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Why We Need Creativity in STEM to Achieve the SDGs
In celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day, Kiera McCabe shares her perspectives on why we need creativity in STEM to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and highlights some innovative companies and organisations who are leading the way in using creativity for good.
Bacterial Concrete: A Sustainable Building Material with Advantageous Properties
Concrete is the most used man-made material in the world, but it is not indestructible and has a considerable environmental impact. Katie Molyneux evaluates the potential of bacterial concrete as a more sustainable building material which boasts several advantageous properties.
How to Regain That Curious Spark
When did we stop coming up with ideas? When did we stop thinking and creating? Nina Khera shares her perspective on how to regain the curious spark often associated with childhood, and how you can harness it to make a difference.
The Filtration of Microplastics in Drinking Water
Microplastics are tiny, but that doesn’t mean they are harmless. Louise Robertson explores the issue of microplastic contamination in drinking water, and whether it’s something we need to be worried about.
Women Changing the World Through STEM: International Women’s Day 2021
This International Women’s Day, members of our Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Team are shining the spotlight on some of their favourite women who are changing the world through STEM!
An Introduction to Climate Change
Climate change poses one of the most principal threats to the biological diversity of the planet and is projected to become an increasingly important driver of change in the coming decades. Fathia Bello Tolani gives an introduction to climate change and its impacts.
A New Era of Science Education
Social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok have opened up new ways to give science communicators a voice. Glenn shares his views on how significant these are for the STEM youth and highlights the importance of accessible science resources.
UAVs: The Future is Now
What is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and what features make these vehicles such useful devices? Kutay Çolak explains, and shares his experience on working on a UAV project.
What’s in a Name? How We Can Use Language to Combat Impostor Syndrome
This World Mental Health Day, Sona Popat argues that feelings of imposter syndrome stem from a lack of role models and our language choices, therefore, re-framing our thoughts and pre-conceptions is essential to combat it.
In Conversation With Prof. Rana Dajani
Professor Rana Dajani is a multi-award winning and world leading researcher, who is currently a Professor of Molecular Cell Biology at Hashemite University in Jordan. She is also the Founder of the non-profit We Love Reading. Our Volunteer Team recently spoke to Rana about her life and work, both as a scientist and social entrepreneur.
[Image Credit: Evelyn Hockstein/UNHCR]
Remembering Dr. Ida Noddack
Today we’re celebrating the life of Dr. Ida Noddack, who passed away on this day in 1978. Anne-Rosa Bilal and Nokutenda Sengwe share their insights on her life and achievements, with a video and artwork by Artist Moses Joy Onohoomhen!
[Image Credit: MikeRun / CC BY-SA]
The Power of AI in a Pandemic
We are in uncertain times. With COVID-19 affecting people all over the world, many are striving to find creative solutions and tools to solve some of the problems this pandemic has presented. Kavya Venkatesan explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to combat this global crisis.
Cancer: An Early Start to Combatting this Disease
Cancer affects millions of people globally each year, but early detection and treatment can reduce mortality rates. Pratyusha Mandal reports on promising results from a recent study which presented a blood test that is able to detect cancer four years before symptoms appear.
Recent Advances in Quantum Communications and New Safety Protocols for Sharing Data
Quantum. The word translates to ‘the smallest unit of energy’, and the terms containing this word are endless. One trending and evolving concept is Quantum Key Distribution or QKD, so Zainab Khan reports on recent advancements.
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In Conversation With Yasmin Ali
Yasmin Ali is a multi award-winning chartered chemical engineer who is currently working as an Energy Innovation Project Manager in the UK’s Government Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. Our Volunteer Team recently got the chance to speak to Yasmin (via video call) about her work and achievements.
Africa: Splitting Into Two Continents?
Scientists say that in the future, Africa may split into two separate continents! Laura Maisvoreva explains the processes beneath our feet that are causing this change.
Aging-Related Diseases: Technologies That Are Changing the Game
Imagine forgetting everything you’ve ever known. Your family, friends, talents, and even you as a person. Unfortunately, this happens to 50 million people globally, in a group of diseases called dementia. Here, Nina Khera explores aging-related diseases, and the promising research advancements in this area.
Cryptococcal Meningitis: a HIV/AIDS Associated Infection
In Conversation with John Sutor and Carlos Mercado-Lara of SciTeens
John Sutor and Carlos Mercado-Lara are co-founders of the non-profit SciTeens. They spoke, via a video call, to some of our team members about their journey & achievements in establishing SciTeens, and gave an insight into their future plans.
Green Economics from the Spectacle of Firms
To maximise profits, many companies do significant damage to our planet. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Sivakami Arunachalam introduces circular business models, and explores some of the policies that could lead to greener economics.