In 2015, a revived medieval ocular remedy decreased recoverable *Staphylococcus aureus* in laboratory biofilms by four to five orders of magnitude. In a follow-up experiment, infected dermal tissue extracted from mice and immersed in the blend for four hours showed roughly 90 percent fewer viable MRSA cells. This was not a clinical trial involving human […]
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**Bionic Reading Technique and Its Impact: A Comprehensive Examination** Bionic Reading represents a distinctive typographic method that highlights the initial letters of every word by bolding them, while keeping the rest of the letters in standard weight. This technique suggests that emphasizing the beginnings of words offers a visual signal, facilitating the reader’s eye movement. […]
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The Denisovans, who later mated with contemporary human groups, possessed a more ancient layer of blended ancestry themselves, as per a recent reconstruction of ancient genomes. Researchers from UC Berkeley believe that between 3 to 5 percent of Denisovan DNA originated from an unnamed “super-archaic” group whose lineage split from that of modern humans around […]
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### Converting Cigarette Waste into Eco-Friendly Building Materials An abandoned cigarette butt represents much more than an unattractive piece of trash; it signifies a major environmental challenge. Made of cellulose acetate fibers laced with harmful residues from tobacco smoke, these tiny pollutants accumulate in staggering numbers, with over 4.5 trillion discarded worldwide each year, as […]
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**Lunar Pits: Possible Thermal Sanctuaries in the Moon’s Harsh Climate** Recent discoveries regarding lunar pits indicate that certain areas with permanent shade could provide relief from the Moon’s severe temperature variations, potentially aiding future lunar exploration and habitation initiatives. A 2022 peer-reviewed study employed data from NASA’s Diviner radiometer to investigate the thermal characteristics of […]
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Senses are how our brains decode our surroundings. Many of us were taught in school that humans have five primary senses — sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. We also learned that various animals share similar senses but often to different extents. For instance, while humans can perceive red, green, and blue light, numerous bird […]
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Welcome back to STEM from Scratch’s monthly newsletter! It has been some time since our last interaction. If you haven’t heard the news, STEM from Scratch is a non-profit entity that has recently been revitalized. The leadership has now been entrusted to enthusiastic high school students in Ontario who are dedicated to STEM and intend […]
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**STEM from Scratch: Opportunities for Youth Engagement in January** STEM from Scratch focuses on increasing awareness of STEM field opportunities for young individuals. Below are January’s key offerings for youth eager to engage in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics: **1. [I-STEM Program](https://www.hdsb.ca/learning-and-resources/Pages/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways/I-STEM.aspx)** – Offered at Aldershot High School (Burlington), T.A. Blakelock High […]
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**STEM from Scratch: March Opportunities for Youth Engagement** STEM from Scratch has compiled a selection of opportunities for young individuals to engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) disciplines this March. These initiatives are designed for a range of age groups and backgrounds, offering enriching experiences to motivate tomorrow’s innovators. **1. McMaster University I-STEP: Black […]
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Numerous psychologists from history have influenced our current understanding of psychology. This article will explore three of the most significant figures in psychology: Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Abraham Maslow. Sigmund Freud, born in May 1856 in Austria to Galician Jewish parents, was a neurologist who made several impactful observations; however, this article will focus […]
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