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Geochemistry

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The science that deals with the chemical composition of and chemical changes in the solid matter of the earth or a celestial body (as the moon).

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Assessment of soil features on the growth of environmental nontuberculous mycobacterial isolates from Hawai’i

November 10, 2021 03:17 PM
Recently BYU has collarborated with National Jewish Health in Denver to look at the potential of lung infections arising from nontuberculous mycobacteria residing in the soil. In this particular article they studied the soils in Hawai'i where soil compositions differ from other areas of the world.
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Algae Bloom in Utah Lake Could Take Years to Clean Up

November 04, 2021 12:31 PM
“There are cyanobacteria that produce cyanotoxins, and these are harmful to people, fish and animals. If you were to drink the water that contains cyanotoxins, it could cause serious problems — it could make you sick, or even kill you in very extreme cases,” said BYU geochemistry professor Gregory Carling.
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