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Extremophile microbes from the ultra-polluted Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn are shaking up industrial clean-up. Metagenomic analysis revealed over 450 microbial species with genes for degrading pollutants and heavy metals, offering a low-cost, biology-based alternative to toxic waste management.

In regenerative medicine, researchers at the University of Oregon are using implantable sensors to track bone healing in real time. These smart devices showed that resistance training alone (no drugs!) could restore broken femurs to full strength in just 8 weeks.

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⚠️ Bonus Opportunities You Should Know

• 🧪 NSF REU Summer Research Programs: List of funded undergrad research programs. (Search here)

• 🎓 Zintellect: List of scholarships, research fellowships, and internship opportunities funded by the U.S. government or private sector. (Search here)

• 💰 NASA OSTEM Internships: List of NASA Internships for high school and undergraduate STEM students. (More info)

• 🪖 Department of Defense (DoD) SMART Scholarship: $30,000-$46,000 scholarship awarded to top STEM students. (Link)

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• 🧲 Pathways to Science: List of upcoming internships, scholarships, and research programs hosted by any country [open to international students]. (Search here)

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Scientist’s Scroll

🧫 Brooklyn Microbes Offer Hope for Cleaning Up Toxic Waste

A new NSF-supported study has uncovered over 450 microbial species thriving in Brooklyn’s heavily polluted Gowanus Canal, many with natural abilities to break down industrial pollutants and heavy metals. Using metagenomic sequencing and bioinformatics, researchers identified 1,171 genes and 60+ metabolic pathways that could one day be used for eco-friendly, low-cost clean-up solutions.

Extremophile microbes like these have already given rise to breakthroughs like PCR and CRISPR. This latest discovery opens new doors for biotechnology, medicine, and environmental recovery.

🔗 Read the full article here —>

Tip of the Day

🔥 Success Happens When Nobody’s Watching

In STEM—and in life—the biggest breakthroughs don’t usually happen in front of an audience. They’re born in quiet labs, late nights, and moments when no one is cheering you on. Here’s why doing the hard work when nobody’s watching is your greatest advantage:

• 🧪 Consistency Builds Mastery: Repeating small tasks daily like cleaning glassware, troubleshooting code, & reading papers adds up over time.

• 🔍 Invisible Work Pays Off: Time spent learning skills in private (like pipetting, coding, or writing) often determines how well you shine in public.

• 🎯 Discipline Beats Motivation: You won’t always feel inspired but showing up when it’s hard separates the amateurs from the pros.

• 🚀 Real Progress Is Quiet: Growth isn’t always flashy: sometimes it’s just getting 1% better each day without needing applause.

• 💡 The Spotlight Comes Later: The world notices your results. They rarely see the hundreds of hours that made it possible.

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Today’s Theme: What’s Happening Wednesday

This Week in Science: Smart Implants Boost Bone Recovery Without Drugs

📡 Implementable Sensors Reveal the Power of Resistance Rehab

Researchers at the University of Oregon have developed tiny implantable sensors that track real-time bone healing to prove that resistance-based rehab can fully restore femur strength in rats without the use of drugs or biological stimulants.

Over eight weeks, rats with femur injuries ran on custom resistance wheels while the sensors collected data on strain and healing. The resistance-trained group saw significantly denser bone tissue and regained mechanical properties like torque and stiffness comparable to healthy bones.

These sensors open the door for personalized, data-enabled rehabilitation in humans.

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