Welcome to the 45^th issue of SteemSTEM Distilled, a bi-weekly curation effort by the members of the @steemstem team. SteemSTEM is a community driven project which seeks to promote well-written and informative Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics posts on Steemit. The project involves curating STEM-related posts through upvoting, resteeming, offering constructive feedback, supporting scientific contests, and other related activities. For more details, a recent update on the steemSTEM can be found [**here**](https://steemit.com/steemstem/@steemstem/steemstem-winter-2017-2018-project-update), and a not so recent one [**there**](https://steemit.com/science/@steemstem/an-update-on-the-steemstem-project). Moreover, if you ask yourself about what it means to be part of steemSTEM, please check [**here**](https://steemit.com/steemstem/@steemstem/being-a-member-of-the-steemstem-community). ![](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mjifaKa9hEw/Wcfnw9LxF-I/AAAAAAAAMtI/jXT86uHth0kPt_O4Q2ilwkfLnknf1bHNQCLcBGAs/s1600/STEM_Distillation.jpg) ___ Our team scours the platform for original and quality content. After working through thousands (literally!) of STEM-related posts and upvoting more than **150** that we deemed to be worthy, we proudly present you our **top 6 handpicked choices** for this Monday-Wednesday period. ___ ## Monday ___ ### [Helping Communities 'Go Green'](https://steemit.com/environment/@gra/helping-communities-go-green)

Another beautiful post by @gra is here. This time our topic is how GIS and spatial data can help towards making the use of renewable energy easier.
### [Insight #9: Implicit memory - remembering without awareness](https://steemit.com/psychology/@saunter/insight-9-implict-memory-remembering-without-awareness)

In this wonderful piece @saunter continues his journey in the world of memory. Don't miss this stop ;) ___ ## Tuesday ___ ### [Sex Differences: Do females and males have different brains? Pt 3](https://steemit.com/steemstem/@alexander.alexis/sex-differences-do-females-and-males-have-different-brains-pt-3)

Let's go to biology! An amazing series keeps flooding our feed with diamonds! Read the next part of @alexander.alexis' Sex Differences episodes discussing... brains!

### [Maxwell's Demon: Violation of The Second Law of Thermodynamics](https://steemit.com/steemstem/@anevolvedmonkey/maxwell-s-demon-violation-of-the-second-law-of-thermodynamics)

How about some physics now? @anevolvedmonkey has decided to break down the second law of thermodynamics, don't you want to see how?

___ ## Wednesday ___ ### [The Scattered Debris That Makes the Planet](https://steemit.com/science/@irza/the-scattered-debris-that-makes-the-planet)

Do you like space posts? Read this one by @irza to learn interesting stuff about asteroids, the flying debris floating around our planetary neighborhood. ### [Generation of Electricity from Human Footsteps: Taking a closer look](https://steemit.com/steemstem/@ibk-gabriel/generation-of-electricity-from-human-footsteps-taking-a-closer-look)

And some more physics for the end! A beautiful post by @ibk-gabriel on kinetic energy and how we can harvest electricity just by... walking!
___ A few words about the nomination process ___ For the sake of transparency we feel we need to clarify how our nomination process works; each issue is compiled by certain members of the SteemSTEM community. This mid-week's editorial team was comprised of @ruth-girl. The editorial team chooses their favorite posts for the week and each issue is the result of their joined effort. In order to keep the process fair, posts written by the editorial team are excluded from the nomination process. Don't be discouraged if you didn't make it on this issue. The competition is harsh and there is always a next time :) ___ Top steemSTEM authors ___ During the last two weeks, steemstem supported with more than a (possibly split) full vote the following authors: @aamin, @adetola, @alexander.alexis, @alexs1320, @anaestrada12, @bitfairy, @carloserp-2000, @cyprianj, @davidrhodes124, @dedicatedguy, @dysfunctional, @egotheist, @eleonardo, @gentleshaid, @gra, @greenrun, @highonthehog, @kingabesh, @lemouth, @logic42, @lordneroo, @micro24, @migueldavidor, @mobbs, @mountain.phil28, @procrastilearner, @proteus-h, @rharphelle, @ruth-girl, @samminator, @sogless, @soulesque, @steepup, @temitayo-pelumi, @valth, @vinamra, @whileponderin We are expecting them to strongly engage the community in return :) ___

All curation rewards earned will be used to fund @steemstem project functioning and activities.

See you all next Monday!