy and scientific organizations, who are urging Congress to dismiss the cuts, similar to its actions regarding the fiscal […]
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Extensive and adaptable polycyclic ring structures can effectively invert themselves, leading to a neglected phenomenon known as ‘homeomorphic isomerisation’. This conformational change allows configurations to transition between various forms and may have implications for metal extraction and pharmaceutical delivery, in addition to significant consequences for intellectual property. The arrangement of the bridgehead atoms in interconnected […]
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