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Dr Shanika Samarasekera explores the challenges caregivers face when an adult with intellectual disability has a seizure in the emergency room and how to navigate it. Discover more: scitube.io/dr-shanika-s... #DisabilityCare #Caregiving

Dr Shanika Samarasekera | Navigating the Emergency Department as a Caregiver of an Adult with Intellectual Disability who has a Seizure Emergency - SciTube

When you are the caregiver for an adult with epilepsy and intellectual disability, visits to the Emergency Department can be very stressful. You may feel uncertain about how to communicate the right i...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 13d

Dr Hubert Untersteiner’s new tool gives us a smart, safe way to assess how pesticides affect aquatic life, helping protect ecosystems before it’s too late. Watch: scitube.io/dr-hubert-un... #EnvironmentalScience #AquaticLife

Dr. Hubert Untersteiner | A Smart and Safe Method to Assess Pesticide Risks to Aquatic Life - SciTube

Imagine rivers and lakes, vital for life, threatened by invisible dangers: pesticides. How do we accurately assess their risk to aquatic ecosystems without endless, costly, and ethically challenging a...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 13d

Germicidal UV light can cut airborne disease spread indoors. Dr Jacob Bueno de Mesquita explores how far UVC lamps keep public spaces safer. Watch: scitube.io/dr-jacob-bue... #PublicHealth #UVTech @jacobbueno.bsky.social

Dr. Jacob Bueno de Mesquita | Curbing the Spread of Infectious Diseases with Germicidal Ultraviolet Technology - SciTube

Viruses responsible for COVID-19, the flu and other respiratory illnesses are exhaled by infected individuals, even when they don’t have symptoms. It is common for those infected to have no idea they ...

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Could plant proteins be gentler on the gut than meds? Dr. Luis A. Rubio’s work shows pea & lupin extracts reducing inflammation & boosting good gut bacteria, promising insights for IBD treatment. Watch: scitube.io/dr-luis-a-ru... #GutHealth #PlantPower

Dr Luis A. Rubio | Exploring the Gut-Healing Potential of Plant Proteins - SciTube

Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are serious conditions marked by chronic inflammation in the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhoea, and reduced quality ...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 13d

Professor Olya Bryksina explores the surprising psychology of helping, how our drive to support others in groups boosts cooperation, trust, and community strength. Watch: scitube.io/professor-ol... #CommunityPower #PsychologyFacts

Professor Olya Bryksina | The Unexpected Power of Helping Others: What Drives Us in Groups - SciTube

We often assume that people are most motivated by activities that help them generate their own progress towards the goals they are aiming to achieve. In the context of personal goals, such as advancin...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 13d

The GEMS Project is turning old coal mines into clean heat sources! By pumping warm water trapped underground, these abandoned mines could heat every building above UK coalfields. Watch: scitube.io/the-gems-pro... #GeothermalEnergy #Renewables

The GEMS Project: Harvesting Geothermal Energy from Abandoned Mines - SciTube

Geothermal power is a rapidly developing form of renewable energy, where heat is harvested directly from the Earth’s crust. One potentially abundant source of this energy is water in disused coal mine...

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iENERGY is bridging tech, law, and data to power a carbon-free future. By tracking progress and identifying gaps, it's accelerating the transition to sustainable energy. Watch: scitube.io/can-technolo... #SustainableEnergy #TechForGood

Can Technology, Law and Data Work Together for a Carbon-free Future? iENERGY has the Answer! - SciTube

iENERGY is a two-year research and innovation project from Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, funded by the European Union. The iENERGY project arose in response to one of the most important questions of...

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STM @stmassoc.bsky.social · Sep 10

Are you an innovator—or do you know one that deserves the spotlight? Then come closer: we've just opened applications for the STM Innovator Fair. Deadline to submit is 30 Sept!

Here, selected presenters pitch #scholarlycommunication solutions to STM decision makers:
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Graphic with text: Calling trailblazers — pitch your innovation. Deadline 30 September. STM Innovator Fair 2025. Innovation & Integrity Days, London.

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 20d

Dr Sean Smith shows Tofersen, a gene therapy targeting SOD1 (Motor Neuron Disease), can slow progression and help maintain function in real patients. Discover more: scitube.io/dr-sean-smit... #ALS #GeneTherapy

Dr Sean Smith | Fighting ALS at the Genetic Level: Real World Results for Tofersen - SciTube

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (or ALS), also known as Motor Neuron Disease, is a devastating condition that gradually reduces a patient’s ability to move, speak, and ultimately breathe. Among the vari...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 20d

Dr Kristina Landscheidt & Professor Ole Goertz pioneer shock wave therapy to heal acute & chronic wounds faster, cutting infection risk. scitube.io/dr-kristina-... #shockwave #woundhealing

Dr Kristina Landscheidt | Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy: New Hope for Healing Acute and Chronic Wounds - SciTube

Chronic wounds are a major medical challenge. They are very slow to heal and prone to infection, causing significant discomfort and complications for patients. Dr Kristina Landscheidt and Professor Ol...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 21d

Detecting damage before it shows, ultrasound spots cracks forming in corroding reinforced concrete. Watch: scitube.io/miguel-angel... #NDT #Ultrasound @ua.es

Miguel-Ángel Climent – Jaime Ramis | Identifying Cracks in Corroding Reinforced Concrete Using Ultrasound - SciTube

Reinforced concrete is a cheap and versatile material that combines the high compressive strength of concrete with the ability to resist stress provided by embedded steel bars. While reinforced concre...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 21d

Dr Michael Dillon flips the classroom with games to boost learning, not lectures. Discover more: scitube.io/dr-michael-d... #Gamification #Digitaleducation @mdillonphd.bsky.social @jedwards3.bsky.social @plymuni.bsky.social

Dr Michael Dillon | A Gamified Approach to Teaching at Plymouth University - SciTube

In universities everywhere, there’s growing recognition that the traditional lecture model is no longer enough. As disciplines become more complex and interconnected, students need more than informati...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 21d

Dr Jon Reinders is rewriting the rules of crop science, editing corn genes inside the plant for faster, cleaner results. Find out more: scitube.io/dr-jon-reind... #geneediting #AgTech

Dr. Jon Reinders | Revolutionizing Corn Breeding: Gene Editing Inside the Plant - SciTube

Corn is a cornerstone of agriculture, vital to food systems across the globe. Yet improving corn varieties through traditional breeding is a slow, labor-intensive process, and can take years to achiev...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 28d

Dr Monica Pauls' study delves into how youth activists aged 14–24 use X (formerly Twitter) to build collective identity. Her research sheds light on the digital dynamics of youth-led movements. Watch the full video here: scitube.io/dr-monica-pa... #YouthActivism #DigitalIdentity #SocialMovements

Dr Monica Pauls | Understanding Collective Identity Among Youth Activists Online - SciTube

Can collective identity among social movement actors develop online? Do social media platforms foster genuine relationships, or do meaningful connections require face-to-face interaction? New research...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 28d

Mae offer electronig yn cynhyrchu meysydd electromagnetig (EMFs) y gall pobl ag Hypersensitifrwydd Electromagnetig (EHS) eu teimlo. Mae adroddiadau gwyddonol yn cadarnhau bod EHS yn anhwylder niwrolegol go iawn gyda mecanweithiau biolegol a symptomau aml. scitube.io/what-is-elec... #EHS

What is Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity? - SciTube

Electronic appliances produce electromagnetic fields – or EMFs. These devices include mobile phones and masts, Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth speakers and smart meters, as well as power lines and even elect...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 28d

Depuis des millénaires, les communautés africaines voient la terre comme un lien spirituel. Le professor Kimani Nehusi explore le Complexe foncier ancestral africain, reliant placenta, cordon ombilical et ancêtres à l’identité et à l’appartenance. scitube.io/professor-ki... #HistoireAfricaine

Professor Kimani Nehusi | How Ancient Rituals Created Sacred Homelands - SciTube

Land ownership disputes and displacement affect millions across Africa and its diaspora today, but understanding the profound spiritual relationship between African communities and their ancestral ter...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · 28d

Las comunidades africanas han concebido la tierra como un vínculo espiritual durante milenios. El Professor Kimani Nehusi revela cómo el “Complejo Africano de la Tierra Ancestral” conecta placenta, cordón y ancestros con la identidad y pertenencia. scitube.io/professor-ki... #HistoriaAfricana

Professor Kimani Nehusi | How Ancient Rituals Created Sacred Homelands - SciTube

Land ownership disputes and displacement affect millions across Africa and its diaspora today, but understanding the profound spiritual relationship between African communities and their ancestral ter...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · Sep 11

Dr Robert Arnold's Aerodigestoscopy (ADS) revolutionizes rural healthcare by diagnosing swallowing, voice, and breathing issues in a single, bedside procedure. Discover more: scitube.io/dr-robert-ar... #SpeechPathology #Otolaryngology

Dr. Robert Arnold | A Diagnostic Breakthrough for Aerodigestive Disorders in Rural Communities - SciTube

When people experience problems with swallowing, voice, breathing, or persistent coughing, the cause often lies within the aerodigestive tract – the complex system that spans the mouth, nose, throat, ...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · Sep 11

ESA's PROSPECT mission is set to drill into the Moon's polar regions, extracting samples to analyse volatile compounds like water ice. This could pave the way for sustainable lunar exploration. Launching in 2027 via a commercial lander in partnership with NASA. Watch: scitube.io/the-prospect...

The PROSPECT Mission: Uncovering the Moon’s Natural Resources - SciTube

Space agencies around the world are more motivated than ever to return to the Moon. Their renewed interest is driven by scientific interest and a potential treasure trove of natural resources. Many re...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · Sep 11

Professor Ben Baker uses computational methods to decode hip-hop dance styles, analysing 17 movement features to distinguish genres like Breakdance, Popping, and Krump. Explore more: scitube.io/professor-be... #Kinematics #DanceAI @dairinstitute.bsky.social

Professor Ben Baker | How Computational Methods Can Distinguish Between Hip-Hop Dance Styles - SciTube

Dance plays a vital role across human cultures, with communities developing different styles for artistic expression. While experts can describe differences between dance genres in words, these descri...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · Sep 11

Professor Basil Okeahialam reveals how menopause isn't just a milestone, it's a red flag for women's heart health. His study shows postmenopausal women face higher cardiovascular risks. Routine check-ups during this transition are crucial. Watch: scitube.io/professor-ba... #MenopauseAwareness

Professor Basil Okeahialam | The Silent Shift: Why Menopause Matters for Women’s Heart Health - SciTube

When people think of menopause, hot flashes and mood swings often come to mind. But behind the visible symptoms, something much more serious may be happening – something silent, hidden, and potentiall...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · Sep 11

Professor Penelope Corfield delves into how our lives are intertwined with Time and Space, urging us to understand our cosmic existence to address global challenges. Discover more: scitube.io/professor-pe... #CosmicPerspective #TimeSpace

Professor Penelope Corfield | Time-Space: Exploring How Humans Navigate Cosmic Existence - SciTube

Yes, the clock is ticking away relentlessly! And yet today we live in an era when some philosophers claim that Time is merely an illusion. And certainly, many people casually dismiss all historical un...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · Sep 11

Professor Kimani Nehusi reveals how ancient African rituals such as burying placentas, navel strings, and ancestors, transformed land into sacred homelands. Discover the deep spiritual ties that still shape identity today: scitube.io/professor-ki... #AncestralLand #CulturalHeritage

Professor Kimani Nehusi | How Ancient Rituals Created Sacred Homelands - SciTube

Land ownership disputes and displacement affect millions across Africa and its diaspora today, but understanding the profound spiritual relationship between African communities and their ancestral ter...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · Sep 11

Professor Francis Worden explores lenvatinib’s promise in treating iodine-refractory thyroid cancer. New hope where traditional treatments fall short. Watch: scitube.io/professor-fr... #ThyroidCancer #OncologyAdvances

Professor Francis Worden | Breaking New Ground in Thyroid Cancer Treatment: The Promise of Lenvatinib - SciTube

Differentiated thyroid cancers are highly treatable with surgery and radioactive iodine therapy. But for some, the disease becomes more aggressive and is no longer amenable to this treatment, and such...

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@SciTube.io @scitube.bsky.social · Aug 27

Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS) is a real, measurable neurological disorder linked to exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from devices like phones and Wi-Fi routers. Symptoms range from headaches to long-term effects like cancer. Learn more: scitube.io/what-is-elec... #EHS

What is Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity? - SciTube

Electronic appliances produce electromagnetic fields – or EMFs. These devices include mobile phones and masts, Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth speakers and smart meters, as well as power lines and even elect...

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