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Fostering love and knowledge of agriculture and the environment

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Fostering love and knowledge of agriculture and the environment Published: Agriculture is what feeds the world, yet many people have a very limited knowledge of how their food grows and where it comes from. Agriculture in the US Virgin Islands A US territory, the US Virgin Islands are a collection of tropical islands in the Caribbean.

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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A unique team of early-career researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Bristol in the UK is addressing this concern through environmental tests and direct engagement with farmers. AZOLE – a group of chemical compounds often used as agricultural or medicinal fungicides. mould, mildew or mushrooms).

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Farming on permafrost

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Farming on permafrost Published: Climate change is creating new opportunities for agriculture, by providing longer and warmer growing seasons, and thawing frozen ground. However, temperatures in the USA’s most northern state are on the rise, and this is being accompanied by an increase in agricultural activity.

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Does city life negatively affect wildlife?

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Heavy metals can be released into the environment in diverse ways, ranging from mining to metal corrosion to agricultural fertilisers,” explains Sarah. The researchers can then carefully attach a metal band with a unique reference number onto a bird’s leg. Where might this research go next?

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Hey Mars, wait for us!

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Students conducted research about this planet and got help from their science and art teachers. There are six main topics: Let’s get to know Mars, Water on Mars, Climate and atmosphere of Mars, Agriculture on Mars, Building houses on Mars and lastly Building a city on Mars. Each teacher became a mentor for a team.

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How philosophers have influenced the way you think about race

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TALK LIKE A HISTORIAN AND PHILOSOPHER OF SCIENCE Biological racism — prejudice against people based on the mistaken belief that ‘race’ is a part of a person’s biology and indicates race-specific traits like intelligence or work ethic Heredity — genetically passing on characteristics from biological parent to child.

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The Mediterranean way: changing diets to extend lifespans

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TALK LIKE A HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION RESEARCHER Blood pressure — the force of circulating blood on artery walls. The Mediterranean diet Research from many different sources suggests that the typical diet found in Mediterranean regions is one of the healthiest out there. Alice explains more about her field of work.