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How can data management tools help us discover new treatments for a chronic disease?

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There is still much we do not know about the disease, and researchers are working hard to learn more about what causes it. Researchers, medical professionals, and scientists all over the world are trying to understand what triggers the disease so that new treatments can be developed.

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Growing a community: building the Plant Cell Atlas

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She and Dr Selena Rice work at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Stanford, California, and have helped bring together over 800 experts to create the Plant Cell Atlas – a community resource that will describe everything we know about plant cell types, the molecules they contain, and how these molecules and cells interact.

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What Fields Are Included in STEM: A Comprehensive Overview

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As a STEM advocate and researcher, I am excited to present a comprehensive overview of the fields included in STEM. STEM includes the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. ( Physics, in particular, focuses on the fundamental principles that govern matter and energy. Did you know that over 6.2

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The mathematics behind medicine

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Biostatisticians, such as Professor Sumithra Mandrekar and Professor Jay Mandrekar at Mayo Clinic, play a key role in this procedure, as they analyse the data collected at each stage of the process to statistically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the intervention. Biostatistics combines data and biology,” explains Jay.

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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Ben is working with Dr Julia Parrish, a professor at the University of Washington, who is also the Executive Director of the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST), an environmental, hands-on citizen science programme. Citizen science allows people to choose what project appeals to them, and engage in ways suited to them.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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Dr Elsa Anderson Role: Assistant Professor, Programme in Environmental Science Institution: Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois) I teach an urban ecology class that aims to engage students in learning about nature where they live and understanding the interactions between people and their surroundings.

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Modelling mines: how can a new 3D modelling platform make mining more sustainable and be part of the solution to climate change?

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Many governments around the world are putting a lot of faith in EVs to help them reach their climate targets. The team behind the Loop project is made up mainly of researchers and developers. Q&A Meet Laurent What do you find rewarding about research in geoscience? Why are community values important to Loop?

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