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What lessons can we learn from past pandemics?

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At the University of Missouri , USA, Taylor van Doren and Professor Lisa Sattenspiel are investigating the impacts of the 1918 pandemic in Newfoundland, Canada, from a biological anthropology perspective. Their research sheds light on the significant role that social inequalities play in determining the outcomes of a pandemic.

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Fire trackers: how can we use modelling techniques to predict where wildfires will occur?

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This type of fire is deliberately applied to a pre-determined area at the time, intensity and rate of spread required to achieve the desired management objectives, and occurs under a strict set of environmental conditions Fire suppression techniques — the various strategies for stopping a fire once it has started. “In

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Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health?

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These dental scientists are investigating a range of topics relating to the teeth and mouth, from uncovering the genes that lead to dental abnormalities, to examining the public policies that influence the inequalities in dental treatment. Motivation occurs when someone experiences satisfaction in these three psychological needs.

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Bedside to bench to bedside: a unique way to treat lung injury

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REFERENDUM – a public vote on a single political question. There’s no exact science for evaluating the impacts of Brexit,” says Sarah, “but we commonly use methods of data analysis.” They also regularly analyse polling data to understand how the public views the impacts of Brexit. “How THE HUMAN LUNG MODEL.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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They design studies, collect data, and use mathematical techniques to analyze and interpret data. Computational Biologist The Role: Computational biologists apply data analysis and theoretical methods, mathematical modeling, and computational simulation techniques to the study of biological, behavioral, and social systems.

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