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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? As irrigation can double or even triple crop yields, technologies such as these laid the foundations for much of modern agriculture. On the other hand, climate change and competing uses for water outside agriculture impact the supply side.

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What Fields Are Included in STEM: A Comprehensive Overview

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In this article, we will delve into the fascinating worlds of Physics and Astronomy, Biology and Life Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Chemistry and Materials Science, as well as Computer Science and Information Technology. One prominent area within engineering is civil engineering.

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Inspirational women in STEM

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The statistics for computer science, engineering and technology degrees are shockingly low, with women comprising only 19% 2 of students. Dr Alice Alipour , a civil engineer, is leading a team of engineers from a range of disciplines to design buildings that can adjust their shape according to wind conditions.

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