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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement

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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement Published: The global cement industry is gigantic, so finding ways to reduce its impact on the climate is essential for a sustainable future. The chemistry of cement It is the use of resources, especially raw materials, that forms the current focus of Theo’s research.

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The engineering behind Evolutor

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Published: Professor Tuck Seng Wong , based at The University of Sheffield in the UK, leads a team focused on applying the concept of Darwinian evolution to engineer biological systems for industrial applications. BIOECONOMY — the economic potential of harnessing the power of bioscience. FIELD OF RESEARCH: Biomanufacturing.

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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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In these spaces you had Indigenous communities, European settlers, indentured servants, and enslaved Africans all engaged in a changing socio-economic landscape.” We bring together students from backgrounds in history, anthropology, archaeology, chemistry and museum studies to work collaboratively on the project,” he says.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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Analytical Chemist The Role: Analytical Chemists use their knowledge of chemistry, instrumentation, computers, and statistics to solve problems in almost all areas of chemistry. Biochemist The Role: Biochemists study the chemical processes and substances in living organisms. Average Annual Salary: $74,500 3.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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Without large gains in water productivity, the world could run out of economically available water,” Iven warns. Field of research : Control Engineering. Research project : Automation of open channels for gravity-powered water distribution. Funders : Australian Research Council, Rubicon Water, University of Melbourne.