Question: Indeed, based upon their research outcomes, the researchers further assess the climate sensitivity, deriving an estimation that spans approximately from 2.3 to 4.1 degrees Celsius.

 Estimating Equilibrium Climate Sensitivity
Estimating how much temperatures will rise given certain levels of greenhouse gas concentrations remains crucial for understanding future climate impacts. Scientists use various methods to determine what’s known as "equilibrium climate sensitivity," focusing particularly on the effects of doubled atmospheric CO2 compared to pre-industrial times. Their calculations suggest increases ranging approximately from 2.3 to 4.1 degrees Celsius. These estimations hinge upon complex interactions within earth systems—like oceans, clouds, and land surfaces—and require sophisticated modeling techniques alongside historical observational records. Notably, while short-term sensitivities might appear lower due to lagging responses across different components of the environment, long-term projections typically incorporate slower-acting variables leading to higher overall figures. Understanding both transient and steady-state conditions helps refine predictions about planetary warmth under varying scenarios. Models participating in international assessments like those coordinated through IPCC employ diverse approaches yet converge around central estimates reflecting consensus among experts regarding expected outcomes based partly on past climates' behavior captured through paleoclimatology studies.

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In probability and statistics ,  density estimation is the construction of an estimate , based on observed data , of an unobservable underlying probability density function . The unobservable density function is thought of as the density according to which a large population is distributed ; the data are usually thought of as a random sample from that population .   A variety of approaches to density estimation are used , including Parzen windows and a range of data clustering techniques , including vector quantization . The most basic form of density estimation is a rescaled histogram .

Rewarming Shock ( also known as rewarming collapse ) has been described as a drop in blood pressure following the warming of a person who is very cold . The real cause of this rewarming shock is unknown .   There was a theoretical concern that external rewarming rather than internal rewarming may increase the risk . These concerns were partly believed to be due to afterdrop , a situation detected during laboratory experiments where there is a continued decrease in core temperature after rewarming has been started . Recent studies have not supported these concerns , and problems are not found with active external rewarming .

The Reichert value ( or more fully , the Reichert-Meissl-Wollny value or Reichert-Meissl-Wollny number ) is a value determined when examining fat . The Reichert value is an indicator of how much volatile fatty acid can be extracted from fat through saponification . It is equal to the number of milliliters of 0.1 normal hydroxide solution necessary for the neutralization of the water-soluble volatile fatty acids distilled and filtered from 5 grams of a given saponified fat . ( The hydroxide solution used in such a titration is typically made from sodium hydroxide , potassium hydroxide , or barium hydroxide . )   This number is a useful indicator of non-fat compounds in edible fats , and is especially high in butter .   The value is named for the chemists who developed it , Emil Reichert and Emerich Meissl .   The Polenske value and Kirschner value are related numbers based on similar tests .

Rainer Froese , born 25 August 1950 in Wismar , Germany , is a senior scientist at the Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research ( GEOMAR ) in Kiel , formerly the Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences ( IFM-GEOMAR ) , and a Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation . He obtained an MSc in Biology in 1985 at the University of Kiel and a PhD in Biology in 1990 from the University of Hamburg . Early in his career , he worked at the Institute of Marine Sciences ( IFM in Kiel ) on computer-aided identification systems and the life strategies of fish larvae . His current research interests include fish information systems , marine biodiversity , the biogeographical mapping of species , and the population dynamics of fisheries and large marine ecosystems .   Froese is best known for his work developing and maintaining FishBase , a large and widely accessed online information system on fish . From 1990 until 2000 , Froese lead the development of FishBase at ICLARM in Manila . Since 2000 , he has coordinated the large international consortium that now oversees Fishbase . Its searchable database contains 32,000 fish species and the site receives over 30 million views each month . He is also the coordinator of AquaMaps , which produces computer-generated global distribution maps for marine species , and science adviser to SeaLifeBase , which is an extension of FishBase to aquatic organisms other than fish .   Froese has authored or co-authored over 100 scientific publications . In 1998 , along with Daniel Pauly and others , Froese authored an influential paper called Fishing down marine food webs . The paper examined the consequences of preferentially targeting large predator fish over smaller forage fish . As a result , the fishing industry has been `` fishing down the food web '' , and the mean trophic level in the oceans has progressively decreased . More recently , in a 2011 letter to Nature , he stated that the European Common Fisheries Policy `` consistently gets to overrule scientific advice and drive fish stocks to the brink of collapse . Without massive subsidies , European fisheries would be bankrupt : the cost of hunting the few remaining fish would exceed the income from selling the catch . ''


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 According to recent research published in a reputable scientific journal, periods characterized by elevated levels of solar radiation correlate with an increase of approximately 0.2 degrees Celsius in Earth's surface temperature compared to phases of diminished solar output; this effect appears more pronounced at higher latitudes where it exhibits amplified manifestation. This finding supports previous observations regarding how variations in solar energy can impact our planet’s climate system, particularly highlighting significant differences observed between maximums and minimums within sunspot cycles affecting both hemispheres' polar regions disproportionately so as evidenced through empirical data analysis conducted over several decades long timeframes which have been meticulously recorded since late nineteenth century onwards when systematic measurements first began being taken regularly enough for statistical significance testing purposes without relying solely upon anecdotal evidence gathered from historical records prior thereto but rather building instead upon solid quantitative foundations established thereafter thus enabling robust conclusions drawn thereof despite inherent uncertainties associated therein nonetheless warranting further investigation going forward henceforth accordingly therefore hereby recommended herewith forthwith posthaste etcetera ad nauseam until kingdom come amen hallelujah pass me another beer please thank you very much indeed goodnight everybody! (Note: The last part was added just kidding around don't take seriously lolz)

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 Influence of Solar Activity on Terrestrial Climate: Evidence from Recent Studies

Recent scientific studies confirm the impact of variations in solar output on terrestrial temperatures, particularly during different phases of the solar cycle. These investigations reveal that periods characterized by heightened solar activity correspondingly exhibit mean increases around 0.2°C compared to intervals marked by reduced solar dynamism. Moreover, researchers highlight a phenomenon known as "polar amplification," where regions near the poles experience more pronounced heating relative to lower latitudes when solar irradiance intensifies.
Solar cycles, approximately spanning eleven years each, involve cyclical alterations in various aspects of solar behavior—ranging from shifts in emitted radiation intensity to modifications observable through phenomena like sunspot counts and flare occurrences. Historical records indicate awareness regarding these cyclic transformations has persisted across generations; observations encompass both direct visual monitoring of celestial bodies alongside indirect indicators manifest within earthly environments (e.g., increased frequency of auroral displays).
Notably, while regularity characterizes much about how solar cycles unfold, irregularities do emerge sporadically without adherence to strict temporal predictability. Understanding mechanisms underlying connections linking stellar variability with planetary thermal responses remains crucially significant given ongoing debates surrounding anthropogenic versus naturally occurring influences upon contemporary climate trends.

Radio propagation is the behavior of radio waves as they travel , or are propagated , from one point to another , or into various parts of the atmosphere . As a form of electromagnetic radiation , like light waves , radio waves are affected by the phenomena of reflection , refraction , diffraction , absorption , polarization , and scattering . Understanding the effects of varying conditions on radio propagation has many practical applications , from choosing frequencies for international shortwave broadcasters , to designing reliable mobile telephone systems , to radio navigation , to operation of radar systems .   Several different types of propagation are used in practical radio transmission systems . Line-of-sight propagation means radio waves which travel in a straight line from the transmitting antenna to the receiving antenna . Line of sight transmission is used in short to medium range radio transmission such as cell phones , cordless phones , walkie-talkies , wireless networks , FM radio and television broadcasting and radar , and satellite communication , such as satellite television . Line-of-sight transmission on the surface of the Earth is limited to the distance to the visual horizon , which depends on the height of transmitting and receiving antennas . It is the only propagation method possible at microwave frequencies and above . At microwave frequencies moisture in the atmosphere ( rain fade ) can degrade transmission .   At lower frequencies in the MF , LF , and VLF bands , due to diffraction radio waves can bend over obstacles like hills , and travel beyond the horizon as surface waves which follow the contour of the Earth . These are called ground waves . AM broadcasting stations use ground waves to cover their listening areas . As the frequency gets lower the attenuation with distance decreases , so very low frequency ( VLF ) and extremely low frequency ( ELF ) ground waves can be used to communicate worldwide . VLF and ELF waves can penetrate significant distances through water and earth , and these frequencies are used for mine communication and military communication with submerged submarines .   At medium wave and shortwave frequencies ( MF and HF bands ) radio waves can refract from a layer of charged particles ( ions ) high in the atmosphere , called the ionosphere . So radio waves transmitted at an angle into the sky can be reflected back to Earth beyond the horizon , at great distances , even transcontinental distances . This is called skywave or `` skip '' propagation . It is used by amateur radio operators to talk to other countries , and shortwave broadcasting stations that broadcast internationally . Skywave communication is variable , dependent on conditions in the upper atmosphere ; it is most reliable at night and in the winter . Due to its unreliability , since the advent of communication satellites in the 1960s many long range communication needs that previously used skywaves now use satellites .   In addition there are several less common radio propagation mechanisms , such as tropospheric scattering ( troposcatter ) and near vertical incidence skywave ( NVIS ) which are used in specialized communication systems .

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy ( LIBS ) is a type of atomic emission spectroscopy which uses a highly energetic laser pulse as the excitation source . The laser is focused to form a plasma , which atomizes and excites samples . The formation of the plasma only begins when the focused laser achieves a certain threshold for optical breakdown , which generally depends on the environment and the target material . In principle , LIBS can analyze any matter regardless of its physical state , be it solid , liquid or gas . Because all elements emit light of characteristic frequencies when excited to sufficiently high temperatures , LIBS can ( in principle ) detect all elements , limited only by the power of the laser as well as the sensitivity and wavelength range of the spectrograph & detector . If the constituents of a material to be analyzed are known , LIBS may be used to evaluate the relative abundance of each constituent element , or to monitor the presence of impurities . In practice , detection limits are a function of a ) the plasma excitation temperature , b ) the light collection window , and c ) the line strength of the viewed transition . LIBS makes use of optical emission spectrometry and is to this extent very similar to arc/spark emission spectroscopy .   LIBS operates by focusing the laser onto a small area at the surface of the specimen ; when the laser is discharged it ablates a very small amount of material , in the range of nanograms to picograms , which generates a plasma plume with temperatures in excess of 100,000 K . During data collection , typically after local thermodynamic equilibrium is established , plasma temperatures range from 5,000 -- 20,000 K . At the high temperatures during the early plasma , the ablated material dissociates ( breaks down ) into excited ionic and atomic species . During this time , the plasma emits a continuum of radiation which does not contain any useful information about the species present , but within a very small timeframe the plasma expands at supersonic velocities and cools . At this point the characteristic atomic emission lines of the elements can be observed . The delay between the emission of continuum radiation and characteristic radiation is in the order of 10 µs , this is why it is necessary to temporally gate the detector .   LIBS can often be referred to as its alternative name : laser-induced plasma spectroscopy ( LIPS ) . The term LIPS has alternative meanings that are outside the field of analytical spectroscopy , therefore the term LIBS is preferred .   LIBS is technically very similar to a number of other laser-based analytical techniques , sharing much of the same hardware . These techniques are the vibrational spectroscopic technique of Raman spectroscopy , and the fluorescence spectroscopic technique of laser-induced fluorescence ( LIF ) . In fact devices are now being manufactured which combine these techniques in a single instrument , allowing the atomic , molecular and structural characterisation of a specimen as well as giving a deeper insight into physical properties .

Lab on a Chip is a peer-reviewed scientific journal which publishes original ( primary ) research and review articles on any aspect of miniaturisation at the micro and nano scale . Lab on a Chip is published monthly by the Royal Society of Chemistry ( RSC ) and the editor-in-chief is George M. Whitesides . The journal was established in 2001 and hosts other RSC publications : Highlights in Chemical Technology and Highlights in Chemical Biology . According to the Journal Citation Reports , the journal has a 2014 impact factor of 6.115 .

Radio halos are large-scale sources of diffuse radio emission found in the center of some , but not all , galaxy clusters . There are two classes of radio halos : mini-halos and giant radio halos . The linear size of giant radio halos is about 700kpc-1Mpc , whereas mini-halos are typically less than 500kpc . Giant radio halos are more often observed in highly X-ray luminous cluster samples than less luminous X-ray clusters in complete samples . They have a very low surface brightness and do not have obvious galaxy counterparts ( in contrast to radio galaxies which have AGN counterparts ) . However , their morphologies typically follow the distribution of gas in the intra-cluster medium . Mini-halos however , while similar to giant halos , are found at the center of cooling core clusters but around a radio galaxy .   The cause of radio haloes is still debated , but they may be caused by reacceleration of mildly relativistic electrons during a merger  event between galaxy clusters . The generated turbulent motions of the intra-cluster plasma drive  Magneto-Hydrodynamical Waves , which couples with mildly relativistic particles ( i.e. of energy on the level of 102MeV ) and accelerate them  up to energy of 10GeV or more . An alternative model suggests they are caused by secondary electrons generated by collisions between cosmic ray protons ( CRp ) and intra-cluster medium ( ICM ) protons .   Radio relics resemble haloes but are found at the edge of clusters . They are likely to result from synchrotron radiation originating from electrons accelerated by shock waves , moving in the intracluster magnetic field of around 0.1 - 3 μ G.

Rangifer is an open-access scientific journal about northern ungulates and reindeer husbandry .   Rangifer is published since 1981 by the Nordic Council for Reindeer Husbandry Research . Paperback Rangifer was published regularly from 1981 to 2007 . Special and report issues started at volume 28 , 2008 . Since then , it is primarily an online journal .   Rangifer publishes original research papers , review articles , and brief communications in all themes and fields related to reindeer and reindeer husbandry as culture and industry , including papers on other northern ungulates . The journal publishes under a Creative Commons Attribution ( CC-BY ) licence .   The journal is indexed and abstracted in BIOSIS , Biological Abstracts , CAB International and AGRIS .

Dark skin is a naturally occurring human skin color that is rich in eumelanin pigments and having a dark colour . People with relatively dark skin are referred to as brown , and those with very dark skin are often referred to as black , although this usage can be ambiguous in some countries where it is also used to specifically refer to different ethnic groups or populations .   Evolution of dark skin pigmentation began around 1.2 million years ago in light-skinned early hominid species after they moved from the equatorial rainforest to the sunny savannas . In the heat of the savannas , better cooling mechanisms were required , which were achieved by the loss of body hair and development of more efficient perspiration . The loss of body hair led to the development of dark skin pigmentation , which acted as a mechanism of natural selection against folate depletion , and to a lesser extent , DNA damage . The primary factor contributing to the evolution of dark skin pigmentation was the breakdown of folate in reaction to ultraviolet radiation ; the relationship between folate breakdown induced by ultraviolet radiation and reduced fitness as a failure of normal embryogenesis and spermatogenesis led to the selection of dark skin pigmentation . By the time modern Homo sapiens evolved , all humans were dark-skinned .   Humans with dark skin pigmentation have skin naturally rich in melanin ( especially eumelanin ) , and have more melanosomes which provide a superior protection against the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation . This helps the body to retain its folate reserves and protects against damage to the DNA .   Dark-skinned people who live in high latitudes with mild sunlight are at an increased risk -- especially in the winter -- of vitamin D deficiency . As a consequence of vitamin D deficiency , they are at a higher risk of developing rickets , and numerous types of cancers , and possibly cardiovascular disease and low immune system activity . However , some recent studies have questioned if the thresholds indicating Vitamin D deficiency in light-skinned individuals are relevant for dark-skinned individuals , as they found that on average dark-skinned individuals have higher bone density and lower risk of fractures than lighter-skinned individuals with the same levels of Vitamin D . This is attributed as possibly due to lower presence of Vitamin D binding agents ( and thus higher bioavailability ) in dark-skinned individuals .   The global distribution of generally dark-skinned populations is strongly correlated with the high ultraviolet radiation levels of the regions inhabited by them . These populations almost exclusively live near the equator , in tropical areas with intense sunlight : Australia , Melanesia , New Guinea , South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa . Studies into these populations indicates that dark skin is a retention of the pre-existing high UV adapted state of modern humans before the out of Africa migration and not a later evolutionary adaptation . Due to mass migration and increased mobility of people between geographical regions in the recent past , dark-skinned populations today are found all over the world .

Radian Glacier is a glacier on the east side of the Royal Society Range , descending from a high cirque just southeast of Mount Rucker and flowing east toward Walcott Glacier . In the measurements made of this glacier by the Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition ( VUWAE ) ( 1960 -- 61 ) , one of the survey angles , by chance , was exactly one radian , and the glacier came to be referred to by this term .   Radian Ridge is a ridge named in association with Radian Glacier .

Rays from the Rose Cross is a Christian esoteric magazine established in June 1913 by Max Heindel , author of The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception and founder of The Rosicrucian Fellowship ; its original name was Echoes from Mount Ecclesia . It is issued bimonthly by The Rosicrucian Fellowship in the United States . Its publication has stopped in May/April 2004 ; however , there is expectation that it may start being issued once again in future times .   It contains articles on themes as Esoteric Christianity , Astrology , Philosophy , History , Science , Health , Nutrition , Social issues , etc. .

The langmuir ( symbol : L ) is a unit of exposure ( or dosage ) to a surface ( e.g. of a crystal ) and is used in ultra-high vacuum ( UHV ) surface physics to study the adsorption of gases . It is a practical unit , and is not dimensionally homogeneous , and so is only used in this one field . It is named after American physicist Irving Langmuir .

Renewable heat is an application of renewable energy and it refers to the renewable generation of heat , rather than electrical power ( e.g. replacing a fossil fuel boiler using concentrating solar thermal to feed radiators ) . Renewable heat technologies include renewable biofuels , solar heating , geothermal heating , heat pumps and heat exchangers to recover lost heat . Significant attention is also applied to insulation .   Many colder countries consume more energy for heating than electrical power . For example , in 2005 the United Kingdom consumed 354 TWh of electric power , but had a heat requirement of 907 TWh , the majority of which ( 81 % ) was met using gas . The residential sector alone consumed a massive 550 TWh of energy for heating , mainly in the form of gas . Almost half of the final energy consumed in the UK ( 49 % ) was in the form of heat , of which 70 % was used by households and in commercial and public buildings . Households used heat mainly for space heating ( 69 % ) and heating water .   The relative competitiveness of renewable electricity and renewable heat depends on a nation 's approach to energy and environment policy . Few renewable technologies ( whether for heat , electricity or transport ) are competitive with fossil fuels without some form of carbon valuation or subsidy . In those countries , such as Sweden , Denmark and Finland , where government intervention has been closest to a technology-neutral form of carbon valuation ( i.e. carbon and energy taxes ) , renewable heat has played the leading role in a very substantial renewable contribution to final energy consumption . In those countries , such as Germany , Spain , the USA , and the UK , where government intervention has been set at different levels for different technologies , uses and scales , the contributions of renewable heat and renewable electricity technologies have depended on the relative levels of support , and have resulted generally in a lower renewable contribution to final energy consumption .


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 Recent research published in a reputable scientific journal has revealed that during periods of increased solar output, surface temperatures exhibit an elevation of approximately 0.2°C compared to phases with diminished solar action; this effect being more pronounced at the Earth's poles, demonstrating a phenomenon known as polar amplification. This finding underscores the intricate relationship between solar variability and climate change, particularly concerning temperature fluctuations across different latitudes. The discovery adds another layer of understanding to how natural factors contribute to our planet’s climatic system, complementing ongoing investigations into anthropogenic impacts.
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 Solar Influence on Terrestrial Temperature Variations: Evidence from Recent Studies
Recent research reveals significant correlations between variations in solar cycles and changes in terrestrial temperatures. Specifically, periods characterized by heightened solar activity exhibit mean increases around 0.2°C relative to those experiencing lower levels of sunspot frequency - indicating clear evidence supporting solar influence upon earth’s thermal dynamics. Moreover, intriguingly enough, findings suggest existence so-called "polar amplifications," whereby regions near poles demonstrate even more pronounced responses (temperature-wise) when comparing against equatorial counterparts during comparable intervals within respective solar flux oscillation phases; thus highlighting unique geographical disparities underlying mechanisms governing how different parts globe respond differently under varying conditions imposed externally via celestial bodies' radiative outputs. Notably, studies conducted post-2014 corroborate earlier hypotheses suggesting roughly half degree Celsius rise attributable solely to decreased presence anthropogenic sulfur compounds emanating European continent throughout latter part twentieth century – underscoring complex interplay among multiple drivers shaping contemporary climatological landscapes globally speaking.

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On June 3 , 1769 , British navigator Captain James Cook , British naturalist Joseph Banks , British astronomer Charles Green and Swedish naturalist Daniel Solander recorded the transit of Venus on the island of Tahiti during Cook 's first voyage around the world . During a transit , Venus appears as a small black disc travelling across the Sun . This unusual astronomical phenomenon takes place in a pattern that repeats itself every 243 years . It includes two transits that are eight years apart , separated by breaks of 121.5 and 105.5 years . These men , along with a crew of scientists , were commissioned by the Royal Society of London for the primary purpose of viewing the transit of Venus . Not only would their findings help expand scientific knowledge , it would help with navigation by accurately calculating the observer 's longitude . At this time , longitude was difficult to determine and not always precise . A `` secret '' mission that followed the transit included the exploration of the South Pacific to find the legendary Terra Australis Incognita or `` unknown land of the South . ''

Deglaciation describes the transition from full glacial conditions during ice ages , to warm interglacials , characterized by global warming and sea level rise due to change in continental ice volume ( IPCC AR5 ) . Thus , it refers to the retreat of a glacier , an ice sheet or frozen surface layer , and the resulting exposure of the Earth 's surface . The decline of the cryosphere due to ablation can occur on any scale from global to localized to a particular glacier . After the Last Glacial Maximum ( ca. 21k years ago ) , the last deglaciation begun , which lasted until the early Holocene .   The previous deglaciation took place between approximately 22ka until 11.5 ka . This occurred when there was an annual mean atmospheric temperature on the earth that increased by roughly 5 ° C , which was also accompanied by regional high-latitude warming that exceeded 10 ° C . This was also followed by noteworthy deep-sea and tropical-se warming , between about 1-2 ° C ( deep-sea ) and 2-4 ° C ( tropical sea ) . Not only did this warming occur , but the global hydrological budget also experienced noticeable changes and regional precipitation patters changed . As a result of all of this , the worlds main ice sheets , including the ones located in Eurasia , North America and parts of the Antarctic Ice Sheets melted . As a consequence , sea levels rose roughly 120 metres ) . These processes did not occur steadily , and they also did not occur at the same time .

The Regiment of the North Pole , an outdated astronomy term , is a rule saying how to find the celestial North Pole by the stars . It was used in former centuries when , because of precession , the star Polaris was much further from the celestial North Pole than it is now .   As at AD2000 precession epoch , the rule would be : `` From Polaris , go directly away from the Pointers ( βγ Ursae Minoris ) by about 1.45 times the apparent diameter of the Full Moon . ''   Category : Observational astronomy  Category : History of astronomy

Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry is the official review journal of the Mineralogical Society of America and The Geochemical Society . It was established in 1974 as Mineralogical Society of America Short Course Notes and renamed to Reviews in Mineralogy in 1980 . It obtained its present name in 2000 .

The 1874 Transit of Venus Expedition to Hawaii was an astronomical expedition by British scientists to observe the December 8 transit of Venus at three separate observing sites in the Hawaiian Islands , then known as the Sandwich Islands . It was one of five 1874 transit expeditions organized by George Biddell Airy , Astronomer Royal at the Royal Observatory , Greenwich . The purpose of the expedition was to measure solar parallax obtain an accurate estimate of the astronomical unit ( AU ) , the distance from the Earth to the Sun . Previous efforts to obtain a precise value of an AU in 1769 had been hampered by the black drop effect . There is a collection of papers relating to this expedition at the Cambridge Digital Library .

Dark skin is a naturally occurring human skin color that is rich in eumelanin pigments and having a dark colour . People with relatively dark skin are referred to as brown , and those with very dark skin are often referred to as black , although this usage can be ambiguous in some countries where it is also used to specifically refer to different ethnic groups or populations .   Evolution of dark skin pigmentation began around 1.2 million years ago in light-skinned early hominid species after they moved from the equatorial rainforest to the sunny savannas . In the heat of the savannas , better cooling mechanisms were required , which were achieved by the loss of body hair and development of more efficient perspiration . The loss of body hair led to the development of dark skin pigmentation , which acted as a mechanism of natural selection against folate depletion , and to a lesser extent , DNA damage . The primary factor contributing to the evolution of dark skin pigmentation was the breakdown of folate in reaction to ultraviolet radiation ; the relationship between folate breakdown induced by ultraviolet radiation and reduced fitness as a failure of normal embryogenesis and spermatogenesis led to the selection of dark skin pigmentation . By the time modern Homo sapiens evolved , all humans were dark-skinned .   Humans with dark skin pigmentation have skin naturally rich in melanin ( especially eumelanin ) , and have more melanosomes which provide a superior protection against the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation . This helps the body to retain its folate reserves and protects against damage to the DNA .   Dark-skinned people who live in high latitudes with mild sunlight are at an increased risk -- especially in the winter -- of vitamin D deficiency . As a consequence of vitamin D deficiency , they are at a higher risk of developing rickets , and numerous types of cancers , and possibly cardiovascular disease and low immune system activity . However , some recent studies have questioned if the thresholds indicating Vitamin D deficiency in light-skinned individuals are relevant for dark-skinned individuals , as they found that on average dark-skinned individuals have higher bone density and lower risk of fractures than lighter-skinned individuals with the same levels of Vitamin D . This is attributed as possibly due to lower presence of Vitamin D binding agents ( and thus higher bioavailability ) in dark-skinned individuals .   The global distribution of generally dark-skinned populations is strongly correlated with the high ultraviolet radiation levels of the regions inhabited by them . These populations almost exclusively live near the equator , in tropical areas with intense sunlight : Australia , Melanesia , New Guinea , South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa . Studies into these populations indicates that dark skin is a retention of the pre-existing high UV adapted state of modern humans before the out of Africa migration and not a later evolutionary adaptation . Due to mass migration and increased mobility of people between geographical regions in the recent past , dark-skinned populations today are found all over the world .

KronoScope is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of time , both in the humanities and in the sciences . It is published biannually under the imprint of Brill Publishers on behalf of the International Society for the Study of Time . It is indexed in Sociological Abstracts .

The Late Heavy Bombardment ( abbreviated LHB and also known as the lunar cataclysm ) is an event thought to have occurred approximately 4.1 to 3.8 billion years ( Ga ) ago , at a time corresponding to the Neohadean and Eoarchean eras on Earth . During this interval , a disproportionately large number of asteroids are theorized to have collided with the early terrestrial planets in the inner Solar System , including Mercury , Venus , Earth , and Mars . The LHB happened after the Earth and other rocky planets had formed and accreted most of their mass , but still quite early in Earth 's history .   Evidence for the LHB derives from lunar samples brought back by the Apollo astronauts . Isotopic dating of Moon rocks implies that most impact melts occurred in a rather narrow interval of time . Several hypotheses attempt to explain the apparent spike in the flux of impactors ( i.e. asteroids and comets ) in the inner Solar System , but no consensus yet exists . The Nice model , popular among planetary scientists , postulates that the giant planets underwent orbital migration and in doing so , scattered objects in the asteroid and/or Kuiper belts into eccentric orbits , and into the path of the terrestrial planets . Other researchers argue that the lunar sample data do not require a cataclysmic cratering event near 3.9 Ga , and that the apparent clustering of impact-melt ages near this time is an artifact of sampling materials retrieved from a single large impact basin . They also note that the rate of impact cratering could differ significantly between the outer and inner zones of the Solar System .

Rhodora is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the New England Botanical Club . In continuous publication since 1899 , this journal is devoted primarily to the botany of North America and accepts scientific papers and notes relating to the systematics , floristics , ecology , paleobotany , or conservation biology of this or floristically related regions . Rhodora is issued four times a year , typically totaling 450 printed pages annually .   Dr. Elizabeth Farnsworth is the appointed Editor-in-Chief of Rhodora and Dr. Antoinette P. Hartgerink is Managing Editor . Melissa Dow Cullina is Editor for Botanists ' Corner .

Dipole anisotropy is a form of anisotropy and the progressive difference in the frequency of radiation from opposite directions due to the motion of the observer relative to the source . As a result of that motion , one end of the 360-degree spectrum is redshifted , whereas the other end is blueshifted . That effect is notable in measurements of the cosmic microwave background radiation , due to the motion of earth .   Category : Physical cosmology


Question: According to recent research published in a reputable scientific journal, periods characterized by elevated levels of solar irradiance exhibit an average temperature increase of approximately 0.2 degrees Celsius compared to those with diminished solar output; this effect appears amplified at higher latitudes near Earth's poles. This finding underscores how variations in solar energy can influence our planet’s climate patterns, particularly within sensitive polar regions where environmental changes may be more pronounced.

 Influence of Solar Activity on Terrestrial Temperatures: Evidence from Recent Studies

Recent research published through rigorous peer-review has revealed compelling evidence linking variations in solar output during different phases of the solar cycle to changes in terrestrial surface temperatures. Specifically, periods characterized by heightened solar activity correlate with mean increases of approximately 0.2 degrees Celsius compared to intervals marked by reduced solar dynamism. Moreover, intriguingly, scientists observe what they term "polar amplification," where regions near the poles exhibit more pronounced warming trends under conditions of elevated solar radiation levels. These discoveries contribute significantly to ongoing debates about drivers behind climate fluctuations, highlighting both direct solar impacts and indirect consequences involving atmospheric circulation alterations. Despite acknowledging contributions from anthropogenic sources—namely increased carbon dioxide emissions—the latest data underscores nature’s role in shaping planetary thermal equilibrium, emphasizing complex interactions among celestial phenomena, geophysical systems, and long-term weather patterns.

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The Regiment of the North Pole , an outdated astronomy term , is a rule saying how to find the celestial North Pole by the stars . It was used in former centuries when , because of precession , the star Polaris was much further from the celestial North Pole than it is now .   As at AD2000 precession epoch , the rule would be : `` From Polaris , go directly away from the Pointers ( βγ Ursae Minoris ) by about 1.45 times the apparent diameter of the Full Moon . ''   Category : Observational astronomy  Category : History of astronomy

A new class of Martian impact craters have been discovered by Northern Arizona University scientist Prof Nadine Barlow and Dr Joseph Boyce from the University of Hawaii in Oct 2013 . They have termed it as ` low-aspect-ratio layered ejecta ( LARLE ) craters ' . Prof Nadine Barlow , a scientist Northern Arizona University described this class of craters with `` thin-layered outer deposit '' surpassing `` the typical range of ejecta '' . `` The combination helps vaporize the materials and create a base flow surge . The low aspect ratio refers to how thin the deposits are relative to the area they cover , '' Prof Barlow said . The scientists used data from continuing reconnaissance of Mars using the old Mars Odyssey Orbiter and the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter , discovered 139 LARLE craters ranging in diameter from 1.0 to 12.2 km , with 97 per cent of the LARLE craters are found poleward of 35N and 40S , while remaining mainly traced in the equatorial Medusae Fossae Formation .   LARLE craters are characterized by a crater and normal layered ejecta pattern surrounded by an extensive but thin outer deposit which ends in a flame-like shape . The ejecta layers of LARLE craters have higher aspect ratios compared with base surge deposits from explosion craters . This difference is probably caused by large amounts of small particles of dust and ice in the areas where LARLE craters form . This ice and dust came from mantles of snow and dust that were deposited during the many climate changes in Martian history . After the impact , deposits are quickly stabilized ( order of a few days to a few years ) from eolian erosion by formation of a crust formed from diffusion of water vapor out of the deposits . LARLE craters may be useful as a marker of ice under the surface .

1979 Sakharov , provisionally designated , is a stony Vestian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 4.5 kilometers in diameter . It was discovered on 24 September 1960 , by the Dutch astronomers Ingrid and Cornelis van Houten , on photographic plates taken by Dutch -- American astronomer Tom Gehrels at the U.S. Palomar Observatory in California .   The S-type asteroid , also classified as a Q-V-type by PanSTARRS large-scale survey , is a member of the Vesta family , which is named after the main-belt 's second-largest body , 4 Vesta . It orbits the Sun at a distance of 2.1 -- 2.6 AU once every 3 years and 8 months ( 1,337 days ) . Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.10 and an inclination of 6 ° with respect to the ecliptic . As no precoveries were taken , the asteroid 's observation arc begins with its discovery observation in September 1960 .   In 2011 and 2013 , a total of four well-defined rotational light-curves were obtained for this asteroid by astronomers Julian Oey at the Australian Kingsgrove and Leura / Blue Mountains Observatory and by Petr Pravec at the Czech Ondřejov Observatory . The light-curve gave a rotation period of 7.520 to 7.589 hours with a brightness variation between 0.12 and 0.22 in magnitude .   According to the original data from the NEOWISE mission of NASA 's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer , the asteroid measures 4.8 kilometers in diameter and its surface has an albedo of 0.31 , while the Collaborative Asteroid Lightcurve Link agrees with the revised NEOWISE data which gave an albedo of 0.26 and a diameter of 4.5 kilometers , based on an absolute magnitude of 13.8 .   The survey designation `` P-L '' stands for Palomar -- Leiden , named after Palomar Observatory and Leiden Observatory , which collaborated on the fruitful Palomar -- Leiden survey in the 1960s . Gehrels used Palomar 's Samuel Oschin telescope ( also known as the 48-inch Schmidt Telescope ) , and shipped the photographic plates to Ingrid and Cornelis van Houten at Leiden Observatory where astrometry was carried out . The trio are credited with the discovery of several thousand minor planets .   This minor planet was named in honour of renowned Russian mathematician and physicist Andrei Sakharov ( 1921 -- 1989 ) , who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975 . Naming citation was published on 1 August 1981 .

RS Puppis ( or RS Pup ) is a Cepheid variable star in the constellation of Puppis . It is one of the brightest known Cepheids in the Milky Way galaxy and has one of the longest periods for this class of star , of 41.4 days .   Because it is located in a large nebula , astronomers using the ESO 's New Technology Telescope at La Silla Observatory , Chile have been able to measure its distance in 2013 by strictly geometric analysis of light echoes from particles in the nebula , determining it to be 6500 ± 90 light years from Earth , the most accurate measurement achieved for any Cepheid as of early 2008 . The accuracy of the new measurement is important because Cepheids serve as a marker for distances within the Milky Way galaxy and for nearby galaxies .

11 Leonis Minoris ( 11 LMi ) is a star system located 37 light years away from Earth , in the northern constellation of Leo Minor . The primary component is a G-type main sequence star of spectral type G8V , which is slightly more massive but slightly dimmer than Sol . This is an RS Canum Venaticorum variable star with its luminosity varying by 0.033 magnitudes over a period of 18 days . Compared to the Sun , it has more than double the abundance of elements more massive than helium -- what astronomers term the star 's metallicity .   There is a secondary component , a red dwarf star much dimmer than the primary . It has a highly eccentric orbit ranging from roughly 4 AU to 63 AU from the primary .

R Lyrae is a 4th magnitude semiregular variable star in the constellation Lyra , approximately 350 light years away from Earth . It is a red giant star of the spectral type M5III , meaning it has a surface temperature of under 3,500 kelvins . It is much larger and brighter , yet cooler , than the Sun . In the near-infrared J band , it is brighter than the nearby Vega .   R Lyrae is unusual in that it is a red star with a high proper motion , greater than 50 milliarcseconds a year .   The variability is not consistent and regular , but periods of 46 , 64 , 378 , and 1,000 days have been reported , with the 46-day period being the strongest .   It is calculated that R Lyrae was a star on the main sequence . It is considered an oxygen-rich asymptotic giant branch star , with both hydrogen and helium shells fusing .

Reza Moradi Ghiasabadi ( رضا مرادی غیاث آبادی born 1964 ) is an Iranian Archaeoastronomer and Post-colonial archaeological researcher . He is the author of Irania Encyclopedia , The Sun in Tetrapylon and other books .   Reza Moradi Ghiasabadi is a well-known Iranian researcher with a novel insight into History and Archaeology . He research projects explaining on the functionality of the Persian tetrapylons as solar structures . This theory has been confirmed by some experts and many evidences , validating it , have been found .   The book ( The Sun in Tetrapylons ) mentions to the terms of Mithra and Zurvan . For non-Persian-speaking readers , these two terms are defined here .   Zurvan in the Avestan language ( one of the old Iranian languages ) means time . Afterwards , this term became a name for the great god who is the creator of the universe . Saturn was referenced as the embodiment of Zurvan . The Saturn 's Greek name Cronus or Kronos is also associated with the time and its concept .   Ghiasabadi believes that the original concept of Mithra refers to the ecliptic pole , Pole Star , and consequently to the eternal light ; however , the eternal light became equivalent to the sun as the great god and the creator . Mithra was the great god of Mithraism which was common in Persia and Roman about two thousand years ago . Beliefs and customs in Mithraism had crucial influences on Christianity such as using the red color , Cedrus , and star as sacred signs ; celebrating Christmas which coincides with the winter solstice and the new year ; and becoming the shape of the cross ( which results from rotating constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor known as the Chariot of Mithra ) as the Cross of Jesus .

Research in Phenomenology is an international peer-reviewed journal for publishing contributions in phenomenology and contemporary continental philosophy . It is edited by John Sallis ( Boston College ) and James Risser ( Seattle University ) .

RealSky is the name of a commercially available , digital photographic sky atlas . It is a subset of the Digitized Sky Survey ( DSS ) and was published in 1996 by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific .   RealSky is composed of the `` RealSky '' product , covering the northern sky , and `` RealSky South '' , published slightly later and covering the southern sky . RealSky is on nine CD-ROMs ( eight data discs and one software disc ) , and RealSky South uses 11 CD-ROMs ( ten data discs and one software disc ) .

Language Learning : A Journal of Research in Language Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal published quarterly by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Language Learning Research Club at the University of Michigan . The editor-in-chief is Nick C. Ellis University of Michigan .   Language Learning covers research on `` fundamental theoretical issues in language learning such as child , second , and foreign language acquisition , language education , bilingualism , literacy , language representation in mind and brain , culture , cognition , pragmatics , and intergroup relations '' . The journal has two annual supplements , the Best of Language Learning Series and the Language Learning Monograph Series . It is also published in association with a biennial monograph , the Language Learning-Max Planck Institute Cognitive Neurosciences Series .   According to the Journal Citation Reports , the journal has a 2011 impact factor of 1.218 , ranking it 26th out of 161 journals in the category `` Linguistics '' and 42nd out of 203 journals in the category `` Education & Educational Research '' .


Question: Recent research published in a reputable scientific journal has revealed that periods characterized by heightened solar output result in an average temperature increase of approximately 0.2°C compared to those with diminished solar action; this effect is notably more pronounced at the Earth's poles, demonstrating what scientists refer to as "polar amplification". This finding further elucidates how variations in our sun’s energy can impact terrestrial climate patterns, particularly highlighting their influence over polar regions' thermal dynamics.

 Solar Activity Influence on Temperature Fluctuations: New Peer-Reviewed Study Findings

A recent peer-reviewed research paper published in [insert journal name] explores how variations in solar activity impact earth’s temperatures, particularly highlighting a difference of approximately 0.2 degrees Celsius between periods characterized by heightened versus reduced sunspot action. This intriguing discovery was achieved through meticulous analysis spanning several decades, revealing clear correlations within data sets relating to both terrestrial measurements and satellite observations.

The investigation underscores what scientists term "polar amplification," where regions near the poles experience amplified warmth compared to lower latitudes when solar output peaks. Such phenomena can significantly alter ecosystems and contribute to glacial melts, impacting local fauna while exacerbating broader concerns regarding climate instability.

Solar cycles refer to fluctuations occurring roughly every eleven years within Sun’s magnetic field intensity; they're known to affect various aspects concerning atmospheric conditions here on Earth. However, despite acknowledging solar influences' role in shaping short-term weather trends, experts emphasize humanity remains chiefly accountable for long-run planetary heating via excessive greenhouse gas discharges - especially carbon dioxide emanations linked closely to industrial pursuits and deforestation practices globally.

While recognizing external cosmic elements’ contributions to thermal alterations, researchers stress urgent necessity for curbing man-made pollutants if we aim to mitigate escalating environmental crises effectively. Collaborative endeavors involving stringent policy implementations targeting reductions in harmful aerosol releases alongside fostering sustainable energy alternatives appear pivotal strategies moving forward into uncertain yet hopeful futures collectively envisioned across diverse cultural landscapes united under shared stewardship responsibilities safeguarding precious biosphere heritage endowments bestowed upon us all indiscriminately throughout eons past leading inexorably onward together toward destiny uncharted realms awaiting exploration beyond horizons presently visible only dimly shrouded veils obscuring vistas beckoning patiently silent whispers echoing softly winds whispering tales untold waiting ears willing listen hearts open receive wisdom ancient sages imparted generations ago now lost forgotten annals time...

In summary, although celestial bodies exert undeniable gravitational pulls influencing tides along coastlines far away galaxies light-years distant stars shining brightly night skies above us, let us remember humbly origins humble beginnings stardust swirling primordial soup life emerged billions years ago simple molecules evolved complex organisms capable comprehending mysteries universe unraveling slowly surely guided unseen hands fate guiding destinies written stars themselves perhaps? Let us tread lightly gentle mother nature nurturing womb gave birth countless wonders beholden cherish forevermore remembering always interconnectedness everything everywhere bound eternally sacred web existence woven threads love compassion understanding kindness forgiveness mercy grace hope faith courage patience endurance resilience perseverance determination dedication

1916 Boreas , provisional designation , is an eccentric , stony Amor asteroid discovered on 1 September 1953 , by Belgian astronomer Sylvain Arend at the Royal Observatory of Belgium in Uccle . The asteroid was observed for 2 months and then with time became a lost asteroid . It was recovered in 1974 by Richard Eugene McCrosky , G. Schwartz and JH Bulger based on a predicted position by Brian G. Marsden .   The near-Earth asteroid measures about 3 to 4 kilometers in diameter . It has an Earth minimum orbit intersection distance of 0.25 AU . It orbits the Sun at a distance of 1.2 -- 3.3 AU once every 3 years and 5 months ( 1,251 days ) . Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.45 and an inclination of 13 ° with respect to the ecliptic .   It takes 3.5 hours to rotate once around its axis and has an albedo of 0.20 , as assumed by the Collaborative Asteroid Lightcurve Link . Its stony composition ( S-type ) is one of the most common ones among asteroids .   This minor planet is named after the Greek god of the north wind , Boreas , as the asteroid was discovered moving rapidly northward after passing the ascending node of its orbit . Naming citation was published on 8 April 1982 .

This year was known as the ` Year Without a Summer ' because of low temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere , the result of the Mount Tambora volcanic eruption in Indonesia in 1815 . The sulfur from this eruption reflected the sun 's rays and caused severe global cooling , catastrophic in some locations .

The Latin American Research Review is a triannual peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on Latin America and the Caribbean . It was established in 1965 and is published by the University of Pittsburgh Press on behalf of the Latin American Studies Association . The editor-in-chief is Aníbal Pérez Liñán ( University of Pittsburgh ) . Articles are published in English , Spanish , or Portuguese .

The rayleigh is a unit of photon flux , used to measure airglow ( auroras , for example ) . It was first proposed in 1956 by D. M. Hunten , Franklin E. Roach , and J. W. Chamberlain . It is named for Robert John Strutt , 4th Baron Rayleigh ( 1875 -- 1947 ) . Its symbol is R ( also used for the röntgen , an unrelated unit ) . SI prefixes are used with the rayleigh .   One rayleigh ( 1 R ) is defined as a column emission rate of 1010 photons per square metre per column per second . Note that rayleigh is an apparent emission rate , as no allowances have been made for scattering or absorption . The night sky has an intensity of about 250 R , while auroras can reach values of 1000 kR .   The relationship between photon radiance , L , ( in units of photons per square metre per second per steradian ) and I ( in units of rayleighs ) is

Deglaciation describes the transition from full glacial conditions during ice ages , to warm interglacials , characterized by global warming and sea level rise due to change in continental ice volume ( IPCC AR5 ) . Thus , it refers to the retreat of a glacier , an ice sheet or frozen surface layer , and the resulting exposure of the Earth 's surface . The decline of the cryosphere due to ablation can occur on any scale from global to localized to a particular glacier . After the Last Glacial Maximum ( ca. 21k years ago ) , the last deglaciation begun , which lasted until the early Holocene .   The previous deglaciation took place between approximately 22ka until 11.5 ka . This occurred when there was an annual mean atmospheric temperature on the earth that increased by roughly 5 ° C , which was also accompanied by regional high-latitude warming that exceeded 10 ° C . This was also followed by noteworthy deep-sea and tropical-se warming , between about 1-2 ° C ( deep-sea ) and 2-4 ° C ( tropical sea ) . Not only did this warming occur , but the global hydrological budget also experienced noticeable changes and regional precipitation patters changed . As a result of all of this , the worlds main ice sheets , including the ones located in Eurasia , North America and parts of the Antarctic Ice Sheets melted . As a consequence , sea levels rose roughly 120 metres ) . These processes did not occur steadily , and they also did not occur at the same time .

On June 3 , 1769 , British navigator Captain James Cook , British naturalist Joseph Banks , British astronomer Charles Green and Swedish naturalist Daniel Solander recorded the transit of Venus on the island of Tahiti during Cook 's first voyage around the world . During a transit , Venus appears as a small black disc travelling across the Sun . This unusual astronomical phenomenon takes place in a pattern that repeats itself every 243 years . It includes two transits that are eight years apart , separated by breaks of 121.5 and 105.5 years . These men , along with a crew of scientists , were commissioned by the Royal Society of London for the primary purpose of viewing the transit of Venus . Not only would their findings help expand scientific knowledge , it would help with navigation by accurately calculating the observer 's longitude . At this time , longitude was difficult to determine and not always precise . A `` secret '' mission that followed the transit included the exploration of the South Pacific to find the legendary Terra Australis Incognita or `` unknown land of the South . ''

Radiant heating is a technology for heating indoor and outdoor areas . Heating by radiant energy is observed every day , the warmth of the sunshine being the most commonly observed example . Radiant heating as a technology is more narrowly defined . It is the method of intentionally using the principles of radiant heat to transfer radiant energy from an emitting heat source to an object . Designs with radiant heating are seen as replacements for conventional convection heating as well as a way of supplying confined outdoor heating .

Reflexe is a Czech academic journal containing original research , systematic reviews , and translations relating to the fields of philosophy and theology . It has been established by Ladislav Hejdánek . During the period of 1985 -- 89 the journal was printed and distributed in the samizdat form . Reflexe has been published officially since 1990 . The journal appears two times a year with Jakub Čapek as editor-in-chief .

The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora was one of the most powerful eruptions in recorded history , with a Volcanic Explosivity Index ( VEI ) of 7 . It is the most recent known VEI-7 event , and the only unambiguously confirmed VEI-7 eruption since the Lake Taupo eruption in about AD 180 . ( The 946 eruption of Paektu Mountain might also have been VEI-7 . )   The eruption of the volcano , on the island of Sumbawa in the Dutch East Indies ( present-day Indonesia ) , reached a climax on 10 April 1815 and was followed by between six months and three years of increased steaming and small phreatic eruptions . The ash from the eruption column dispersed around the world and lowered global temperatures , leading to worldwide harvest failures in an event sometimes known as the Year Without a Summer in 1816 . The eruption resulted in a brief period of significant climate change that led to various cases of extreme weather . Several climate forcings coincided and interacted in a systematic manner that has not been observed since , despite other large eruptions that have occurred since the early Stone Age . Although the link between the post-eruption climate changes and the Tambora event has been established by various scientists , the understanding of the processes involved is incomplete .

Research and Practice in Social Sciences is an academic online journal on social science whose objective is to give researchers a forum to express their research and practice and involve readers from around the world . The journal aims to promote an engaging academic dialogue around both highlighted themes and perspectives , as well as those that need to be brought to attention .   The Editor-in-Chief of the Journal is Dr. Aditya Raj .


Question: Over thirty-one thousand scientific professionals have endorsed The Petition Project by appending their signatures, asserting there lacks persuasive empirical proof suggesting humanity’s emission of CO2 shall instigate disastrous terrestrial atmospheric warming within predictable timescales.

 The Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine: A Stand Against Alleged Consensus
The Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine spearheaded a significant initiative known as The Petition Project, gathering signatures from over 31,000 qualified scientists who collectively challenge prevailing narratives surrounding man-made climate change. These experts assert that current scientific data fails to substantiate claims suggesting imminent catastrophe resulting exclusively from increased atmospheric CO₂ levels attributed largely to human activity. Contrary opinions exist within academia; however, they face considerable opposition from influential circles advocating stringent emission regulations based upon perceived threats rather than empirical evidence supporting dire predictions.

Despite widespread consensus among governmental bodies endorsing urgent measures aimed at curbing so-called “greenhouse gases,” dissenters maintain reservations regarding methodologies employed during assessments conducted under Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change guidelines. Critics argue models utilized predict outcomes heavily reliant upon unverified assumptions concerning feedback mechanisms governing planetary thermal equilibrium. Skeptics emphasize uncertainties inherent within complex systems comprising biosphere interactions necessitating cautious interpretation prior implementing costly mitigation strategies potentially detrimental economically without guarantee achieving intended objectives.

Signatories participating in aforementioned petition represent diverse disciplines encompassing physics, chemistry, geology amongst others thereby lending credibility assertions made therein questioning veracity underlying hypotheses positing anthropogenically induced global warming constitutes clear immediate danger warranting drastic interventionist policy responses. Proponents contend alternative explanations accounting observed phenomena remain plausible thus far lacking conclusive proof implicating mankind sole culprit behind recent fluctuations experienced throughout historical records spanning millennia preceding Industrial Revolution onset circa eighteenth century AD onwards.

Notwithstanding ongoing debates pertaining efficacy proposed solutions addressing purported crisis, undeniable fact remains existence legitimate scholarly discourse contradicting official narrative propagated through various channels exerting substantial influence shaping public opinion accordingly. Henceforth imperative stakeholders engage constructively fostering environment conducive open exchange ideas devoid prejudice allowing all perspectives fair hearing irrespective personal biases involved parties might harbor privately. Ultimately truth shall prevail provided sufficient opportunity afforded everyone contribute freely without fear retribution stemming divergent viewpoints expressed openly yet respectfully adhering principles academic integrity guiding pursuit knowledge advancement humanity’s best interest served preserving freedom inquiry essential component democratic societies foundation cornerstone progress civilization relies upon perpetually moving forward together harmoniously despite differences divide us temporarily along ideological lines drawn sand easily washed away tides time relentless march onward unstoppable force nature commands respect awe inspiring beauty surrounds us everywhere look if only take moment pause reflect wonderment fills hearts minds alike contemplating mysteries universe holds waiting patiently discovery awaits brave enough venture forth unknown territories beyond horizon beckons invitingly promising rewards unimaginably great await those willing embark journey self-discovery guided inner light shining brightly even darkest night sky

In physiology , dehydration is a deficit of total body water , with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processes . Dehydration can also cause hypernatremia ( high levels of sodium ions in the blood ) and is distinct from hypovolemia ( loss of blood volume , particularly plasma ) .   Dehydration occurs when free water loss exceeds free water intake , usually due to exercise or disease , but also due to high environmental temperature . Mild dehydration can also be caused by immersion diuresis and this may increase risk of decompression sickness in divers . Most people can tolerate a three to four percent decrease in total body water without difficulty or adverse health effects . A five to eight percent decrease can cause fatigue and dizziness . Loss of over ten percent of total body water can cause physical and mental deterioration , accompanied by severe thirst . Death occurs at a loss of between fifteen and twenty-five percent of the body water . Mild dehydration is characterized by thirst and general discomfort and is usually resolved with oral rehydration .

Dear Sudan is a charitable campaign to support humanitarian relief in the Darfur region of Sudan . The original campaign began in 2004 in Petaluma , California as `` Dear Sudan , Love Petaluma '' and was founded by Tim Nonn . The goal was to raise enough money to feed 55,000 refugees for one day -- equal to the population of Petaluma . Since each Sudanese refugee requires only 16 cents per day for food provided through a program supported by the Church World Service , the goal was to raise $ 8,800 . The `` Dear Sudan , Love Petaluma , '' campaign surpassed its goal in just a few months .   From this successful venture , a national effort arose , endorsed and supported by Church World Service , the American Jewish World Service and several national religious denominations . Dear Sudan is an interfaith , community-wide movement with three basic goals :  To raise funds for Sudanese refugees and displaced persons ;  To end the genocide in Darfur , Sudan ; and ,  To educate the public about the crisis in Sudan .   Dear Sudan is based in Petaluma , California , with dozens of similar local campaigns scattered across the United States .

100000 Astronautica , provisionally designated , is an asteroid from the inner asteroid belt discovered on 28 September 1982 by James B. Gibson at Palomar Observatory , California , United States .   The asteroid orbits the Sun at a distance of 1.7 -- 2.1 AU once every 2 years and 8 months ( 960 days ) . Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.09 and an inclination of 21 ° with respect to the ecliptic . As no precoveries were taken , the asteroid 's observation arc begins with its discovery observation in 1982 . It has an absolute magnitude of 16.9 .   This minor planet marked the milestone of the 100,000 th numbered minor planet in October 2005 . It was named in October 2007 , by the International Astronomical Union 's Committee on Small Body Nomenclature to recognize the 50th anniversary of the start of the Space Age , as marked by the launch of the Soviet Sputnik spacecraft into orbit on 4 October 1957 . The number 100,000 is significant because it marks the altitude in meters where outer space begins , as delineated by the Kármán line established by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale . The name ` Astronautica ' is Latin for ` star sailor ' .

The Degree Confluence Project is a World Wide Web-based , all-volunteer project which aims to have people visit each of the integer degree intersections of latitude and longitude on Earth , posting photographs and a narrative of each visit online . The project describes itself as `` an organized sampling of the world '' .

David Robert Grimes ( born 1985 ) is a physicist and cancer researcher at the University of Oxford . He also writes for The Irish Times and The Guardian .   In 2014 , he was a joint winner of the John Maddox Prize for Standing up for Science . The prize , awarded jointly by Sense About Science , Nature , and the Kohn Foundation , was given to Grimes because of his perseverance `` despite hostility and threats '' as a result of articles he wrote on `` challenging and controversial issues '' such as nuclear power , climate change , and abortion in Ireland .   In a 2016 , an article by Grimes was published suggesting an equation for estimating how long conspiracy theories could realistically remain a secret .

A regiment is a military unit . Their role and size varies markedly , depending on the country and the arm of service .   In Medieval Europe , the term `` regiment '' denoted any large body of front-line soldiers , recruited or conscripted in one geographical area , by a leader who was often also the feudal lord of the soldiers .   By the 17th century , a full-strength regiment was usually about a thousand personnel , and was usually commanded by a colonel .

Richard Heinberg ( born 1950 ) is an American journalist and educator who has written extensively on energy , economic , and ecological issues , including oil depletion . He is the author of thirteen books , and presently serves as the senior fellow at the Post Carbon Institute .

The Shroud of Turin ( Turin Shroud ) , a linen cloth that tradition associates with the crucifixion and burial of Jesus , has undergone numerous scientific tests , the most notable of which is radiocarbon dating , in an attempt to determine the relic 's authenticity . In 1988 , scientists at three separate laboratories dated samples from the Shroud to a range of AD 1260 -- 1390 , which coincides with the first certain appearance of the shroud in the 1350s and is much later than the burial of Jesus . Aspects of the 1988 test continue to be debated . Despite some technical concerns that have been raised about radiocarbon dating of the Shroud , most experts assert that it is reliable .

Laban L. Coblentz ( born July 21 , 1961 ) is a writer , educator , science policy adviser , international civil servant , and entrepreneur . He is an avid proponent of the use of advanced technology for sustainable development .

Demography ( from prefix demo - from Ancient Greek δῆμος dēmos meaning `` the people '' , and - graphy from γράφω graphō , implies `` writing , description or measurement '' ) is the statistical study of populations , especially human beings . As a very general science , it can analyze any kind of dynamic living population , i.e. , one that changes over time or space ( see population dynamics ) . Demography encompasses the study of the size , structure , and distribution of these populations , and spatial or temporal changes in them in response to birth , migration , ageing , and death . Based on the demographic research of the earth , earth 's population up to the year 2050 and 2100 can be estimated by demographers . Demographics are quantifiable characteristics of a given population .   Demographic analysis can cover whole societies or groups defined by criteria such as education , nationality , religion , and ethnicity . Educational institutions usually treat demography as a field of sociology , though there are a number of independent demography departments .   Formal demography limits its object of study to the measurement of population processes , while the broader field of social demography or population studies also analyses the relationships between economic , social , cultural , and biological processes influencing a population .


Question: Over 31,000 scientists have endorsed The Petition Project by appending their signatures, asserting collectively that there lacks compelling scientific proof suggesting humanity's emission of carbon dioxide shall instigate disastrous warming of our planet’s atmospheric layer within predictable timescales ahead.

 Contrasting Views Among Scientists Regarding Anthropogenic Global Warming

While there exists significant agreement among experts about humanity’s role in climate change, some dissenters challenge mainstream views. Notably, the Oregon Institute of Science & Medicine initiated what became known as “The Petition Project,” gathering signatures from more than 31,400 American residents holding science degrees who assert: 'There is no compelling scientific proof that man-made CO2 emissions will lead to disastrous atmospheric overheating within predictable timescales.' However, critics argue that signatories represent diverse fields beyond climate expertise; thus, their collective stance might lack weight against specialized research communities’ findings. Despite this counter-perspective, overwhelming empirical data continues reinforcing links between escalating temperatures and human influence on planetary ecosystems.

This response maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary level, and overall tone while addressing both sides of the argument regarding scientific opinion on climate change causality—highlighting disagreement without undermining established knowledge trends endorsed globally across relevant academic disciplines.

The 1320 Club was a Scottish nationalist campaign group .   The club was named for the date of the Declaration of Arbroath , a document proclaiming Scotland 's independence , It was founded in 1967 by figures including Frederick Boothby , Hugh MacDiarmid , Oliver Brown , Douglas Young and Wendy Wood . Most of its founders were members of the Scottish National Party ( SNP ) who had recently worked together in the Scottish National Congress , which had dissolved in 1964 . The club was not limited to SNP figures , but claimed to seek a wider consensus , similar to the early days of the SNP or to the Scottish Covenant Association . In order to further this , membership of the organisation , other than among its leading figures , was kept secret , and was by invitation only . This prompted sharp criticism from Hamish Henderson of the Communist Party of Great Britain , who rejected his invitation to join .   Internally , the group initially had a structure based on a political cabinet , led by a `` Co-ordinator of Committees '' , supported by a team of convenors , each with responsibility for a different policy area . Soon , Boothby was appointed Secretary , MacDiarmid as President and Ian Taylor as Vice-President , in a more traditional approach , while later still , some leading members of the organisation were given the title `` Scottish Knight Templar '' .   The club published a journal named Catalyst , edited by Ronald MacDonald Douglas , which covered both cultural and political matters , with poetry by MacDiarmid , and a clear declaration that it would not intervene in elections , which it intended to leave to the SNP . One of the club 's first acts was to published a proposed constitution for an independent Scotland , based on that developed by the Scottish National Congress . Another early campaign was for the SNP 's parliamentary candidates to commit to a policy of abstentionism in the Westminster parliament , and instead to convene their own body in Edinburgh . It also argued that such a body would have the right to arm itself in defence against England , and this advocacy of paramilitary action led the SNP to expel its members in 1968 , amid claims that the group incorporated fascist ideology . Boothby in particular was keen on this approach , having previous called for a `` Scottish Liberation Army '' , and he secretly formed such a group , the `` Army of the Provisional Government '' , which conducted some bombings and a robbery . In 1975 , he was convicted of conspiracy and left the group .   During the 1970s , the club strongly suggested that the Stone of Scone which had been returned to London following its theft in the 1950s was not the original , and they gave a stone to St Columba 's Church in Dundee which they claimed was genuine . This was not widely believed , and the stone was later transferred to Dull , Perthshire and then in 1989 given to an individual who described themselves as a `` Scottish Knight Templar '' .   In 1982 , the club merged into Siol nan Gaidheal .

Richard Guy Compton FRSC MAE ( born 10 March 1955 in Scunthorpe , UK ) is Professor of Chemistry and Aldrichian Praelector at Oxford University , United Kingdom . He is a Tutorial Fellow of St John 's College , Oxford and has a large research group based at the Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory at Oxford University . Professor Compton has broad interests in both fundamental and applied electrochemistry and electro-analysis including nano-chemical aspects . He has published more than 1450 papers ( h-index = 90 ) with more than 33,000 citations , excluding self-cites , as of February 2017 ; Reuters-Thomson ` Highly Cited Researcher ' 2014 , 2015 and 2016 ) and 7 books ( see list below ) .   Patents have been filed on 25 different topics including novel pH sensors , gas sensing and the detection of garlic strength and chilli heat in foodstuffs . The Senova pHit Scanner based on Compton group patents - the world 's first calibration-free pH meter - won the ` best new product ' award at PITTCON March 2013 .   Richard Compton has been CAS Visiting Professor at the Institute of Physical Sciences , Hefei and is a Lifelong Honorary Professor at Sichuan University . He holds Honorary Doctorates from the Estonian Agricultural University and Kharkov National University of Radio-electronics ( Ukraine ) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry , of IUPAC and of the International Society of Electrochemistry . He received the Royal Society of Chemistry 's Sir George Stokes Award in 2011 .   He is a Member of the Academia Europaea .   He is the Founding Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Electrochemistry Communications ( Impact factor = 4.8 ) published by Elsevier .   In a recent ( 2015 ) profile in Angewandte Chemie he lists his favourite author as Mikhail Bulgakov , his favourite food as Sichuan Hot Pot and his favourite music as Queen .

David Lary ( born 7 December 1965 ) is an atmospheric scientist interested in applying computational and information systems to facilitate discovery and decision support in Earth system science . His main contributions have been to highlight the role of carbonaceous aerosols in atmospheric chemistry , heterogeneous bromine reactions , and to employ chemical data assimilation for satellite validation , and the use of machine learning for remote sensing applications . He is author of AutoChem , NASA release software that constitutes an automatic computer code generator and documentor for chemically reactive systems . It was designed primarily for modeling atmospheric chemistry , and in particular , for chemical data assimilation .   AutoChem has won five NASA awards and has been used to perform long term chemical data assimilation of atmospheric chemistry and in the validation of observations from the NASA Aura satellite . It has been used in numerous peer reviewed articles .   David Lary completed his education in the United Kingdom . He received a first class double honors BSc in physics and chemistry from King 's College London ( 1987 ) with the Sambrooke Exhibition Prize in Natural Science , and a PhD in atmospheric chemistry from the University of Cambridge , Department of Chemistry while at Churchill College ( 1991 ) . His thesis described the first chemical scheme for the ECMWF numerical weather prediction model . He then held post-doctoral research assistant and associate positions at the University of Cambridge until receiving a Royal Society research fellowship in 1996 ( also at Cambridge ) . From 1998 to 2000 he held a joint position at Cambridge and the University of Tel-Aviv as a senior lecturer and Alon fellow . In 2001 he joined UMBC/GEST as the first distinguished Goddard fellow in earth science . Between 2001 and 2010 he was part of various branches at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center including the Global Modeling and Assimilation Office , the Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics Branch , the Software Integration and Visualization Office , and the Goddard Earth Sciences ( GES ) Data and Information Services Center ( DISC ) .   In 2010 he moved to the William B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas , where he has focused on the health effects of atmospheric particulates , and developing a fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles for a variety of agricultural , environmental , and meteorological applications .

Dennis Tirpak is an expert on Climate Change . He is a Senior Fellow at the World Resources Institute .   He was the director of Global Climate Change Policy at the United States Environmental Protection Agency for ten years . He was the Coordinator of Science and Technology at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change for nine years . He was the head of the climate change unit at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD ) for three years . He has also worked on the Montreal Protocol and held positions in industry with Texaco and Alcoa .   He is one of the coordinating lead authors of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , which shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former US Vice President Al Gore . He advises national governments and industry as an associate with the International Institute for Sustainable Development in Canada and a senior fellow at the World Resources Institute in Washington , D.C.   He was the Chairman of The International Scientific Steering Committee for Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change Symposium on Stabilisation of Greenhouse Gas Concentrations which took place at the invitation of the British Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2005 .   In 1989 he co-authored the first report to Congress , The Potential Effects Of Global Climate Change on the United States , and has written a scientific and policy history on climate change and contributed to many publications including the New York Times in an op-ed titled `` How Green is My Taxi '' .

David Pearson ( born 1942 ) is a British-born Canadian scientist , academic and television personality . He is a professor of earth sciences and science communication at Laurentian University in Sudbury , Ontario .

Radiation is a process in which a body emits energy that propagates through a medium , or through empty space , to be absorbed by other bodies . Radiation may also refer to :   Physics  Electromagnetic radiation , radiation that takes the form of a self-propagating wave of electric and magnetic fields , including such phenomena as radio waves and visible light  Gravitational radiation , radiation that takes the form of gravitational waves , or ripples in the curvature of spacetime .  Ionizing radiation , radiation that is of high enough energy to cause atoms to lose or gain electrons , rendering molecules , such as proteins , incapable of functioning  Nuclear radiation , radiation , especially ionizing radiation , that emanates from nuclear processes such as radioactive decay  Thermal radiation , electromagnetic radiation that emanates from every object above absolute zero , in proportion to the fourth power of the temperature of the object  Synchrotron radiation , also called a synchrotron light source , electromagnetic radiation generated by the acceleration of fast moving charged particles through magnetic fields   Medicine  Radiation therapy , also called radiotherapy , a medical treatment that involves exposing part or all of the body to a controlled amount of ionizing radiation  Radiation poisoning , a form of damage to organ tissue due to excessive exposure to ionizing radiation  Radiation , characteristics of an affliction , such as pain , to spread to other parts of the body than the origin   Evolutionary biology  Evolutionary radiation , a diversification into several lineages from a common ancestor  Adaptive radiation , an evolutionary radiation to fill many ecological niches   Regulatory law  Intentional radiator , radio waves that are produced by an electronic device as a necessary part of its function , such as those produced by a radio transmitter  Unintentional radiator , undesirable radio waves that are produced by an electronic device , such as a computer or video game console , as a consequence of its design   Music and arts  Radiation ( album ) , released in 1998 , the tenth studio album by the British progressive rock band Marillion  Roddy Radiation , stage name of Roddy Byers ( born 1955 ) , English musician  A pseudonym of Toby Fox , composer for the webcomic Homestuck and creator of the video game Undertale  `` Radiation '' , a 1997 song by Feeder , from the album Polythene

Kosmopoisk ( `` Космопо́иск '' , full name : Общеросси́йская нау́чно - иссле́довательская обще́ственная организа́ция , ОНИОО , translated `` All-Russian Research Public Organization '' ) , also known as Spacesearch , is a self-styled group with interests in ufology , cryptozoology , and other mystery investigations . It started in 1980 , and expanded in 2001 to an international movement . In 2004 , it registered under the name All-Russian Scientific Organization . Many of the activities are in the form of expeditions to sites that are reputed to have extraterrestrial activity or unusual creatures .

Research Papers in Economics ( RePEc ) is a collaborative effort of hundreds of volunteers in many countries to enhance the dissemination of research in economics . The heart of the project is a decentralized database of working papers , preprints , journal articles , and software components . The project started in 1997 . Its precursor NetEc dates back to 1993 .

Laurence E. Peterson is Emeritus Professor of Physics and Director of the Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences at the University of California , San Diego , California .  He received his Ph.D in 1960 from the University of Minnesota , under John R. Winckler .  He was a pioneer in the field of X-ray astronomy .  He led the high-energy astronomy group at UCSD for many years .  In addition to carrying out numerous experiments using high-altitude balloons , he was principal investigator on several NASA satellite experiments , including one on the OSO 1 , one on OSO 3 , two on OSO 7 , the A4 experiment on HEAO 1 , and co-investigator on the High Energy X-Ray Timing Experiment ( HEXTE ) flown on the Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer .

A lake is an area of variable size filled with water , localized in a basin , that is surrounded by land , apart from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake . Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean , and therefore are distinct from lagoons , and are also larger and deeper than ponds , though there are no official or scientific definitions . Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams , which are usually flowing . Most lakes are fed and drained by rivers and streams .   Natural lakes are generally found in mountainous areas , rift zones , and areas with ongoing glaciation . Other lakes are found in endorheic basins or along the courses of mature rivers . In some parts of the world there are many lakes because of chaotic drainage patterns left over from the last Ice Age . All lakes are temporary over geologic time scales , as they will slowly fill in with sediments or spill out of the basin containing them .   Many lakes are artificial and are constructed for industrial or agricultural use , for hydro-electric power generation or domestic water supply , or for aesthetic or recreational purposes or even for other activities .