Welcome Back to STEM from Scratch! Greetings once more to the monthly newsletter of STEM from Scratch! It has been some time since our last interaction. In case you missed it, STEM from Scratch is a non-profit organization that has recently made a comeback. The reins have been handed over to enthusiastic high school students […]
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 **You blog for sixteen years and what do you receive** **Twelve thousand remarks[1] and a hell of a reputation** **You can inform St. Peter that I can’t leave** **Because I owe my spirit to the history of mathematics**.[2] It is a rather improbable truth that the Renaissance Mathematicus and his rogue companion the […]
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A global group spearheaded by scientists in Germany has identified a new isotope of seaborgium. The study, carried out at the GSI/FAIR accelerator in Darmstadt, Germany, observed 22 nuclei of seaborgium-257. This increases the total number of recognized isotopes of the synthetic superheavy element seaborgium, which has an atomic number of 106, to 22. Seaborgium-257 […]
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The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has re-evaluated its original intention to transition all its journals to open access (OA) by 2028. Rather than instituting a standardized model, the organization is implementing customized approaches by region, considering local necessities, funding, and infrastructure. This modification addresses the intricate and changing landscape of academic publishing, where some […]
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From 2027, a new scheme aimed at enhancing British industrial competitiveness will lead to energy cost reductions of up to £40 per megawatt hour, translating to a decrease of approximately 25%, for more than 7000 electricity-intensive manufacturing businesses, encompassing the chemical sector, according to the latest industrial strategy from the UK government. The initiative aims […]
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When European ships began their journeys across the world’s oceans during the Early Modern Period, they undertook ventures that were both exceedingly expensive and fraught with considerable dangers. Take, for example, the notorious first circumnavigation led by Ferdinand Magellan (c. 1480–1521), which occurred from 20 September 1519 to 6 September 1522. Magellan departed with five […]
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For any astute reader keen on the evolution of mathematics, it is vital to assess the validity of assertions regarding key figures and milestones. One such individual often referenced in the realm of mathematical progress is Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, a Persian intellectual whose work is frequently central to the chronicles of mathematical development. Nonetheless, […]
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**Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure in Salton Sea Communities: An Increasing Concern** Recent research has sounded alarms regarding the heightened levels of hydrogen sulfide exposure impacting populations near California’s Salton Sea. Exceeding state air quality benchmarks, these emissions present considerable health and environmental issues, in part due to subpar sensor location. **Sources and Effects:** The Salton Sea, […]
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**UK Moves Forward with Precision Breeding Act 2023 in Light of EU Regulatory Hurdles** The UK Parliament has made a noteworthy advancement by passing the Precision Breeding Act 2023, setting the stage for gene-edited products in consumer markets. Nonetheless, this legislation is presently applicable solely in England. The act centers on precision breeding, a methodology […]
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**Tragedy at the Weizmann Institute: Reconstructing After Catastrophe** On June 15, an array of Iranian missiles hit the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, inflicting severe damage to one of the country’s most prestigious research institutions. This assault was a retaliatory measure in response to Israeli missile strikes that commenced on June 13, targeting […]
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