For primary education, there are three exams which assess literacy, numeracy and integrated sciences, and can certify fourth, sixth and eighth grade degrees.

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The most important is that, for many natural scientists, the call to the social sciences to join integrated science is less about understanding complex socio-ecosystems than about getting the message across.

UNESCO: Social science under pressure

When complete, the acquisition will be integrated into Corning's Life Sciences business segment, providing a much broader portfolio of high-quality laboratory research products and expanded global market reach.

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