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Microbiological Mining part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This article originally published in Scientific American describes the newly recognized role of bacteria in the leaching of copper from low-grade ore.Subject: Biology: Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism, Biology:Biogeochemistry, Microbiology, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry:Oxidation/Reduction Reactions, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry, Biology:Ecology:Principles, Biology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Scientific Resources
Extreme Environments: Acidic, Altered by Humans
Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Scientific Resources
Extreme Environments: Acidic, Altered by Humans
Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Novel nano-organisms from Australian sandstones part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This American Mineralogist scholarly paper (PDF format) reports the detection of living colonies of nano-organisms (nanobes) on Triassic and Jurassic sandstones and other substrates. Dr. Philippa ...Subject: Biology: Biology:Molecular Biology, Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology :Molecular Methods, Microscopy, Biology:Biogeochemistry, Microbiology
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Research Results
Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Research Results
Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
The microbes that 'rule the world' part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This BBC News article provides general information on microorganisms that have been found 4 miles beneath the sea floor. These organisms are thought to influence climate and global chemical cycles ...Subject: Biology: Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Benthic, Biology:Biogeochemistry, Microbiology, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Within Rock
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Extreme Environments: Anoxic, High Pressure
Ocean Environments: Deep Sea Floor/Abyssal
Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16), General Public, Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Extreme Environments: Anoxic, High Pressure
Ocean Environments: Deep Sea Floor/Abyssal
Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16), General Public, Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)
Activity: Is There Really Life on Mars? part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) activity explores the controversy over whether or not there is life on Mars. Part of the Mysteries of Deep Space Program that originally aired in April 1997, ...Subject: Biology: Biology:Microbiology, Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology :Culturing Methods, Biology:Biogeochemistry, Astrobiology
Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity, Lab Activity
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity, Lab Activity
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Microbiology of Permanently Cold and Frozen Environments part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This is the home page of Antarctic researcher Brent Christner. His site provides detailed reviews of ongoing research involving the identification of microorganisms in cold environments such as ...Subject: Biology: Biology:Molecular Biology, Biogeochemistry, Ecology:Metabolism, Biology:Microbiology, Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology , Methods of Microbiology :Microscopy, Molecular Methods, Field Methods , Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism, Biology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Scientific Resources
Extreme Environments: Extremely Cold
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional, High School (9-12)
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Scientific Resources
Extreme Environments: Extremely Cold
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional, High School (9-12)
Primary Production part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This website, from Florida International University, features lecture notes that provide general information about primary productivity. It includes sections on measuring primary productivity, ...Subject: Biology: Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Food Webs:Microbial Food Webs, Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Water Column, Biology:Biogeochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Ecology:Habitats:Marine
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)