Metal is a material that has made a strong indentation into our world–from being a part of the phones we use to making up medical equipment. While metals are most commonly found through mining the Earth’s crust, a new method of accessing it has recently emerged. This method is called phytomining, the process of extracting […]
Archives for November 2021
The Threat to Coral Reefs: Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
Since 2014, Marine biologists have been working to stop disease from completely destroying coral reefs along coastlines. Their efforts are focused on maintaining and restoring what’s left of the coral reef through gene testing and lab growth. Coral reefs are underwater structures that are made up of thousands of tiny skeletons called polyps. These structures […]
Researchers Have Made The First Comprehensive Atlas of Brain Cells
The researchers from the NIH Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies have revealed their in-depth study of the brain’s primary cortex cells. Their project, a culmination of 17 other studies, took 5 years of research and will be effective in future understanding of the brain, its function, and brain diseases. This study, which was conducted […]
2021 STEM Education Virtual Event
This December, East Asia Research (EAR) and Australia’s Curtin University will be hosting a virtual event where educators, leading academics, and curriculum developers will meet to present their ideas and experiences using technology for STEM education. The International Conference on Technologies in STEM (ICTSTEM) will take place over two days: December 14th-15th. East Asia Research […]
The Chicxulub Crater: Where Did It Come From?
Our planet Earth has gone through many changes through the millions of years of its existence, and the Earth we know today is very different from then. The landscape of Earth’s surface has at different times been extremely cold, crawling with life, and a desolate desert. Some changes to Earth happen slowly. Small temperature changes […]
3 STEM Facts That Will Blow Your Mind!
STEM subjects aren’t all rocket science and formulas. In fact, you can find science, math, technology, and mathematics in your everyday life and possessions. For example, did you know that running shoes are a product of engineering? You can learn more about their design here. What else don’t you know about the world around you? […]
