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Winds of change: using dust in Antarctic ice to understand past climates

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Bess is an Assistant Professor of Geology at Colby College, Waterville, Maine, in the US. This takes a whole team of people, so communication and careful note-taking are of critical importance.”. Bess’ specialisations are relevant for many different research applications. “A FROM DUST TO DUST. EUREKA IN ALASKA. © Thomas Bauska.

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Understanding eruptions: how can we determine which volcanoes pose the greatest threat?

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Dr Michael Eddy , a geologist from Purdue University in Indiana, USA, is researching how to make more accurate predictions about where the most violent eruptions are likely to happen. The process by which this separation occurs remains unknown and is the subject of Michael’s research. WHAT HAS MICHAEL’S RESEARCH TAUGHT US?

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How do bacteria help and harm crops?

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Jong and his team use various tools and techniques from molecular biology and genetics to study B. Social behaviours of bacteria are determined by cell-to-cell communication, known as quorum-sensing, so Jong mutated different genes involved in cell signalling to examine which controlled B. glumae and its interactions with rice.

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Farming on permafrost

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Dr Melissa Ward Jones , a permafrost geomorphologist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks , USA, has established Permafrost Grown, a research project investigating the interactions between permafrost and agriculture. The most important members of the research team are the farmers themselves. “We

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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They conduct complex research projects and may isolate, analyze, and synthesize proteins, enzymes, DNA, and other molecules. Computer Hardware Engineer The Role: These engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components. Average Annual Salary: $106,650 7. Average Annual Salary: $102,200 8.

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Hey Mars, wait for us!

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There are many aims, such as: improving language skills, creating awareness about Mars and building friendships among the students in the project by using English as the language of communication. Students conducted research about this planet and got help from their science and art teachers. Each teacher became a mentor for a team.

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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Together, Ben and Julia are collaborating to research whether COASST participant place attachment shapes understanding of the local environment and specific critical thinking skills. “In Ben and Julia used two social science research methods to gather data. How are Ben and Julia working on this? What do the results show?