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How does the Southern Ocean help protect our planet?

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The canyons, being more easily accessible than the distant and harsh environments nearer Antarctica, are sourced by waters traversing the critical Southern Ocean zone of high phytoplankton productivity, which now mainly drives high CO2 uptake. What’s next for the team’s research?

Geology 88
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Modelling mines: how can a new 3D modelling platform make mining more sustainable and be part of the solution to climate change?

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These data are collected from surveys of the surface geology and drill holes, which allow geologists to build a picture of the subsurface rock. The team behind the Loop project is made up mainly of researchers and developers. As it is open source, it is accessible to a wide range of users. What is Loop? How does Loop work?

Geology 70
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Deducing how Antarctica will respond to climate change

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In the context of climate change, a lot of research focuses on the Pliocene epoch, from 5 to 2.6 The Antarctic Ice Sheet The research team is looking at the Antarctic Ice Sheet, which, due to its massive size, has a significant influence on the world’s current climate. Photo by William Crawford, IODP JRSO.)

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Understanding eruptions: how can we determine which volcanoes pose the greatest threat?

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Dr Michael Eddy , a geologist from Purdue University in Indiana, USA, is researching how to make more accurate predictions about where the most violent eruptions are likely to happen. The process by which this separation occurs remains unknown and is the subject of Michael’s research. WHAT HAS MICHAEL’S RESEARCH TAUGHT US?

Geology 77
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Farming on permafrost

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Dr Melissa Ward Jones , a permafrost geomorphologist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks , USA, has established Permafrost Grown, a research project investigating the interactions between permafrost and agriculture. There are limited options for importing food as some villages are only accessible by boat or plane,” says Melissa.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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At Futurum, we work with researchers and academics from all disciplines to create classroom resources for schools. Each article explains the researcher’s work in a clear and engaging way and provides advice for students interested in pursuing a career in the field. Look no further!

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On the frontline of the biomedical revolution

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Jin’s photonics research uses nanotechnology to see how light interacts with molecules themselves, which relies on drawing expertise from different areas. “We There’s a lot of exciting science out there, but for it to be useful for society, it needs to be translated into accessible technology that can be commercialised,” says Jin.

Biology 98