Historically, women and minorities have been underrepresented in the sciences because of sexism and racism, and an early lack of science education for both groups. Although there is still a gap, women and minority in the sciences are represented more than ever, although there's still a long way to go.
Answer: By designing new solar-powered ovens, by developing crops that need less water, by manufacturing new containers for storing water
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Space is a vacuum thus you wouldn't be able to hear any noise.