Using adsorbents to help society

Using adsorbents to help society

Using adsorbents to help society Published: You will likely have heard of absorption before, but have you heard of adsorption? At the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA, Dr Yamil Colón is a chemical and biomolecular engineer studying this important chemical...
Urban farming for urban families

Urban farming for urban families

Urban farming for urban families Published: Our well-being is intimately linked to the food that we eat and the places where it is grown. Healthy soils produce nutrient-dense food, which helps us stay healthy, both in body and in mind. For those of us who live in...
Are there ‘rules’ for conveying emotion through art?

Are there ‘rules’ for conveying emotion through art?

Are there ‘rules’ for conveying emotion through art? Published: While art and science are often separated in academia, there is a lot to be learnt by considering them together. Dr Dirk Bernhardt-Walther and Dr Claudia Damiano, at the University of Toronto in Canada,...
How can we combat ageism in society and healthcare?

How can we combat ageism in society and healthcare?

How can we combat ageism in society and healthcare? Published: Whether we realise it or not, we all hold stereotypes about older people. Whether we view them as cute, forgetful, bad with technology or unproductive, these stereotypes are harmful to older people and...