At #Chicago's Field Museum, researchers discovered that king cobras aren't one species but four. An analysis of over 150 specimens, some from the 1920s, revealed distinct differences in tooth count, color patterns, and geographic distribution.
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The road to scientific discoveries is often long and full of unexpected twists and turns. Dr. Beth Stroupe shared her career path and her recent breakthrough in the lab that was decades in the making. She's been working to identify the structure of an enzyme called sulfite reductase that has broad biological importance, from amino acid metabolism to a potential target for drug discovery. Learn more about Beth's research, her experiences in science, and her life in this new podcast episode!
https://www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-beth-stroupe/
This episode was made possible with support from Innovative Research.
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Educators at the #Museum of #Science #Boston demonstrate physics principles through dramatic experiments: pencil acceleration at nearly 500 km/h, rotating platform stability, and pressure distribution safety. The demos bridge classroom theory with practical applications in #engineering, safety #design, and everyday #physics.
A COVID-19 infection, particularly in women, may lead to blood vessels ageing around five years, according to @Macquarie_Uni and international research.
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https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/covid-19-infection-ages-blood-vessels-especially-in-women
#science #research #stem #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #learning #covıd #covid_19 #covi̇d19
It is not the age, it's the mileage: Mars edition
Butte College unveils $73 million science building with planetarium https://www.byteseu.com/1293950/ #$73Million #AcademicExcellence #ButteCollege #LearningEnvironment #planetarium #Science #ScienceBuilding #STEM #StudentSuccess
#WritersCoffeeClub 16 Aug 'drastic alteration'
I wrote my first book 15 years ago - non fiction - published four in all, ad hoc, no plan, all alongside my day job
Unexpectedly, I started my first novel on 2 Jan 2025
The drastic alteration is my mindset!
Two days ago, on the advice of my beta readers, the latest drastic alteration is my paragraph formatting!
Fiction and non-fiction are different!
see Alt Text for more
Want to be part of Ireland’s biggest celebration of makers, creators & inventors?
Dublin Maker 2025 is calling for volunteers this August at Leopardstown Racecourse!
Gain experience, meet amazing creators, and help bring the festival to life.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzl_Z8or4hVjCpflbsmyCzstFcI29xMlWhPKhuzkyAcQFoiw/viewform
#STEMFriday #STEMSky #Quiz #MakerSky #TechSky #NoireSTEMinst #EngineeringProfessor #RoboticsEngineer #STEM #STEAM #Engineering #Robot #Robotics #BlackSTEM #WomenInSTEM #BlackWomenSTEM #BlackMastodon #BlackTwitter #BlackFediverse #AcademicSky #BlackAdemia 
Feedback Control, Open Loop, Closed Loop
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Australia, why are you still obsessed with #freeways – when they’re driving us away from net zero? https://theconversation.com/australia-why-are-you-still-obsessed-with-freeways-when-theyre-driving-us-away-from-net-zero-262129 #climatechange #environment #transport #science #STEM
The ConversationAustralia, why are you still obsessed with freeways – when they’re driving us away from net zero?Expanding freeway networks undermines climate action. It points to a deep-seated flaw in Australia’s urban planning systems which must be solved.
A brain-computer interface could decode your inner thoughts - the silent monologue in your head - on command with up to 74% accuracy
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https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/a-brain-computer-interface-could-decode-the-silent-monologue-in-your-head
Pupil who invented device to help homeless named 'girl of the year' - BBC News
"A Glasgow school pupil has been named among Time magazine's girls of the year for inventing a device to help homeless people keep warm."
Well done Rebecca Young
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9wyv1r0yjeo
#RebeccaYoung #STEM #Glasgow #Homelessness
BBC NewsPupil who invented device to help homeless named 'girl of the year'Rebecca Young, 12, was recognised for designing a solar-powered backpack with an electric blanket inside.
Bladder cancer doesn't have to be a pisser anymore, thanks to this new slow-release chemo system developed by USC that eliminated cancer in 82% of patients
New treatment eliminates bladder cancer in 82% of patients New treatment eliminates bladder cancer in 82% of patientsLOS ANGELES — A new drug-releasing system, TAR-200, eliminated tumors in 82% of patients in a phase 2 clinical trial for individuals with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer whose cancer had previously resisted treatment. In the majority of cases, the cancer disappeared after only three months of treatment, and almost half the patien...
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️ The #star patterns that have guided humans for thousands of years won't stay the same forever. Every star in the night sky is moving, and over millions of years, these familiar shapes will change completely.
Astrophysicist Jackie Faherty explains how the Gaia #space observatory has mapped nearly 2 billion #stars and can project 4 million years into the #future to show how constellations like Leo, Taurus, and Scorpius will morph over time.
️ The #star patterns that have guided humans for thousands of years won't stay the same forever. Every star in the night sky is moving, and over millions of years, these familiar shapes will change completely.
Astrophysicist Jackie Faherty explains how the Gaia #space observatory has mapped nearly 2 billion #stars and can project 4 million years into the #future to show how constellations like Leo, Taurus, and Scorpius will morph over time.
Women in #STEM often face isolation and alienation. A new course aims to equip them with tools to navigate their careers, from networking to dealing with harassment. https://buff.ly/etYX03C
New today: “They’re erasing a generation of #STEM, likely students of color, in the largest school district in #Texas. The test is so high-stakes now that it eliminates anything else that is also beneficial for kids.” https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-legislative-repeal-and-replace-staar-test/
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I majored in humanities, mostly because at that time the Air Force Academy didn't offer a major in Russian...so I minored in that.
All that humanities schooling at a military academy, plus all the mandatory engineering/math/science courses mean that when I see a car roll by at night on The Strip, and it's got purple lights installed on the belly to shine on the pavement so that it looks like some alien sci-fi vehicle...I can recall all the history of the visual arts (tache, sfumato, impressionism, chiaroscuro, cubism, yadda-yadda-yadda) as well as the history of science, electromagnetic radiation, optics, human vision...which allows me to richly, fully, and completely understand and appreciate how stupid that is, lol!
I'm old, but not to the point that this music is too loud:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1jmM2k6uU4
Our first annual IDEATE Summit is in Canberra 1-2 Sept.
Bringing together Australian universities and tech industry, we're working together to improve inclusion, diversity and equity in Australian technology education.
Details: https://ideate.community/summit/
#uni #DEI #disability #STEM #ComputerScience