[[{“value”:” Guest post by Simplr A career in STEM offers great opportunities in many different fields, but also an endless choice of paths that a student can take. Today we’d like to look at some specific and unique areas in STEM that are growing rapidly in addition to facing a severe shortage in skills and talent. We will only be…
How can protecting our telomeres help us live longer, healthier lives?
[[{“value”:” How can protecting our telomeres help us live longer, healthier lives? Published: Telomeres, sections of DNA tacked on to the end of chromosomes, play a crucial role in the ageing process. Much like the protective tips at the end of your shoelaces, they protect your chromosomes from being damaged by the wear and tear of the DNA replication process….
What do quantum physicists know about gravitational waves and dark matter?
[[{“value”:” What do quantum physicists know about gravitational waves and dark matter? Published: Did you know that dark matter makes up over 85% of the Universe’s mass, but scientists have never been able to detect it? And that some gravitational waves are proving just as elusive? At The University of Western Australia, quantum physicists Dr William Campbell and Emma Paterson…
Expanding young people’s social and cultural capital
[[{“value”:” Expanding young people’s social and cultural capital Published: Arts Emergency wants every young person to have the chance to contribute to the culture they live in. Neil Griffiths, CEO and co-founder, tells us about how the charity is providing opportunities for young people interested in pursuing careers in the arts. How ‘fair’ are the arts and humanities industries in…
How stories can teach young people about life in a changing climate
[[{“value”:” How stories can teach young people about life in a changing climate Tweet Share 0 Skype Reddit +1 Pinterest 0 LinkedIn 0 Email Whether factual or fictitious, stories are a powerful tool for instructing, entertaining and engaging an audience. For millennia, Indigenous communities have told stories to pass on knowledge to the next generation. Storytelling can help those who…
Improving treatment options for people with ankylosing spondylitis
[[{“value”:” Improving treatment options for people with ankylosing spondylitis Published: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a serious form of spinal arthritis. Unlike most forms of arthritis, which generally affect older people, AS tends to affect people aged 15 to 45 years old. At the Schroeder Arthritis Institute and the University of Toronto in Canada, rheumatologist Dr Nigil Haroon is improving treatment…
What was the role of French colonial companies?
[[{“value”:” What was the role of French colonial companies? Published: Studying the role that commercial and colonising companies played in the formation of the French empire and state reveals some surprising connections between business and governance. At the Université de Montréal in Canada, Associate Professor Helen Dewar explores how these companies shaped the French Atlantic world, balancing economic interest with…