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How do bacteria help and harm crops?

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Jong and his team use various tools and techniques from molecular biology and genetics to study B. Jong and his team have had great success investigating the biology of B. Pathway from school to plant pathology • As well as studying biology and chemistry at school, try to get practical experience of working with plants.

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Hey Mars, wait for us!

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There are six main topics: Let’s get to know Mars, Water on Mars, Climate and atmosphere of Mars, Agriculture on Mars, Building houses on Mars and lastly Building a city on Mars. We integrated the activities with objectives of English, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Technology, IT and Art lessons. She is also a Geology engineer.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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Agricultural Engineer The Role: These engineers solve problems concerning power supplies, machinery efficiency, and the use of structures and facilities in agriculture. Environmental Engineer The Role: Environmental Engineers use principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to solve environmental problems.

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Practical activities to help geoscience students develop the skills they need to succeed

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“Students who dream of studying glaciers,” says Lisa, “or exploring the deep sea or the moons of Saturn, might be discouraged with schools that don’t have instructors who can teach glacial geology, physical oceanography or planetary sciences.” These kinds of specialties are more common in schools that have a greater focus on research.

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Farming on permafrost

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Farming on permafrost Published: Climate change is creating new opportunities for agriculture, by providing longer and warmer growing seasons, and thawing frozen ground. However, temperatures in the USA’s most northern state are on the rise, and this is being accompanied by an increase in agricultural activity.

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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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These data are collected from surveys of the surface geology and drill holes, which allow geologists to build a picture of the subsurface rock. The models could also be used to monitor other polluting activities, such as agriculture, and advise on how best to minimise their negative impacts. What is Loop? How does Loop work?

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What did human communities look like 20,000 years ago?

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They are studying sites in the surrounding regions, such as Azraq, as well as those further afield in Cyprus, to understand the extent of hunter-gatherer movement before agricultural village life. “We Lisa highlights geology as a good foundation. These will teach you to engage with human cultural diversity through different lenses.