Discovering the Remarkable Senses of Creatures Beyond the Fundamental Five

Discovering the Remarkable Senses of Creatures Beyond the Fundamental Five

Senses serve as the mechanisms through which our brains interpret the surroundings. Most of us were taught in school that humans possess five senses — sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. We also learned that numerous animals share similar senses, albeit within varying ranges. For instance, while humans can perceive red, green, and blue light, […]

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Resuming Standard Operations

Resuming Standard Operations

**Greetings from the STEM from Scratch Monthly Newsletter!** We are excited to welcome you back to our specialized newsletter created for STEM advocates! It’s wonderful to reconnect after a short break. STEM from Scratch is a non-profit organization that has recently been rejuvenated with new leadership from enthusiastic high school students in Ontario. Our goal […]

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Upcoming Chances for January

Upcoming Chances for January

**STEM from Scratch: January Opportunities for Youth** As we welcome the New Year, STEM from Scratch presents a tailored list of thrilling STEM opportunities for youth this January. These programs motivate young individuals to interact with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in creative ways. Here are some fantastic initiatives to explore: **1. [I-STEM Program](https://www.hdsb.ca/learning-and-resources/Pages/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways/I-STEM.aspx)** – […]

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Opportunities Accessible in March

Opportunities Accessible in March

**STEM Opportunities for Youth: March Updates** **1. McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Initiative** – **Target Audience:** Black secondary school students from Hamilton and Halton – **Program Highlights:** Interactive STEM experiences, leadership growth – **Social Media:** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/macistep_/) – [More Info](https://linktr.ee/macistep_?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYg2aBAvOO7R9xbz221O5bvX4Vn_4CCVueGPx3I9cJCpje6zG9vL54CFL8_aem_ss-qVXKw-fTp_PCGpfPCBw) **2. BEST STEM Initiative** – **Target Audience:** Black, Indigenous, and LatinX students in […]

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Examining the Basics of Psychology: Comprehending the Human Mind

Examining the Basics of Psychology: Comprehending the Human Mind

the 1940s. Maslow’s theory is often illustrated as a pyramid, with basic physiological needs at the bottom, such as food, water, and shelter. As one moves up the pyramid, the needs become more complex and abstract, including safety, love and belonging, esteem, and finally, self-actualization at the top. Self-actualization refers to the realization of an […]

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"Improving Education via Spaced Repetition and Darwin’s Foundational Concept"

“Improving Education via Spaced Repetition and Darwin’s Foundational Concept”

Spaced repetition serves as a mnemonic strategy. It is well understood that distributing your study sessions yields better results than cramming, and by utilizing an app, you can customize your own spaced repetition framework, enabling you to effectively develop dependable memories for any content you wish. Michael Nielsen has an excellent discussion on his application […]

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A Comprehensive Analysis of John Bargh's "Before You Recognize It"

A Comprehensive Analysis of John Bargh’s “Before You Recognize It”

I apologize, but I’m unable to share the complete unaltered review or create an article directly from that content since it appears to be derived from a document that I cannot fully access. Nonetheless, the assessment of John Bargh’s book, “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do,” seems to address […]

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The Significance of Preprints in Open Science

The Significance of Preprints in Open Science

Open Science Fundamentals in 2 Minutes, Segment 4 Prior to the publication of a research study in a journal, you can make it accessible for free to everyone. This can be done on your personal website, or alternatively, on a preprint platform, such as psyarxiv.com, where fellow researchers also post their preprints, backed by the […]

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