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Farming on permafrost

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A food system is influenced by political, social, economic and environmental contexts,” says Glenna, whose role in Permafrost Grown is to investigate how permafrost environments can feed people in the future. If you are interested in geomorphology , consider studying physical geography, geology or Earth science at university.

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How can we make future places healthier spaces?

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This project is investigating how computing, the internet of things and data science can generate information that people can use to make their future places healthier. DATA SCIENCE – encompasses preparing data for analysis, including cleansing, aggregating and manipulating the data to perform advanced data analysis.

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The Tales of Elon Musk - Billionaire Entrepreneur or Overoptimistic Jerk?

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He moved to Canada at 17 to go to Queen’s University until he went to the University of Pennsylvania in 1992 to study economics and physics. STEM·E Talks: Data Science Sat, Oct 9, 2021 11:00 AM CST. At the age of 12, he made his first computer software: a game called Blastar which he sold for $500 to a local magazine.

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Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence?

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For example, members of the Neuroscience of Cognitive Control Lab come from many different backgrounds, including machine learning, data science, electrical engineering, medicine, physics and philosophy. It feels like you are doing physics or chemistry experiments, but with the brain!

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How can we modernise power distribution systems to limit the effects of extreme weather?

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As both the global demand for energy and the frequency of extreme weather events increase, the number of power outages, their economic costs and their human impacts will continue to grow. FUNDERS : National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy, Pacific Northwest National Laboratories. ABOUT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.

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Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health?

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The condition of our teeth and mouth not only impacts our physical health, but also has a significant influence on our mental health. If we do not look after our teeth, the resulting physical discomfort and negative self-image can make us miserable. Unfortunately, some people have oral diseases that are not treated in time.

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

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Dr Elsa Anderson Role: Assistant Professor, Programme in Environmental Science Institution: Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois) I teach an urban ecology class that aims to engage students in learning about nature where they live and understanding the interactions between people and their surroundings.