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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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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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Exciting and Easy Hands-on Fossil Activities for Kids

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Get ready to spark curiosity, ignite imaginations, and inspire a love for science that will last a lifetime! If you are looking for energy activities, click here. So, grab your magnifying glasses and get ready to unearth the secrets of the past with your eager young learners. Let’s rock this learning adventure together!

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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. At the US National Science Foundation Ice Core Facility, Bess cuts a stick of ice. Paleoclimate Science, Geology.

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Materials & Supplies a STEM Classroom Should Include

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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education plays a pivotal role in student education and is essential to preparing them for future careers. Augmented Reality (AR) Apps: AR apps overlay digital information onto the real world, enhancing students’ understanding of physical objects and concepts.

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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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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. DR PAULA KOELEMEIJER Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, UK. Geology can provide additional background knowledge but is not essential.”. X-RAYING THE EARTH. FIELD OF RESEARCH : Seismology.

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