[[{“value”:” Decoding RNA mysteries: a new era for biology and medicine Published: RNA modifications critically influence the structure and function of RNA molecules, impacting health, biotechnology and agriculture. To overcome the challenges of sequencing RNA molecules and their modifications, we urgently need advances in sequencing methods and technologies. The US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has assembled a…
[[{“value”:” Changing the world to a circular economy Published: Worldwide, more than two billion metric tons of municipal solid waste is produced each year. By 2050, this figure is predicted to increase by 70%. At the University of Sheffield in the UK, Professor Andrea Genovese and Dr Tommaso Calzolari are working on implementing circular economy practices that produce less waste….
[[{“value”:” Are you one of the millions of people taking a trip to a National Park this summer? If so, use these tips to learn how to incorporate STEM activities at the National Park, as well as STEM career exploration! “On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the “Organic Act” creating the National Park Service, a federal bureau in…
[[{“value”:” Unlocking the secrets of iron regulation in the human body Published: Iron is crucial for many biological functions, but maintaining its balance in the body is a complex challenge. Dr Kostas Pantopoulos from McGill University, in Canada, and his former PhD student Dr Edouard Charlebois, use mouse models to investigate iron regulation and its implications for human health. Talk…
[[{“value”:” A network of innovation and advocacy Published: The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering (CWSE) programme has brought together a group of passionate individuals who aim to change the culture for women and under-represented people in STEM academic degree programmes and professions. Dr Jennifer Jakobi and Dr Catherine Mavriplis…
[[{“value”:” Exploring how arts and culture benefit our health Published: While we might hold the instinctive feeling that engaging with arts and culture is good for our health and wellbeing, investigating the extent of the benefits involved is no easy task. At the Centre for Performance Science at the Royal College of Music in the UK, Aaron Williamon, Rosie Perkins…
[[{“value”:” Summer holiday activities for teens Tweet Share 0 Skype Reddit +1 Pinterest 0 LinkedIn 0 Email With schools out for the summer, here are some activities to keep teenagers busy, taken from our educational resources published over the past year. Get creative If you enjoy watching TV and films, why not make your own film, documentary, animation or comedy…