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Fighting Frost With Ice

Late- or early-season frosts can wreak havoc on fruit orchards. Farmers use ice to protect the fragile buds from late-season frosts in the spring or fragile fruit like grapes and citrus in the fall.

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Applying What You Learn

Applying what we learn takes practice and intention. The best learners not only see how to master the concepts, but how they relate to everyday life. How many of us are able to do this?

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Using Social Media to Teach Chemistry

When COVID-19 made it hard for people to attend live science demonstrations, Chemical Kim found a way to bring science to them, through YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. 

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