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Microalgae and More: Is Algaculture Our Sustainable Saviour?
In a thought-provoking analysis, Pearl Jennings explores the potential of algaculture as a sustainable solution to escalating global demands for energy, food, and resources. Highlighting the versatility of algae and its resource efficiency, the article scrutinizes various aspects, from combating malnutrition and minimizing eutrophication to carbon sequestration and biofuel production.
When Climate Change “Meats” STEM
One quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions come from food production, a significant portion of which can be sourced to the meat and dairy industry. Samiksha Manoharan discusses the possibility of using STEM innovation in the form of lab-grown meat to mitigate the meat industry’s impact on the environment.
3D Prototyping an Alternative Mask for Kids
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many students were required to wear masks in schools to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Miriam and Ruth Turk present how they have developed a reusable and effective mask that children are able to wear throughout the school day.
Optimising the Depolymerisation of PET Fleece Microplastics Through Microwave Irradiation
Millions of tonnes of plastics are estimated to enter the ocean each year, including polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the world’s most used plastics. Although PET recycling is common, Rya Adronov presents how optimising this process could ultimately reduce the excessive amount of PET microfibres polluting our oceans in the future.
Innovating More Sustainable Aquaculture
Aquaculture provides almost half of all seafood eaten globally. But, farming seafood is not without environmental impact, and can disrupt the balance of seafood in the ocean. Kavya Venkatesan & Nina Khera look into how technology is being used to create more sustainable aquaculture.
How Machine Learning Will Transform Biomedicine
The future of biomedicine will be transformed soon by machine learning; in fact it's already in the works. Hamza Khan shares their perspective on how machine learning can help in diagnosing and finding accessible and affordable cures for diseases.
Cyclo.Plas 2: A Dual Focus Development as Alternative Materials to Plastic by Upcycling Fish Scale Waste Components
Plastic is a useful material, but plastic pollution is a huge issue for our planet and human health. Using biomimicry of fish scale composition, calcium salts and collagen, Jacqueline Prawira has developed a new material - Cyclo.Plas 2 - as an alternative to plastic, promoting a more circular economy and addressing the plastic problem.
The Science of the Sanitary Pad
Jahnavi Giridhar breaks down the stigma of menstruation, sharing the science of periods, and discussing the sustainability of menstrual products.
Why We Need Creativity in STEM to Achieve the SDGs
In celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day, Kiera McCabe shares her perspectives on why we need creativity in STEM to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and highlights some innovative companies and organisations who are leading the way in using creativity for good.
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.
An Introduction to Climate Change
Climate change poses one of the most principal threats to the biological diversity of the planet and is projected to become an increasingly important driver of change in the coming decades. Fathia Bello Tolani gives an introduction to climate change and its impacts.
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.
Utilizing HPLC to Analyze the Presence of Anticancerous Compounds Residing from the Isolate FM1005 (Xylaria sp.) Derived from Sinularia densa
The diversity within Hawaii's intertwined marine reef systems opens the door for interdisciplinary knowledge to be applied and expanded upon. Lela DeVine dives into research to identify potentially anticancerous marine sources through marine-based pharmacology.
The Might of Mycelium Might Just Change the World!
Not only are mushrooms a great pizza topping and meat substitute, they can also have a variety of uses, resulting in wide-ranging benefits. Lauren Cho reports on how mushrooms might just change the world!
Robotizing America
As technology develops, robots are increasingly being used to do jobs that were previously done by humans. But, what are the consequences of this? Alana Cho discusses how, now more than ever, we need to face the ever growing fate of our world and consider whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.