**Emma Brass: Uniting Science and Art through Pioneering Installations** Emma Brass, a doctoral candidate on the verge of finalizing her thesis at the University of Liverpool, recently presented a significant art installation at the yearly River of Light festival. As a member of Andy Cooper’s autonomous robots lab within the Department of Chemistry, Brass exemplifies […]
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An accord has been established between the European Union (EU) and Switzerland, enabling the latter to reengage with essential European research and innovation initiatives. This decision allows Switzerland to once again take part in Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, and the Euratom research and training programs, restoring its involvement to that of EU member nations. Previously, […]
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Christiaan Huygens (1629–1695) was a crucial character in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century, although his achievements have frequently been overshadowed by peers such as Newton and Galileo. Regardless, his endeavors in astronomy, mathematics, and optics were innovative and profoundly impactful. Huygens was born into a noble family and received a thorough education under […]
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Overview of Stem Cell Therapy For the past twenty-five years, researchers have made ambitious claims regarding the transformative power of stem cells in medicine. These extraordinary cells, first extracted from human embryos in the late 1990s, have an incredible capacity: they can potentially morph into any kind of tissue found in the human body. The […]
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### MakerKids STEM Summer Camps **Location:** Three GTA sites **Age Group:** 6-13 years (Grades 1-8) **Program Duration:** Week-long sessions, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday-Friday) **Program Type:** Day camps with optional before/aftercare **Program Description:** MakerKids provides acclaimed STEM day camps with a 5:1 child-to-staff ratio, emphasizing essential tech skills. Daily park time and regular screen […]
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A significant advancement in biotechnology exploration has been accomplished through an innovative AI-driven technique that formulates antibodies from the ground up. This state-of-the-art method utilizes the RFdiffusion model, created in the esteemed lab of 2024 Nobel Prize laureate David Baker. This model facilitates the generation of antibodies that home in on specific antigen locations with […]
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A legal confrontation is taking place in South Africa with KAP Industrial, the parent organization of Safripol, accusing the petrochemical powerhouse Sasol of monopolistic conduct in the ethylene supply chain. Safripol, which stands as the country’s largest plastics producer, has brought the matter before South Africa’s Competition Commission, requesting an inquiry into Sasol’s operations in […]
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UK Public Endorsement for R&D: Extensive but Superficial A new report from the Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) underscores a delicate public endorsement for research and development (R&D) within the UK, with many finding it hard to recognize its influence on their everyday experiences. Although 88% of over 8,000 individuals surveyed acknowledged the significance […]
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**Pfizer Completes Acquisition of Metsera After Fierce Bidding Rivalry with Novo Nordisk** In a calculated effort to enhance its lineup of metabolic hormone therapies, the American pharmaceutical powerhouse Pfizer has successfully concluded its acquisition of Metsera, a biotech firm celebrated for its advanced weight loss treatments, for upwards of $7 billion. This deal signifies the […]
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James Watson, celebrated for his pioneering contributions to the revelation of DNA’s molecular structure, has died at the age of 97. His partnership with Francis Crick was instrumental in unveiling the DNA double helix in 1953, a breakthrough that greatly propelled the domain of molecular genetics. For this achievement, along with Maurice Wilkins, Watson was […]
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