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Hidden Worlds and Studies: Astrobiology

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In order to understand how extraterrestrial life might survive in climates unfamiliar to humans, researchers consider a variety of other fields such as biology, chemistry, geology, atmospheric science, and many more. Astrobiology may be a relatively new field, but it is going to go far within the world of space exploration.

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Understanding the atmosphere: What can atmospheric chemistry teach us about air pollution?

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Understanding the atmosphere: What can atmospheric chemistry teach us about air pollution? Published: Chemical reactions taking place in the atmosphere have a huge impact on our lives. Atmospheric chemistry is hugely important to society.

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What is the fate of dissolved oxygen in our oceans?

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CLIMATE MODELS — big computer models that use maths, physics and chemistry to characterise how energy and matter (solid, gas or fluid) flow between the hydrosphere (oceans, ice, rivers and lakes), atmosphere and land. They also value experience of working in marine science or oceanography research. MEET CATHERINE.

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