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International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM 2022: An Interview With Dr. Josh Makepeace
In this interview, we spoke to Dr. Josh Makepeace, who identifies as a gay man and is a lecturer in materials chemistry and UK Research and Innovation future leaders fellow at the University of Birmingham, to learn more about his research into sustainable energy storage and experiences working in STEM.
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International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM 2022: An Interview With Dr. Justin Luong
In this interview, we spoke to Dr. Justin Luong, who identifies as a gay man and is a postdoctoral fellow at University of California, Davis, to learn more about his research into ecological restoration and experiences working in STEM.
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Should #SciTwitter Migrate Elsewhere?
From tweets to toots – the online community #SciTwitter is considering a move from Twitter to an alternative online platform. In this article, we explore how Twitter has supported science communication and outreach over recent years, the motivations for migration and ask: where are you heading, #SciTwitter?
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The Emerging Crisis of “Forever” Chemicals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have penetrated every corner of the globe. What do we know about them, why are they such a problem and do they really last “forever”? Science writer Kerry Taylor-Smith explores.
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for “Better Science”
技术Networks recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sam Barichievy, director in cell engineering at the biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. In this conversation, Dr. Barichievy shares her perspectives on what equality, diversity and inclusion entails, and how fostering inclusive environments can enable us to do better science.
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A Conversation on Immunity
Dr. Jenna Macciochi is a lecturer in immunology at the University of Sussex, where her research centers on understanding the role that nutrition and lifestyle play in human immunity.
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A Degeneration of Trust
最近,一篇揭露文章发表revealing a potential fabrication of data by prominent investigators of Alzheimer’s disease. In this op-ed piece, Michael Kinch explores the catastrophic impact of scientific fraud.
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The Binomial Test
The Binomial test, sometimes referred to as the Binomial exact test, is a test used in sampling statistics to assess whether a proportion of a binary variable is equal to some hypothesized value.
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From Culture Plate to Dinner Plate – The Lingering “Promise” of Lab-Based Meat
In this feature article, Tanaaz Khan explores the "lingering" promise of lab-based, or "cultured" meat. Does it deliver on its promise of being a greener and more ethical alternative to meat?
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Who Was the Father of Modern Plastic Surgery?
In this article, we go back in history to find out more about Harold Gillies – the father of modern plastic surgeries – and the techniques he pioneered.
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