Understanding Human Memory: Why Our Brains Forget Despite Vast Potential Aesthetic Representation of a Neuron¹ The human brain is an exceptionally intricate and effective organ. It can store an astonishing petabyte of data—analogous to 100 million gigabytes or approximately 4.7 billion books—housing 86 billion neurons, 400 miles of capillaries, 100,000 miles of nerve fibers, and […]
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How Computer Science is Transforming Finance: Sentiment Analysis and Machine Learning in the Stock Market In recent decades, the finance sector has experienced a technological evolution, driven by breakthroughs in Computer Science. Leading financial organizations such as JP Morgan, Chase, and Barclays now depend on sophisticated computer systems not only for tracking records or executing […]
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Beyond the Five Senses: Unveiling the Hidden Capabilities of Perception Traditionally, we’ve learned that humans are equipped with five primary senses — vision, hearing, olfaction, gustation, and tactile sensation. These established senses are crucial for understanding our surroundings and are essential for communication, survival, and the human experience. However, did you realize that humans may […]
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Welcome Back to STEM from Scratch! We are excited to have you join us once again for another edition of STEM from Scratch’s monthly newsletter! It’s been a bit, and we can’t wait to reconnect. If this is your first time here, STEM from Scratch is a non-profit organization committed to making science, technology, engineering, […]
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# Europe and Beyond Open Opportunities for US Scientists Amid Trump Administration Cuts Research institutions across Europe and beyond are intensifying their efforts to attract scientists from the United States, particularly chemists, in light of extensive funding reductions and new efficiency policies under the Trump administration. Numerous scientists employed by the US government have faced […]
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# **JWST Reveals Carbon-Rich Exoplanets 133 Light Years From Earth** The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has delivered unmatched insights into exoplanets circling the star HR 8799, situated roughly 133 light years away from our planet. This research, spearheaded by Johns Hopkins University PhD candidate William Balmer, represents the inaugural instance where spectral data has […]
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# US Jury Directs Bayer–Monsanto to Compensate Over $2 Billion in Roundup Cancer Case A US jury has mandated Bayer–Monsanto to pay in excess of **$2 billion (£1.6 billion)** to a man from Georgia who asserts that the company’s **glyphosate-based Roundup herbicide** led to his cancer diagnosis. This momentous ruling contributes to the enduring legal […]
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# The Swift Surge in Research Output: Ethical Considerations and Issues ## Introduction In recent times, numerous universities around the globe have experienced a remarkable surge in research output. Chandigarh University in India stands out as a notable case, with its peer-reviewed publications skyrocketing from 362 in 2019 to 2281 in 2023—a breathtaking 530% increase. […]
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# **Cosmographia: A Renaissance Inquiry into the World and Cosmos** ## **Introduction** The term *Cosmographia* is a fusion of the Latin *cosmos*, originating from the Greek *kosmos* (signifying world or universe), and *graphia*, from *graphos* (indicating writing or depiction). A *cosmographia* thus pertains to an exposition of the world and the cosmos. Historically, it acted […]
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# Advancing Colour Purity in Blue Quantum Dots Free of Heavy Metals A significant advancement in quantum dot technology has resulted in the creation of QLEDs that emit pure blue light without the need for hazardous heavy metals. Researchers from China have improved the clarity and stability of zinc–selenium–tellurium (ZnSeTe) quantum dots by adding sulfur […]
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