Claire Stainfield’s Post

My research paper entitled: "Safe SPACE UPLB Campaign: Creating Safe Spaces For All" has been accepted for Poster Presentation at the 3rd International Research Festival. This is my second time in a row to be accepted as research presenter at the IRF.

We're excited to repost about a new lab publication! SSW's director Mark Biesinger and SSW's expert Heng-Yong Nie, along with lead author Lauren Grey, recently co-authored an XPS and ToF-SIMS paper in the journal Applied Surface Science. Please see the paper in Mark's post below! Summary: "The chemical nature of adventitious carbon (AdC), a thin layer of carbonaceous material that deposits on the surface of most air-exposed samples and is widely used for charge correction of insulating materials in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), has been investigated by XPS and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) on a variety of air-exposed samples from various material classes. The results from this case study show that on average AdC is aliphatic in nature with ~25% of carbon species having bonds to oxygen. D-parameter and ToF-SIMS results show that AdC is not graphitic in nature, as had been suggested in earlier studies. Using assumptions about volatile organic compounds (VOC) in air that contribute to AdC accumulation, a peak-fitting model for the C 1s XPS spectrum of AdC including beta shifted carbon peaks was developed. This model is shown to increase accuracy of the positioning of the aliphatic peak, with a binding energy of 284.81 eV (+/-0.25 eV) found." #SurfaceScience #XPS #ToF #carbon

"On National Science Day, let's celebrate the power of curiosity, the joy of discovery, and the impact of science on our daily lives. 🌍🔍 #ScienceImpact #NationalScienceDay"

Our latest publication in Applied Surface Science - Defining the Nature of Adventitious Carbon and Improving Its Merit as a Charge Correction Reference for XPS https://lnkd.in/g4U98d7y

"Artificial light can be used to deter unwanted non-target catch (bycatch) from #fishing gear, which is thought to be achieved by repelling bycatch, or highlighting escape routes on nets. To select for responses in bycatch species, light should (1) cause the bycatch #species to avoid capture, and (2) not invoke the same reaction in target species. One way to maximise the chance of a bycatch species responding to light is to ensure the light colour used is more visible to #bycatch species. Some studies have considered the visual sensitivity of certain species to address this. In particular, the wavebands of light that a species is sensitive to. However, using this measurement alone is incomplete as it does not consider other factors that affect visibility, such as the ambient light spectrum, and wavelength-dependant light attenuation in different water types and depths. To account for these variables, and to more accurately predict how both target and bycatch species view light colours in a fishing context, we used a model of the vision of commercially relevant species in #fisheries across the world. From this, we show whether a light colour is more visible to a bycatch species compared to a target species in a particular depth and water type, and how modelling can be used to make informed #assessments of the selection of relevant light colours in fishing. We also discuss the limitations of using vision models alone and the need for corresponding #behaviour and/or fishing #trials with lights." If you are interested in performing a fishing trial using artificial light please do come forward and contact me or SafetyNet Technologies directly

The mesmerizing phenomenon of two oceans meeting without mixing has fascinated scientists and travelers for centuries. This rare natural occurrence occurs at several locations around the world and is a captivating sight to witness. In this article, we will delve into the science behind this remarkable event, explore some of the most famous spots where this happens, and answer common questions about this fascinating phenomenon. https://lnkd.in/d2VZ_48w

"As scientists, our minds are influenced by our surroundings, which in turn influences what we pay attention to. As a marine scientist studying within Inuit Homelands, I’m aware that I come not just with sampling equipment and research questions, but also many biases and blind spots." Check out the latest piece from #ArcticFocus on how our field of view influences research.

Tomorrow, we're unleashing the power of knowledge with the release of our first Pint of Science newsletter! 📰🧪 Keep up to date with festival announcements and Sci Comm news we are excited about! 🚀 Stay tuned for your pint-sized dose of curiosity! 🍺🔍 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/esnQyeGt #ScienceUnleashed #PintOfScience #NewsletterAlert

Opinion piece: Science offers the best way of knowing—provided we don’t confuse what “is” with what “ought to be.” An argument based on group selection. Scientists and others ensure that science remains independent from social values, as these values can impose constraints that limit the evolutionary process. Mixing science and social values risks hampering scientific progress. In PNAS Front Matter: https://ow.ly/jgsN50TO7eZ

Opinion piece: Science offers the best way of knowing—as long as we don’t confuse what “is” with what “ought to be.” An argument based on group selection. Scientists and others must ensure that science remains independent from social values, as these social values constrain the evolutionary process. Mixing science and social values risks hindering scientific progress. In PNAS Front Matter: https://ow.ly/iZVW50TRVp8