STEAM (STEM + ARTS) News in Review: 07/17/20
Our STEAM (STEM + Arts) News in Review for this week. Below are the articles we read and wanted to share. Enjoy!
CNN: This designer is creating fashion prints from maths equations
Math teacher Diarra Bousso Gueye had an epiphany one day when she asked herself what a math-inspired clothing line would look like—that is, the equations that she instructed, relocated on clothing. Read on to learn more about Miss Gueye’s storyline as a banker on Wall Street, mathematics teacher, and fashion designer.
NSF: Adhesive film turns smartwatch into biochemical health monitoring system
Just when we thought smartwatches could do almost anything, research uncovers that they may be capable of doing much more. This article discusses the ongoing study and research that was carried out by engineers, in producing an adhesive film with the ability to turn a smart watch into a health monitoring system, via chemicals located in human sweat.
PopularMechanics: Would You Wear an Air Conditioner Inside Your Shirt?
Yes, you read that right. Sony has developed a wearable air conditioner, that slips into the pocket of a special t-shirt and can cool the body by up to 23 degrees Fahrenheit during the hot summers. It can also warm the body up as well. All of this can be done with the touch on your smartphone screen; however, the device is only available for purchase in Japan right now. No statement has been made yet concerning whether or not it will be made available in the United States.
ScienceNewsForStudents: A contrast between shadows and light can now generate electricity
Research uncovers a new device for making electricity. This article discusses the method and specifics behind this new device, and how two opposites—shadow and light—can team up to produce electricity or power.
With non-essential businesses closed, as well as schools, stores, restaurants, gyms, parks, and other recreational centers, COVID-19 and quarantine left many of us with down time—that is, “nothing to do.” This article discusses how such down time led many people to uncover a newfound passion or revisit one that they had not had the time or dedication to pursue in years prior. Read on to learn how being stuck at home sprung about creativity among individuals across the country.
QuantaMagazine: The Two Forms of Mathematical Beauty
Some people find math to be overwhelming, while others see a completely different nature beneath the field of mathematics. Have you ever experienced the beauty of math? Read this piece to discover how math can be seen and interpreted as beautiful, in ways in which you may never have previously imagined. As quoted in the article, “Trying to appreciate mathematics without understanding its inner workings is like reading a description of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony instead of hearing it.”