Explosives Found at Antarctic Research Facilities: A Study

Explosives Found at Antarctic Research Facilities: A Study

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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Paint within Structures: A Significant Source of PFAS Ready for Environmental Discharge

Paint within Structures: A Significant Source of PFAS Ready for Environmental Discharge

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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Metabolized Antibiotics Play a Similar Role in Antimicrobial Resistance as Parent Compounds

Metabolized Antibiotics Play a Similar Role in Antimicrobial Resistance as Parent Compounds

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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Discovering the Remarkable Senses of Creatures Beyond the Fundamental Five

Discovering the Remarkable Senses of Creatures Beyond the Fundamental Five

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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Resuming Standard Operations

Resuming Standard Operations

**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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Upcoming Chances for January

Upcoming Chances for January

**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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Opportunities Accessible in March

Opportunities Accessible in March

**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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Examining the Basics of Psychology: Comprehending the Human Mind

Examining the Basics of Psychology: Comprehending the Human Mind

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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"Improving Education via Spaced Repetition and Darwin’s Foundational Concept"

“Improving Education via Spaced Repetition and Darwin’s Foundational Concept”

Spaced repetition serves as a mnemonic strategy. It is well understood that distributing your study sessions yields better results than cramming, and by utilizing an app, you can customize your own spaced repetition framework, enabling you to effectively develop dependable memories for any content you wish. Michael Nielsen has an excellent discussion on his application […]

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