<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stem Beyond Seas]]></title><description><![CDATA[SBS is a global peer-reviewed STEM bulletin aimed to promote scientific exploration beyond the classroom, open to youth in countries around the globe.]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:53:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Fast Track Evolution : How Invasive Species and Pathogens Reshape our World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ecosystems don’t stay the same - they evolve. Recently, however, the pace of change has accelerated dramatically, driven by two interconnected forces : invasive species and infectious diseases. Far from being distant biological phenomena, these twin threats actively reshape our world - collapsing local fisheries, devastating agricultural crops, driving native wildlife toward extinction, and triggering global health crises. Understanding how invaders and pathogens work together is no longer...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/fast-track-evolution-how-invasive-species-and-pathogens-reshape-our-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a935b589c06eec827044065</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:26:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_95f06147466942e8881ff30cc50ac500~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_508,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Humanity Transform Mars Into a Utopia?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How long do you think we have until the Earth becomes uninhabitable? The Aztecs believed it would happen in 2012, but thankfully, they were wrong. Nowadays, some scientists think it will take at least 1.5 billion years; others, much sooner – 150 million years, according to BBC Science Focus. Although we might not need to leave our dear home for another 15 million centuries, space exploration has long piqued humanity’s interest. Hence, exploring other planets in the Solar System, specifically...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/can-humanity-transform-mars-into-a-utopia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a90526b2afa3f9814c81416</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:10:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_ecaa1cc8f9664ac9b10db135507ea0e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CANNABIS: USAGE AND EFFECTS ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is it? First grown in Central Asia and spread throughout the world, Cannabis has become hugely influential. It has many different names including ‘‘marijuana’’ and ‘‘weed”, and it can also be used for food, tea, cigarettes, and medicine. Cannabis is composed of chemicals named cannabinoids, the most known being THC and CBD. THC produces the mental “high,” and CBD has effects of relaxation, happiness, and feelings related to that of wellbeing (Mary Jo DiLonardo, 2021). If these chemicals...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/cannabis-usage-and-effects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c62341da41d0516009fb1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:26:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_fd732594f3c646a09604a99ba9b209c6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_426,h_608,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret Life of Your Brain and Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction   Have you ever wondered why your hands get sweaty when you’re nervous or perhaps why you get butterflies in your stomach? This is because your brain controls everything you do, from breathing to blinking, usually without you noticing. Emotions, such as excitement and  confusion can trigger physical changes in your body through the nervous system, which connects the body to the mind. This connection lets signals travel extremely fast, up to 300 miles an hour!¹ Without it, you...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/the-secret-life-of-your-brain-and-body</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a882ce4e7e88d62b2ef024f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:54:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_c6924bb922724827a4dafcde7a86207b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_953,h_950,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CNN-Based Classification of Ocean Plastic Debris from Aerial Drone Imagery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abstract Marine plastic debris poses a significant and escalating threat to coastal ecosystems, marine biodiversity, tourism economies, and human health worldwide. Recent advances in computer vision and deep learning have enabled near-real-time detection and monitoring of floating litter using aerial platforms. This study designs, trains, and evaluates a convolutional neural network (CNN) using high-resolution drone imagery to automatically detect and classify five common plastic...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/cnn-based-classification-of-ocean-plastic-debris-from-aerial-drone-imagery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a836bc26f644c8dfb465a58</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_c8c2b2e3d2b74f9ebc296883ac25c881~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_638,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reading the Sky: A Cultural Comparison Between Indigenous and Ancient Greek Astronomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The night sky has been a source of mystery and guidance for humanity for a really long time, but its meaning and organization have varied across different cultural perspectives. Before the first telescopes were ever built, the sky served as humanity's main source of information. Over time, they began to notice that the sky had repetitive and predictive patterns, such as the movement of the Sun or the signs of rain before it began. These observations were crucial to the progress of ideas about...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/reading-the-sky-a-cultural-comparison-between-indigenous-and-ancient-greek-astronomy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a800a527c0c819622383ba4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:56:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_c216917871154c4e95e1bd0c7009c0d8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_838,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact of Climate Change on Pollinators and Ecosystem services ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pollinators are essential for maintaining ecosystem stability and supporting global food production. However, climate change is increasingly affecting pollinator populations everywhere. Changes in temperature, available habitats, and flowering plant cycles are creating significant challenges for pollinators, especially bees. As climate change progresses, both opportunities and risks for pollinators are expected to rise, influencing their migration patterns, survival rates, and interactions...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/impact-of-climate-change-on-pollinators-and-ecosystem-services</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a28e3093f5cfd041dc00c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:45:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_4dc26634596d46d4a52c61a5a52b0917~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_648,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scoop to Soup: The Physics Behind Ice Cream Melting ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glossary:  Electromagnetic radiation: Wave energy that travels through space as light, radio waves, or X-rays  Kinetic energy: The energy an object has because it is moving  Thermal energy: The internal heat energy caused by the movement of microscopic particles –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ice cream has and always will be one of the best instant reliefs from the scorching heat of the summer. Its contrast from the heat is not only...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/scoop-to-soup-the-physics-behind-ice-cream-melting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a74f3cdcc18b11502719659</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:57:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_b79ebb226c6e4532b800ad8fbda7a64b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_652,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freedom from Observation: Why Privacy Is An Irrelevant Concern ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stepping into a phone booth in 1967 America meant one could reasonably expect privacy, even in public. This expectation was affirmed by the United States Supreme Court, which declared that “the Fourth Amendment protects people, not places,” thereby solidifying a constitutional right to freedom from unreasonable search and seizure (Katz v. United States, 389 U.S. 347). Decades later, the United Kingdom declared protections emphasizing personal privacy (Campbell v. MGN Ltd UKHL 22), and beyond...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/freedom-from-observation-why-privacy-is-an-irrelevant-concern</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a71b785d9c2f27b9b14c98c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:04:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_28f0f123f884401ea13274fe50607719~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_846,h_608,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasig River's Children: Plastic Pollution Across Manilla]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pasig River in Manilla, Philippines has become a top global source of marine plastic pollution and has become a public health emergency that has exacerbated local disparities for the Filipino citizens. Plastic waste in sources of water contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals and have been linked to neurodevelopmental impairments in children, cancer, reproductive disorders, and immune system suppression (Greenpeace Philippines 2025). The effects of pollution on the children that call Pasig...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/pasig-river-s-children-plastic-pollution-across-manilla</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6be8512aa0dd3fa1600605</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:17:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_de86a7d5a1aa43b7b769ae0a5a3e5d73~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_704,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does Pluto behave differently from the planets? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glossary:  Barycenter – the common center of mass which two celestial bodies orbit Ecliptic plane – an imaginary 2 dimensional plane of a celestial bodies orbit around its star (in this case being the Sun)  Eccentricity – how much a celestial bodies orbit deviates from a perfect circle Focal point – point that defines the shape of the elliptical orbit (2 focal points in a Semi-major axis – half of the longest diameter of an elliptical orbit AU – Astronomical Unit: the distance between the...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/why-does-pluto-behave-differently-from-the-planets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68836e71e3b7d8ea3b848b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:32:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_1fa4817fd530425fb3910e07810abd83~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_880,h_588,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redshift: Why Galaxies Run Away!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waves A wave is a disturbance travelling through space-time. They transfer energy from one point to another, without any permanent displacement in space-time. There are waves all around us: from sound waves, to light waves, to water waves. These waves can be arranged in order of increasing or decreasing frequency, this is known as the electromagnetic spectrum. The Electromagnetic Spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum is the entire continuum of electromagnetic radiation ordered by frequency,...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/redshift-why-galaxies-run-away</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63de74424f5a9980a9526b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:55:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_55375f133207419db8e8033b9acc850a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_892,h_878,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sickle Cell Anaemia: Causes, Symptoms and Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Sickle Cell Anaemia? What is sickle cell anaemia, you may ask? Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic disorder that affects the structure and function of red blood cells and their ability to transport oxygen throughout the body. The condition is caused by a mutation in the gene responsible for producing haemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. The disease is particularly common in Africa, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean. In this article, we'll...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/sickle-cell-anaemia-causes-symptoms-and-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a61296a6ed1567a596dc0e1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:37:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_5c7efc960b2047e19e155aa3ed55f94d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_604,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introduction to Quantum Superposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine you're the holder of a special passport that has many possible nationalities at once. Only when border authorities inspect it is it forced to randomly resolve into a single citizenship. While impossible in everyday life, this analogy provides a useful way to imagine one of the strangest ideas in modern physics: quantum superposition. In quantum mechanics, an electron behaves in a similarly counterintuitive way. Rather than existing in one definite state, it can exist in multiple...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/introduction-to-quantum-superposition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5dfc65508dac8ca7710d4a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:47:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_4d4c8531bf2849938ade4d435da87d33~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Absolute Zero to Entropy: The Laws That Shape the PhysicalWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[The laws of thermodynamics explain how energy behaves in the universe, and even though they might sound complicated, they actually describe things we experience every day, like why hot things cool down or why energy never just disappears. The First Law of Thermodynamics The first law of thermodynamics is all about energy conservation. It tells us that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. This means that the total amount of energy in a closed system...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/from-absolute-zero-to-entropy-the-laws-that-shape-the-physicalworld</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5a095f0ff39938e1ce6921</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:53:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_0cdadac824b44312be5595c6dcda23d5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_710,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fibonacci Sequence and the "Golden" Efficiency ofNature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction Why do sunflowers, snails, and even galaxies appear to share the same mathematical pattern? The answer lies in the Fibonacci sequence. In mathematics, the Fibonacci sequence is a well-known pattern in which each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. The sequence is usually written beginning with 1 and 1 (though some variations begin with 0 and 1 or 1 and 2), which produces: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, ... In a general form, this relationship can be expressed...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/the-fibonacci-sequence-and-the-golden-efficiency-ofnature</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a566151aa2c7341eb4b2d04</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:22:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_6c62dfb4e1d2453ebad78fef1804de98~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Carbon Footprints to Climate Cures: The Evolution of Computer Science in Sustainability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction Developments in the climate crisis in recent years have been disastrous for the future of sustainability, especially with the recent rise of AI. The scale of this crisis has been multiplied tenfold, with water scarcity becoming an ever more imminent threat. However, technological development does not have to be an escalatory force. If utilised strategically computer science can serve as a primary tool in the global effort to mitigate warming and preserve natural resources.  The...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/from-carbon-footprint-to-climate-cures-the-evolution-of-computer-science-in-sustainability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a52702acf6bc9ce6ccece3f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:35:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_301e45195d6f498db77e8c811c5e6082~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_624,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Physics Hidden in Everyday Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Physics is often thought of as a subject reserved for laboratories, complicated equations, and distant galaxies. In reality, it quietly governs the ordinary objects we interact with every day. From bicycles to airplanes and even the ice cubes floating in our drinks, the laws of physics are constantly at work, shaping our world in ways we rarely stop to notice. By exploring these familiar objects, we can better appreciate how deeply science is woven into daily life. The Science of Staying...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/the-physics-hidden-in-everyday-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ebd6aeb09451ed9ad25ab</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:15:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_57b09bd4e7084aeeaab5a1ff27b1c097~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_992,h_588,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Transportation Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nowadays, artificial intelligence is developing rapidly and is being used in more areas than before. Artificial Intelligence is a field within computer science that enables machines, such as computers, to mimic human abilities like learning, understanding, problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, and independent action. As a result, artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in the way we travel today. The Role of AI in Transportation Artificial intelligence is...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/how-artificial-intelligence-is-transforming-transportation-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bf692f7b480551f15f303</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:41:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_120560cb5a7a4fc986d0e3fef5f81160~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_662,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brain That Changes: The Science Behind Neuroplasticity]]></title><description><![CDATA[For much of history, scientists believed that the brain stopped changing after childhood. Once development was complete, the structure of the brain was thought to be largely fixed. Today, however, research tells us a much different story. We now know that the brain continues to rewire itself constantly throughout our lives in response to the experiences we have. This remarkable ability is called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity explains how we learn new skills, form habits, and adapt to...]]></description><link>https://stembeyondseas.wixsite.com/stbs/post/the-brain-that-changes-the-science-behind-neuroplasticity-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a48a75afa58f0a255d0afa4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:27:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54730a_55f5bbe807f8436bafa305b73bfe0732~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_706,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stembeyondseas</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>