The Gradual Decline of Vintage Film Reels: A Polymer Sponge Approach The safeguarding of vintage film reels faces risks from the deterioration process, often referred to as vinegar syndrome, which results from the breakdown of cellulose acetate, a substance utilized in film production during the mid-20th century. As cellulose acetate ages, it experiences deacetylation, releasing […]
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**Johnson & Johnson Reaches $5.5 Billion Settlement Over Talc Lawsuits** In a significant agreement, the US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has consented to pay $5.5 billion to resolve around 76,000 lawsuits in the United States. These legal actions claim that the company’s baby powder and other talc-based items caused ovarian cancer. Revealed on […]
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**Beyond the Greatest: Euclid’s Proof and the Infinitude of Prime Numbers** In a historical discourse among mathematicians, Euclid’s philosophical perspective on infinity assumes a critical position. While there are frequent references to Euclid’s proof concerning the countless nature of prime numbers, a more thorough investigation shows that his genuine claim related to the non-existence of […]
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Senses are how our brains understand our surroundings. Most of us learned in school that humans possess five senses — sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. We were also informed that several animals share similar senses, albeit within varying extents. For instance, while humans are capable of seeing red, green, and blue light, numerous bird […]
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**Welcome Back to STEM from Scratch’s Monthly Newsletter!** We’re thrilled to have you back on our thrilling expedition at STEM from Scratch! It’s been some time since our last interaction, and if you’re joining us for the first time, we’d like to introduce ourselves. STEM from Scratch is an invigorated nonprofit organization led by enthusiastic […]
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STEM from Scratch releases an array of opportunities monthly to involve youth in STEM-focused initiatives. Below are the options available for January: **1. [I-STEM Program](https://www.hdsb.ca/learning-and-resources/Pages/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways/I-STEM.aspx)** – Available at Aldershot High School (Burlington), T.A. Blakelock High School (Oakville), and Elsie MacGill Secondary School (Milton). – A 4-year curriculum from Grades 9-12. Enrollment occurs in Grade 8, […]
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STEM from Scratch shares opportunities every month to enhance awareness of STEM-related initiatives for youth participation. Here are the highlights for March! McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program The IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program at McMaster University aims to offer Black high school students from Hamilton and the Halton region practical STEM experiences […]
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Numerous psychologists from history have contributed to our current understanding of psychology. This article will focus on three of the most significant psychologists: Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Abraham Maslow. Sigmund Freud was born in May 1856 in Austria to Galician Jewish parents. He was a neurologist who made many important findings, but the ones […]
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**Spaced Repetition: An Effective Memory Strategy** Spaced repetition is an impactful method that improves memory retention by deliberately scheduling study sessions with intervals, as opposed to cramming all information in a single sitting. This approach is supported by studies demonstrating its superiority in facilitating enduring memories. By employing spaced repetition applications, learners can customize their […]
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Psychologists have historically employed reaction times (RTs) as an essential means of exploring cognitive processes, a practice that predates the formal establishment of psychology as a discipline. By examining variations in response times under different conditions, researchers can deduce how cognitive processing might change in various situations. The historical foundations of this approach can be […]
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