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What do Forensic Scientists do?

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Credit: Wikimedia/USFWS/Ashland Forensics is the very science that makes investigative crime shows, podcasts, and books just so thrilling! The field draws from biology, chemistry, and physics in order to deliver justice for those who need it. If you’d like, you can even find programs that offer you a mix of legal studies and science.

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Behind the screens: the crystals that flow like rain down a windowpane

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Even if you don’t end up working in research, a mathematics degree is a fantastic asset for working in so many industries, including finance and engineering,” says Joseph. If you are interested in soft matter, it would also be good to study another science, such as chemistry or biology. I love the wide applicability of physics.

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Supporting small farms: how protecting local farms can protect local communities

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Many topics within biology, chemistry and geography could come in handy, including ecology, plant biochemistry and soil science. Maths and economics could be useful when helping farmers with their finances, and law could be useful when helping farmers navigate legal issues that they might face. •