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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Published: At Furman University in the US, Dr Ben Haywood and Professor Julia Parrish from the University of Washington are studying how citizen science programmes impact the relationships participants have with the places and ecology they study which might, in turn, increase scientific literacy. How exactly can programmes do this?

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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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Maryland is a state defined by its history and its geography. We bring together students from backgrounds in history, anthropology, archaeology, chemistry and museum studies to work collaboratively on the project,” he says. DR LIZA GIJANTO Associate Professor of Anthropology St. LARSEN Professor of Chemistry St.

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The Mediterranean way: changing diets to extend lifespans

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Public health methods can become more precise, as we are able to collect more precise data about individuals and communities. There is also a growing body of research understanding how the economics of our food systems affects public health, and how we can change these systems to help us become healthier.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY? For those without private cars, or who are unable to walk, this means relying on public transport systems. This is a particular issue in the mountainous regions of Peru, where challenging geography makes it hard to build infrastructure and where policymakers have not focused much attention.

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How to build a game-changing malaria vaccine

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However, recent research by Professor Richard Bucala and his team at Yale School of Medicine in the US have found a way to develop a potentially super-effective vaccine – by turning the disease’s most devious tactics against it. Rick’s top tip The public health importance of combatting malaria is an enduring source of inspiration.

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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. DR BESS KOFFMAN Assistant Professor of Geology Colby College, Waterville, Maine, USA. Also, many public talks and seminars happen regularly across campus. This in turn helps us better understand how wind patterns may change in the future.”.

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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’ve been working for the EPA for 30 years, and it’s been a great career.