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

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Dr Michael Eddy , a geologist from Purdue University in Indiana, USA, is researching how to make more accurate predictions about where the most violent eruptions are likely to happen. The process by which this separation occurs remains unknown and is the subject of Michael’s research. WHAT HAS MICHAEL’S RESEARCH TAUGHT US?

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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. This takes a whole team of people, so communication and careful note-taking are of critical importance.”. Bess’ specialisations are relevant for many different research applications. “A FROM DUST TO DUST. EUREKA IN ALASKA. © Thomas Bauska.

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How do bacteria help and harm crops?

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Social behaviours of bacteria are determined by cell-to-cell communication, known as quorum-sensing, so Jong mutated different genes involved in cell signalling to examine which controlled B. Jong’s research is also focused on the beneficial interactions that could improve rice and soybean crop yields. “We glumae quorum-sensing.

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What landscapes are hidden deep within the Earth?

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My research focuses on understanding the structures in the mantle,” she says, “which are products of the dynamic processes occurring in the Earth since its formation.”. In her research, Paula combines travelling and standing seismic waves to make 3D models of the Earth’s mantle and to study the landscape of the core.

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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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We bring together students from backgrounds in history, anthropology, archaeology, chemistry and museum studies to work collaboratively on the project,” he says. Learning about archaeological conservation, students understand how excavation and curation link to the research and preservation of the data recovered.” DR RANDOLPH K.

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Hey Mars, wait for us!

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There are many aims, such as: improving language skills, creating awareness about Mars and building friendships among the students in the project by using English as the language of communication. Students conducted research about this planet and got help from their science and art teachers. Each teacher became a mentor for a team.

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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Together, Ben and Julia are collaborating to research whether COASST participant place attachment shapes understanding of the local environment and specific critical thinking skills. “In Ben and Julia used two social science research methods to gather data. How are Ben and Julia working on this? What do the results show?