**STEM From Scratch June Newsletter: Discovering CRISPR and STEM Possibilities** Happy summer, readers! We are thrilled to present the June issue of STEM From Scratch’s newsletter, where we explore the intriguing realm of CRISPR and highlight some thrilling opportunities to ignite your passion for STEM! **Revealing the Marvels of CRISPR** CRISPR, short for Clustered Regularly […]
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1. MakerKids STEM Summer Camps Location: Three GTA sitesAge Group: 6-13 years (Grades 1-8)Program Duration: Week-long sessions, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday-Friday)Program Type: Day camps with optional before/aftercare Program Description: MakerKids provides award-winning STEM day camps featuring a 5:1 child-to-staff ratio, emphasizing essential technology skills. Each day includes time at the park and regular […]
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Overview of Stem Cell Therapy For 25 years, researchers have made ambitious claims about the potential of stem cells to transform healthcare. These exceptional cells, initially extracted from human embryos in the late 1990s, have an incredible capacity: they can theoretically develop into any type of tissue within the human body. The idea was enticing—envision […]
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Honoring Existence Through Creativity: A Personal Salute Art has consistently served as a conduit for capturing feelings and narratives vividly, offering insight into the lives and characteristics of its subjects. A notable instance of this is a caricature created by Rosemarie Simmons to celebrate the 71st birthday of a cherished father figure. This artwork, more […]
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1023 days prior, the inaugural episode of a series delving into the progression of physics from Aristotle’s τὰ φυσικά to the emergence of the term physics was released. Now, in the sixty-fourth installment, we reach an important landmark. Initially, the series examined the roots of the term physics in Aristotle’s Greek and traced its evolution […]
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In 2010, the University of Cambridge and the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich initiated a six-year research initiative called “The Board of Longitude 1714–1828: Science, Innovation and Empire in the Georgian World.” Under the leadership of Simon Schaffer from Cambridge and Richard Dunn and Rebekah Higgitt from Greenwich, the aim was to create a comprehensive […]
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Insights on Psychological Theory and Explanation: An Assembly from Twitter This discussion initiated by Ekaterina Damer has led to numerous suggestions from psychologists on Twitter. Here are the noteworthy recommendations, including the name of the person who suggested each. I haven’t personally reviewed these, but I wanted to gather them in one location. Feel free […]
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**The Unveiling of Choice Engine: A Novel Interactive Investigation of Free Will** In a thrilling advancement for individuals fascinated by the intricate interaction of psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, the initiative “Choice Engine” has officially been launched. This interactive essay delves deeply into the essence of free will, intended to both enlighten and provoke thought in […]
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**Grasping ‘Behavioural Fatigue’ in Epidemics: Reflections and Consequences** The term ‘behavioural fatigue’ attracted considerable interest during the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was first employed by the UK Government as a justification for postponing strict public health actions, indicating that individuals would ultimately grow weary of social distancing. Nonetheless, this idea faced criticism […]
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Oliver Selfridge, a pivotal contributor to the initial advancements in artificial intelligence, made noteworthy impacts with his groundbreaking paper in 1959, which presented the idea of “pandemonium architecture.” This model suggested a structure where multiple simple units, each designed for a specific function, were linked to execute complex cognitive operations, establishing the foundation for what […]
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