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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.

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Does city life negatively affect wildlife?

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Environmental scientists, ecologists, city planners, government officials and conservation biologists will all need to work together to study the issue of urbanisation and find ways to minimise the negative impacts of building large cities.” Pathway from school to ecology • At high school and post-16, take classes in biology and geography.

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9 Good Collections of Videos for Education

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Most are about five minutes (some longer, some shorter) and cover topics like chemistry, physics, calculus, geometry, biology, Algebra, trigonometry, grammar, ACT prep, and SAT prep. ” Kudos to their ability to achieve that goal. They are professionally recorded and presented by expert teachers with a class screen or whiteboard.

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

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Using synthetic biology to increase BNF activity in these free-living diazotrophs has the potential to generate enhanced biofertilisers that are compatible with a wide variety of crop plants,” Nate explains. Study for a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry or a related field such as biology, molecular biology or biomedical engineering.

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How can we improve food safety across the world?

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Food science is an interdisciplinary field that combines chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, nutrition, mathematics, psychology and other disciplines. What are your proudest career achievements so far? To work in food science, study an undergraduate degree in food technology, food science or food engineering.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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They must consider many factors in their designs, from the costs and expected lifetime of a project to government regulations and potential environmental impacts. They work with landowners and governments to improve land for things like forestry, rangelands, and wildlife use. Average Annual Salary: $71,800 10.

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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“We wanted our research to develop from our discussions with farmers and stakeholders,” says Andy. For instance, they helped us identify locations for prospective water samples and select fungicides to test for.”. THE RISKS OF FUNGICIDES. Any biological or chemical compound that kills fungi is a fungicide. COLLABORATION. THE RISKS OF FUNGICIDES.