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climate research
A facility devoted to experiments and studies about weather systems and climatological dynamics.
A climate research facility is a station or activity center for scientific research into the dynamics of Earth's climate, especially for measuring and predicting local or global changes in various climate indicators (such as temperature, humidity, cloud cover, atmospheric composition, wind patterns, ocean currents, etc.).
Research can concern local or global climate change and variability. Measurements and predictions of climate indicators are both included.
The subject extends beyond air temperature to atmospheric and oceanic dynamics. A study can focus on one indicator without requiring every listed measurement.
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biomedical research
A facility devoted to experiments and studies in medicine, life sciences, and/or biology. -
botanical research
A scientific research facility studying plants, algae, or fungi, including their metabolism, genetics, and life cycles. -
chemical research
A facility devoted to experiments and studies in chemistry and material science. -
ecologic research
A facility devoted to studies about communities of living organisms and their environments. -
geophysical research
A facility devoted to experiments and studies about the Earth using physical methods. -
observatory
A site for telescopic or other observation and visual exploration of outer space. -
particle accelerator
A large-scale collider which propels subatomic particles in a high-energy beam for research in physics.