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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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There is also a lot happening in the realm of data science, however, basic geology research is still required and is essential for making use of the outcomes of data analytics. My year 10 geography teacher taught us about plate tectonics, and that was it! Geoscience is just one of a whole range of Earth sciences.

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Farming on permafrost

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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. • If you are interested in geomorphology , consider studying physical geography, geology or Earth science at university.

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Ways of knowing: how can traditional knowledge enrich geoscience education?

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It may be shared through language, art, dance, music, names, medicines, stories and songs STEM — an umbrella term used to group western science into distinct technical disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics Many years ago, a young man wandered alone through a frozen forest.

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What is the fate of dissolved oxygen in our oceans?

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Babette says that subjects like Earth sciences, maths, computing, physics, chemistry and biology are all useful for various subjects in palaeoceanography. Your pathway will depend on the particular direction you wish to head in, but a solid background in the sciences is important. PATHWAY FROM SCHOOL TO PALAEOCEANOGRAPHY.

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