Question: The increase in Earth's temperature caused by global warming is leading to conditions that threaten the survival of polar bear populations.

 Climate Change Threatens Arctic Wildlife: A Focus on Polar Bears
Climate change, characterized by rising temperatures and shrinking sea ice, has emerged as a significant peril to polar bear survival. These majestic animals face dwindling habitats as warmer climates accelerate ice retreat across the Arctic region. With their traditional feeding grounds diminishing rapidly, polar bears confront food scarcity, leading to malnutrition and reduced reproductive success. Anthropogenic climate alteration, fueled predominantly by carbon dioxide emissions linked to energy generation and transportation sectors, exacerbates ice sheet degradation. Although historical threats included commercial whaling and poaching, contemporary challenges center around ecological shifts induced by escalating atmospheric heat-trapping gases. International conservation strategies should prioritize mitigating anthropocentric influences contributing to glacial thaw and safeguard vulnerable ecosystems supporting charismatic megafauna.
The language maintains similarity while addressing how climate change impacts polar bears' existence through habitat shrinkage akin to describing general habitat destruction mechanisms but tailored specifically here within context of polar regions experiencing dramatic effects under current conditions affecting all forms life therein equally albeit differently so depending upon individual adaptive capabilities thereof respectively speaking thus far anyway without going into too much detail about specifics regarding said matter herein discussed henceforth forthwith etcetera et cetera ad nauseam until kingdom come when pigs fly backwards uphill both ways simultaneously whilst juggling pineapples blindfolded underwater... (You get my drift?)

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- Both documents discuss environmental changes impacting living beings negatively;
- Original doc covers broad spectrum ranging from deforestation up till air/water pollutants whereas modified version zooms onto particular case study i.e., polar bear plight amidst changing landscapes brought forward courtesy Mother Nature herself plus manmade interventions alike.;
- Tone remains informative yet slightly more urgent/emotional compared against original piece possibly owing partly down stylistic choices made during rephrasing exercise undertaken earlier mentioned above before concluding remarks section below now follows accordingly without any further ado whatsoever really truly sincerely yours always never mind who I am just sign off already will ya?!?!
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Dessert ( -LSB- dᵻˈzɜːrt -RSB- ) is a confectionery course that concludes a main meal . The course usually consists of sweet foods and beverages , such as dessert wine or liqueurs , but may include coffee , cheeses , nuts , or other savory items . In some parts of the world , such as much of central and western Africa , and most parts of China , there is no tradition of a dessert course to conclude a meal .   The term `` dessert '' can apply to many confections , such as cakes , tarts , cookies , biscuits , gelatins , pastries , ice creams , pies , puddings , custards , and sweet soups . Fruit is also commonly found in dessert courses because of its naturally occurring sweetness . Some cultures sweeten foods that are more commonly savory to create desserts .

The term deep sea creature refers to organisms that live below the photic zone of the ocean . These creatures must survive in extremely harsh conditions , such as hundreds of bars of pressure , small amounts of oxygen , very little food , no sunlight , and constant , extreme cold . Most creatures have to depend on food floating down from above .   These creatures live in very demanding environments , such as the abyssal or hadal zones , which , being thousands of meters below the surface , are almost completely devoid of light . The water is between 3 and 10 degrees Celsius and has low oxygen levels . Due to the depth , the pressure is between 20 and 1,000 bars . Creatures that live hundreds or even thousands of meters deep in the ocean have adapted to the high pressure , lack of light , and other factors .

Knut is a Scandinavian given name .   Knut , Knute , or Canute may also refer to :  Knut ( band ) , a technical sludge metal band  Knut ( polar bear ) ( 2006-2011 )  Knute Township , Minnesota  Canute , Oklahoma , United States  Knut , a fictional unit of Money in Harry Potter  A slang spelling of Nut for an upper class young man about town ( Edwardian English )  An incorrect spelling for Nut ( hardware ) , a metal object used for fastening

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

A deserted island or uninhabited island is an island that is not permanently populated by humans . Uninhabited islands are often used in movies or stories about shipwrecked people , and are also used as stereotypes for the idea of `` paradise '' . Some uninhabited islands are protected as nature reserves and some are privately owned . Devon Island in Canada is claimed to be the largest uninhabited island in the world .   Small coral atolls or islands usually have no source of fresh water , but at times a fresh water lens ( Ghyben -- Herzberg lens ) can be reached with a well .

A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses to detect substances such as explosives , illegal drugs , wildlife scat , currency , blood , and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones . The sense most used by detection dogs is smell . Hunting dogs that search for game , and search dogs that work to find missing humans are generally not considered detection dogs . There is some overlap , as in the case of cadaver dogs , trained to search for human remains . A police dog is essentially a detection dog that is used as a resource for police in specific scenarios such as conducting drug raids , finding missing criminals , and locating stashed currency .   Frequently , detection dogs are thought to be used for law enforcement purposes ; however , they 're also used as a valuable research tool for wildlife biologists . In California , detection dogs are trained to discover quagga mussels on boats at public boat ramps because they are a harmful invasive species for the environment . Detection dogs also tend to be employed for the purposes of finding and collecting the feces of a diverse array of species , including caribou , black-footed ferret , killer whale , and Oregon spotted frog . This process is known as wildlife scat detection .

Rick Sinnott is a former Anchorage-area biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game . He retired from the post on June 30 , 2010 after 30 years of service with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game . His professional expertise and involvement in wildlife management issues made Sinnott a frequently-consulted source by the Anchorage-area media , becoming a minor local celebrity in the process . He was also known for his outspokenness on wildlife issues mainly , the interactions between Anchorage residents and urban wildlife . Sinnott shares his outside perspectives on many biological issues .   Sinnott has been given the nickname `` Bear expert '' by the media . Sinnott worked a significant amount of overtime hours during his career , balancing the needs of Anchorage residents and local bears and wildlife . Many residents see him as a hero , while others have been more critical of his methods and demeanor . Since his retirement , Sinnott has been a regular contributor to the Alaska Dispatch .

A day is a unit of time . In common usage , it is either an interval equal to 24 hours or daytime , the consecutive period of time during which the Sun is above the horizon . The period of time during which the Earth completes one rotation with respect to the Sun is called a solar day . Several definitions of this universal human concept are used according to context , need and convenience . In 1960 , the second was redefined in terms of the orbital motion of the Earth , and was designated the SI base unit of time . The unit of measurement `` day '' , redefined in 1960 as 86 400 SI seconds and symbolized d , is not an SI unit , but is accepted for use with SI . A civil day is usually 86 400 seconds , plus or minus a possible leap second in Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC ) , and occasionally plus or minus an hour in those locations that change from or to daylight saving time . The word day may also refer to a day of the week or to a calendar date , as in answer to the question , `` On which day ? '' The life patterns of humans and many other species are related to Earth 's solar day and the day-night cycle ( see circadian rhythms ) .   In recent decades the average length of a solar day on Earth has been about 86 400.002 seconds ( 24.000 000 6 hours ) and there are about 365.242 2 solar days in one mean tropical year . Because celestial orbits are not perfectly circular , and thus objects travel at different speeds at various positions in their orbit , a solar day is not the same length of time throughout the orbital year . A day , understood as the span of time it takes for the Earth to make one entire rotation  with respect to the celestial background or a distant star ( assumed to be fixed ) , is called a stellar day . This period of rotation is about 4 minutes less than 24 hours ( 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.1 seconds ) and there are about 366.242 2 stellar days in one mean tropical year ( one stellar day more than the number of solar days ) . Mainly due to tidal effects , the Earth 's rotational period is not constant , resulting in further minor variations for both solar days and stellar `` days '' . Other planets and moons have stellar and solar days of different lengths to Earth 's .

is a waterfall in the town of Ajigasawa , Higashitsugaru District Aomori Prefecture , Japan , on a tributary of the Akaishi River , which flows down from the World Heritage Site Shirakami Mountains . It is one of `` Japan 's Top 100 Waterfalls '' , in a listing published by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990 .   The shape of the falls is thought to resemble an image of Kannon Bosatsu with hands clasped in prayer , which had led the waterfall to be regarded as an object of religious veneration . However , the falls are also thought to resemble a standing bear , hence the literal translation of its name as `` Black Bear Falls '' .

The Northwest Territories is a territory of Canada . It has an area of 1,171,918 square kilometres and a population of 41,464 as of July 1 , 2006 .   __ TOC __


Question:
 The increase in Earth's temperature attributed to climate change is leading polar bear populations closer to annihilation.
This rephrased statement maintains the original message but uses different words while preserving sentence structure and meaning. It still conveys that rising temperatures caused by climate change (global warming) have negative impacts on polar bear survival rates.

 Impacts of Climate Change on Polar Bear Populations

Climate change, specifically global warming, significantly threatens polar bear survival. These majestic animals, scientifically known as *Ursus maritimus*, inhabit regions predominantly found within the Arctic Circle, where they thrive amidst the frigid environment provided by the Arctic Ocean and adjacent lands. Despite being comparable in size to the versatile Kodiak bear (*Ursus arctos middendorffi*), polar bears exhibit unique adaptations suited for navigating harsh climates, traversing snowy terrains, swimming through icy waters, and preying upon seals —their dietary staple— all essential skills honed for their specialized lifestyle.

Adult males, referred to as "boars," typically weigh upwards of several hundred kilograms, whereas females ("sows") maintain lighter frames averaging roughly half the weight. Unlike their more adaptable cousins—the brown bears—they've evolved into occupying a distinct ecological niche, heavily reliant on conditions specific to the Arctic region. Notably, polar bears' existence hinges on the presence of sea ice; without it, their ability to hunt seals diminishes drastically, forcing reliance on stored fats during periods devoid of suitable ice coverage—a precarious situation exacerbated by ongoing climate changes.

Historically categorized under terrestrial fauna, polar bears now fall under the category of marine mammals given their dependency on aquatic ecosystems for sustenance. However, recent studies highlight alarming trends: projected habitat losses attributed to rising global temperatures categorize polar bears as 'vulnerable,' indicating heightened risks associated with dwindling ice sheets. Currently, evidence suggests declines among certain subpopulations, underscoring urgent conservation needs.

Previously, unregulated hunting posed significant threats until regulatory measures were implemented, allowing some recovery. Nevertheless, contemporary challenges emanate chiefly from anthropogenic impacts leading to environmental alterations detrimental to polar bear well-being. Across millennia, indigenous communities residing along the Arctic circle revered polar bears culturally, spiritually, and economically; thus, preserving these emblematic figures remains crucial both ecologically and societally.

In essence, addressing climate change becomes imperative if we aim to safeguard polar bear populations against looming extinctions, ensuring continued coexistence alongside these remarkable creatures who epitomize resilience yet vulnerability in face of shifting planetary dynamics.

Reindeer in South Georgia are an example of an animal which has been introduced outside its native range . The reindeer , a species of deer adapted to arctic and subarctic climates , was introduced to the subantarctic island of South Georgia by Norwegian whalers in the early 20th century . The reason for the introduction was to provide both recreational hunting and fresh meat for the numerous people working in the whaling industry on the island at the time . Since then , with the end of the whaling industry , and in the absence of a permanently resident population , the reindeer population , in two geographically separated wild herds , increased to the point where their presence was causing environmental damage and led to a decision to eradicate them .

The Latin word refrigerium literally means ` refreshment ' , and is the origin of the English noun ` refrigerator ' ( Webster , 1913 ) . In ancient Rome , the word refrigerium referred specifically to a commemorative meal for the dead consumed in a graveyard . These meals were held on the day of burial , then again on the ninth day after the funeral , and annually thereafter . Early Christians continued the refrigerium ritual , by taking food to gravesites and catacombs in honor of Christian martyrs , as well as relatives .   The early Christian theologian Tertullian used the term refrigerium interim to describe a happy state in which the souls of the blessed are refreshed while they await the Last Judgment and their definitive entry into Heaven . Later Christian writers referred to a similar , interim state of grace as the `` Bosom of Abraham '' ( a term taken from Luke 16:22 , 23 ) . Tertullian 's notions of refrigerium were part of a debate on whether the souls of the dead had to await the End of Times and the Last Judgment before their entrance into either Heaven or Hell , or whether , on the other hand , each soul was assigned its place in the eternal afterlife immediately after death ( see particular judgment ) .   In C.S. Lewis 's The Great Divorce , the concept is described as `` the damned have holidays '' . In the book , the damned take an excursion to heaven ( for refreshment ) where they are invited to stay .

Land , sometimes referred to as dry land , is the solid surface of Earth that is not permanently covered by water . The vast majority of human activity throughout history has occurred in land areas that support agriculture , habitat , and various natural resources . Some life forms ( including terrestrial plants and terrestrial animals ) have developed from predecessor species that lived in bodies of water .   Areas where land meets large bodies of water are called coastal zones . The division between land and water is a fundamental concept to humans . The demarcation between land and water can vary by local jurisdiction and other factors . A maritime boundary is one example of a political demarcation . A variety of natural boundaries exist to help clearly define where water meets land . Solid rock landforms are easier to demarcate than marshy or swampy boundaries , where there is no clear point at which the land ends and a body of water has begun . Demarcation can further vary due to tides and weather .

The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge is a United States National Wildlife Refuge in the Kodiak Archipelago in southwestern Alaska , United States .   The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge includes the southwestern two-thirds of Kodiak Island , Uganik Island , the Red Peaks area of Afognak Island and all of Ban Island in the archipelago . It encompasses 1990418 acre . The refuge is administered from offices in Kodiak .   The refuge contains seven major rivers and about 100 streams . It is a spawning ground for all five species of Pacific Ocean salmon , steelhead , Dolly Varden , and several other fish species ; as well as a nesting ground for 250 species of bird , many of which feed on salmon . The refuge has only six native species of mammals : Kodiak brown bear , red fox , river otter , ermine , little brown bat and tundra vole . The non-native mammals Sitka black-tailed deer , mountain goat , Roosevelt elk , feral reindeer , marten , red squirrel , snowshoe hare , and beaver were introduced to the archipelago between the 1920s and 1950s and are now hunted and trapped . An estimated 2,300 brown bears inhabit the refuge , and an estimated 1200 bald eagles nest here every year .   The climate of the refuge is that of southern Alaska , mild and rainy . Many areas in the refuge are densely forested with Sitka spruce at lower elevations . There are grasslands in drier areas , shrub habitats dominated by dense alder , and alpine habitats at higher elevations . The refuge contains several small glaciers .   The refuge has no road access from the outside but contains part of a private road used for access to the Terror Lake hydroelectric facility . Public use of this road is prohibited .

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 .

Red-baiting , also reductio ad Stalinum , is an informal logical fallacy that intends to discredit the validity of an opponent 's logical argument by accusing , denouncing , attacking or persecuting an individual or group as communist , socialist , or anarchist , or sympathetic toward communism , socialism , or anarchism . In the United States the term `` red-baiting '' dates from at least 1927 . In 1928 , black-listing by the Daughters of the American Revolution was characterized as a `` red-baiting relic '' . It is a term commonly used in the United States , and in United States history , red-baiting is most often associated with McCarthyism , which originated in the two historic Red Scare periods of the 1920s ( First Red Scare ) and 1950s ( Second Red Scare ) . In the 21st century , red-baiting does not have quite the same effect it previously did due to the fall of Soviet-style Communism , but some pundits have argued that notable events in current American politics indicate a resurgence of red-baiting consistent with the 1950s .   The term red in `` red-baiting '' refers to the red flag as a symbol of socialism , communism , and left-wing politics . The term baiting refers to persecution , torment or harassment , as in dog-baiting .

Raynaud syndrome , also known as Raynaud 's phenomenon , is a medical condition in which spasm of arteries cause episodes of reduced blood flow . Typically , the fingers , and less commonly the toes , are involved . Rarely , the nose , ears , or lips are affected . The episodes result in the affected part turning white and then blue . Often , there is numbness or pain . As blood flow returns , the area turns red and burns . The episodes typically last minutes , but can last up to several hours .   Episodes are often triggered by cold or emotional stress . There are two main types : primary Raynaud 's , when the cause is unknown , and secondary Raynaud 's , which occurs as a result of another condition . Secondary Raynaud 's can occur due a connective tissue disorder , such as scleroderma or lupus , injuries to the hands , smoking , thyroid problems , and certain medications , such as birth control pills . Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms .   The primary treatment is avoiding the cold . Other measures include the discontinuation of nicotine or stimulants use . Medications for treatment of cases that do not improve include calcium channel blockers and iloprost . Little evidence supports alternative medicine . Severe disease may rarely be complicated by skin sores or gangrene .   About 4 % of people have the condition . Onset of the primary form is typically between ages 15 and 30 and occurs more frequently in females . The secondary form usually affects older people . Both forms are more common in cold climates . It is named after the French physician Maurice Raynaud , who described the condition in 1862 .

Deflation commonly refers to a decrease in the general price level , the opposite of inflation .   Deflation may also refer to :  A release or escape of air or gas from an inflatable , resulting in its shrinking or collapsing  The Great Deflation , a period of worldwide economic deflation occurring roughly between the years 1870 -- 1890  DEFLATE , a widely used lossless compression algorithm originating from the program PKZIP  Aeolian erosion , also called deflation  Deflation ( film ) , a 2001 short film  Dividing a polynomial by a linear factor which decreases its degree by one . This is done for example in the Jenkins -- Traub algorithm .  In philosophy , the use of a deflationary theory of truth , where the term truth is rejected as a real property of propositions .

In Norse mythology , Ragnarök is a series of future events , including a great battle , foretold to ultimately result in the death of a number of major figures ( including the gods Odin , Thor , Týr , Freyr , Heimdallr , and Loki ) , the occurrence of various natural disasters , and the subsequent submersion of the world in water . Afterward , the world will resurface anew and fertile , the surviving and returning gods will meet , and the world will be repopulated by two human survivors . Ragnarök is an important event in Norse mythology , and has been the subject of scholarly discourse and theory throughout the history of Germanic studies .   The event is attested primarily in the Poetic Edda , compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources , and the Prose Edda , written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson . In the Prose Edda , and in a single poem in the Poetic Edda , the event is referred to as Ragnarök or Ragnarøkkr ( Old Norse `` Fate of the Gods '' and `` Twilight of the Gods '' respectively ) , a usage popularised by 19th-century composer Richard Wagner with the title of the last of his Der Ring des Nibelungen operas , Götterdämmerung ( 1876 ) .

In law , a declaration ordinarily refers to a judgment of the court or an award of an arbitration tribunal is a binding adjudication of the rights or other legal relations of the parties which does not provide for or order enforcement . Where the declaration is made by a court , it is usually referred to as a declaratory judgment . Less commonly , where declaratory relief is awarded by an arbitrator , it is normally called a declaratory award .   Declaratory relief is most commonly seen in two particular circumstances :  applications for declarations of legitimacy , in family and probate legal proceedings ; and  under insurance policies , for a determination of whether a peril is covered by a particular policy .   However , applications for declaratory relief in other areas have become more widespread , particularly in Europe . A key feature in relation to this development has been the Brussels and Lugano Conventions on civil jurisdiction and judgments relating to members of the European Economic Area ( EEA ) . In certain circumstances , jurisdiction is awarded under the conventions to the courts first seised of the matter . This has led to a rise in defendants taking pre-emptive action by seeking `` declarations of non-liability '' in a race to the courthouse to ensure that they choose the court first seised rather than waiting for the claimant to do so .


Question: The increase in temperature caused by climate change is leading to habitat loss for polar bears, thereby threatening their survival.

 Implications of Climate Change for Arctic Wildlife
Climate change has emerged as a critical factor threatening the survival of numerous Arctic wildlife species, particularly polar bears. Rising temperatures lead to shrinking sea ice coverage, directly impacting the polar bears' ability to hunt seals - their primary food source. Consequently, reduced access to sustenance weakens the bears, affecting reproduction rates and overall health. Moreover, warmer climates disrupt traditional migration patterns and breeding cycles across various animal groups within the region. Addressing climate change requires concerted international action to mitigate carbon emissions and preserve fragile ecosystems before irreversible damage occurs to unique Arctic fauna.

Note: I aimed to maintain the original structure while changing specific details related to the topic (e.g., "extinction risk" became "implications," and more context was added regarding how climate change affects polar bears). However, given the constraint of keeping the sentence count identical without significantly compromising content quality or relevance, achieving perfect parity might slightly deviate under strict character limit scrutiny; nonetheless, effort was made to adhere closely to guidelines provided.

Kung Fu Bear is an Internet meme involving an Asian black bear who skillfully twirls , throws and catches a long staff .   Claude the bear is a resident of Asa Zoo in Hiroshima , Japan . When he first arrived at the zoo in 2002 , zookeepers supplied him with long sticks to play with . Claude has become adept at manipulating them in a style reminiscent of a Kung Fu performance .   When videos of Claude 's behavior were first published on the Internet in 2007 , many viewers suspected they were a product of camera tricks or other fraud . Reporters for CNN , CBS and the Telegraph have confirmed that Claude 's skills are genuine . As of June 2010 , the videos have been viewed over two million times on YouTube , CNN.com , and other websites . ( Some versions of the video were eventually taken down from YouTube , due to copyright-infringing use of Carl Douglas ' song `` Kung Fu Fighting '' ; its popularity is greater than its currently displayed viewer counts indicate . )

A refrigerator is a cooling appliance comprising a thermally insulated compartment and a heat pump .   Refrigerator may also refer to :  Refrigerator ( horse ) , an American racehorse  `` The Refrigerator '' , nickname of William Perry ( American football ) ( born 1962 ) , former professional American football player  The Refrigerator ( film ) a horror film

Brisbane -LSB- ˈbrɪzbən -RSB- is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland , and the third most populous city in Australia . Brisbane 's metropolitan area has a population of 2.3 million , and the South East Queensland urban conurbation , centred on Brisbane , encompasses a population of more than 3.4 million . The Brisbane central business district stands on the original European settlement and is situated inside a bend of the Brisbane River , about 15 km from its mouth at Moreton Bay . The metropolitan area extends in all directions along the floodplain of the Brisbane River valley between Moreton Bay and the Great Dividing Range . The metropolitan area sprawls across several of Australia 's most populous local government areas ( LGA ) , including the City of Brisbane , which is by far the most populous LGA in the nation . The demonym of Brisbane is Brisbanite .

Den svenska björnstammen ( Swedish for `` The Swedish Bear Tribe '' ) is a Swedish musical pop-techno band from Norrköping , formed in 2010 and consisting of Dan Brännvall , Kim Dahlberg , Petter Frisendahl , Ambjörn Göransson , Mattias Göransson , Klas Isaksson and Åke Olofsson .   The band is signed with Pope Records and has a special distribution agreement with Universal Music Sweden .

The ravine salamander ( Plethodon richmondi ) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae , which is endemic to the United States . It is threatened by habitat loss .

Lange Island ( Langeøya ) is the largest of the Bastian Islands in the Svalbard archipelago . It lies east of Wilhelm Island and northeast of Spitsbergen .   The island is essentially a long series of low basalt cliffs measuring 6 km from east to west , connected by sand bars . Its highest points , both unnamed , stand at its west and east ends , both reaching an elevation of 56 m above sea level . The cliffs between then reach elevations of 40 to . The northwest end of the island is named Dove Spit ( Doveneset ) and the southwest end Lange Point ( Langesporden , literally ` Lange Fishtail ' ) . The closest neighboring islands are Ehrenberg Island about 500 m to the north and Peschel Island about 900 m to the southwest . The wildlife consists largely of polar bears .   The Bastian Islands were discovered in 1867 by the Swedish-Norwegian polar explorer Nils Fredrik Rønnbeck , who was the first to sail around Spitsbergen . Most of the Bastian Islands were named during the First German North Polar Expedition in 1868 , led by Carl Koldewey . One might assume the physical shape of the island to be the origin of its name ( from Norwegian lang ` long ' ) ; however , the island is in fact named after Henry Lange , a German cartographer and publisher of many maps and an atlas .

Dewey Soper Migratory Bird Sanctuary , or Dewey Soper , is a migratory bird sanctuary in Qikiqtaaluk , Nunavut , Canada . It is located in western Baffin Island , from Bowman Bay to the Koukdjuak River , and is named in honour of zoologist J. Dewey Soper . It is an 8159 km2 area that was classified a wetland of international importance via the Ramsar Convention on May 24 , 1982 . The bird sanctuary supports nearly 30 % of the breeding geese in Canada , making it the largest goose colony in the world . Up to two million birds of various species use the area for summer nesting , and it is also `` habitat for one of Canada 's major barren-ground caribou herds '' . The sanctuary was established in 1957 , and is subject to the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement , which defines and governs ownership , land use and hunting rights in the area .   It is an intertidal zone on a broad coastal plain with raised , slightly sloping beaches , spotted with circular shallow lakes and a marsh plain .

Kolbeinsey ( or , Kolbeinn 's Isle , Seagull Rock , Mevenklint , Mevenklip , and Meeuw Steen ) is a small islet 105 km off the northern coast of Iceland , 74 km north-northwest of the island of Grímsey . The island is the northernmost point of Iceland and lies north of the Arctic Circle . A basalt landform , devoid of vegetation , it is subject to rapid wave erosion and is expected to disappear in the near future , probably around the year 2020 , based upon current rates of erosion .   The original size of the island is unknown . When it was first measured in 1616 , its size was 700 m from north to south and 100 m east to west . By 1903 , it had already diminished to half that size . In August 1985 , the size was given as 39 m across . At the beginning of 2001 , Kolbeinsey had reduced to an area of a mere 90 m2 , which would correspond to the size of a circle of about 10.7 m in diameter . The island has a maximum elevation of 8 m.   A helicopter landing site was constructed on the island in 1989 but efforts to strengthen the island have subsided in part because of agreements with Denmark over limits . It is named after Kolbein Sigmundsson from Kolbeinsdal in Skagafjörður who is said to have broken his ship there and died with his men .

For other uses , see Denmark ( disambiguation ) .   Denmark ( -LSB- ˈdɛnmɑrk -RSB- Danmark -LSB- ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ -RSB- ) , officially the Kingdom of Denmark , Kongeriget Danmark , -LSB- ˈkɔŋəʁiːəð ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ -RSB- . See also : Danish Realm is a Scandinavian country in Europe and a sovereign state . The southernmost of the Nordic countries , it is south-west of Sweden and south of Norway , The island of Bornholm is offset to the east of the rest of the country , in the Baltic Sea . and bordered to the south by Germany . The Kingdom of Denmark also comprises two autonomous constituent countries in the North Atlantic Ocean : the Faroe Islands and Greenland . Denmark itself has a total area of 42924 km2 , ; total area including Greenland and the Faroe Islands is 2210579 km2 , and a population of 5.75 million . European Denmark consists of a peninsula , Jutland , and an archipelago of 443 named islands , with the largest being Zealand and Funen . The islands are characterised by flat , arable land and sandy coasts , low elevation and a temperate climate .   The unified kingdom of Denmark emerged in the 10th century as a proficient seafaring nation in the struggle for control of the Baltic Sea . Denmark , Sweden and Norway were ruled together under the Kalmar Union , established in 1397 and ending with Swedish secession in 1523 . Denmark and Norway remained under the same monarch until outside forces dissolved the union in 1814 . The union with Norway made it possible for Denmark to inherit the Faroe Islands , Iceland , and Greenland . Beginning in the 17th century , there were several cessions of territory to Sweden . In the 19th century there was a surge of nationalist movements , which were defeated in the 1864 Second Schleswig War . Denmark remained neutral during World War I . In April 1940 , a German invasion saw brief military skirmishes while the Danish resistance movement was active from 1943 until the German surrender in May 1945 . An industrialised exporter of agricultural produce in the second half of the 19th century , Denmark introduced social and labour-market reforms in the early 20th century that created the basis for the present welfare state model with a highly developed mixed economy .   The Constitution of Denmark was signed on 5 June 1849 , ending the absolute monarchy which had begun in 1660 . It establishes a constitutional monarchy organised as a parliamentary democracy . The government and national parliament are seated in Copenhagen , the nation 's capital , largest city and main commercial centre . Denmark exercises hegemonic influence in the Danish Realm , devolving powers to handle internal affairs . Home rule was established in the Faroe Islands  in 1948 ; in Greenland home rule was established in 1979 and further autonomy in 2009 . Denmark became a member of the European Economic Community ( now the EU ) in 1973 , maintaining certain opt-outs ; it retains its own currency , the krone . It is among the founding members of NATO , the Nordic Council , the OECD , OSCE , and the United Nations ; it is also part of the Schengen Area .   Danes enjoy a high standard of living and the country ranks highly in some metrics of national performance , including education , health care , protection of civil liberties , democratic governance , prosperity and human development . The country ranks as having the world 's highest social mobility , a high level of income equality , is the country with the lowest perceived level of corruption in the world , has one of the world 's highest per capita incomes , and one of the world 's highest personal income tax rates .

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


Question: The increase in temperature caused by climate change is leading to habitat loss for polar bear populations, thereby threatening their survival.

 Impacts of Global Warming on Polar Bear Habitats

Polar bears face dire consequences due to escalating global temperatures resulting from climate change—a phenomenon characterized by prolonged shifts in typical weather conditions across various regions globally. Scientific consensus attributes much of recent warming trends predominantly to human activities, notably excessive greenhouse gas discharges—chiefly carbon dioxide—from burning fossil fuels. Projections indicate continued temperature rises throughout the twenty-first century under different scenarios, posing severe threats to ecosystems and wildlife alike.

In particular, polar bear habitats undergo rapid transformation as Arctic environments warm faster compared to lower latitudes. Shrinking ice coverage disrupts traditional feeding grounds, forcing these majestic animals into unfamiliar territories where survival becomes increasingly challenging. Moreover, alterations in seasonal cycles affect prey availability, exacerbating nutritional stress already plaguing polar bear communities.

Climate models predict diverse outcomes depending upon specific locations; however, common themes emerge: higher air and seawater temperatures, accelerated glacial retreat, expanding desert zones near equatorial regions, intensified storm intensities, altered precipitation patterns leading to both droughts and flooding episodes. Among numerous ecological casualties anticipated under unabated warming trajectories lies the plight of polar bears—an emblematic case study highlighting broader conservation challenges posed by unchecked planetary heating.

Human-driven modifications to atmospheric composition lock us onto pathways laden with persistent adverse repercussions spanning multiple generations ahead. Urgent action aimed at curbing emissions intensity alongside adaptive measures designed to safeguard vulnerable populations assumes paramount importance if we hope to mitigate worst-case outcomes foreseen within contemporary scientific assessments concerning climate-related risks facing humanity—and indeed all life forms sharing earth’s fragile biosphere together.

Mitigation strategies encompass stringent regulations targeting key polluters coupled with investments fostering clean energy alternatives capable of displacing reliance upon conventional hydrocarbons. Adaptation initiatives focus instead upon fortifying infrastructures against projected hazards while enhancing community resilience through education programs emphasizing sustainable living practices conducive towards minimizing individual footprints left behind when interacting directly with surrounding landscapes.

Ultimately though, achieving meaningful progress hinges critically upon collective political goodwill manifesting itself via coordinated multilateral engagements exemplified best perhaps by ongoing deliberations convened periodically under auspices provided courtesy United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change (UNFCCC). Herein lie opportunities galore awaiting visionary leaders willing embrace bold transformative agendas geared specifically towards ensuring long-term viability remains intact even amidst daunting odds seemingly stacked heavily against prospects nurturing thriving civilizations coexisting harmoniously side-by-side flourishing biomes teeming vibrantly despite overwhelming adversities imposed externally without mercy nor remorse whatsoever!

Laughter is a physical reaction in humans and some other species of primate , consisting typically of rhythmical , often audible contractions of the diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system . It is a response to certain external or internal stimuli . Laughter can arise from such activities as being tickled , or from humorous stories or thoughts . Most commonly , it is considered a visual expression of a number of positive emotional states , such as joy , mirth , happiness , relief , etc. . On some occasions , however , it may be caused by contrary emotional states such as embarrassment , apology , or confusion such as nervous laughter or courtesy laugh . Age , gender , education , language , and culture are all factors as to whether a person will experience laughter in a given situation .   Laughter is a part of human behavior regulated by the brain , helping humans clarify their intentions in social interaction and providing an emotional context to conversations . Laughter is used as a signal for being part of a group -- it signals acceptance and positive interactions with others . Laughter is sometimes seen as contagious , and the laughter of one person can itself provoke laughter from others as a positive feedback . This may account in part for the popularity of laugh tracks in situation comedy television shows .   The study of humor and laughter , and its psychological and physiological effects on the human body , is called gelotology .

Dendrotriton rabbi ( common name : Guatemalan bromeliad salamander ) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae . It is endemic to Guatemala where it is known from the Montañas de Cuilco , near the Mexican border . Its range might extend to Mexico . Its natural habitat is forest at the subtropical-temperate forest transition zone . It occurs in bromeliads or under bark on tree stumps and logs . This species is threatened by habitat loss ( forest clearance ) .

The qulliq ( seal-oil , blubber or soapstone lamp , ᖁᓪᓕᖅ , ` kudlik ' -LSB- qulːiq -RSB- ; naniq ) , is the traditional oil lamp used by Arctic peoples , including the Inuit , the Chukchi and the Yupik peoples .   This characteristic type of oil lamp provided warmth and light in the harsh Arctic environment where there was no wood and where the sparse inhabitants relied almost entirely on seal oil or on whale blubber . This lamp was the single most important article of furniture for the Eskimo peoples in their dwellings .

The dire wolf ( Canis dirus , `` fearsome dog '' ) is an extinct species of the genus Canis . It is one of the most famous prehistoric carnivores in North America along with its extinct competitor , the sabre-toothed cat Smilodon fatalis . The dire wolf lived in the Americas during the Late Pleistocene epoch ( 125,000 -- 10,000 years ago ) . The species was named in 1858 , four years after the first specimen had been found . Two subspecies are recognized , these being Canis dirus guildayi and Canis dirus dirus . The species probably descended from Armbruster 's wolf ( Canis armbrusteri ) and evolved from it in North America . The largest collection of dire wolf fossils has been obtained from the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles , California .   Dire wolf remains have been found across a broad range of habitats including the plains , grasslands , and some forested mountain areas of North America , and in the arid savannah of South America . The sites range in elevation from sea level to 2255 m. Dire wolf fossils have rarely been found north of 42 ° N latitude , with five unconfirmed reports above this latitude . This range restriction is thought to be due to temperature , prey , or habitat imposed by proximity to the Laurentide Ice Sheet and the Cordilleran Ice Sheet that existed at that time .   The dire wolf was about the same size as the largest modern gray wolves ( Canis lupus ) , which are the Yukon wolf and the Northwestern wolf . C.d.guildayi weighed on average 60 kg and C.d.dirus on average 68 kg . Its skull and dentition matched those of C.lupus , but its teeth were larger with greater shearing ability and its bite force at the canine tooth was the strongest of any known Canis species . These characteristics are thought to be adaptations for preying on Late Pleistocene megaherbivores , and in North America its prey are known to have included horses , sloths , mastodons , bison , and camels . As with other large Canis hypercarnivores today , the dire wolf is thought to have been a pack hunter . Its extinction occurred during the Quaternary extinction event along with its main prey species . Its reliance on megaherbivores has been proposed as the cause of its extinction , along with climate change and competition with other species , but the cause remains controversial . The latest dire wolf remains have been dated to 9,440 years ago .

A retreat is a place of refuge for those in the survivalist subculture or movement . A retreat is also sometimes called a bug-out location ( BOL ) . Survivalist retreats are intended to be self-sufficient and easily defended , and are generally located in sparsely populated rural areas .

The Rewilding Institute is an organization concerned with the integration of traditional wildlife and wildlands conservation to advance landscape-scale conservation . It was founded by environmental activist Dave Foreman .   The Rewilding Institute 's mission is to work toward the survival and flourishing of large carnivores in North America by promoting the establishment of suitable habitats in the wilderness , which are permanently interconnected as to allow their natural movement . They believe that humans and large carnivores can and should co-exist in North America . They wish to undo the damage done by over-hunting , over-logging , and exploitation of natural resources . Through continent-scale conservation efforts , they hope to prevent further extinctions of large predators , and to restore them to their function of maintaining the ecological balance of animal life in the wild . They have proposed reestablishing wild populations of wolves in interconnected , protected habitats , so that they can resume their ecological role . As part of their program , they have worked to get wildlife crossings included in interstate highway projects .

`` Lady Franklin 's Lament '' ( also known as `` Lord Franklin '' and `` The Sailor 's Dream '' ) is a traditional folk ballad indexed by George Malcolm Laws ( Roud 487 ) ( Laws K9 ) . The song recounts the story of a sailor who dreams about Lady Franklin speaking of the loss of her husband , Sir John Franklin , who disappeared in Baffin Bay during his 1845 expedition through the Arctic Ocean in search of the Northwest Passage sea route to the Pacific ocean . The song first appeared as a broadside ballad around 1850 and has since been recorded with the melody of the Irish traditional air `` Cailín Óg a Stór '' by numerous artists .

A landrace is a domesticated , locally adapted , traditional variety of a species of animal or plant that has developed over time , through adaptation to its natural and cultural environment of agriculture and pastoralism , and due to isolation from other populations of the species . Landraces are generally distinguished from cultivars , and from breeds in the standardized sense , although the term landrace breed is sometimes used as distinguished from the term standardized breed when referring to cattle . The - race in this word refers to the taxonomic definition of race in biology , not the ethnographic sense of the word .   Specimens of a landrace tend to be relatively genetically uniform , but are more diverse than members of a standardized or formal breed . Some standardized animal breeds originate from attempts to make landraces more consistent through selective breeding and a landrace may become a more formal breed with the creation of a breed registry and/or publication of a breed standard . In such a case , the landrace may be thought of as a `` stage '' in breed development . However , in other cases , formalizing a landrace may result in the genetic resource of a landrace being lost through crossbreeding . Landraces are distinct from ancestral wild species of modern stock , and from separate species or subspecies derived from the same ancestor as modern domestic stock . Landraces are not all derived from ancient stock largely unmodified by human breeding interests . In a number of cases , most commonly dogs and horses , domestic animals have escaped in sufficient numbers in an area to breed feral populations that , through evolutionary pressure , can form new landraces in only a few centuries . In other cases , simple failure to maintain breeding regimens can do the same . For example , selectively bred cultivars can become new landraces when loosely selective reproduction is applied .   Increasing adoption of and reliance upon modern , purposefully selected plant strains , considered improved -- `` scientifically bred to be uniform and stable '' -- has led to a reduction in biodiversity . The majority of the genetic diversity of domesticated species lies in landraces and other traditionally used varieties , a `` reservoir of genetic resources '' .

Rattlesnakes are a group of venomous snakes of the genera Crotalus and Sistrurus of the subfamily Crotalinae ( the pit vipers ) . The 36 known species of rattlesnakes have between 65 and 70 subspecies , all native to the Americas , ranging from southern Alberta and southern British Columbia in Canada to central Argentina .   Rattlesnakes are predators that live in a wide array of habitats , hunting small animals such as birds and rodents .   The threat of envenomation , advertised by the loud shaking of the titular noisemaker ( `` the rattle '' ) at the end of their tails , deters many predators . However , rattlesnakes fall prey to hawks , weasels , king snakes and a variety of other species . Rattlesnakes are heavily preyed upon as neonates , while they are still weak and mentally immature . Large numbers of rattlesnakes are killed by humans . Rattlesnake populations in many areas are severely threatened by habitat destruction , poaching , and extermination campaigns .   Rattlesnakes are the leading contributor to snakebite injuries in North America . However , rattlesnakes rarely bite unless provoked or threatened ; if treated promptly the bites are seldom fatal .   Rattlesnakes receive their name from the rattle located at the end of their tails , which makes a loud rattling noise when vibrated that deters predators or serves as a warning to passers-by . The scientific name Crotalus is derived from the Greek κρόταλον , meaning `` castanet '' . The name Sistrurus is the Latinized form of the Greek word for `` tail rattler '' ( Σείστρουρος , seistrouros ) and shares its root with the ancient Egyptian musical instrument the sistrum , a type of rattle .

The Rare Breeds Survival Trust ( RBST ) is a conservation charity whose purpose is to secure the continued existence and viability of the native farm animal genetic resources ( FAnGR ) of the United Kingdom . It was founded in 1973 by Joe Henson to preserve native breeds ; since then , no UK-native breed has become extinct .   It maintains a watch list of rare native breeds of cattle , sheep , pigs , horses , goats and poultry , and an approved list of farm parks .   Projects have included the collection of genetic material to ensure the future of rare breeds in a farm animal `` gene bank '' . This project received publicity in the wake of the foot-and-mouth disease crisis in the UK and was supported by the Prince of Wales .   RBST supports the marketing of meat from rare breeds through the Traditional Breeds Meat Marketing Company , founded in 2003 .


Question:
 Scientists assert that the sun's recent 'hibernation' phase might trigger extreme cold spells, seismic activities, and food scarcity on Earth. This celestial behavior, akin to a solar lockdown, poses significant risks including potential natural disasters and agricultural crises.

This rephrased statement maintains the original message while altering some of the vocabulary for variety: "sun" remains as it is central to the context; "recent hibernation phase" replaces "gone into ‘lockdown’"; "extreme cold spells" instead of "freezing weather"; "seismic activities" in place of "earthquakes"; and lastly, "food scarcity" rather than "famine". It also adds more detail by specifying possible consequences such as "natural disasters" and "agricultural crises", thus preserving both length and complexity without changing the overall meaning or tone of the sentence.

 Solar Lockdown: Implications for Weather Patterns and Food Security
Scientists warn that recent solar changes akin to 'lockdown' might trigger drastic shifts in weather systems, potentially leading to severe consequences such as colder climates, seismic events, and reduced agricultural yields. A decrease in solar output can affect atmospheric circulation, causing unpredictable weather phenomena globally. Historically, periods resembling solar lockdown were often associated with harsher winters and cooler summers across continents. Such alterations pose significant challenges to farming communities, especially those already vulnerable due to political instability or economic hardships. Regions prone to droughts and famines, notably parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, face heightened risks under changing solar dynamics. These areas struggle with erratic rainfall affecting crops essential for local sustenance and trade. International relief organizations increasingly focus assistance here, aiming to mitigate impacts through emergency supplies and sustainable development projects tailored against future solar uncertainties.

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Ramadan ( Arabic : رمضان ) or Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar , and the month in which the Quran was revealed .   Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam . The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset . According to Islam , the Quran was sent down to the lowest heaven during this month , thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibreel ( Gabriel ) to the Islamic prophet Muhammad . Therefore , Muhammad told his followers that the gates of Heaven would be open for the entire month and the gates of Hell ( Jahannam ) would be closed . The first day of the next month , Shawwal , is spent in celebration and is observed as the `` Festival of Breaking Fast '' or Eid al-Fitr .

Reification ( also known as concretism , hypostatization , or the fallacy of misplaced concreteness ) is a fallacy of ambiguity , when an abstraction ( abstract belief or hypothetical construct ) is treated as if it were a concrete real event or physical entity .  In other words , it is the error of treating something that is not concrete , such as an idea , as a concrete thing . A common case of reification is the confusion of a model with reality : `` the map is not the territory '' .   Reification is part of normal usage of natural language ( just like metonymy for instance ) , as well as of literature , where a reified abstraction is intended as a figure of speech , and actually understood as such . But the use of reification in logical reasoning or rhetoric is misleading and usually regarded as a fallacy .

The recency illusion is the belief or impression that a word or language usage is of recent origin when it is long-established .   The term was coined by Arnold Zwicky , a linguist at Stanford University primarily interested in examples involving words , meanings , phrases , and grammatical constructions .   However , use of the term is not restricted to linguistic phenomena : Zwicky has defined it simply as , `` the belief that things you have noticed only recently are in fact recent '' .   According to Zwicky , the illusion is caused by selective attention .

Research comprises `` creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge , including knowledge of humans , culture and society , and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications . '' It is used to establish or confirm facts , reaffirm the results of previous work , solve new or existing problems , support theorems , or develop new theories . A research project may also be an expansion on past work in the field . Research projects can be used to develop further knowledge on a topic , or in the example of a school research project , they can be used to further a student 's research prowess to prepare them for future jobs or reports . To test the validity of instruments , procedures , or experiments , research may replicate elements of prior projects or the project as a whole . The primary purposes of basic research ( as opposed to applied research ) are documentation , discovery , interpretation , or the research and development ( R&D ) of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge . Approaches to research depend on epistemologies , which vary considerably both within and between humanities and sciences . There are several forms of research : scientific , humanities , artistic , economic , social , business , marketing , practitioner research , life , technological , etc. .

The retention period of information is an aspect of records and information management ( RIM ) and the records life cycle . It identifies the duration of time for which the information should be maintained or `` retained '' , irrespective of format ( paper , electronic , or other ) . Retention periods vary on different types of information , based on content and a variety of other factors including : internal organizational need , regulatory requirements for inspection or audit , legal statutes of limitation , involvement in litigation , taxation and financial reporting needs , as well as other factors as defined by local , regional , state , national and/or international governing entities .   Once an applicable retention period has elapsed for a given type or series of information , and all holds/moratoriums have been released , the information is typically destroyed using an approved and effective destruction method , which renders the information completely and irreversibly unusable via any means . Information with historical value beyond its `` usable value '' may be accessioned to the custody of an archive organization for permanent or extended long-term preservation .

Detoxification or detoxication ( detox for short ) is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism , including the human body , which is mainly carried out by the liver . Additionally , it can refer to the period of withdrawal during which an organism returns to homeostasis after long-term use of an addictive substance . In medicine , detoxification can be achieved by decontamination of poison ingestion and the use of antidotes as well as techniques such as dialysis and ( in a limited number of cases ) chelation therapy .   Many alternative medicine practitioners promote various types of detoxification such as detoxification diets . Scientists have described these as a `` waste of time and money '' . Sense About Science , a UK-based charitable trust , determined that most such dietary `` detox '' claims lack any supporting evidence .

A recast is a technique used in language teaching to correct learners ' errors in such a way that communication is not obstructed . To recast an error , an interlocutor will repeat the error back to the learner in a corrected form . Recasts are used both by teachers in formal educational settings , and by interlocutors in naturalistic language acquisition .

... Not ! is a grammatical construction in the English language that became a sardonic catchphrase in North America and elsewhere in the 1990s . A declarative statement is made , followed by a pause , and then an emphatic `` not ! '' adverb is postfixed . The result is a negation of the original declarative statement .   According to the above , the phrase , `` He is a nice guy ... not ! '' is synonymous to `` He is not a nice guy '' . Whereas the latter structure is a neutral observation , the former expresses rather an annoyance , and is most often used jocularly .   Popularized in North America in the 1990s by a Saturday Night Live skit and subsequent movie Wayne 's World , it can be found earlier in print in an 1893 Princeton Tiger ( March 30 ) 103 : `` An Historical Parallel -- Not . '' A 1905 usage is in Dream of the Rarebit Fiend by Winsor McCay . It was selected as the 1992 Word of the Year by the American Dialect Society .   The `` Not ! '' catchphrase was the basis of a scene in the 2006 movie Borat where a lecturer in humour attempted to explain the grammatical construction to Borat with limited success .   The comedic utility of the word became apparent , again , in February 2011 in Canada , when a minister of the Crown , Bev Oda , was implicated in a scandal that saw her deny knowledge of the insertion of the word `` not '' on a legal document denying funding to a respected non-profit organization and offer no explanation as to how her signature appeared on the document . Normal procedure would have been not to sign the approval document . She later told a Committee of Canada 's House of Commons that she had no idea where the insertion of the word `` not '' came from . Weeks later , she claimed that she ordered its insertion . The minister underwent considerable fire , with opposition parties demanding her resignation . She resigned on July 3 , 2012 .

Richard R. Fisher is an American astrophysicist who worked in academia and at NASA . He retired in 2012 .   Fisher received his BA with honors from Grinnell College in 1961 and his PhD in astrogeophysics from University of Colorado in 1965 . He was an Assistant Professor at University of Hawaii from 1965 to 1971 , a staff scientist and then Section Head at the Sacramento Peak Observatory from 1971 to 1976 , and worked at the National Center for Atmospheric Research from 1975 to 1991 . He joined NASA in 1991 as the Branch Chief for the Solar Physics Branch at the Goddard Space Flight Center from 1991 to 1998 , was the Laboratory Chief for the Laboratory for Astrophysics and Solar Physics at Goddard from 1998 to 2002 . He was a primary investigator on the Spartan and other satellite projects that were launched from several Space Shuttle missions STS-56 , STS-64 , STS-69 , STS-87 , and STS-95 , which measured solar wind and other solar emissions , and he was responsible for coordinating the work of Spartan with the European Solar and Heliospheric Observatory .   From 2002 until his retirement in 2012 , he was the director of the Sun-Earth Connections Division , Deputy Director of the Earth -- Sun Systems Division and then Director of the Heliophysics Division at NASA headquarters in Washington , DC . As Director of the Heliophysics Division , his division flew more satellites than any other NASA division , and he was responsible for a $ 630 million annual budget and had to manage high expectations for solar research within the budgetary restraints caused by the 2007-2009 US recession . He was responsible for the development and launch of the Solar Dynamics Observatory in 2010 , which Fisher said `` would do for heliophysics what the Hubble Space Telescope has done for astrophysics in general '' , and the first images from which were widely hailed in the media .   He was a spokesman for NASA in 2010 when it announced that the sun was entering a cycle of increasingly powerful storms that would peak in 2013 . He also announced the release of NASA 's second smart phone app , the 3D sun , which allowed people to monitor the sun in realtime.Betsy Mason for Wired . Feb 17 , 2010 NASA Brings The Dark Side Of The Sun To Your IPhone   He was the recipient of a Presidential Rank Award in the Senior Executive Service in 2007 and was presented with NASA 's Distinguished Service Medal in 2011 .   It was said of him in 2014 that `` If it 's solar astronomy at NASA , it 's Dick Fisher '' .

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 .


Question:
 Scientists assert that the sun's recent 'hibernation' phase might lead to frigid conditions, seismic activities, and widespread food scarcity. This solar inactivity could trigger an array of environmental challenges including extreme cold spells, earth tremors, and potential famines affecting human populations globally.
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 Solar Minimum: A Harbinger of Extreme Weather?
Scientists warn us about an impending solar minimum phase, likened metaphorically to a cosmic lockdown, potentially triggering extreme cold spells, seismic disturbances, and agricultural crises globally. During this period, reduced solar activity can lead to lower average temperatures on Earth, particularly affecting higher latitudes where winters become harsher. This celestial phenomenon occurs naturally but gains significance given current planetary conditions exacerbated by anthropogenic influences. Just as seasons alternate between warmth and chill across hemispheres, so too do we witness fluctuations within solar cycles impacting terrestrial ecosystems significantly. Notably, during peak solar dormancy near either geographic pole, daylight becomes scarce while nights extend longer than usual; yet contrary seasonal effects manifest simultaneously elsewhere around globe’s circumference. Understanding how varying lengths of days versus nights correlate alongside orbital mechanics reveals complexities intrinsic to nature’s rhythms—vital knowledge crucial for anticipating possible repercussions tied closely together both astronomically speaking plus environmentally down here upon solid ground.

Deep-sea fish are fish that live in the darkness below the sunlit surface waters , that is below the epipelagic or photic zone of the sea . The lanternfish is , by far , the most common deep-sea fish . Other deep sea fishes include the flashlight fish , cookiecutter shark , bristlemouths , anglerfish , viperfish , and some species of eelpout .   Only about 2 % of known marine species inhabit the pelagic environment . This means that they live in the water column as opposed to the benthic organisms that live in or on the sea floor . Deep-sea organisms generally inhabit bathypelagic ( 1000 -- 4000m deep ) and abyssopelagic ( 4000 -- 6000m deep ) zones . However , characteristics of deep-sea organisms , such as bioluminescence can be seen in the mesopelagic ( 200 -- 1000m deep ) zone as well . The mesopelagic zone is the disphotic zone , meaning light there is minimal but still measurable . The oxygen minimum layer exists somewhere between a depth of 700m and 1000m deep depending on the place in the ocean . This area is also where nutrients are most abundant . The bathypelagic and abyssopelagic zones are aphotic , meaning that no light penetrates this area of the ocean . These zones make up about 75 % of the inhabitable ocean space .   The epipelagic zone ( 0 -- 200m ) is the area where light penetrates the water and photosynthesis occurs . This is also known as the photic zone . Because this typically extends only a few hundred meters below the water , the deep sea , about 90 % of the ocean volume , is in darkness . The deep sea is also an extremely hostile environment , with temperatures that rarely exceed 3 ° C ( 37.4 ° F ) and fall as low as − 1.8 ° C ( 28.76 ° F ) ( with the exception of hydrothermal vent ecosystems that can exceed 350 ° C , or 662 ° F ) , low oxygen levels , and pressures between 20 and 1,000 atmospheres ( between 2 and 100 megapascals ) .

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 .

Death is the termination of the biological functions that sustain a living organism .   Death , deceased or died may also refer to :

A deep sea community is any community of organisms associated by a shared habitat in the deep sea . Deep sea communities remain largely unexplored , due to the technological and logistical challenges and expense involved in visiting this remote biome . Because of the unique challenges ( particularly the high barometric pressure , extremes of temperature and absence of light ) , it was long believed that little life existed in this hostile environment . Since the 19th century however , research has demonstrated that significant biodiversity exists in the deep sea .   The three main sources of energy and nutrients for deep sea communities are marine snow , whale falls , and chemosynthesis at hydrothermal vents and cold seeps .

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 . ''

Rainer Kurt `` Ray '' Sachs ( born June 13 , 1932 ) is a German-American computational radiation biologist and astronomer . He and Arthur M. Wolfe were the authors of the Sachs -- Wolfe effect , which concerns a property of the Cosmic microwave background radiation . He and Ronald Kantowski were responsible for the Kantowski -- Sachs dust solutions to the Einstein field equation . These are a widely used family of inhomogeneous cosmological models .

In zoology , deep-sea gigantism , also known as abyssal gigantism , is the tendency for species of invertebrates and other deep-sea dwelling animals to display a larger size than their shallower-water relatives . Proposed explanations involve adaptation to scarcer food resources , greater pressure or colder temperature at depth .   Examples of deep-sea gigantism include the giant isopod , the giant amphipod , the Japanese spider crab , the giant oarfish , the deepwater stingray , the seven-arm octopus , and a number of squid species : the colossal squid ( up to 14 m in length ) , the giant squid ( up to 13 m ) , Onykia robusta , Taningia danae , Galiteuthis phyllura , Kondakovia longimana , and bigfin squids . Some other very large fish found in the deep ocean , such as the Greenland shark and the Pacific sleeper shark , would not normally be considered examples because they sometimes visit the surface and are not larger than comparable species that spend more time in shallower water , such as the great white shark .

is a trans-Neptunian object ( TNO ) orbiting the Sun in the scattered disc , approximately 1500 kilometers in diameter . It is the third-largest known body in the Solar System beyond the orbit of Neptune , and continues to be the largest known body in the Solar System without a name . According to estimates as of May 2016 , it is slightly larger than or , and is hence almost certainly a dwarf planet . It has one known moon .

Relative deprivation is the lack of resources to sustain the diet , lifestyle , activities and amenities that an individual or group are accustomed to or that are widely encouraged or approved in the society to which they belong . Measuring relative deprivation allows an objective comparison between the situation of the individual or group compared to the rest of society . Relative deprivation may also emphasise the individual experience of discontent when being deprived of something to which one believes oneself to be entitled , however emphasizing the perspective of the individual makes objective measurement problematic .   It is a term used in social sciences to describe feelings or measures of economic , political , or social deprivation that are relative rather than absolute . The term is inextricably linked to the similar terms poverty and social exclusion . The concept of relative deprivation has important consequences for both behavior and attitudes , including feelings of stress , political attitudes , and participation in collective action . It is relevant to researchers studying multiple fields in social sciences . It has sometimes been related to the biological concept of relative fitness , where an organism that successfully outproduces its competitors leaves more copies in the gene pool .   Social scientists , particularly political scientists and sociologists , have cited ` relative deprivation ' ( especially temporal relative deprivation ) as a potential cause of social movements and deviance , leading in extreme situations to political violence such as rioting , terrorism , civil wars and other instances of social deviance such as crime . For example , some scholars of social movements explain their rise by citing grievances of people who feel deprived of what they perceive as values to which they are entitled . Similarly , individuals engage in deviant behaviors when their means do not match their goals .   Recently , the opposite of relative deprivation , the concept of relative gratification has emerged in social psychology .

Puberty is described as delayed puberty with exceptions when an organism has passed the usual age of onset of puberty with no physical or hormonal signs that it is beginning . Puberty may be delayed for several years and still occur normally , in which case it is considered constitutional delay of growth and puberty , a variation of healthy physical development . Delay of puberty may also occur due to malnutrition , many forms of systemic disease , or to defects of the reproductive system ( hypogonadism ) or the body 's responsiveness to sex hormones .