How did you become engaged in writing textbooks? I began my journey with a small publishing company prior to authoring three Oxford chemistry introductory texts on main group clusters, the heavier d-block metals, and metal–metal bonded species. Pearson reached out to me to author a textbook on bioinorganic chemistry, which was slightly outside my area […]
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How did you become involved in writing textbooks? Stuart Warren, my PhD supervisor, was contacted by Michael Rodgers, a commissioning editor at Oxford University Press, to author a textbook on organic chemistry. Stuart replied to Rodgers, ‘I can’t do it alone due to time constraints, but I could manage it if I assembled a team […]
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Officials from New Zealand have sounded alarms concerning the possible existence of hazardous chemicals in the historic Antarctic huts utilized by renowned explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Scott. These materials, namely picric acid crystals, picric acid solution, and peroxide crystals, are recognized for their extreme sensitivity to disruptions, which might trigger explosive reactions if mishandled. […]
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Painted surfaces within the constructed environment may present a postponed environmental threat from hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) many years into the future, as indicated by a recent study. The researchers demonstrated that painted surfaces serve as a long-lasting reservoir, slowly discharging PFAS into the environment over their lifespan, which includes usage, renovation, demolition, […]
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Metabolites of antibiotic medications have been demonstrated to promote antibiotic resistance in bacteria, in certain instances to a degree comparable to the antibiotic itself. This discovery has prompted researchers to reconsider the dynamics of antibiotics and their metabolites in aquatic environments. Antibiotic, or antimicrobial, resistance (AMR) is among the leading public health challenges worldwide, associated […]
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Senses serve as the mechanisms through which our brains interpret the surroundings. Most of us were taught in school that humans possess five senses — sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. We also learned that numerous animals share similar senses, albeit within varying ranges. For instance, while humans can perceive red, green, and blue light, […]
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**Greetings from the STEM from Scratch Monthly Newsletter!** We are excited to welcome you back to our specialized newsletter created for STEM advocates! It’s wonderful to reconnect after a short break. STEM from Scratch is a non-profit organization that has recently been rejuvenated with new leadership from enthusiastic high school students in Ontario. Our goal […]
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**STEM from Scratch: January Opportunities for Youth** As we welcome the New Year, STEM from Scratch presents a tailored list of thrilling STEM opportunities for youth this January. These programs motivate young individuals to interact with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in creative ways. Here are some fantastic initiatives to explore: **1. [I-STEM Program](https://www.hdsb.ca/learning-and-resources/Pages/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways/I-STEM.aspx)** – […]
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**STEM Opportunities for Youth: March Updates** **1. McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Initiative** – **Target Audience:** Black secondary school students from Hamilton and Halton – **Program Highlights:** Interactive STEM experiences, leadership growth – **Social Media:** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/macistep_/) – [More Info](https://linktr.ee/macistep_?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYg2aBAvOO7R9xbz221O5bvX4Vn_4CCVueGPx3I9cJCpje6zG9vL54CFL8_aem_ss-qVXKw-fTp_PCGpfPCBw) **2. BEST STEM Initiative** – **Target Audience:** Black, Indigenous, and LatinX students in […]
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the 1940s. Maslow’s theory is often illustrated as a pyramid, with basic physiological needs at the bottom, such as food, water, and shelter. As one moves up the pyramid, the needs become more complex and abstract, including safety, love and belonging, esteem, and finally, self-actualization at the top. Self-actualization refers to the realization of an […]
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