Descriptor: engineering, medicine
Description:Human limbs are complex, so building mechanical replacements is no easy task. Despite major steps forwards in the science of prosthetics, there are still barriers to overcome in terms of making prostheses accessible, useful and specific to their user. ...
Descriptor: computer science, software
Description:In a world where so much of our lives is spent online, are we aware enough of the risks involved? This resource introduces the work of the Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS) at the University of Kent in the UK, where many researchers are...
Descriptor: medicine
Description:In the UK, traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for people under the age of 44. Understanding more about how the body reacts to traumatic injuries, and how best to treat them, is essential for saving lives. This resource introduces the Centre...
Descriptor: biochemistry, biology
Description:Enzymes are the catalysts of life! They are essential to life, and also have extensive commercial uses, from making beer and cheese to the development of new drugs. Professor Judith Klinman, at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, and her...
Descriptor: engineering
Description:Imagine you had the power of the tide at your fingertips. Imagine, at the flick of a switch, you could transform that surging water into electric energy for your phone, light for your living room, or to heat or cook your dinner. This is the goal of...
Descriptor: biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, botany
Description:The Amazon is one of the most remarkable areas on our planet and its vastness and the richness of life it contains are just two of the reasons why it is of keen interest to scientists across a range of disciplines. This resource introduces the work of Dr...
Descriptor: computer science, food technology, forestry
Description:The impact of technology, computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) is evident throughout our personal lives. How could these dramatic changes enhance our lives and the spaces we live in? Professor Richard Harper, based at Lancaster University in the...
Descriptor: physics
Description:Probing protons and studying spin: can we unlock the secrets hidden deep within the nucleus of an atom? This resource introduces the work of Dr Daniel Pitonyak, a nuclear physicist at Lebanon Valley College, USA. He is investigating the 3D structure of...
Descriptor: biotechnology
Description:How can Charles Darwin's concept of natural selection help provide the solutions we need for a sustainable future? The answer lies in biomanufacturing. Professor Tuck Seng Wong, based in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the...
Descriptor: physics
Description:What is a black hole?! Quantum physicist Associate Professor Daniel Terno, based at Macquarie University in Australia, is not convinced that mathematically defined black holes even exist at all. His team is exploring what properties ultra-compact objects...
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