Welcome to the 64th issue of SteemSTEM Distilled, a curation effort by the members of the @steemstem team.
SteemSTEM aims to make Steem a better place for STEM, a task which we believe crucial for the long-term development of the blockchain. Our goals consist in invigorating and inspiring the minds of a community of STEM aficionados on Steem, targeting on the long-term the upgrade of SteemSTEM as a real platform for science communication. In the meantime, this goes through the support of quality, interesting and cutting-edge STEM content.
For more details, a recent update on the SteemSTEM project is available [**here**](https://steemit.com/steemstem/@steemstem/steemstem-summer-2018-project-update). If you want to discuss with us, please do not hesitate to join the [**steemSTEM discord server**](https://discord.gg/9c7pKVD).
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In order to support the best STEM content on Steem, our team scours the blockchain and read more than a couple of thousands of STEM-related posts per week. We hence support about **200 of these posts**, and present in this distilled our **top 8 handpicked choices** for the last Thursday-Sunday period.
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Thursday
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[Credits: @hightouch]
All curation rewards earned will be used to fund @steemstem project functioning and activities.
See you all next Thursday or Friday!
### [The continuing evolution of mosquito nets may spell the end of suffering from mosquito-borne diseases](https://steemit.com/steemstem/@nonzerosum/the-continuing-evolution-of-mosquito-nets-may-spell-the-end-of-suffering-from-mosquito-borne-diseases)
@nonzerosum opens our week with a post discussing the fight against mosquitoes, those tiny flying vampires that can sometimes be fatal. Don't miss this one!
@nonzerosum opens our week with a post discussing the fight against mosquitoes, those tiny flying vampires that can sometimes be fatal. Don't miss this one!
### [Transgenderism: the Possibility of Rebirth](https://steemit.com/science/@funmiakinpelu/transgenderism-the-possibilities-of-rebirth)
An interesting post on the controversial topic of transgenderism is here by @funmiakinpelu. Read it to learn more about the science and the "transformation" of body and soul these people have to go through.
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Friday
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An interesting post on the controversial topic of transgenderism is here by @funmiakinpelu. Read it to learn more about the science and the "transformation" of body and soul these people have to go through.
### [EVILution #5 - The unnatural naturalness of abortion [ENG/ITA]](https://steemit.com/ita/@spaghettiscience/evilution-5-the-unnatural-naturalness-of-abortion)
And moving on next to another topic that's worth discussing: abortion! From animals to "thinking animals" *(id est humans)*, abortion is not a rare tactic. Read, think and express your opinion in the comments @spaghettiscience's great post!
And moving on next to another topic that's worth discussing: abortion! From animals to "thinking animals" *(id est humans)*, abortion is not a rare tactic. Read, think and express your opinion in the comments @spaghettiscience's great post!
### [The Physiological Thrill of Using a Weapon](https://steemit.com/steemstem/@suzanrs/the-physiological-thrill-of-using-a-weapon)
Holding someone's life in your hands surely makes you feel powerful like an almighty god and @suzanrs explains why and how exactly this happens. That's an exciting post you don't want to miss!
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Saturday
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Holding someone's life in your hands surely makes you feel powerful like an almighty god and @suzanrs explains why and how exactly this happens. That's an exciting post you don't want to miss!
### [As the Worm Turns](https://steemit.com/science/@agmoore/as-the-worm-turns)
A well-written post by @agmoore talks about our little friends, the worms. Helpful, necessary, but also vulnerable, these creatures deserve some more attention. Read @agmoore's post to learn why!
A well-written post by @agmoore talks about our little friends, the worms. Helpful, necessary, but also vulnerable, these creatures deserve some more attention. Read @agmoore's post to learn why!
### [Married to an introvert - mission possible?](https://steemit.com/psychology/@insight-out/married-to-an-introvert-mission-im-possible)
A sweet and beautiful psychology post by @insight-out discusses life with an introvert. If you want to learn more what introversion and extraversion mean and what effects it has on someone's social life, then you know which link to follow!
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Sunday
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A sweet and beautiful psychology post by @insight-out discusses life with an introvert. If you want to learn more what introversion and extraversion mean and what effects it has on someone's social life, then you know which link to follow!
### [Why being political is a very personal thing. The story of the Russian Germans - from my family's point of view. Part one.](https://steemit.com/steemiteducation/@erh.germany/why-being-political-is-a-very-personal-thing-the-story-of-the-russian-germans-from-my-family-s-point-of-view-part-one)
One of @erh.germany's excellent posts is here to have us reflect on the idea of how can one form an "objective" political opinion. Using her family's story as an example, she tries to explain this "complex" idea of political education. Certainly a post you will enjoy!
One of @erh.germany's excellent posts is here to have us reflect on the idea of how can one form an "objective" political opinion. Using her family's story as an example, she tries to explain this "complex" idea of political education. Certainly a post you will enjoy!
### [The 70-year Cognitive Puzzle That Still Divides The Sexes](https://steemit.com/steemstem/@alexander.alexis/the-70-year-cognitive-puzzle-that-still-divides-the-sexes)
And we're closing with another interesting post by @alexander.alexis on sex differences. This time he shares with us a simple test whose results have confused scientist. Click on that link, take the test for yourself and tell us what you found!
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A few words about the nomination process
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For some time, the editorial team behind this distilled series is made of a one-woman-team, @ruth-girl, and she chooses her favorite posts (potentially discussing with other curators and/or the management). Posts written by the SteemSTEM team are excluded from the nomination process.
Please do not be discouraged if you did not make it on this issue. We are picking up in total 14 posts a week out of more than 200. The chances are thus low ;) In the meantime, you may wish to check [**these guidelines**](https://steemit.com/steemstem/@steemstem/helpful-guidelines-for-crafting-steemstem-content) for extra tips on how your writing could be more effective.
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Authors upvoted by the SteemSTEM team
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In the spirit of being transparent about our actions that are now supported by **@utopian-io**, **@curie**, our **delegators**, our **trailers** and our **manual curator supporters**, we release every week the list of authors who have caught the attention of the **@steemstem** curation team.
From June 24 to July 1, we rewarded **151** different authors who have written a total of **204** different articles. The **125** authors who received votes from @steemstem, @utopian-io and @curie all together that week are:
@abdulmath, @abumaryam, @adetola, @agbona, @agmoore, @ajpacheco1610, @akiripromise, @amestyj, @anaestrada12, @analealsuarez, @anomalogy, @anth0rx, @apatrinchera, @ari16, @artgirl, @astromaniac, @azulear, @boyonpointe, @briggitkatan, @chloroform, @clement.poiret, @conas, @conficker, @cristi, @curtwriter, @cyprianj, @damzxyno, @dber, @deathbatter, @deusjudo, @djoi, @djredimi2, @dragibusss, @drifter1, @drifter2, @duke77, @effofex, @egotheist, @eleonardo, @elvigia, @emiliomoron, @emily61, @endopediatria, @ennyta, @eurogee, @fancybrothers, @felixrodriguez, @florae, @flyyingkiwi, @funmiakinpelu, @gerardoalfred, @henrychidiebere, @herbayomi, @hogarcosmico, @humbledeen, @ideas-abstractas, @iptrucs, @irelandscape, @issavets, @jasb, @jfermin70, @joelagbo, @josearmandor, @josedelacruz, @kelos, @kingabesh, @knfitaly, @lawkay, @laylahsophia, @lesshorrible, @lordneroo, @lorenzor, @luiscd8a, @lupafilotaxia, @maurelvys, @menoski, @michaelwrites, @miroslavrc, @moisesmcardona, @moncia90, @moreaboutmarina, @mrbreeziewrites, @mscdigital, @olajidekehinde, @oluwabori, @openschool, @osariemen, @osmy07, @paaddor, @pangoli, @pawpawpaw, @photonenblende, @pinedaocl, @procrastilearner, @rareghost, @reconnectnature, @rharphelle, @rifkan, @romulexx, @roquejr, @samest, @samminator, @sebbbl, @serialfiller, @snowyknight, @sooflauschig, @soofluffy, @spaghettiscience, @starrichie, @steematlas, @steep2308, @sunkanmi02, @teekingtv, @thatsweeneyguy, @thurllanie, @tomastonyperez, @trumpman, @tsoldovieri, @ulisesfl17, @valth, @wisdomdavid, @writeit, @ydavgonzalez, @yusvelasquez, @zest
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And we're closing with another interesting post by @alexander.alexis on sex differences. This time he shares with us a simple test whose results have confused scientist. Click on that link, take the test for yourself and tell us what you found!
[Credits: @hightouch]
All curation rewards earned will be used to fund @steemstem project functioning and activities.
See you all next Thursday or Friday!