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Have Scientists Found a Way for People to Live Longer?
STEM Explained
Everything and everyone ages. But scientists have made discoveries about our cells and circulatory and immune systems that could potentially one day be used to increase human lifespans.
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Chemical Equilibrium and Panic Attacks
STEM Explained
Panic attacks are scary and they upset your body’s chemical equilibrium. Learn what happens to acids & bases in your circulatory system during a panic attack.
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Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum
STEM Explained
When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!
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Eye vs. Camera
STEM Explained
The human eye lets us see the world by sending impulses to our nervous system. In many ways, it is very similar to other optical devices, including cameras.
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Can Chocolate Make Your Brain Work Better?
STEM Explained
Researchers have found that consuming foods rich in flavanols is linked to more efficient blood flow, which can improve brain function.
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Are Microbes Your Friend or Foe?
STEM Explained
Microbes are everywhere, even in your digestive tract. Some of these microbes are helpful, and some aren’t.
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A Taste of Heavy Metal
STEM Explained
Heavy metal is a term for some toxic chemical elements. They can cause problems like bioaccumulation, but are useful in nuclear medicine and medical imaging.
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DNA Extraction
Backgrounders
Learn the basics of how DNA can be extracted from cells.
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Will Booth
Career Profiles
General Manager
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Shane Monaghan
Career Profiles
Product Line Manager
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Trevor Roote (Video)
Career Profiles
Mechanical Maintainer
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Murray Clayton
Career Profiles
Forensic Anthropologist & Outreach Coordinator
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Nguyen-Vi Mohamed
Career Profiles
Postdoctoral fellow in Neuropathologies
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Jefferson Frisbee
Career Profiles
Chair and Professor
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Andrew Newman (Video)
Career Profiles
Mechanical Tree Harvester