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This is Why … science centres are so important

jomeara Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science, Physics and Astronomy
A few weeks ago, I unilaterally declared it to be #ScienceCentreSeptember and decided to spend the month exploring the invaluable contributions these play-spaces make to society in weekly posts on LinkedIn. I thought it might be worthwhile reproducing these musings here, all in one post, as a topic that is as important to me as...

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How To Study The Deepest Diving Whales? Use Chemistry!

Anaïs Remili Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Marine mammals are difficult for scientists to study; they spend most or all of their lives in and around water habitats. Because of their vastness (hundreds of thousands of square kilometers) and depth (thousands of meters), marine mammal habitats are difficult for humans to access and explore. Cetaceans – whales, dolphin, and porpoises – spend...

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