SPS Science Briefs

Want to learn more about the sciences? Find out what’s on the minds of our members!

SPS Science Briefs are short posts on interesting science. Check in on the SPS website every fortnight for a fresh new Science Brief!

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Poop Pill

What's that smell? Join Kellie as she takes a nosedive into the science of our poop!

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Single Photon Detection: Limits of the Human Eye

Eyes are remarkable organs, capable of sensing light. For most of us, they are our main conduit for interpreting the world around us. We know that when moving from a bright location to a dark area, our eyes need time to adapt to be able to see in low light...

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