Greetings, summer enthusiasts! Welcome to the June Newsletter of STEM From Scratch, focused on the marvels of CRISPR and various opportunities to spark your interest in STEM! CRISPR, an innovative advancement in genetics, refers to Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats. This extraordinary tool grants scientists the ability to modify specific parts of the genome […]
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## MakerKids STEM Summer Camps ### Overview: MakerKids STEM Summer Camps take place at three locations throughout the GTA, aimed at children aged 6-13 (Grades 1-8) with week-long sessions operating from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. These day camps provide optional before and aftercare services. ### Program Highlights: MakerKids boasts a 5:1 […]
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**Introduction to Stem Cell Therapy** For over twenty-five years, researchers have made ambitious claims regarding stem cells changing the face of medicine. These incredible cells, initially extracted from human embryos in the late 1990s, carry a unique capability: they can potentially develop into any tissue within the human body. The prospect was enticing—imagine having spare […]
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1023 days prior, a fascinating voyage commenced with the investigation of physics development, charting its progress from Aristotle’s texts, termed τὰ φυσικά, to the adoption of the modern nomenclature “physics.” After numerous episodes, this series has ultimately achieved its milestone with its sixty-fourth installment. The word “physics” began to adopt its current connotation around 1715. […]
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In 2010, the University of Cambridge alongside the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich initiated a six-year research initiative titled “The Board of Longitude 1714–1828: Science, Innovation and Empire in the Georgian World,” spearheaded by Simon Schaffer for Cambridge with Richard Dunn and Rebekah Higgitt representing Greenwich. This project sought to create the first all-encompassing history […]
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A recent Twitter thread started by Ekaterina Damer has gathered numerous suggestions from psychologists, offering insights into a variety of theoretical frameworks and resources. These suggestions cover important themes in psychology, delivering valuable viewpoints for both experienced practitioners and those new to the discipline. One suggestion comes from Iris van Rooij, who emphasized Robert Cummins’ […]
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**The Choice Engine: Investigating Free Will through Participatory Engagement** Within the domains of psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, the idea of free will has consistently ignited discussion and reflection. A venture dedicated to this significant topic has finally been realized after years of careful development. The Choice Engine, an exceptional interactive essay, encourages participants to investigate […]
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Oliver Selfridge was a crucial player in the initial stages of artificial intelligence (AI) development. In 1959, he presented a revolutionary idea called the Pandemonium architecture. This framework suggested that a network of simple, specialized units could be linked together to perform complex cognitive tasks. Each unit in this framework, referred to as a “demon,” […]
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**Investigating the Enigmas of Chromostereopsis: The Depth Mirage in Color Recognition** Chromostereopsis presents an intriguing optical illusion wherein depth perception is swayed by color, leading certain shades to seem nearer or more distant than others. While it may appear to some as a mere chromatic interaction, for others, this illusion unfolds as a significant spatial […]
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