by Becky Parker | Apr 26, 2023 | Activities, Innovation & Research Resources, Innovative ideas, News
The Big STEM Challenge Welcome to The Big STEM Challenge, the ultimate inter-schools competition that’s all about inspiring and engaging young minds in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM)! We’re on a mission to ignite your curiosity and...
by Annabelle Styles | Mar 10, 2023 | Innovation & Research Resources, Innovative ideas
Sea cucumbers, scientifically known as Holothuroidea are essential in helping with pollution in the oceans. However, the population is declining as sea cucumbers are a popular dish in Asia. They are being over-exploited. In a recent study in Australia, a research team...
by Amelia Benson | Feb 2, 2023 | Biodiversity Resources, Climate Resources, Innovation & Research Resources
All eight species of pangolins are found on two continents. They range from vulnerable to critically endangered. All eight pangolin species areprotected under national and international laws, and two are listed asCritically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of...
by Annabelle Styles | Jan 20, 2023 | Innovation & Research Resources, News
Critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise are showing signs of recovery after being on the brink of extinction. After evidence that they would be going extinct, there seems to be renewed hope that their numbers can increase. Due to the mining of sand every year,...
by Becky Parker | Jan 9, 2023 | Biodiversity Resources, Climate Resources, Innovation & Research Resources, Innovative ideas, News
We recommend this blog on issues about nature and our interaction with it. It is written by Prof. Miles Richardson, Professor of Human Factors and Nature Connectedness at the University of Derby. He also created the nature stripes which raise awareness about the loss...
by Becky Parker | Jan 7, 2023 | Activities, Biodiversity Resources, Climate Resources, Innovation & Research Resources
Just the perfect opportunity for students interested in biodiversity and climate issues – this challenge closes on 31st January so look up on the website below and get involved. Don’t forget to share your ideas on this website too!...
