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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. DR BESS KOFFMAN Assistant Professor of Geology Colby College, Waterville, Maine, USA. Paleoclimate Science, Geology. ABOUT GEOLOGY. PALAEOCLIMATE – the climate of the Earth or a certain region at a past point in geologic time.

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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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Published: Despite public perceptions, mining is set to play a vital role in the planet’s transition to a sustainable future. These data are collected from surveys of the surface geology and drill holes, which allow geologists to build a picture of the subsurface rock. What is Loop? How does Loop work?

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The Rewards and Risks of Nanoparticles

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Well, there are many processes in the makeup of these individual particles, especially in cosmology, geology, and biology. In that case, more research and studies must be done on these particles so that more risks are accounted for and the public will trust nanoparticles more. How were nanoparticles created?

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Deducing how Antarctica will respond to climate change

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Dr Denise Kulhanek , at the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel in Germany, Dr Brian Romans , at Virginia Tech in the US, and Dr Molly Patterson , from Binghamton University in the US, are collaborating to make these predictions by delving deep into Antarctica’s geological past.

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

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FIELDS OF RESEARCH: Geology, Geochronology. ABOUT GEOLOGY. Geology is the study of the physical structures and substances that make up the Earth, as well as the processes which have shaped these. As it encapsulates such a range of topics, geology is often sectioned into smaller, more specified disciplines. ABOUT GEOLOGY.

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What is the fate of dissolved oxygen in our oceans?

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The various scientific publications resulting from this work provide satisfying recognition of the team’s efforts. I love engaging with the public and other scientists, as well as contributing to growing knowledge about our Earth system,” she explains. “I It was my geology and sedimentology teacher at Utrecht University (J.R.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Biology Cells – A heathy adult produces billions of new blood cells every day, but problems with this process can lead to blood cancer, so Dr Kristina Ames is investigating why blood production problems occur. Students can then research how art influenced public opinion during the Cold War. Design – How do fonts communicate messages?