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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability? Dr Nathaniel (Nate) Boyer is focused on the role nitrogen plays in agriculture. At Washington State University in the US, Dr Nathaniel Boyer is a biochemist working to find a more environmentally friendly solution. This means that, in 2015, 3.5

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Keep calm and carrot on: how can we breed better carrots?

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At the US Department of Agriculture Vegetable Crop Research Unit at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , USA, Dr Bill Rolling and Dr Jenyne Loarca are investigating what influences carrot germination and growth, helping plant breeders to cultivate more successful carrot varieties. Keep calm and carrot on: how can we breed better carrots?

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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. Here, for more than half the year, it is too cold and dark to grow crops, so it does not seem like the most inviting place to start a farm.

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Leveling Up Education: The Crucial Role of Real-World Application in Game-Based Learning 

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Videogames have captivated the world for decades, and when it comes to those who play, it has been a unique motivator to learn and persevere. The allure of virtual worlds, action-packed challenges, and immersive experiences has redefined how we approach teaching and learning. The Essence of Real-World Application in Game-Based Learning: 1.

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Does city life negatively affect wildlife?

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Does city life negatively affect wildlife? Heavy metals can be released into the environment in diverse ways, ranging from mining to metal corrosion to agricultural fertilisers,” explains Sarah. Starlings seem to have adapted well to cities, but how healthy is this for them?

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Bringing life back to Kenya’s grasslands

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Land degradation causes soils to become less fertile, resulting in lower productivity in agricultural regions and decreased biodiversity. TALK LIKE AN AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIST. ECOSYSTEM – a biological community of organisms and the physical environment with which they interact. It also jeopardises neighbouring ecosystems.

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How Does STEM Education Fit With Science Education

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What type of composting best fits their school? What does that look like? What does it look like when STEM is being used in a classroom? Science helps categorize an understanding of the physical and natural world. Kids are so present with their surroundings and are incredibly observant. Let’s dive in to find out how!

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