Biology
A Revolution in Neuroprosthetics: Restoring Touch with a Brain-Controlled Bionic Hand
Discover how a group of researchers in Sweden are pioneering the world's first bionic limb that can sense touch
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Closing the Lab
The End of British Science Week A Note From AZB British Science Week: Celebrating Discovery, Innovation, and Future Scientists Every year, British Science Week (this year running from 7th – 16th March… yes, slightly longer than a week…) brings together schools, communities, and scientists across the UK to celebrate the incredible
Engineering
The Science Behind Carbon Capture
Can carbon capture save the planet, or is it just another costly distraction? Methods like post-combustion capture and direct air capture aim to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels. However, concerns about cost, energy use, and effectiveness raise questions about its role in fighting climate change.
A Week of Science and Discovery
You're receiving this email because you are affiliated with Eton College. (Best viewed on the website) We as EtonSTEM are delighted to announce that it is the start of British Science Week, which is a ten-day celebration for anything and everything STEM. Throughout the week, we’ll be
Bouncy Eggs: Day 3 of British Science Week!
Reminder of This Year's Theme: Adapt and Change We are midway through British Science Week, so it's a great time to remind you to observe how STEM shapes the world around us. With the rapid development of technology, it is important to know how to adapt
Bouncy Eggs: Day 3 of British Science Week
Reminder of This Year's Theme: Adapt and Change We are midway through British Science Week, so it's a great time to remind you to observe how STEM shapes the world around us. With the rapid development of technology, it is important to know how to adapt
The Resurrection of Woolly Mammoths!? Day 2 of British Science Week
You're receiving this email because you are affiliated with Eton College. (Best viewed on the website) Welcome to Day 2 of British Science Week, and today's main focus is biology. We will observe how biology shapes the world around us, and what crazy things scientists are
Biology
The Microbiome
Take a brief dive into the microbial populations within our bodies several orders of magnitude larger than that of humans on Earth, and the critical functions these microbes play in our health
Physics
No Pump? No Problem: The Wilson Airless Basketball
No pump? No problem. Wilson’s Airless Gen1 Basketball ditches traditional basketball design for an airless lattice that somehow still bounces. No punctures, no pressure loss, just a $2,500 price tag and a weirdly quiet bounce. Will it replace traditional basketballs? Read more to find out.
Biology
The Brain: Memories and Emotions
Have you ever wondered how your brain really functions—your thoughts, your memories and how we, humble humans, can achieve the feats we do? Well, wonder no longer, as this article will unveil how memories and emotions are created through phenomena such as active potentials and more
Chemistry
Hydrogen Cars
Hydrogen powered cars present a sustainable transport alternative to electric cars. However, there are many questions to be answered: are they more environmentally friendly? Are they economically viable?
Muscle Growth: A brief guide
Introduction: The human anatomy is composed of a complex system of bones, nerves, organs, and muscles that allow us to function without much thought as to the mechanisms behind these different components of our body. Anatomy (the composition of the human body and the functions its components have) is a