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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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Announcing Our New EdSurge Voices of Change Writing Fellows

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This second cohort includes eight talented educators teaching at public, charter, independent and parochial schools, from Hawaii to Michigan: Whitney Aragaki (she/they), high school biology and environmental science teacher at Wai?kea kea High School in Hilo, Hawai‘i.

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Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health

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Studying social sciences, health sciences, biology, medicine or engineering, as well as music itself, could lead to a career using music to improve people’s mental health and well-being. psychology, rehabilitation, biomedical engineering, etc.)

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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Ben and Julia used two social science research methods to gather data. Pathway from school to environmental geography • Ben recommends studying an undergraduate degree in Earth and environmental science, biology, chemistry or mathematics. How exactly can programmes do this?

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Could a nettle a day keep the doctor away?

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Given the heavy burden of obesity on the healthcare system, this would have huge public health implications,” she says. Pathway from school to nutrition science • Nutrition science programmes at university focus on the chemical and biological components of our food and the ways in which these ingredients affect our health. •

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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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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY? We might not always be aware of it, but efficient transport structures and services are vital for social inclusion. For those without private cars, or who are unable to walk, this means relying on public transport systems. HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY?