Unsustainable global consumer demands drive primate extinction – Dr Alejandro Estrada and Dr Paul A Garber
Global market demands for forest-risk commodities such as soy, palm oil, beef, rubber, metals, minerals, gemstones and fossil fuels from Central and South America, Africa and Asia have increased signi...
12 Heinä 201911min
Combatting Corrosion in Heating and Cooling Systems - Dr Oliver Opel, West-Coast University of Applied Sciences
Water heating and cooling systems have become incredibly efficient in recent years, but unfortunately, their pipes and components provide ideal environments for corrosion. Dr Oliver Opel at the West C...
4 Heinä 20199min
Tailoring Cannabis to Create Medicine for the Masses - Dr Andrea E. Holmes, Precision Plant Molecules
Cannabis is a plant that remains largely stigmatised, along with people who consume or condone it. However, Dr Andrea Holmes and her colleagues at Precision Plant Molecules are revealing the numerous ...
28 Kesä 201911min
Traditional Equilibrium Models Lead to Inaccurate Predictions - Dr Yousef Haseli, Central Michigan University
Equilibrium is the cornerstone of industrial chemical processes, especially when optimising chemical production. But what if the equilibrium models that engineers use to predict product yields under d...
28 Kesä 20198min
A New Model for Developing Students’ Deep-Learning Skills – Dr Yianna Vovides, Georgetown University
Online education has recently experienced a surge in popularity, and this trend is set to continue. Through online learning, individuals who are unable to take courses on campus, due to family, work o...
21 Kesä 20199min
Harnessing Genetics for Sustainable Fruit Production – Dr Vladimir Orbovic, University of Florida
People are becoming increasingly aware about the health benefits of eating a diet that’s rich in fruit and nuts. However, farmers are struggling to meet the increasing demand, due to crop damage cause...
21 Kesä 201910min
Astym Therapy – A Novel Treatment for Painful Scar Tissue
Scar tissue formed after surgery or injury often ends up being painful and limiting movement for patients. Although there are a number of possible treatments, these options are expensive and often hav...
21 Kesä 20198min
