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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. Not all geology trips are this challenging. TALK LIKE A GEOLOGIST. Contour — a line on a map joining points of equal elevation. not in a classroom).

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Nuclear Energy Pro's and Con's

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The Pro's and Con's of Nuclear Energy Is nuclear energy with its carbon-neutral wastes an answer to our energy needs or a disaster waiting to happen? In the ’70s people started getting excited about nuclear energy because it has the technology required to be used on a large scale.

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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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Winds of change: using dust in Antarctic ice to understand past climates

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A key rule of physics is that heat energy moves from high-energy to low-energy areas. 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. Paleoclimate Science, Geology. ABOUT GEOLOGY.

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National Robotics week

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M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. With its advanced sensors and autonomy capabilities, ANYmal is revolutionizing the energy, mining, and infrastructure inspection industries. It's National Robotics Week , and we're diving headfirst into the exciting world of robots!

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Deducing how Antarctica will respond to climate change

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Other processes include direct melting from the Sun’s energy hitting the ice’s surface. Given that this energy varies daily and seasonally, the ice can undergo repetitive freezing and thawing, which can crack the ice sheet and lead to dramatic collapses of sections. This is true not just for human history, but also geological history.

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What landscapes are hidden deep within the Earth?

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Earthquakes produce waves of energy that travel through the Earth, diminishing in strength with distance. It is therefore primarily useful to take physics and maths at school,” advises Paula. Geology can provide additional background knowledge but is not essential.”. X-RAYING THE EARTH. HOW DID PAUL A BECOME A SEISMOLOGIST?

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