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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.
Delivery Drones: The Future of Shopping
There is much speculation around the use of drones to transport shopping from sellers to consumers. Vishini Giga explores the potential impacts of their use, and asks whether drones will be the future of shopping.
Recent Advances in Quantum Communications and New Safety Protocols for Sharing Data
Quantum. The word translates to ‘the smallest unit of energy’, and the terms containing this word are endless. One trending and evolving concept is Quantum Key Distribution or QKD, so Zainab Khan reports on recent advancements.
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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.
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.
The Productivity Myth; Why Quarantine and Self-Isolation Can Help us to Re-evaluate Our Goals
Despite our obsession with moving faster and doing more, productivity growth rates have stalled significantly in the last decade. Fiona Zeka explores how 'slowing down' and re-evaluating our goals is essential during self-isolation, and how we can best create an environment which helps us realise these new goals.
Lionfish and Coral Reefs: Volunteering at a Marine Reserve
Dive in to this article by Lizzie Bourn about her experience volunteering on a Marine Reserve in Belize! And, find out how you can help our planet’s coral reefs without leaving your house!