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Understanding the atmosphere: What can atmospheric chemistry teach us about air pollution?

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Understanding the atmosphere: What can atmospheric chemistry teach us about air pollution? Thankfully, research in the field of atmospheric chemistry identified CFCs as the culprit, and subsequent efforts to reduce the use of these gases has led to a partial recovery of the ozone holes.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Professor Dan Romik is uncovering the mathematical surprises hidden in this brain teaser. Poetry – Professor Will May helped establish the Poetry Ambassadors scheme, allowing aspiring young poets to be mentored by experienced poets. Chemical reactions – Professor Irving Epstein is investigating oscillating chemical reactions.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Students can discover how Professor Anotida Madzvamuse applies maths to address real-world challenges. Professor Dan Romik is uncovering the mathematical surprises hidden in this brain teaser. Poetry – Professor Will May helped establish the Poetry Ambassadors scheme, allowing aspiring young poets to be mentored by experienced poets.

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What is the fate of dissolved oxygen in our oceans?

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CLIMATE MODELS — big computer models that use maths, physics and chemistry to characterise how energy and matter (solid, gas or fluid) flow between the hydrosphere (oceans, ice, rivers and lakes), atmosphere and land. Growing up, I was interested in chemistry and animals. TALK LIKE A PALAEOCEANOGRAPHER. MEET CATHERINE.

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology?

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Professors Terry Pavlis and Laura Serpa , from the University of Texas at El Paso, USA , are creating virtual 3D models to make the benefits of geology fieldwork accessible to everyone. Virtual 3D model — a three-dimensional representation of a feature that can be explored on a computer. Professor Terry Pavlis.

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

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I went to university to study geography, then started a master’s in meteorology. I was also taking classes in remote sensing and GIS which I found very exciting, so I transitioned back to geography and focused on climatology for my master’s thesis. I was interested in geography, sociology, history, psychology and political science.

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Does city life negatively affect wildlife?

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Pathway from school to ecology • At high school and post-16, take classes in biology and geography. Ecology can also benefit from topics in chemistry and, even, physics,” says Sarah. Study an undergraduate degree in ecology, environmental science, physical geography or biology. It is the best part of my job as a professor.