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In Conversation With Daniel Coucerio
Daniel Coucerio, an environmental educator and conservationist, is passionate about connecting young people with nature and empowering rural communities. In an interview with the Youth STEM Matters Team, Daniel discusses unique projects, such as using drones to monitor Brazil nut trees in the Peruvian Amazon and creating an environmental education program in Colombia's Sierra Nevada. He emphasizes the need to link conservation with sustainable rural livelihoods and encourages young people to connect with like-minded individuals. Daniel's work underscores the power of collaboration and technology in advancing conservation efforts.
Can Quantum Mechanics Help Beat Climate Change?
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our times, but the slow political progress of climate action has put an increasing focus on technological solutions to combat climate change. Sahaana Vijay explains why we should try to tackle climate change quantum mechanically, and how quantum computing could provide a solution.
Exploring the IPCC Report — Climate Change and the SDGs
Drawing on the findings of more than 6000 published articles, the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report is a comprehensive assessment of the impact and future risks of climate change. Kavya Venkatesan delves into the report’s findings, and what they mean for the SDGs.
Hostile Architecture: From Canada to Peru
Have you ever thought about how your town or city is designed? Is it inclusive of everyone, or are the design choices discriminating against the most vulnerable people? Kavina Uthayakumaran and Valeria Cerpa Salas investigate, using their local cities of Toronto (Canada) and Arequipa (Peru) as case studies.
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Bacterial Concrete: A Sustainable Building Material with Advantageous Properties
Concrete is the most used man-made material in the world, but it is not indestructible and has a considerable environmental impact. Katie Molyneux evaluates the potential of bacterial concrete as a more sustainable building material which boasts several advantageous properties.
UAVs: The Future is Now
What is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and what features make these vehicles such useful devices? Kutay Çolak explains, and shares his experience on working on a UAV project.
Africa: Splitting Into Two Continents?
Scientists say that in the future, Africa may split into two separate continents! Laura Maisvoreva explains the processes beneath our feet that are causing this change.
Green Economics from the Spectacle of Firms
To maximise profits, many companies do significant damage to our planet. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Sivakami Arunachalam introduces circular business models, and explores some of the policies that could lead to greener economics.
Perfect Sense AQ: Improving the Air Around Us With Pin Badge Innovation
Imagine a connected world where we can all make sense of our surroundings. That would make 'Perfect Sense'! Ava Garside shares her award winning pin badge innovation, inspired by the question "It should be healthier to walk to school than go in the car, right?"
Pedalling Through the History and Physics of the Bicycle
In celebration of World Bicycle Day, Katie Molyneux explores the history and physics of bicycles, as well as how they can contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals!