Question: 97 percent of climatologists concur that human activities contribute significantly to global temperature increases.

 Agreement Among Scientists Regarding Anthropogenic Global Warming
The overwhelming majority of climate science professionals concur that contemporary global warming trends predominantly stem from human actions. This agreement, quantified around 97-98%, encompasses those who frequently publish research within the field. Their collective stance aligns closely with conclusions drawn by authoritative bodies akin to the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), reinforcing the notion that man-made influences significantly contribute to planetary heating phenomena. Despite occasional dissent through alternative hypotheses, scrutiny often reveals methodological flaws or non-reproducibility in these outlier perspectives.

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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 .

Richard H. Thaler ( born September 12 , 1945 ) is an American economist and the Ralph and Dorothy Keller Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business .   He is perhaps best known as a theorist in behavioral finance , and for his collaboration with Daniel Kahneman and others in further defining that field .

Knowledge management ( KM ) is the process of creating , sharing , using and managing the knowledge and information of an organization . It refers to a multidisciplinary approach to achieving organisational objectives by making the best use of knowledge .   An established discipline since 1991 , KM includes courses taught in the fields of business administration , information systems , management , library , and information sciences . Other fields may contribute to KM research , including information and media , computer science , public health and public policy . Several universities offer dedicated master 's degrees in knowledge management .   Many large companies , public institutions and non-profit organisations have resources dedicated to internal KM efforts , often as a part of their business strategy , IT , or human resource management departments . Several consulting companies provide advice regarding KM to these organizations .   Knowledge management efforts typically focus on organisational objectives such as improved performance , competitive advantage , innovation , the sharing of lessons learned , integration and continuous improvement of the organisation . These efforts overlap with organisational learning and may be distinguished from that by a greater focus on the management of knowledge as a strategic asset and on encouraging the sharing of knowledge . KM is an enabler of organisational learning .

Large numbers are numbers that are significantly larger than those ordinarily used in everyday life , for instance in simple counting or in monetary transactions . The term typically refers to large positive integers , or more generally , large positive real numbers , but it may also be used in other contexts .   Very large numbers often occur in fields such as mathematics , cosmology , cryptography , and statistical mechanics . Sometimes people refer to numbers as being `` astronomically large '' . However , it is easy to mathematically define numbers that are much larger even than those used in astronomy .

Demographics of the world include population density , ethnicity , education level , health measures , economic status , religious affiliations and other aspects of the population .   The overall total population of the world is approximately 7.45 billion , to July 2016 .   Its overall population density is 50 people per km ² ( 129.28 per sq. mile ) , excluding Antarctica . Nearly two-thirds of the population lives in Asia and is predominantly urban and suburban , with more than 2.5 billion in the countries of China and India combined . The World 's fairly low literacy rate ( 83.7 % ) is attributable to impoverished regions . Extremely low literacy rates are concentrated in three regions , the Arab states , South and West Asia , and Sub-Saharan Africa .   The world 's largest ethnic group is Han Chinese . Although English ( 5.52 % ) is spoken by many as a second language , Mandarin Chinese ( 14.1 % ) and Spanish ( 5.85 % ) are the languages with the highest number of native speakers .   Human migration has been shifting toward cities and urban centers , with the urban population jumping from 29 % in 1950 , to 50.5 % in 2005 . Working backwards from the United Nations prediction that the world will be 51.3 percent urban by 2010 , Dr. Ron Wimberley , Dr. Libby Morris and Dr. Gregory Fulkerson estimated May 23 , 2007 to be the first time the urban population outnumbered the rural population in history .  China and India are the most populous countries , as the birth rate has consistently dropped in developed countries and until recently remained high in developing countries . Tokyo is the largest urban conglomeration in the world .   The total fertility rate of the World is estimated as 2.52 children per woman , which is above the replacement fertility rate of approximately 2.1 . However , world population growth is unevenly distributed , going from .91 in Macau , to 7.68 in Niger . The United Nations estimated an annual population increase of 1.14 % for the year of 2000 .   There are approximately 3.38 billion females in the World . The number of males is about 3.41 billion .   People under 14 years of age made up over a quarter of the world population ( 26.3 % ) , and people age 65 and over made up less than one-tenth ( 7.9 % ) in 2011 .   The world population growth is approximately 1.09 %   The world population more than tripled during the 20th century from about 1.65 billion in 1900 to 5.97 billion in 1999 .   It reached the 2 billion mark in 1927 , the 3 billion mark in 1960 , 4 billion in 1974 , and 5 billion in 1987 . Currently , population growth is fastest among low wealth , Third World countries .   The UN projects a world population of 9.15 billion in 2050 , which is a 32.69 % increase from 2010 ( 6.89 billion ) .

The 1997 UNESCO Recommendation Concerning the Status of Higher Education Teaching Personnel is the international instrument that sets out the norms and standards for educators working in universities and institutions of higher education . The Recommendation is the only international instrument setting out norms and standards that deals exclusively with educators within universities and institutions of higher education , and as such it is of unique importance .

Richard Milhous Nixon ( January 9 , 1913 -- April 22 , 1994 ) was an American politician who served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969 until 1974 , when he became the only U.S. president to resign from office . He had previously served as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower , and prior to that as a U.S. Representative and also Senator from California .   Nixon was born in Yorba Linda , California . After completing his undergraduate studies at Whittier College , he graduated from Duke University School of Law in 1937 and returned to California to practice law . He and his wife Pat moved to Washington in 1942 to work for the federal government . He subsequently served on active duty in the U.S. Navy Reserve during World War II . Nixon was elected to the House of Representatives in 1946 and to the Senate in 1950 . His pursuit of the Hiss Case established his reputation as a leading anti-communist , and elevated him to national prominence . He was the running mate of Dwight D. Eisenhower , the Republican Party presidential nominee in the 1952 election . Nixon served for eight years as vice president -- at 40 , the second-youngest vice president in history . He waged an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 1960 , narrowly losing to John F. Kennedy , and lost a race for Governor of California to Pat Brown in 1962 . In 1968 , he ran for the presidency again and was elected by defeating incumbent Vice President Hubert Humphrey .   Nixon ended American involvement in the war in Vietnam in 1973 and brought the American POWs home , and ended the military draft . Nixon 's visit to the People 's Republic of China in 1972 eventually led to diplomatic relations between the two nations , and he initiated détente and the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with the Soviet Union the same year . His administration generally transferred power from Washington D.C. to the states . He imposed wage and price controls for a period of ninety days , enforced desegregation of Southern schools and established the Environmental Protection Agency . Nixon also presided over the Apollo 11 moon landing , which signaled the end of the moon race . He was reelected in one of the largest electoral landslides in U.S. history in 1972 , when he defeated George McGovern .   The year 1973 saw an Arab oil embargo , gasoline rationing , and a continuing series of revelations about the Watergate scandal . The scandal escalated , costing Nixon much of his political support , and on August 9 , 1974 , he resigned in the face of almost certain impeachment and removal from office . After his resignation , he was issued a pardon by his successor , Gerald Ford . In retirement , Nixon 's work writing several books and undertaking of many foreign trips helped to rehabilitate his image . He suffered a debilitating stroke on April 18 , 1994 , and died four days later at the age of 81 .

David Paul Ausubel ( October 25 , 1918 -- July 9 , 2008 ) was an American psychologist . His most significant contribution to the fields of educational psychology , cognitive science , and science education learning was on the development and research on advance organizers since 1960 .

109 Virginis is the seventh-brightest star in the constellation Virgo .   109 Virginis is a white A-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +3.73 . It is approximately 129 light years from Earth . This star has 2.3 times the mass of the Sun and 1.7 times the Sun 's radius . It shines with 23 times the luminosity of the Sun , with the energy being radiated from its outer atmosphere at an effective temperature of 9,820 K.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ( -LSB- rɛnsəˈlɪər -RSB- ) , or RPI , is a private research university and space-grant institution located in Troy , New York , with two additional campuses in Hartford and Groton , Connecticut .   The institute was established in 1824 by Stephen van Rensselaer and Amos Eaton for the `` application of science to the common purposes of life '' and is described as the oldest technological university in the English-speaking world . Numerous American colleges or departments of applied sciences were modeled after Rensselaer . Built on a hillside , RPI 's 265 acre campus overlooks the city of Troy and the Hudson River and is a blend of traditional and modern architecture . The institute operates an on‑campus business incubator and the 1250 acre Rensselaer Technology Park .   Today , Rensselaer is organized into six main schools which contain 37 departments , with emphasis on science and technology . It is well recognized for its degree programs in engineering , computing , business and management , information technology , the sciences , design , and liberal arts . Rensselaer is ranked 39th among all colleges and universities in the U.S. News & World Report rankings . Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is also highly recognized internationally for its engineering and computing programs , and has been ranked within the top six universities in the United States for highest median earnings of recent alumni .   Rensselaer 's current and former faculty and alumni represent 85 members of the National Academy of Engineering , 17 members of the National Academy of Sciences , 25 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences , 8 members of the National Academy of Medicine , 8 members of the National Academy of Inventors , and 6 members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame , as well as 6 National Medal of Technology winners , 5 National Medal of Science winners , 8 Fulbright Scholarship recipients , and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics . Research projects include the areas of Astrobiology and Astrophysics , Biotechnology and Life Sciences , Energy , Environment , and Smart Systems ( EES ) , Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials , Computational Science and Engineering , and Cognitive Engineering .


Question: 97 percent of climatologists concur that human activities contribute significantly to global temperature increases.

 Consensus Among Climate Scientists: Humans Cause Global Warming
The overwhelming majority - approximately 97 percent - of scientists specializing in climate research concur that human actions significantly contribute to global warming. This consensus emerges from extensive analysis across various fields, confirming humanity’s pivotal role through increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. Since the Industrial Revolution, human activities have dramatically escalated greenhouse gas emissions, leading to observable climate shifts documented throughout multiple independent studies.

In line with the latest assessment reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), there exists "extremely high confidence" linking human influences to the predominant cause behind recent global warming trends. Scientific bodies globally endorse these conclusions without dispute, emphasizing urgent action against escalating temperatures. Projections suggest additional increases ranging from moderate under optimistic scenarios to severe if current trajectories continue unchecked into the next century.

Impacts vary geographically yet universally threaten ecosystems' stability; anticipated outcomes encompass amplified heatwaves, intensified drought conditions, heavier downpours resulting in flash flooding risks, desertification spread within sub-tropical zones, alongside accelerated glacial retreat and diminishing sea ice coverage particularly pronounced near polar regions. Consequences extend beyond ecological realms impacting societies directly via compromised agricultural productivity threatening food supplies, displacement pressures arising from inundation-prone coastal settlements, exacerbated health crises attributed to altered disease vectors, and heightened geopolitical tensions stemming from resource scarcity conflicts.

Mitigation strategies focusing on curbing emissions remain paramount complemented by adaptive measures enhancing resilience capacities crucial for safeguarding vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted. International frameworks exemplified by commitments outlined within Paris Agreement advocate stringent reductions targeting stabilization goals aligned closely with preventing catastrophic thresholds surpassing historical baselines.

Public awareness regarding severity coupled with growing urgency necessitates collective mobilization transcending political divides fostering collaborative endeavors aimed at addressing root causes while simultaneously fortifying defenses against impending adversities posed by irreversible alterations inflicted upon planetary life-support systems. Recent surveys reveal burgeoning public acknowledgment reflecting mounting apprehension concerning repercussions emanating from unabated greenhouse gas accumulations exacerbating existing vulnerabilities faced by diverse socio-economic strata spanning continents. Notably, variations emerge highlighting discrepancies pertaining to differential perceptions amongst key emitters typified by US-China dynamics underscoring imperative for enhanced dialogue mechanisms facilitating shared responsibility paradigms conducive towards achieving sustainable development objectives enshrined within overarching Agenda 2030 framework.

Reuben Hersh ( born 1927 ) is an American mathematician and academic , best known for his writings on the nature , practice , and social impact of mathematics . This work challenges and complements mainstream philosophy of mathematics . ( `` Hersh '' is his professional or `` pen '' name . His family name is Reuben Laznovsky . )   After receiving a B.A. in English literature from Harvard University in 1946 , Hersh spent a decade writing for Scientific American and working as a machinist . After losing his right thumb when working with a band saw he decided to study mathematics at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences . In 1962 , he was awarded a Ph.D. in mathematics from New York University ; his advisor was P.D. Lax . He has been affiliated with the University of New Mexico since 1964 , where he is now professor emeritus .   Hersh has written a number of technical articles on partial differential equations , probability , random evolutions , and linear operator equations . He is the ( co ) author of four articles in Scientific American , and 12 articles in the Mathematical Intelligencer .   Hersh is best known as the coauthor with Philip J. Davis of The Mathematical Experience ( 1981 ) , which won a National Book Award in Science.This was the 1983 award for paperback Science .  From 1980 to 1983 in National Book Award history there were dual hardcover and paperback awards in most categories , and several nonfiction subcategories including General Nonfiction . Most of the paperback award-winners were reprints , including this one .   Hersh advocates what he calls a `` humanist '' philosophy of mathematics , opposed to both Platonism ( so-called `` realism '' ) and its rivals nominalism/fictionalism/formalism . He holds that mathematics is real , and its reality is social-cultural-historical , located in the shared thoughts of those who learn it , teach it , and create it . His article `` The Kingdom of Math is Within You '' ( a chapter in his `` Experiencing Mathematics , 2014 ) explains how mathematicians ' proofs compel agreement , even when they are inadequate as formal logic . He sympathizes with the perspectives on mathematics of Imre Lakatos and Where Mathematics Comes From , George Lakoff and Rafael Nunez , Basic Books .

Diabetes is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal published since 1952 by the American Diabetes Association . It covers research about the physiology and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus including any aspect of laboratory , animal or human research . Emphasis is on investigative reports focusing on areas such as the pathogenesis of diabetes and its complications , normal and pathologic pancreatic islet function and intermediary metabolism , pharmacological mechanisms of drug and hormone action , and biochemical and molecular aspects of normal and abnormal biological processes .   According to the Journal Citation Reports , the journal has a 2015 impact factor of 8.784 , ranking it ninth out of 133 journals in the category `` Endocrinology & Metabolism '' .

( also written ( 89959 ) 2002 NT7 ) is a near-Earth object ( NEO ) with a diameter of 1.2 miles ( 2 kilometers ) that became the first object observed by NASA 's NEO program to be assigned a positive rating on the Palermo Technical Impact Hazard Scale , for a potential impact on February 1 , 2019 . It was discovered on 9 July 2002 , by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research team ( LINEAR ) at the U.S. Lincoln Laboratory Experimental Test Site in Socorro , New Mexico .

L. H. Tsoukalas is a professor of engineering at Purdue University . In 2009 , his work was recognized by the Humboldt Prize , a German award for international scientists .

In human anatomy , the deltoid muscle is the muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder . Anatomically , it appears to be made up of three distinct sets of fibers though electromyography suggests that it consists of at least seven groups that can be independently coordinated by the nervous system .   It was previously called the deltoideus ( plural deltoidei ) and the name is still used by some anatomists . It is called so because it is in the shape of the Greek capital letter delta . It is also known as the common shoulder muscle , particularly in other animals such as the domestic cat . Deltoid is also further shortened in slang as `` delt '' .   A study of 30 shoulders revealed an average mass of 191.9 g in humans , ranging from 84 g to 366 g.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ( -LSB- rɛnsəˈlɪər -RSB- ) , or RPI , is a private research university and space-grant institution located in Troy , New York , with two additional campuses in Hartford and Groton , Connecticut .   The institute was established in 1824 by Stephen van Rensselaer and Amos Eaton for the `` application of science to the common purposes of life '' and is described as the oldest technological university in the English-speaking world . Numerous American colleges or departments of applied sciences were modeled after Rensselaer . Built on a hillside , RPI 's 265 acre campus overlooks the city of Troy and the Hudson River and is a blend of traditional and modern architecture . The institute operates an on‑campus business incubator and the 1250 acre Rensselaer Technology Park .   Today , Rensselaer is organized into six main schools which contain 37 departments , with emphasis on science and technology . It is well recognized for its degree programs in engineering , computing , business and management , information technology , the sciences , design , and liberal arts . Rensselaer is ranked 39th among all colleges and universities in the U.S. News & World Report rankings . Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is also highly recognized internationally for its engineering and computing programs , and has been ranked within the top six universities in the United States for highest median earnings of recent alumni .   Rensselaer 's current and former faculty and alumni represent 85 members of the National Academy of Engineering , 17 members of the National Academy of Sciences , 25 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences , 8 members of the National Academy of Medicine , 8 members of the National Academy of Inventors , and 6 members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame , as well as 6 National Medal of Technology winners , 5 National Medal of Science winners , 8 Fulbright Scholarship recipients , and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics . Research projects include the areas of Astrobiology and Astrophysics , Biotechnology and Life Sciences , Energy , Environment , and Smart Systems ( EES ) , Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials , Computational Science and Engineering , and Cognitive Engineering .

Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources , which are naturally replenished on a human timescale , such as sunlight , wind , rain , tides , waves , and geothermal heat . Renewable energy often provides energy in four important areas : electricity generation , air and water heating/cooling , transportation , and rural ( off-grid ) energy services .   Based on REN21 's 2016 report , renewables contributed 19.2 % to humans ' global energy consumption and 23.7 % to their generation of electricity in 2014 and 2015 , respectively . This energy consumption is divided as 8.9 % coming from traditional biomass , 4.2 % as heat energy ( modern biomass , geothermal and solar heat ) , 3.9 % hydro electricity and 2.2 % is electricity from wind , solar , geothermal , and biomass . Worldwide investments in renewable technologies amounted to more than US$ 286 billion in 2015 , with countries like China and the United States heavily investing in wind , hydro , solar and biofuels . Globally , there are an estimated 7.7 million jobs associated with the renewable energy industries , with solar photovoltaics being the largest renewable employer . As of 2015 worldwide , more than half of all new electricity capacity installed was renewable .   Renewable energy resources exist over wide geographical areas , in contrast to other energy sources , which are concentrated in a limited number of countries . Rapid deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency is resulting in significant energy security , climate change mitigation , and economic benefits . The results of a recent review of the literature concluded that as greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emitters begin to be held liable for damages resulting from GHG emissions resulting in climate change , a high value for liability mitigation would provide powerful incentives for deployment of renewable energy technologies . In international public opinion surveys there is strong support for promoting renewable sources such as solar power and wind power . At the national level , at least 30 nations around the world already have renewable energy contributing more than 20 percent of energy supply . National renewable energy markets are projected to continue to grow strongly in the coming decade and beyond . Some places and at least two countries , Iceland and Norway generate all their electricity using renewable energy already , and many other countries have the set a goal to reach 100 % renewable energy in the future . For example , in Denmark the government decided to switch the total energy supply ( electricity , mobility and heating/cooling ) to 100 % renewable energy by 2050 .   While many renewable energy projects are large-scale , renewable technologies are also suited to rural and remote areas and developing countries , where energy is often crucial in human development . United Nations ' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that renewable energy has the ability to lift the poorest nations to new levels of prosperity . As most of renewables provide electricity , renewable energy deployment is often applied in conjunction with further electrification , which has several benefits : Electricity can be converted to heat ( where necessary generating higher temperatures than fossil fuels ) , can be converted into mechanical energy with high efficiency and is clean at the point of consumption . In addition to that electrification with renewable energy is much more efficient and therefore leads to a significant reduction in primary energy requirements , because most renewables do n't have a steam cycle with high losses ( fossil power plants usually have losses of 40 to 65 % ) .   Renewable energy systems are rapidly becoming more efficient and cheaper . Their share of total energy consumption is increasing . Growth in consumption of coal and oil could end by 2020 due to increased uptake of renewables and natural gas .

Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease , maintain , or increase body weight . In other words , it is conscious control or restriction of the diet . A restricted diet is often used by those who are overweight or obese , sometimes in combination with physical exercise , to reduce body weight . Some people follow a diet to gain weight ( usually in the form of muscle ) . Diets can also be used to maintain a stable body weight and improve health . In particular , diets can be designed to prevent or treat diabetes .   Diets to promote weight loss can be categorized as : low-fat , low-carbohydrate , low-calorie , very low calorie and more recently flexible dieting . A meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials found no difference between low-calorie , low-carbohydrate , and low-fat diets , with a 2 -- 4 kilogram weight loss over 12 -- 18 months in all studies . At two years , all calorie-reduced diet types cause equal weight loss irrespective of the macronutrients emphasized . In general , the most effective diet is any which reduces calorie consumption .   A study published in American Psychologist found that short-term dieting involving `` severe restriction of calorie intake '' does not lead to `` sustained improvements in weight and health for the majority of individuals '' . Other studies have found that the average individual maintains some weight loss after dieting . Weight loss by dieting , while of benefit to those classified as unhealthy , may slightly increase the mortality rate for individuals who are otherwise healthy .   The first popular diet was `` Banting '' , named after William Banting . In his 1863 pamphlet , Letter on Corpulence , Addressed to the Public , he outlined the details of a particular low-carbohydrate , low-calorie diet that had led to his own dramatic weight loss .

Renyi Zhang is an American geoscientist , currently a University Distinguished Professor and Harold G. Haynes Chair at Texas A&M University and an Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and American Geophysical Union .

Rice School of Social Sciences is the smallest of the main divisions on the Rice University campus , but it serves the largest number of undergraduates , with over a third of Rice undergraduates choosing a major in the social sciences . It is composed of seven departments : anthropology , economics , linguistics , political science , psychology , sociology , and sport management .


Question: 97% of climatologists concur that human activities are contributing significantly to global temperature increases.

97% Consensus Among Climate Scientists
In contemporary scientific discourse, there exists overwhelming consensus among climate scientists regarding anthropogenic impacts on global temperatures. Specifically, studies indicate that approximately 97 percent of climate experts concur: human actions significantly contribute to rising planetary warmth. This agreement solidifies during discussions within academic circles and peer-reviewed publications since the turn of the new millennium—marking the start of the 21st century (spanning from year 2001 through 2100). Notably distinguished from popular references to "the two thousands" period starting slightly earlier (from year 2000 onwards), scholarly affirmations underscore humanity’s pivotal role in shaping Earth's atmospheric conditions throughout recent decades.
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Richard C. Waites , J.D. , Ph.D. , ( October 7 , 1951-April 25 , 2016 ) , a noted board certified trial attorney and social psychologist , is an internationally recognized expert in jury and courtroom decision maker research , a field he helped to develop and that he continues to advance .   Waites is the author of three books and a number of comprehensive articles on law and psychology topics , including a well known courtroom psychology treatise entitled Courtroom Psychology and Trial Advocacy . published by American Lawyer Media .   Between 1973 and 2002 , Waites studied , conducted research , and/or practiced as a board certified trial attorney and social psychologist during which time he reviewed thousands of peer reviewed scientific research studies and learned how best to integrate applicable findings into the process of understanding the decision-making processes of judges , jurors , and arbitrators .   Along with this understanding , Waites continually experimented and developed techniques and methods of enhancing the persuasive power of courtroom arguments in presentations . His research and practice included elements of social psychology , experimental psychology , developmental psychology , communications , organizational psychology , and other applied fields of psychology .

Dean Hamer ( -LSB- ˈheɪmər -RSB- born 1951 ) is an American geneticist , author , and filmmaker . He is known for his research on the role of genetics in sexual orientation and human behavior , contributions to biotechnology and HIV/AIDS prevention , and popular books and documentaries on a wide range of topics .

Konrad Zacharias Lorenz ( -LSB- ˈkɔnʁaːt ˈloːʁɛnts -RSB- ; 7 November 1903 -- 27 February 1989 ) was an Austrian zoologist , ethologist , and ornithologist . He shared the 1973 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Nikolaas Tinbergen and Karl von Frisch . He is often regarded as one of the founders of modern ethology , the study of animal behaviour . He developed an approach that began with an earlier generation , including his teacher Oskar Heinroth .   Lorenz studied instinctive behavior in animals , especially in greylag geese and jackdaws . Working with geese , he investigated the principle of imprinting , the process by which some nidifugous birds ( i.e. birds that leave their nest early ) bond instinctively with the first moving object that they see within the first hours of hatching . Although Lorenz did not discover the topic , he became widely known for his descriptions of imprinting as an instinctive bond . In 1936 he met Dutch biologist Nikolaas Tinbergen , and the two collaborated in developing ethology as a separate sub-discipline of biology . A Review of General Psychology survey , published in 2002 , ranked Lorenz as the 65th most cited scholar of the 20th century in the technical psychology journals , introductory psychology textbooks , and survey responses .   Lorenz 's work was interrupted by the onset of World War II and in 1941 he was recruited into the German army as a medic . In 1944 he was sent to the Eastern Front where he was captured and spent four years as a Soviet prisoner of war . After the war he regretted his membership in the Nazi party .   Lorenz wrote numerous books , some of which , such as King Solomon 's Ring , On Aggression , and Man Meets Dog , became popular reading . His last work `` Here I Am -- Where Are You ? '' is a summary of his life 's work and focuses on his famous studies of greylag geese .

Rice School of Social Sciences is the smallest of the main divisions on the Rice University campus , but it serves the largest number of undergraduates , with over a third of Rice undergraduates choosing a major in the social sciences . It is composed of seven departments : anthropology , economics , linguistics , political science , psychology , sociology , and sport management .

Large numbers are numbers that are significantly larger than those ordinarily used in everyday life , for instance in simple counting or in monetary transactions . The term typically refers to large positive integers , or more generally , large positive real numbers , but it may also be used in other contexts .   Very large numbers often occur in fields such as mathematics , cosmology , cryptography , and statistical mechanics . Sometimes people refer to numbers as being `` astronomically large '' . However , it is easy to mathematically define numbers that are much larger even than those used in astronomy .

The Lavoisier Group is an Australian organisation formed by politicians and dominated by retired industrial businesspeople and engineers . It does not accept the science of global warming and works to influence attitudes of policy makers and politicians . The organisation downplays the risk of the effects of global warming , rejects the scientific conclusion that human activity causes it , and opposes policies designed to curtail it . Some members regard climate change as a `` scam . ''   The group was named after French scientist Antoine Lavoisier ( 1743-1794 ) , the father of modern chemistry who disproved the Phlogiston theory of combustion .

Laboratory Life : The Construction of Scientific Facts is a 1979 book by sociologists of science Bruno Latour and Steve Woolgar .   This influential book in the field of science studies presents an anthropological study of Roger Guillemin 's scientific laboratory at the Salk Institute . It advances a number of observations regarding how scientific work is conducted , including descriptions of the complex relationship between the routine lab practices performed by scientists , the publication of papers , scientific prestige , research finances and other elements of laboratory life .   The book is considered to be one of the most influential works in the laboratory studies tradition within Science and Technology Studies . It is inspired but not entirely dependent on the ethnomethodological approach . In turn , it served as the inspiration for Actor-Network Theory ( or ANT ) ; many of ANT 's core concepts ( like transcription , inscription , translation , and the deployment of networks ) are present in Laboratory Life .

Darwin 's 97 Seven is a radio station that aims to broadcast the Christian message of salvation to the Greater Darwin and Palmerston region and now even to the Rural areas extending past Humpty Doo . Along with broadcasting a wide variety of Christian music and secular music , 97 Seven carries content from other Christian radio stations and ministries including Focus on the Family , Adventures in Odyssey and ` Enjoying Everyday Life ' .   It was previously known as `` 97.7 Rhema FM '' .

The deep web , invisible web , or hidden web are parts of the World Wide Web whose contents are not indexed by standard search engines for any reason . The content is hidden behind HTML forms . It is estimated that the deep web makes up 96 % of the whole internet . The opposite term to the deep web is the surface web . The deep web includes many very common uses such as web mail and online banking but also paid for services with a paywall such as video on demand , and many more . Computer scientist Michael K. Bergman is credited with coining the term deep web in 2001 as a search indexing term .

Lactivism ( a portmanteau of `` lactation '' and `` activism '' ) is the advocacy of breastfeeding . Supporters , referred to as `` lactivists '' , seek to promote the health benefits of breastfeeding over formula-feeding and to ensure that nursing mothers are not discriminated against .   One form that lactivism can take is the staging of a `` nurse-in '' ( a play on `` sit-in '' ) , which involves women gathering in public to nurse their children , usually to protest incidents in which a nursing mother was asked to cover up or leave a location because she was nursing .   Often during nurse-ins , nursing mothers will wear clothing with the International Breastfeeding Symbol on it , to show their solidarity .   Another form of lactivism is acting as support for mothers that wish to nurse . Lactivists provide information and share resources on successful nursing .   Many lactivists choose to breastfeed their children over bottle feeding , seeing this as the natural way to provide nutrition . It is claimed that breastfeeding provides a bonding experience superior to that or bottle feeding . Lactivists may also argue that bottle feeding is costlier than breastfeeding as it requires a multitude of items , and the money saved from breastfeeding can be spent on other useful items for the child . Multiple health organizations recommend breast milk as the primary source of nutrition for babies , including the American Academy of Pediatrics ( AAP ) , the American Medical Association ( AMA ) , and the World Health Organization ( WHO ) .


Question: Thermometer readings and satellite data indicate that both countryside and city environments exhibit comparable heating patterns as a result of rising temperatures.

 Consistent Temperature Trends Across Rural-Urban Continuum
Recent scientific research confirms that both rural and urban regions exhibit comparable temperature trends, indicating consistent global warming irrespective of location type. Thermometer readings across various landscapes show uniform heating patterns, suggesting minimal impact from localized phenomena like urban heat islands on overall measurements. Satellite data corroborate ground-based observations, revealing no significant discrepancies between temperatures recorded in densely inhabited zones versus sparsely populated territories. Daytime warmth and nighttime cooling follow parallel trajectories globally, highlighting synchronized planetary responses to rising atmospheric CO2 levels. Anthropogenic influences dominate observed changes rather than natural variability, underscoring urgent need for mitigation strategies targeting widespread emission reductions beyond city confines.

This phenomenon challenges traditional perceptions linking increased urban development solely to higher local ambient conditions known as 'urban heat islands'. Instead, evidence points towards ubiquitous anthropogenic forcing mechanisms responsible for broad-scale thermal anomalies observable even far away from major settlements. Consequently, attributing recent climate shifts exclusively to built environment modifications risks overlooking critical drivers operating at much broader scales affecting entire continents alike. Moreover, satellite imagery analysis reveals persistent warming signatures devoid of artificial structures reinforcing conclusions drawn independently via terrestrial instrumentation networks. Ultimately, comprehensive assessments integrating multiple datasets confirm homogenous long-term tendencies transcending geographical boundaries indicative of pervasive man-made alterations impacting earth systems universally regardless of proximity to concrete jungles.

A radiant heating and cooling system refer to temperature-controlled surfaces that exchange heat with their surrounding environment through convection and radiation . By definition , in radiant heating and cooling systems , thermal radiation covers more than 50 % of heat exchange within the space .  Hydronic radiant heating and cooling system is water based radiant system . It refers to panels or embedded building components ( floors , ceilings or walls ) . Other types include air-based and electrical systems ( which use electrical resistance for heating purpose mainly ) . Important portions of building surfaces are usually required for the radiant exchange .

Reading Buses is a bus operator serving the towns of Reading , Bracknell , Newbury and the surrounding area in the county of Berkshire , England . The operating company is officially known as Reading Transport Limited , and is owned by Reading Borough Council .

Redditch is a town and local government district in north-east Worcestershire , England , approximately 15 mi south of Birmingham . The district had a population of 84,300 in 2011 . In the 19th century it became the international centre for the needle and fishing tackle industry . At one point 90 % of the world 's needles were manufactured in the town and its neighbourhoods .  In the 1960s it became a model for modern new town planning . It is known locally by the nickname The Ditch .

Rapid transit , also known as heavy rail , metro , subway , tube , or underground , is a type of high-capacity public transport generally found in urban areas . Unlike buses or trams , rapid transit systems are electric railways that operate on an exclusive right-of-way , which can not be accessed by pedestrians or other vehicles of any sort , and which is often grade separated in tunnels or on elevated railways .   Modern services on rapid transit systems are provided on designated lines between stations typically using electric multiple units on rail tracks , although some systems use guided rubber tyres , magnetic levitation , or monorail . The stations typically have high platforms , without steps inside the trains , requiring custom-made trains in order to minimize gaps between train and platform . They are typically integrated with other public transport and often operated by the same public transport authorities . However , some rapid transit systems have at-grade intersections between a rapid transit line and a road or between two rapid transit lines . It is unchallenged in its ability to transport large numbers of people quickly over short distances with little use of land . Variations of rapid transit include people movers , small-scale light metro , and the commuter rail hybrid S-Bahn .   The world 's first rapid-transit system was the partially underground Metropolitan Railway which opened as a conventional railway in 1863 , and now forms part of the London Underground . In 1868 , New York opened the elevated West Side and Yonkers Patent Railway , initially a cable-hauled line using static steam engines .   China has the largest number of rapid transit systems in the world . The world 's longest single-operator rapid transit system by route length is the Shanghai Metro . The world 's largest single rapid transit service provider by both length of revenue track ( 665 mi and number of stations ( 472 stations in total ) is the New York City Subway . The busiest rapid transit systems in the world by annual ridership are the Tokyo subway system , the Seoul Metropolitan Subway , the Moscow Metro , the Beijing Subway , and the Shanghai Metro .

A diorama is a 19th-century theatrical device or modern three-dimensional model .   Diorama can also refer to :   Diorama ( Silverchair album ) , by Silverchair  Diorama ( Kenshi Yonezu album ) , by Kenshi Yonezu  Diorama ( band ) , German synth pop band  Diorama , Goiás , a town in Goiás state , Brazil  Diorama ( Efteling ) , an attraction in Efteling amusement park in the Netherlands  Diorama effect , miniature faking of a photograph

Land is the solid surface of the Earth that is not covered by water . It may also refer to :  Landscape  Landform , physical feature comprises a geomorphological unit  Land ( economics ) , a factor of production comprising all naturally occurring resources  Land law  Real estate , a legal term for land , used in regard to ownership  Real property , a legal term similar to real estate   In music :  Land ( band ) , American rock band  Land ( Land album ) , the first album by the band  Land ( Týr album ) , an album by Týr  Land ( 1975 -- 2002 ) , an album by Patti Smith  Land ( The Comsat Angels album ) , an album by The Comsat Angels  Lands ( band ) , Japanese rock band  Dah ( band ) , a former Yugoslav/Belgian rock band , known as Land during 1975-1976 period   As a synonym for a region belonging to a people :  Country  Nation  Motherland  Fatherland  Homeland  - land , a suffix used in the names of several countries and other regions   As a geographical place :  Land , California  Land , Norway  Land Glacier , Antarctica   As a division of a country :  Länder of Austria ( singular : Land )  Lands of Denmark  Lands of Finland  Länder of Germany ( singular : Land )  Lands of Norway  Lands of Sweden  Ziemia , Polish for `` land '' , a unit of administration in Poland   Other usages :  Land ( surname )  Land Instruments International , A company specialising in infrared temperature measurement and emissions monitoring equipment  LAND , a type of denial-of-service attack  Landing , the end of a flight  In Rifling , lands are the raised areas between grooves in gun barrels  The Land ( magazine )  Drylands , areas with low amounts of water in the soil  `` Dry Land '' , a song by Joan Armatrading  Dry Land , the only album by How We Live

Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland and the fourth most populous city in the United Kingdom .

The Ku band ( pronunciation : -LSB- ˌkeɪˈjuː -RSB- ) is the 12 -- 18 GHz portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in the microwave range of frequencies . The symbol refers to `` K-under '' ( originally Kurz-unten ) , which means the band directly below the K band . In radar applications , it ranges from 12-18 GHz according to the formal definition of radar frequency band nomenclature in IEEE Standard 521-2002 .   Ku band is primarily used for satellite communications , most notably for fixed and broadcast services , and for specific applications such as NASA 's Tracking Data Relay Satellite used for both space shuttle and International Space Station ( ISS ) communications . Ku band satellites are also used for backhauls and particularly for satellite from remote locations back to a television network 's studio for editing and broadcasting . The band is split into multiple segments that vary by geographical region by the International Telecommunication Union ( ITU ) . NBC was the first television network to uplink a majority of its affiliate feeds via Ku band in 1983 .   Some frequencies in this radio band are employed in radar guns used by law enforcement to detect vehicles speeding , especially in Europe .

Laughing on Judgement Day is the second studio album by English hard rock band Thunder . Recorded between February and June 1992 at Outside Studios in Checkendon , it was produced the band 's lead guitarist Luke Morley and Andy Taylor ( who had produced the band 's debut Backstreet Symphony ) , then mixed by David Bascombe at AIR Studios in London . The album was released on 24 August 1992 by EMI Records in Europe and Japan , and by Geffen Records in the United States .   The material on Laughing on Judgement Day was written primarily by Morley , although three tracks were co-written by drummer Gary `` Harry '' James ( two of which were also credited to vocalist Danny Bowes and guitarist Ben Matthews ) , while Taylor also co-wrote two songs . The album received positive reviews from a number of critics and peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart , receiving a gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry for sales in excess of 100,000 units .   Laughing on Judgement Day was promoted on the Laughing All Over the World Tour beginning in October 1992 , which included shows supporting Extreme and headline dates in the UK , Japan , Canada and Europe . Four singles were released from the album , all of which reached the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart -- `` Low Life in High Places '' peaked at number 22 , `` Everybody Wants Her '' peaked at number 36 , `` A Better Man '' peaked at number 18 and `` Like a Satellite '' peaked at number 28 .

A refractometer is a laboratory or field device for the measurement of an index of refraction ( refractometry ) . The index of refraction is calculated from Snell 's law while for mixtures , the index of refraction can be calculated from the composition of the material using several mixing rules such as the Gladstone -- Dale relation and Lorentz -- Lorenz equation .


Question:
 Thermometer readings and satellite data indicate that both countryside and city environments exhibit parallel temperature increases attributable to climate change. This suggests that the phenomenon of rising heat isn't confined just to densely populated regions but also affects less inhabited zones equally.
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 Consistency of Temperature Trends Across Rural-Urban Continuum

Temperature trends across both rural landscapes and bustling cities reveal striking similarities when examined through historical data collected via ground-based thermometers and satellite imagery. Despite common perceptions suggesting urban environments might skew results due to localized heating phenomena known colloquially as "urban heat islands," empirical studies demonstrate consistent warming patterns irrespective of location type. Satellite measurements corroborate thermometer readings, confirming uniform increases in temperatures globally without bias influenced by urban development intensities. This consistency supports robust conclusions regarding planetary scale thermal shifts attributed largely to escalating concentrations of atmospheric greenhouse gasses emitted predominantly through industrial activities and deforestation practices spanning continents. Notably, while initial hypotheses posited differential outcomes based upon geographic setting—anticipating higher recorded values within densely populated centers compared against less inhabited regions—the comprehensive analysis reveals no substantive discrepancies undermining assertions concerning anthropogenically induced climate alterations affecting all terrestrial zones uniformly. Consequently, strategies aimed at mitigating adverse consequences necessitate broad application transcending arbitrary geographical boundaries emphasizing collective action requisite for addressing universal challenges posed by ongoing environmental degradation exacerbated chiefly by unchecked carbon emissions proliferation universally acknowledged as pivotal drivers underpinning contemporary meteorological anomalies manifesting throughout ecosystems irrespective of spatial distribution characteristics traditionally employed demarcating artificial distinctions ostensibly distinguishing so-called ‘natural’ versus ‘built' environs respectively. Ultimately then, concerted endeavors targeting decarbonization initiatives coupled alongside adaptive measures designed ensuring resilience amongst vulnerable communities situated along frontlines confronting imminent ecological crises remain imperative prerequisites safeguarding biosphere integrity whilst preserving prospects sustaining viable futures compatible supporting sustainable coexistence paradigms envisioned fostering harmonious relationships interlinking humanity seamlessly integrated within broader cosmological frameworks encapsulating holistic perspectives embracing interconnectedness defining existence itself beyond narrow confines imposed artificially constraining perceptual horizons limiting appreciation acknowledging underlying unity pervading creation’s multifaceted manifestations unfolding perpetually throughout infinite expanse comprising cosmos’ boundless realms awaiting exploration beckoning curious minds embarking journeys discovery guided unyielding quest knowledge illuminating paths leading towards enlightenment revealing profound truths hidden plain sight patiently waiting recognition bestowed upon those willing embrace wisdom imparted ages past echoing timeless lessons encoded primordial codes inscribed fabric reality itself resonating frequencies attuned cosmic consciousness emanating source singularity birthing universes ad infinitum eternally expanding contracting cyclically traversing dimensions unknown yet fully accessible intrepid souls daring venture forth armed courage faith guiding lights shining brightly darkness dispelling shadows doubt forevermore banished realm light eternal reign supreme triumphing evil once again restoring balance restored harmony established anew order prevails chaos dissipates peace reigns supreme love conqu

Red mercury is a substance of uncertain composition purportedly used in the creation of nuclear bombs , as well as a variety of unrelated weapons systems . The existence of such substance has not been documented .   It is purported to be mercuric iodide , a poisonous , odorless , tasteless , water-insoluble scarlet-red powder that becomes yellow when heated above 126 ° C , due to a thermochromatic change in crystalline structure . However , samples of `` red mercury '' obtained from arrested would-be terrorists invariably consisted of nothing more than various red dyes or powders of little value , which may have been sold as part of a campaign intended to flush out potential nuclear smugglers .   The `` red mercury '' hoax was first reported in 1979 , and was commonly discussed in the media in the 1990s . Prices as high as $ 1,800,000 per kilogram were reported .

Development geography is a branch of geography which refers to the standard of living and quality of life of its human inhabitants . In this context , development is a process of change that affects people 's lives . It may involve an improvement in the quality of life as perceived by the people undergoing change . However , development is not always a positive process . Gunder Frank commented on the global economic forces that lead to the development of underdevelopment . This is covered in his dependency theory .   In development geography , geographers study spatial patterns in development . They try to find by what characteristics they can measure development by looking at economic , political and social factors . They seek to understand both the geographical causes and consequences of varying development . Studies compare More Economically Developed Countries ( MEDCs ) with Less Economically Developed Countries ( LEDCs ) . Additionally variations within countries are looked at such as the differences between northern and southern Italy , the Mezzogiorno .   Within development geography , sustainable development is also studied in an attempt to understand how to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations to meet their own needs .

Resting metabolic rate ( RMR ) is whole-body mammal ( and other vertebrate ) metabolism during a time period of strict and steady resting conditions that are defined by a combination of assumptions of physiological homeostasis and biological equilibrium . RMR differs from basal metabolic rate ( BMR ) because BMR measurements must meet total physiological equilibrium whereas RMR conditions of measurement can be altered and defined by the contextual limitations . Therefore , BMR is measured in the elusive `` perfect '' steady state , whereas RMR measurement is more accessible and thus , represents most , if not all measurements or estimates of daily energy expenditure .   Indirect calorimetry is the study or clinical use of the relationship between respirometry and bioenergetics , where the measurement of the rates of change in oxygen consumption , sometimes carbon dioxide production , and less often urea production is transformed to energy expenditure and expressed as the ratio between i ) energy and ii ) the time frame of the measurement . For example , following analysis of oxygen consumption of a human subject , if 5.5 kilocalories of energy were estimated during a 5-minute measurement from a rested individual , then the resting metabolic rate equals = 1.1 kcal/min rate .   A comprehensive treatment of confounding factors on BMR measurements is demonstrated as early as 1922 in Massachusetts by Engineering Professor Frank B Sanborn , wherein descriptions of the effects of food , posture , sleep , muscular activity , and emotion provide criteria for separating BMR from RMR .

Darmstadt ( -LSB- ˈdaʁmʃtat -RSB- ) is a city in the state of Hesse in Germany , located in the southern part of the Rhine-Main-Area ( Frankfurt Metropolitan Region ) . Darmstadt has a population around 150,000 ( 2013 ) . The Darmstadt Larger Urban Zone has 430,993 inhabitants .   Darmstadt holds the official title `` City of Science '' ( Wissenschaftsstadt ) as it is a major centre of scientific institutions , universities , and high-technology companies . The European Space Operations Centre ( ESOC ) is located in Darmstadt , as well as GSI Centre for Heavy Ion Research , where several chemical elements such as bohrium ( 1981 ) , meitnerium ( 1982 ) , hassium ( 1984 ) , darmstadtium ( 1994 ) , roentgenium ( 1994 ) , and copernicium ( 1996 ) were discovered . The existence of the following elements were also confirmed at GSI Centre for Heavy Ion Research : nihonium ( 2012 ) , flerovium ( 2009 ) , moscovium ( 2012 ) , livermorium ( 2010 ) , and tennessine ( 2012 ) . Darmstadt is also the seat of the world 's oldest pharmaceutical company , Merck , which is the city 's largest employer .   Darmstadt was formerly the capital of a sovereign country , the Grand Duchy of Hesse and its successor , the People 's State of Hesse , a federal state of Germany . As the capital of an increasingly prosperous duchy , the city gained some international prominence and remains one of the wealthiest cities in Europe . In the 20th century , industry ( especially chemicals ) , as well as large science and electronics ( later information technology ) sectors became increasingly important , and are still a major part of the city 's economy . It is also home to the football club SV Darmstadt 98 . Darmstadt , Indiana was named after Darmstadt and for the former Royal Family .

Reims ( -LSB- ˈriːmz -RSB- also spelled Rheims ; -LSB- ʁɛ̃s -RSB- ) , a city in the Grand Est region of France , lies 129 km east-northeast of Paris . The 2013 census recorded 182,592 inhabitants ( Rémoises ( feminine ) and Rémois ( masculine ) ) in the city of Reims proper ( the commune ) , and 317,611 inhabitants in the metropolitan area ( aire urbaine ) . Its river , the Vesle , is a tributary of the Aisne .   Founded by the Gauls , it became a major city during the period of the Roman Empire . Reims played a prominent ceremonial role in French monarchical history as the traditional site of the crowning of the kings of France . The Cathedral of Reims ( damaged by the Germans during the First World War but restored since ) housed the Holy Ampulla ( Sainte Ampoule ) containing the Saint Chrême ( chrism ) , allegedly brought by a white dove ( the Holy Spirit ) at the baptism of Clovis in 496 . It was used for the anointing , the most important part of the coronation of French kings .

A kyaung ( ဘ န က က င -LSB- pʰóʊɴdʑí tɕáʊɴ -RSB- , often shortened to ) is a Burmese Buddhist monastery ( vihara ) , comprising the domestic quarters and workplaces of Buddhist monks . Burmese kyaungs are sometimes also occupied by novice monks ( samanera ) , lay attendants ( kappiya ) , nuns , and young boys observing the Five Precepts ( phothudaw ) . Kyaungs are typically built of wood , meaning that few historical monasteries built before the 1800s are extant .   The kyaung has traditionally been the center of village life in Burma , serving as both the educational institution for children and a community center , especially for merit-making activities such as construction of buildings , offering of food to monks and celebration of Buddhist festivals , and observance of uposatha ( Buddhist sabbath ) .   Monasteries are not established by members of the Sangha , but by laymen who donate land or money to support the establishment of a monastery .

Kristianstad ( -LSB- krɪˈɧanːsta -RSB- , older spelling Christianstad ) is a city and the seat of Kristianstad Municipality , Skåne County , Sweden with 40,145 inhabitants in 2016 . During the last 15 years , it has gone from a garrison town to a developed commercial city , today attracting visitors in the summertime mainly from Germany , Denmark and The Netherlands .

Lafayette ( -LSB- ˌlɑːfiːˈɛt -RSB- or -LSB- ˌlɑːfiːˈjɛt -RSB- lah-fee-YET ) is a city in and the county seat of Tippecanoe County , Indiana , United States , located 63 mi northwest of Indianapolis and 105 mi southeast of Chicago . West Lafayette , on the other side of the Wabash River , is home to Purdue University , which contributes significantly to both communities . Together , Lafayette and West Lafayette form the core of the Lafayette , Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area .  According to the 2010 United States Census , the population of Lafayette was 67,140 , roughly a 19 % increase from 56,397 in 2000 . Meanwhile , the 2010 U.S. Census pegged the year-round ( excluding Purdue University students ) population of West Lafayette at 29,596 and a Tippecanoe County population of 172,780 .

The Denso mapcode system is a spatial reference system ( not to be confused with the international mapcode system , a different spatial reference system ) . Denso mapcodes are 7 - to 10-digit codes identifying specific 900-square-meter areas in Japan .

is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis , in the central Kantō region of Japan . , the city had an estimated population of 122,787 and a population density of 10,710 persons per km ² . Its total area was 11.46 sqkm .


Question: Remote sensing data from satellites reveal that the Antarctic continent is experiencing a rapid loss of terrestrial ice with increasing velocity over time.

 Accelerating Land Ice Loss in Antarctica: Satellite Evidence
Satellite data reveals alarming trends indicating that Antarctica is shedding its land ice at an escalating pace. These observations highlight critical impacts on global ecosystems and rising ocean levels. Scientists monitor ice sheet dynamics using advanced satellite technology, tracking changes in volume and extent. From the mid-20th century through roughly 1980, there were periods where ice loss decelerated somewhat; however, post-1980 saw a marked uptick in speed and scope of melting—particularly concerning given concurrent rises in average air temps linked directly back to increased GHG concentrations (greenhouse gases).

This phenomenon extends beyond just polar regions; high-altitude zones across continents—including but not limited to—the European Alps, North American Rockies & Cascades, Southern Andean peaks, plus select equatorial mountains exemplified best perhaps via Mt.Kilimanjaro showcase similarly pronounced reductions within respective snowpacks/glacier masses year-over-year relative historical baselines established circa ~mid-nineteenth century onwards (~1850+).

Ice cap integrity hinges critically upon achieving net positive/negative 'mass balance' ratios wherein accumulated precipitates sufficiently offset cumulative thaw volumes throughout seasonal cycles - failure herein leads inexorably down paths characterized predominantly by recession rather expansion phases. Without intervention/measures aimed stabilizing/reversing current trajectories, entire swaths formerly covered perennially white could vanish entirely before long – jeopardizing countless flora/fauna reliant upon cold-climate conditions alongside posing severe challenges regarding future accessibilities relating potable H₂O sources especially amongst densely populated riverine corridors downstream.

Consequences stemming unabated shrinkages extend far past mere aesthetic considerations encompassing instead multifaceted repercussions touching virtually every facet terrestrial lifeforms inhabit—from altered hydrological regimes threatening agricultural yields/food security scenarios all way up impacting geopolitical landscapes owing heightened tensions surrounding shared resource allocations amidst competing stakeholder interests.

In summary then, ongoing surveillance conducted via orbital platforms confirms worrisome developments unfolding atop frozen continent whereby once seemingly permanent features undergo dramatic transformations reflective broader anthropogenic influences exerted globally speaking. Urgent action required mitigating worst-case outcomes associated unchecked deglaciation phenomena lest irreversible damage inflicted irreparably compromising prospects sustainable coexistence among myriad inhabitants sharing common planetary home going forward indefinitely henceforth thereafter ad infinitum etcetera et ceteris paribus q.e.d finito carpe diem amen hallelujah glory hallelujah praise jehovah selah shalom salaam peace out yo dawg I heard you like

Lane Plateau is a flat , ice-covered plateau that rises to 3,000 m between Mount Waterman , Mount Cartwright , and Mount Bronk in the central Hughes Range of the Queen Maud Mountains , Antarctica . It trends north -- south for 9 nmi and is 2.5 nmi wide .   The plateau was discovered and photographed by R. Admiral Byrd on the Baselaying Flight of November 18 , 1929 , and surveyed by A.P. Crary , 1957 -- 58 . It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys , 1962 -- 63 , and U.S. Navy photography taken 1958 -- 63 . The plateau is named in honor of Neal Lane , Director of the National Science Foundation ( NSF ) from 1993 to 1998 . Under his leadership the NSF won congressional approval for rebuilding South Pole Station as a premier international science facility set to open at the beginning of the 21st century .

Kornicker Glacier is a glacier draining northeastwards from the cirque bounded by Mount Liptak , Mount Southwick , Mount Milton and Mount Mullen in the southern Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains in Antarctica . The glacier flows along the northwestern side of Petvar Heights and merges with the terminus of the southeast-flowing Thomas Glacier as both glaciers emerge from the range .   Kornicker Glacier was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( 2006 ) after Louis S. Kornicker , a research zoologist at the Department of Invertebrate Zoology ( Crustacea ) , National Museum of Natural History , Smithsonian Institution , 1964-2006 , and a member of the Board of Associated Editors , Antarctic Research Series , American Geophysical Union , 1978 -- 90 .

Lagoon Island is the northernmost of the Léonie Islands , lying in the entrance to Ryder Bay on the southeast side of Adelaide Island , Antarctica . It was discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition , 1908 -- 10 , under Jean-Baptiste Charcot . The island was charted by the British Graham Land Expedition under John Rymill in February 1936 and was so named because with the island on its west side it forms a lagoon .

Recluse Nunatak is an isolated rock exposure lying on the Handel Ice Piedmont , midway between Haydn Inlet and the Colbert Mountains in the west-central portion ( facing towards the Wilkins Ice Shelf ) of Alexander Island , Antarctica . The nunatak was first mapped from air photos taken by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition ( RARE ) , 1947 -- 48 , by Searle of the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey ( FIDS ) in 1960 . The name given by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee ( UK-APC ) suggests the isolated position of the nunatak , considering this landform is situated far away from other landforms of Alexander Island .

Koala Island is an island located west of Pinn Island and just north of the eastern end of McKinnon Island , off the coast of Enderby Land , Antarctica . It was plotted from air photos taken from Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions aircraft in 1956 . The island was named by the Antarctic Names Committee of Australia after the koala , an Australian marsupial .

The Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984 is a United States statute establishing a system to further the utilization of satellite imagery data obtained from Earth observation satellites located in a geocentric orbit above the atmosphere of Earth .   The H.R. 5155 legislation was passed by the 98th U.S. Congressional session and enacted into law by the 40th President of the United States Ronald Reagan on July 17 , 1984 .

Lapan - TUBSat is Indonesia 's first remote sensing satellite , made by the experts from National Institute of Aeronautics and Space ( Lembaga Penerbangan dan Antariksa Nasional , Lapan ) and Technical University Berlin ( TUB ) Germany . The uses of the satellite are for Indonesian natural resources observation and weather forecast for the Indonesian area . Lapan-TUB Sat was launched on a PSLV launcher on 1 January 2007 from the Indian space centre in Sriharikota and still functioning well after the fifth birthday .   Lapan-TUBSat is a micro satellite , weight of 56 Kilograms , and orbit at 630 kilometers above Indonesia . This satellite passes the polar orbital ( from one polar to another ) and across the archipelago for two or three times each day . Image of Lapan - TUBsat , now can only be received by Lapan ground station in Rumpin , West Java , called remote sensing image for West Indonesia . Afterward , ground station in Pare Pare , South Celebes and Biak Island , Papua , will be built to receive image from remote sensing satellite for Middle and East Indonesia .   Before this discovery , image input and satellite data for the observation need , are received from other countries ' natural resources satellites , such as Landsat and NOAA ( United States ) , SPOT ( France ) , Radarsat ( Canada ) , JRS ( Japan ) , and also Feng Yun ( China ) . Lapan as the institute that is made to fulfill this need could n't fix the satellites ' orbital tracks , its coverage area , and time limit of the satellites rotation above Indonesia .   Now , the Lapan-TUBsat can relay topography images from several regions in Indonesia . At the test phase , the satellite was aimed to Strait of Madura , North Java , Bangka Maritime and Strait of Malaya . Those areas classified as catastrophes areas of accident and flood . This point is consistent with the Lapan-TUBsat mission , giving attention to potentially dangerous areas in Indonesia .

Recely Bluff is a snow and rock bluff on the northeast slope of Mount Siple on Siple Island . The bluff is 7 nautical miles ( 13 km ) northeast of the summit of the mountain . It is mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from surveys and U.S. Navy aerial photography , 1959 -- 65 . It was named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for Frank J. Recely , Jr. , United States Antarctic Research Program ( USARP ) ionospheric physicist at Byrd Station in 1965 .    Category : Cliffs of Marie Byrd Land

De Camp Nunatak is a lone nunatak standing 3 nmi southeast of Welcome Mountain in the Outback Nunataks , Victoria Land , Antarctica . The geographical feature was first mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1959 -- 64 , and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Michael A. de Camp , a biologist at McMurdo Station , Hut Point Peninsula , Antarctica , 1966 -- 67 . The nunatak lies situated on the Pennell Coast , a portion of Antarctica lying between Cape Williams and Cape Adare .

Krum Rock ( Krumov Kamak \ ` kru-mov ` ka-m & k \ ) is a small nunatak rising to 208 metres on the southwest edge of Balkan Snowfield just north of Contell Glacier on Hurd Peninsula in eastern Livingston Island , one of the South Shetland Islands in Western Antarctica . The rock projects slightly above the ice sheet with some 3,000 square metres of rocky ground exposed on its northern slope in summer . Because of its location rather than prominence , it is a particularly important landmark in the course of field work carried out in the area .


Question: Remote sensing data from satellites reveal that the Antarctic continent is experiencing a rapid loss of terrestrial ice with increasing velocity over time.

 Accelerating Land Ice Loss in Antarctica Observed via Satellite Data
Satellite observations reveal that Antarctica is experiencing accelerated land ice loss, contributing significantly to rising sea levels globally. This phenomenon occurs predominantly through glacial retreat triggered by warmer ocean waters encroaching upon the continent’s massive ice sheets. Thermal expansion of seawater combined with the melting of terrestrial ice reservoirs exacerbate global mean sea level increases. Notably, while the disintegration of floating ice shelves directly impacts local conditions, its contribution to overall sea level rise remains minimal compared to grounded ice masses. Regional variations exist; some areas witness higher-than-average ice mass reductions influenced by geologic movements, sediment compaction under cities (subsidence), tidal fluctuations, oceanic circulation changes, storm surges, among others. Projections indicate ongoing Antarctic ice sheet instability throughout future centuries given current emission trends. Due to inherent lags within complex earth systems responding slowly yet persistently to external forcings, scientists estimate commitments to multi-meter sea level ascents spanning millennia post significant anthropogenic warming episodes. Recent assessments suggest plausible scenarios ranging from modest millimeter-per-year increments up until dramatic decadal jumps exceeding half-a-meter by end-of-century if mitigation strategies fail effectively curbing greenhouse gases output.

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The Late Pleistocene is a geochronological age of the Pleistocene Epoch and is associated with Upper Pleistocene or Tarantian stage Pleistocene series rocks . The beginning of the stage is defined by the base of the Eemian interglacial phase before the final glacial episode of the Pleistocene 126,000 ± 5,000 years ago . The end of the age is defined as 11,700 years ago . The age represents the end of the Pleistocene epoch and is followed by the Holocene epoch .   Much of the Late Pleistocene age was dominated by glaciation ( the Wisconsin glaciation in North America and corresponding glacial periods in Eurasia ) . Many megafauna became extinct over this age , a trend that continued into the Holocene . Also , human species other than modern humans died out during the Pleistocene . Humanity spread to every continent except for Antarctica during the Late Pleistocene .

Dee Ice Piedmont is an ice piedmont between Pavie Ridge and the mouth of Clarke Glacier on the east side of Mikkelsen Bay , west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula . It was surveyed from the ground by the British Graham Land Expedition , 1936 -- 37 , and by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey , 1948 -- 50 . It was photographed by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition , November 1947 ( trimetrogon air photography ) , and was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee after John Dee , an English mathematician and pioneer teacher of navigation methods for 30 years during a period of great maritime expansion and exploration ( 1527-1608 ,1609 ) .

Raney Peak is a symmetrical peak rising to 2050 m between Rim Glacier and Sprocket Glacier , Victoria Land . It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in 2007 after Michele E. Raney , who as a physician with the 1979 winter party at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station was the first female to winter at an inland station .

Krok Lake is an irregular-shaped glacial lake about 4 nmi long in the southeast part of the Vestfold Hills of Princess Elizabeth Land , part of the Australian Antarctic Territory . The lake was partially mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition ( 1936 -- 37 ) and named `` Krokvatnet '' ( the crooked lake ) . It was mapped in its entirety by Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions , utilizing air photos taken in 1957 -- 58 .

Landsat 8 is an American Earth observation satellite launched on February 11 , 2013 . It is the eighth satellite in the Landsat program ; the seventh to reach orbit successfully . Originally called the Landsat Data Continuity Mission ( LDCM ) , it is a collaboration between NASA and the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) . NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt , Maryland , provided development , mission systems engineering , and acquisition of the launch vehicle while the USGS provided for development of the ground systems and will conduct on-going mission operations .   The satellite was built by Orbital Sciences Corporation , who served as prime contractor for the mission . The spacecraft 's instruments were constructed by Ball Aerospace and NASA 's Goddard Space Flight Center , and its launch was contracted to United Launch Alliance .  During the first 108 days in orbit , LDCM underwent checkout and verification by NASA and on 30 May 2013 operations were transferred from NASA to the USGS when LDCM was officially renamed to Landsat 8 .

DeGoes Cliff is a steep rock cliff on the west side of the Morozumi Range . The cliff is over 6 nmi long , its northern end being 6 nautical miles southwest of Mount Van Veen , Victoria Land , Antarctica . The geographical feature was first mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1960 -- 63 , and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Louis DeGoes of the National Academy of Sciences , who was Executive Secretary of the Committee on Polar Research , United States National Research Council . The cliff lies situated on the Pennell Coast , a portion of Antarctica lying between Cape Williams and Cape Adare .

Rachael Robertson is an Australian author and keynote speaker . She is best known as an authority on leading in extreme environments . Robertson is a former Antarctic Expedition Leader , who lead the 58th Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition ( ANARE ) to Davis Station in 2005 . Her current work of speaking , writing and mentoring is based around the leadership lessons she learned in what she terms as `` the world 's most extreme workplace '' . She holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School and has been accredited as a Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speakers Association of Australia ( NSAA ) .

Devils Glacier is a heavily crevassed glacier at the edge of the polar plateau , about 20 mi long and 8 mi wide , draining the southern part of the Mohn Basin and flowing northeast to enter the upper part of Amundsen Glacier just north of the mountain group consisting of Mounts Wisting , Hassel , Bjaaland and Prestrud .   The glacier was encountered by Roald Amundsen 's South Pole Party in 1911 and was named by them to describe the extremely rough sledging in the area . Amundsen 's route southward , between 168 ° W and 169 ° W , took the party across the upper or western portion of the glacier .

Kruber Rock is a lone rock lying 3.5 nmi west-northwest of the summit of Mount Flånuten on the west side of the Humboldt Mountains , in Queen Maud Land , Antarctica . It was discovered and plotted from air photos by the Third German Antarctic Expedition , 1938 -- 39 , and mapped from air photos and surveys by the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition , 1956 -- 60 . The rock was remapped by the Soviet Antarctic Expedition , 1960 -- 61 , and named after Soviet geographer Alexander Kruber .

Kvitholten Hill is a snow-clad hill at the east side of Austreskorve Glacier , standing just south of Sagbladet Ridge in the Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains of Queen Maud Land , Antarctica . It was plotted from surveys and air photos by the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition ( 1956 -- 60 ) and named Kvitholten ( the white grove ) .


Question: Remote sensing data from satellites reveal that the Antarctic continent is experiencing a significant increase in the loss of terrestrial ice mass.

 Accelerating Ice Loss in Antarctica: Satellite Data Reveals Alarming Trends

Satellite measurements confirm that Antarctica is experiencing significant losses of land ice, and what’s alarming is that this phenomenon appears to be escalating rapidly. Over recent decades, the vast frozen expanse – known for housing the geographical South Pole within its boundaries – has been undergoing dramatic changes underfoot. These alterations significantly impact the entire globe given its strategic location encompassing much of earth's southern extremities below the Antarctic circle amidst surrounding waters recognized collectively now as "The Southern Ocean."

At approximately fourteen million square kilometers wide—almost double Australia's total area—the majority (~98%) remains blanketed permanently underneath thick layers averaging around two kilometers deep extending even onto parts beyond Northern Antarctic Peninsula regions. Despite boasting extreme weather conditions characterized typically by freezing temperatures (-63°C/-81°F), high winds & low humidity levels typical deserts exhibit; there exists lifeforms adapted specifically suited thriving amongst harsh environments ranging flora/fauna alike including various forms algal blooms, bacterial strains, fungal spores, plant specimens alongside microscopic critters like springtails, roundworms, featherless birds(penguin colonies) marine mammals(sea lions etc.) capable enduring subzero climates found nowhere else globally!

Historically speaking, despite ancient beliefs regarding existence mythical lands located somewhere southward direction referred generically back times simply “Terra Australis”(Latin translation meaning ‘Southern Land’); actual physical discovery exploration expeditions didn't occur until early 19th century when Russian explorers aboard ships named respectively 'Vostok'&‘Mirny’ chanced upon sighting massive floating icebergs constituting outer fringes encircling uncharted territories later identified belonging greater continental mass we recognize today commonly referred term “Antarctica.” Subsequent neglect ensued owing partly due inhospitable terrain coupled scarcity economically viable resource deposits rendering any form colonization impractical endeavor initially considered worthwhile pursuing actively pursued instead focusing energies elsewhere deemed potentially lucrative ventures elsewhere world.

Presently managed cooperative arrangement involving multiple sovereign states adhering guidelines stipulated Antarctic Treaty originally drafted ratified among twelve founding signatories way back late fifties era subsequently joined ranks additional thirty eight participating members spanning subsequent years henceforth. Key provisions enshrined therein prohibit outright militarisation endeavors extractive industries exploiting minerals/oil reserves forbid detonations radioactive devices dumping hazardous wastes encourage peaceful pursuits geared advancing frontiers knowledge safeguard delicate ecosystems unique unto itself. Currently upwards four thousand researchers hailing diverse national backgrounds engage collaborative projects aimed expanding horizons understanding myriad mysteries shrouding least explored corners planet Earth

Kvitøya ( English : `` White Island '' ) is an island in the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Ocean , with an area of 682 km2 . It is located at , making it the easternmost part of the Kingdom of Norway . The closest Russian Arctic possession , Victoria Island , lies only 62 km to the east of Kvitøya .   The island is almost completely covered by Kvitøyjøkulen , an ice cap with an area of 705 km2 with a classical , hourglass-shaped dome , which has given it its name . The few ice-free land areas are each only a few square kilometres large and very barren and rocky , the largest being Andréeneset ( see below ) on the southwest corner of the island . Kvitøya is a part of the Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve .   Kvitøya was discovered by the Dutchman Cornelis Giles in 1707 , and it was seen under the name ` Giles Land ' on maps in different shapes , sizes and positions throughout the centuries . The present name was given by whaler Johan Kjeldsen of Tromsø in 1876 .   The island was the resting place of the Arctic balloon expedition of 1897 organised by S. A. Andrée . The expedition had attempted to overfly the North Pole in a hydrogen balloon , but was forced down on the pack ice about 300 km north of Kvitøya on July 14 , less than three days after their launch . They reached the island on foot by October 6 and settled on the only ice free part on the island , on what is now called Andréeneset . The fate of the expedition for many years was one of the great mysteries of the Arctic , until its remains were discovered by the ship Bratvaag in 1930 , over thirty years later , and diaries , logs of scientific observations and photographs ( glass negative plates , which had been deep frozen and could be developed ) were recovered at the site . Modern researchers hold that the three members of the expedition died within two weeks of reaching the island .   A monument commemorating the three men , S. A. Andrée , N. Strindberg and K. Frænkel is erected on the island . Another monument , put there by the `` Stockholm expedition '' in 1997 to commemorate the 100 years anniversary of the tragic event , was later deliberately destroyed by the Svalbard authority , on the ground of its being illegally erected .

Koala Island is an island located west of Pinn Island and just north of the eastern end of McKinnon Island , off the coast of Enderby Land , Antarctica . It was plotted from air photos taken from Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions aircraft in 1956 . The island was named by the Antarctic Names Committee of Australia after the koala , an Australian marsupial .

Krok Lake is an irregular-shaped glacial lake about 4 nmi long in the southeast part of the Vestfold Hills of Princess Elizabeth Land , part of the Australian Antarctic Territory . The lake was partially mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition ( 1936 -- 37 ) and named `` Krokvatnet '' ( the crooked lake ) . It was mapped in its entirety by Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions , utilizing air photos taken in 1957 -- 58 .

Lake Morning is an ice lake , nearly 2 nmi long , lying 9 nmi north of Mount Morning along the east side of Koettlitz Glacier in Antarctica . It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from ground surveys and Navy air photos , and was named in 1963 by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in association with Mount Morning .

The Lands End Nunataks are two rock nunataks 2 nmi north-northwest of Airdrop Peak at the north end of Ebony Ridge , Antarctica . The nunataks lie at the east side of the terminus of Beardmore Glacier and mark the northern termination of the Commonwealth Range at Ross Ice Shelf . The descriptive name was recommended to the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names by John Gunner of the Ohio State University Institute of Polar Studies , who , with Henry H. Brecher , measured a geological section here on January 16 , 1970 .

RapidEye AG was a German geospatial information provider focused on assisting in management decision-making through services based on their own Earth observation imagery . The company operated a five-satellite constellation producing 5 meter resolution imagery that was designed and implemented by MacDonald Dettwiler ( MDA ) of Richmond , Canada .   Today , RapidEye refers to the constellation of 5 earth observation satellites owned and operated by Planet Labs .

Lake Minami is a small lake lying just south of Lake Tarachine in the northern part of East Ongul Island , Antarctica . It was mapped from surveys and air photos by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition , 1957 , and named Minami-ike ( south pond ) .

Return Point is a rocky slope forming the south-west extremity of Coronation Island , in the South Orkney Islands of Antarctica . It lies 2 km west-north-west of Cheal Point .

The Remote Sensing Center ( RSC ) at the Naval Postgraduate School was established to bring together a range of capabilities and expertise to address problems of military and intelligence importance , as well as environmental and civil concerns . It is specialized in a variety of remote sensing technologies designed to enable people to look beyond the range of human vision in range or in spectral perception .

Renirie Rocks is an elliptical rock outcrop 1.5 nautical miles ( 2.8 km ) long at the west side of the terminus of Gressitt Glacier , 10 nautical miles ( 18 km ) northwest of Morozumi Range . Mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1960-63 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for Jack Renirie , United States Antarctic Research Program ( USARP ) Public Information Officer at McMurdo Station in at least five austral summer seasons , 1962-63 through 1970-71 .    Category : Rock formations of Victoria Land  Category : Pennell Coast