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

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology? Published: Fieldwork has long been a mainstay of geology education, but it is not everyone’s cup of tea. Geological features — physical features of the Earth (e.g., Geological features — physical features of the Earth (e.g.,

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Modelling mines: how can a new 3D modelling platform make mining more sustainable and be part of the solution to climate change?

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Mines consume a lot of energy and water when they are drilling and crushing rocks, which they do to extract metals and minerals. The water and energy used by a mine, along with the waste produced, is part of its mining footprint. The water and energy used by a mine, along with the waste produced, is part of its mining footprint.

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What landscapes are hidden deep within the Earth?

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Between the core and the crust is the solid mantle, which makes up two-thirds of the Earth’s mass and is the source of magma that occasionally reaches the surface via volcanic eruptions. As a seismologist at the University of Oxford, she is using seismic waves to image the structures that exist deep within the Earth.

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Farming on permafrost

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Instead of putting energy into the edible portions, the plant puts energy into seed production which can reduce edibility and flavour. Pathway from school to northern high latitude research • Permafrost science is a branch of Earth science that requires knowledge of geology, glaciology, geomorphology and climatology. •

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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. You can study for a degree in oceanography or a related subject, like ocean science, geology or environmental science.

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