STEM Possibilities Offered in June

STEM Possibilities Offered in June

**Queen’s University – Summer of Science 2025** **Program Overview:** This complimentary, online program operates from July until mid-August 2025. It features 12 afternoon sessions delving into subjects such as physics, chemistry, and technology, guided by undergraduate students and researchers from the McDonald Institute and the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute. Attendees participate in interactive activities […]

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June Newsletter: Updates on STEM From Scratch

June Newsletter: Updates on STEM From Scratch

Greetings this summer, readers! Welcome to the June Newsletter from STEM From Scratch, where we dive into the intriguing realm of CRISPR, the groundbreaking gene-editing tool. CRISPR, an acronym for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, has emerged as a pivotal advancement in genetics and biotechnology, providing unmatched accuracy in altering DNA. This technology has […]

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Opportunities Accessible in November

Opportunities Accessible in November

### MakerKids STEM Summer Camps **Location:** Three locations in the Greater Toronto Area **Age Group:** 6-13 years (Grades 1-8) **Program Duration:** Camps lasting one week, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday-Friday) **Program Type:** Day camps with optional before and aftercare available **Program Description:** MakerKids presents award-winning STEM day camps that maintain a 5:1 child-to-staff […]

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The Fulfillment of Stem Cell Therapy's Promise

The Fulfillment of Stem Cell Therapy’s Promise

Overview of Stem Cell Therapy For the past twenty-five years, researchers have made ambitious claims about stem cells transforming healthcare. Originally extracted from human embryos in the late 1990s, these incredible cells have a unique potential: they can, in theory, evolve into any tissue within the human body. The prospect was enticing—imagine having spare parts […]

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"The Rise of the Theory Crisis After the Methods Crisis"

“The Rise of the Theory Crisis After the Methods Crisis”

Recent exchanges initiated by Ekaterina Damer’s thread have seen various psychologists share pivotal literature on Twitter, offering a broad array of recommendations for individuals intrigued by psychological theories. Below is a handpicked compilation of these suggestions, along with the names of the psychologists who proposed them. Although these works have not been personally vetted, they […]

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The Mechanism of Decision-Making

The Mechanism of Decision-Making

**The Choice Engine: Investigating the Psychology and Neuroscience of Free Will** A long-term initiative named “The Choice Engine” has recently been launched with great success, providing participants with an immersive experience through the psychological, neuroscientific, and philosophical domains related to the notion of free will. This ambitious project is presented in the form of an […]

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Exploring Behavioral Exhaustion in Pandemic Mitigation Strategies

Exploring Behavioral Exhaustion in Pandemic Mitigation Strategies

**Comprehending Behavioural Fatigue and Epidemic Adherence** The idea of “behavioural fatigue” gained significant attention during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly as the UK Government referenced it to justify postponing stringent public health measures. Central to this discussion was the question of whether individuals might become weary of upholding preventive actions like social […]

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The Visual Effect of Chromostereopsis

The Visual Effect of Chromostereopsis

**The Enigmatic Realm of Chromostereopsis: A Visual Deception** Chromostereopsis presents a captivating visual deception where bright colors, especially blues and reds, seem to occupy different depths when observed with both eyes. This captivating occurrence generates a three-dimensional sensation, as individuals perceive these colors at differing distances from their vision. For some, looking at a simple […]

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