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From Imposter Syndrome to Expert Grubber

Science Borealis 5 Comments Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education, and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Guest contributors

This December, Science Borealis is excited to feature a series of stories developed for a story-telling event held at the […]

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The Dog Sitter Detective Takes the Lead: An Interview with Antony Johnston

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Antony Johnston on the central role of canine characters in the Dog Sitter Detective series, writing to put a smile on people's faces, and being an organized writer.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.In The Dog Sitter Detective Takes...

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This is Why … Shark-skin inspired swimsuits are now dead in the water

jomeara Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science, Physics and Astronomy
The field of biomimicry is one that takes inspiration from nature in designing new technologies. I could probably start a new blog focused exclusively on posts about biomimicry – from concussion-preventing sports equipment inspired by woodpecker’s skulls and the aerodynamic design of high-speed trains from kingfisher’s beaks, to super strong artificial fibers based on spider...

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Unravelling eDNA With Association Rule Mining

Dan Gillis Communication, Education and Outreach, Science in Society, Technology and Engineering
Nikolett Toth, an undergraduate research assistant, explores eDNA and association rule mining. eDNA, found in water, soil, and air, is transforming biodiversity research. Nikolett and Dr. Jarrett Phillips aim to apply association rule mining to understand eDNA degradation rates and predict optimal sampling conditions for environmental conservation.

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