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  • Mark Ritchie

    My Work:

    I discover new ways that animals, plants, and soil microorganisms affect each other and how this knowledge can help transform how people live.

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    Latest Question:
    If plastic-eating bacteria were released, how drastic do you think the effect would be?

    Latest Comment:
    Who is your favorite Star wars Character? (1 comments)

  • Keegan Cooke

    My Work:

    I create electricity from mud, using bacteria! (and you can too!)

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    Latest Question:
    Do you think you will continue to study this for your entire career?

    Latest Comment:
    Do you make little mazes for mice and rats (1 comments)

  • Clay Robinson

    My Work:

    I am a soil scientist who is passionate about learning and about teaching others about the importance of soil, the foundation of all terrestrial ecosystems!

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    Latest Question:
    What are the pros and cons of your profession?

    Latest Comment:
    If plastic-eating bacteria were released, how drastic do you think the effect would be? (1 comments)

  • Ana Páez Garcia

    My Work:

    I study how the plants build their root system to explore the soil and reach all the water and nutrients they need.

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    Latest Question:
    Why do you like to look at human roots

    Latest Comment:
    And the winner is… (1 comments)

  • Alexander Taylor

    My Work:

    I study how certain plants evolved the ability to recognize and partner with bacteria in the soil.

    Status: Thank you all so much for the fun and interesting questions - I learned a lot and I hope you did too!

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    Latest Question:
    Growing up and today included, do/did you have any pets?

    Latest Comment:
    Do you make little mazes for mice and rats (1 comments)

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