The resulting photosynthetic activity could, in theory, increase the storage of carbon from the atmosphere into the deep ocean.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

The commerce clause has been interpreted to allow Congress to regulate virtually any economic activity, under the theory that it affects interstate commerce.

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In 2008, The Heartland Institute, headquartered in Chicago, began organizing international conferences of scientists from across the globe who want to raise and discuss intellectually troubling questions and doubts regarding the theory that human activity is causing ultimately catastrophic global warming.

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Moodle is designed to support pedagogies based on social constructionist theory, and includes activity modules such as forums, chats, resources, journals, quizzes, surveys, choices, workshops, glossaries, lessons, and assignments.

UNESCO: Free and Open Source Software for E-learning

With a mobile network that offers broadband speeds and capacity, it in theory becomes possible to carry out all manner of online activity on the hoof.

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For new tech cities like New York, elements of the sociological theory, symbolic interactions, can help explain the surge in tech activity in Midtown South.

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The discovery of quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory of relativity, vital to much of modern technology and economic activity, including the transistor, the laser and the atomic bomb.

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