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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. We have to consider farmers’ motivators from a social science perspective,” says human geographer Dr Ray Chan. Published: May 25, 2022. Farmers often use fungicides to protect their crops from fungal diseases.

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

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Biologists at the school look at the math taught in traditional calculus courses, he adds, and wonder why it’s even being taught, because the math isn’t practically useful for the field. The week-long training ran from mornings into afternoons, with chummy lunch breaks in the faculty lounge, or the buzzing cafe in the Science Center lobby.

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Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health

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Pathway from school to music for mental health • “It is important to note that you do not have to choose between studying music and science,” says Gilles. Then, while I was at university, I established a community music school for preschool children and a summer music programme for children of all ages.

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STEM Programs: How to Choose the Right Major

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It can be confusing to be a young high school student and figure out a path to take. If your child is gifted in the arts of math or science, it’s not a bad idea to encourage a STEM career. It’s an acronym that encompasses science, technology, engineering, and math. Let’s look at the main branches: Science in STEM.

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Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes

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Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes Published: Microbes are the world’s most brilliant chemists, able to turn simple sugars and other compounds into a vast array of complex chemicals. The general idea of synthetic biology is that we can engineer microbes to do things that naturally occurring microbes don’t do,” he says.

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Fire trackers: how can we use modelling techniques to predict where wildfires will occur?

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It involves not just fire behaviour but also animal ecology, human ethics, social science, engineering, politics, environmental law, health science and mathematics.” Pathway from school to bushfire risk analysis • At school and post-16, take maths alongside other science subjects like biology and chemistry.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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We might not always be aware of it, but efficient transport structures and services are vital for social inclusion. Most people need to travel to school or to work, or to go to the shops or the doctors. We might not always be aware of it, but efficient transport structures and services are vital for social inclusion.