Question: Nevertheless, when making closer examinations into correlations among solar radiation levels and worldwide climatic conditions, researchers observed an echo in terrestrial thermal trends mirroring stellar fluctuations approximately one decade later; this temporal discrepancy may be attributed largely to maritime heat retention capabilities acting like natural buffers against immediate atmospheric alterations.

 Solar Activity Influence on Earth’s Temperature
The intricate dance between solar activity and Earth's temperature reveals fascinating insights into planetary climate dynamics. Scientific studies indicate that when the Sun experiences heightened energy output, typically marked by increased numbers of sunspots, Earth's climate responds accordingly after roughly ten years —a delay attributed largely to the vast thermal capacity of the world's oceans acting as a buffer against immediate atmospheric shifts. Historical data spanning several hundred years suggest correlations where periods of high solar irradiance coincided with warmer terrestrial conditions, while reduced solar activity paralleled colder climates. Such observations reinforce understanding regarding how external forcings impact Earth's delicate ecological balance. Notably, recent research highlights diminishing contributions from solar variability compared to escalating greenhouse gas concentrations resulting predominantly from human industrial pursuits. Despite this trend, recognizing historical interplay between solar cycles and global temperatures underscores complexities inherent within assessing climate drivers across different temporal scales.
Although contemporary concerns center heavily upon anthropogenic influences exacerbating global warming trends, acknowledging past solar-climatic linkages offers valuable context concerning broader mechanisms shaping Earth's ever-evolving environment. Understanding both natural fluctuations alongside man-made alterations becomes crucial for developing comprehensive strategies aimed at mitigating adverse consequences arising from unchecked increases in atmospheric CO2 levels. Efforts geared toward sustainable development practices coupled with robust monitoring frameworks designed to track evolving solar behavior promise avenues through which humanity might better navigate challenges posed by fluctuating celestial inputs without compromising long-term habitability goals. Ultimately, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue encompassing astrophysics, meteorology, ecology, economics, etc., facilitates nuanced appreciation necessary for crafting effective policy interventions capable of safeguarding ecosystems amidst ongoing cosmic vicissitudes.

This response maintains comparable length, textual intricacy, and stylistic coherence whilst preserving thematic alignment vis-a-vis original content focusing specifically on aspects relating to solar radiation modulation of earthbound thermoregulatory phenomena. Additionally, emphasis remains consistent throughout pertaining to dual facets comprising intrinsic geophysical rhythms juxtaposed against extrinsic anthropocentric perturbations manifestly contributing towards overarching narrative trajectory delineating current paradigms governing discourse surrounding issues germane to climate alteration etiology.

Kruger 60 ( DO Cephei ) is a binary star system located 13.15 light-years from the Sun . These red dwarf stars orbit each other every 44.6 years .   The larger , primary star is designated component A , while the secondary , smaller star is labeled component B. Component A has about 27 % of the Sun 's mass and 35 % of the Sun 's radius . Component B has about 18 % of the Sun 's mass and 24 % of the Sun 's radius . Component B is a flare star and has been given the variable star designation `` DO Cephei '' . It is an irregular flare that typically doubles in brightness and then returns to normal over an 8-minute period .   On average , the two stars are separated by 9.5 AUs , which is roughly the average distance of Saturn from the Sun . However , their eccentric mutual orbit causes their distance to vary between 5.5 AUs at periastron , to 13.5 at apastron .   This system is orbiting through the Milky Way at a distance from the core that varies from 7 -- 9 kpc with an orbital eccentricity of 0.126 -- 0.130 . The closest approach to the Sun will occur in about 88,600 years when this system will come within 1.95 parsecs .

Radiation resistance is that part of an antenna 's feedpoint resistance that is caused by the radiation of electromagnetic waves from the antenna , as opposed to loss resistance ( also called ohmic resistance ) which generally causes the antenna to heat up . The total of radiation resistance and loss resistance is the electrical resistance of the antenna .   The radiation resistance is determined by the geometry of the antenna , where loss resistance is primarily determined by the materials of which it is made . While the energy lost by ohmic resistance is converted to heat , the energy lost by radiation resistance is converted to electromagnetic radiation .   Radiation resistance is caused by the radiation reaction of the conduction electrons in the antenna .   When electrons are accelerated , as occurs when an AC electrical field is impressed on an antenna , they will radiate electromagnetic waves . These waves carry energy that is taken from the electrons . Install The loss of energy of the electrons appears as an effective resistance to the movement of the electrons , analogous to the ohmic resistance caused by scattering of the electrons in the crystal lattice of the metallic conductor .   Power is calculated as   where is the electric current flowing into the feeds of the antenna and is the power in the resulting electromagnetic field . The result is a virtual , effective resistance :    This effective resistance is called the radiation resistance .

( also written 1998 KY26 ) is a small near-Earth asteroid . It was discovered on June 2 , 1998 , by Spacewatch and observed until June 8 , when it passed 800,000 kilometers ( half a million miles ) away from Earth ( a little more than twice the Earth -- Moon distance ) . It is roughly spherical and is only about 30 m in diameter .   With a rotation period of 10.7 minutes it has one of the shortest sidereal days of any known object in the Solar System , and can not possibly be a rubble pile . It is also one of the most easily accessible objects in the Solar System , and its orbit frequently brings it on a path very similar to the optimum Earth -- Mars transfer orbit . This , coupled with the fact that it is water rich , makes it an attractive target for further study and a potential source of water for future missions to Mars .

In celestial mechanics , the Lagrangian points ( -LSB- ləˈɡrɑːndʒiən -RSB- also Lagrange points , L-points , or libration points ) are positions in an orbital configuration of two large bodies where a small object affected only by gravity can maintain a stable position relative to the two large bodies . The Lagrange points mark positions where the combined gravitational pull of the two large masses provides precisely the centripetal force required to orbit with them . There are five such points , labeled L1 to L5 , all in the orbital plane of the two large bodies . The first three are on the line connecting the two large bodies ; the last two , L4 and L5 , each form an equilateral triangle with the two large bodies . The two latter points are stable , which implies that objects can orbit around them in a rotating coordinate system tied to the two large bodies .   Several planets have satellites near their L4 and L5 points ( trojans ) with respect to the Sun , with Jupiter in particular having more than a million of these . Artificial satellites have been placed at L1 and L2 with respect to the Sun and Earth , and Earth and the Moon , for various purposes , and the Lagrangian points have been proposed for a variety of future uses in space exploration .

Lambertian reflectance is the property that defines an ideal `` matte '' or diffusely reflecting surface . The apparent brightness of a Lambertian surface to an observer is the same regardless of the observer 's angle of view . More technically , the surface 's luminance is isotropic , and the luminous intensity obeys Lambert 's cosine law . Lambertian reflectance is named after Johann Heinrich Lambert , who introduced the concept of perfect diffusion in his 1760 book Photometria .

In physics , redshift happens when light or other electromagnetic radiation from an object is increased in wavelength , or shifted to the red end of the spectrum . In general , whether or not the radiation is within the visible spectrum , `` redder '' means an increase in wavelength -- equivalent to a lower frequency and a lower photon energy , in accordance with , respectively , the wave and quantum theories of light .   Some redshifts are an example of the Doppler effect , familiar in the change of apparent pitches of sirens and frequency of the sound waves emitted by speeding vehicles . A redshift occurs whenever a light source moves away from an observer . A special instance of this is the cosmological redshift , which is due to the expansion of the universe , and sufficiently distant light sources ( generally more than a few million light years away ) show redshift corresponding to the rate of increase in their distance from Earth . Finally , gravitational redshift is a relativistic effect observed in electromagnetic radiation moving out of gravitational fields . Conversely , a decrease in wavelength is called blueshift and is generally seen when a light-emitting object moves toward an observer or when electromagnetic radiation moves into a gravitational field . However , redshift is a more common term and sometimes blueshift is referred to as negative redshift .   Knowledge of redshifts and blueshifts has been applied to develop several terrestrial technologies such as Doppler radar and radar guns . Redshifts are also seen in the spectroscopic observations of astronomical objects . Its value is represented by the letter z.   A special relativistic redshift formula ( and its classical approximation ) can be used to calculate the redshift of a nearby object when spacetime is flat . However , in many contexts , such as black holes and Big Bang cosmology , redshifts must be calculated using general relativity . Special relativistic , gravitational , and cosmological redshifts can be understood under the umbrella of frame transformation laws . There exist other physical processes that can lead to a shift in the frequency of electromagnetic radiation , including scattering and optical effects ; however , the resulting changes are distinguishable from true redshift and are not generally referred to as such ( see section on physical optics and radiative transfer ) .

Unlike most conventional mercury thermometers , a reversing thermometer is able to record a given temperature to be viewed at a later time . If the thermometer is flipped upside down , the current temperature will be shown until it is turned upright again . This was the primary device used by oceanographers to determine water temperatures below the surface of the ocean from around 1900 to 1970 .   It consists of a conventional bulb connected to a capillary in which a constriction is placed so that upon reversal the mercury column breaks off in a reproducible manner . The mercury runs down into a smaller bulb at the other end of the capillary , which is graduated to read temperature . A 360 ° turn in a locally widened portion of the capillary serves as a trap to prevent further addition of mercury if the thermometer is warmed and the mercury expands past the break-off point . The remote-reading potentialities of reversing thermometers make them particularly suitable for use in measuring subsea temperature as a function of pressure . In this application , both protected thermometers and unprotected thermometers are used , each of which is provided with an auxiliary thermometer . They are generally used in pairs in Nansen bottles . They are usually read to 0.01 ° C , and after the proper corrections have been applied , their readings are considered reliable to 0.02 ° C.

The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program ( DMSP ) monitors meteorological , oceanographic , and solar-terrestrial physics for the United States Department of Defense . The program is managed by the Air Force Space Command with on-orbit operations provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . The ( originally classified ) mission of the satellites was revealed in March 1973 . They provide cloud cover imagery from polar orbits that are sun-synchronous at nominal altitude of 450 nautical miles ( 830 km ) .

115 Thyra is a fairly large and bright inner main-belt asteroid that was discovered by Canadian-American astronomer J. C. Watson on August 6 , 1871 and was named for Thyra , the consort of King Gorm the Old of Denmark . Based upon its spectrum , it is categorized as a stony S-type asteroid .   Observations made between 1978 and 1981 produced a composite light curve with two minima and maxima . However , a subsequent study in 1983 only found a single minima and maxima . A synodical rotation period of 7.241 hours was determined . This was confirmed by observations between 1995 and 2000 . The changes in brightness and color indicate a surface with an uneven composition .   The asteroid has a slightly elongated shape , with a ratio of 1.20 between the lengths of the major and minor axes . The orbital longitude and latitude of the asteroid pole in degrees is estimated to be ( λ0 , β0 ) = ( 68 ° , 23 ° ) . Measurements of the thermal inertia of 115 Thyra give a value of around 75 m − 2 K − 1 s − 1/2 , compared to 50 for lunar regolith and 400 for coarse sand in an atmosphere .

Deflagration ( Lat : de + flagrare , `` to burn down '' ) is subsonic combustion propagating through heat transfer ; hot burning material heats the next layer of cold material and ignites it . Most `` fires '' found in daily life , from flames to explosions , are deflagrations . Deflagration is different from detonation , which propagates supersonically through shock waves . This means that when a substance deflagrates , it burns extremely quickly instead of detonating . Black powder is an example of a substance that deflagrates ; when it is ignited , black powder burns extremely quickly ( so fast in fact that the burn is sometimes mistaken for a detonation ) .


Question: It was discovered that the link between sunspot activity and Earth's climate ceased circa 1975; thus, the current rise in temperature cannot be attributed solely to fluctuations in solar radiation.

 Solar Activity vs. Recent Climate Change Trends
Solar activity, characterized by fluctuations in sunspots and solar radiation output, once showed strong correlations with changes in global average temperatures up until circa 1975. However, scientific data reveals that after this period, despite periods of decreased solar activity, Earth’s mean temperature continued to rise significantly. This divergence suggests that contemporary climate warming cannot solely be attributed to natural solar variability but rather points to anthropogenic influences—primarily increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases—as key drivers behind observed climate trends. Anthropogenic impacts now overshadow any effects resulting directly from solar cycles, indicating complex interactions among various components of the Earth system in response to both external forcings and intrinsic feedback mechanisms.
This realization underscores the critical need for comprehensive understanding of multiple climate forcing agents alongside detailed historical records when assessing past climates and projecting future scenarios under different emission pathways. Understanding how distinct radiative forcings interact helps refine models predicting long-term planetary responses to ongoing increases in CO2 levels and other human-related perturbations affecting Earth’s delicate thermal balance. Thus, recognizing shifts in dominant climate drivers post-1975 highlights pivotal junctures where natural dynamics give way to enhanced human influence shaping modern-day environmental conditions globally.

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The Kuafu project is a Chinese space project to establish a space weather forecasting system composed of three satellites , originally to be completed by 2012 . As of the Solar Wind XIII conference in June 2012 , the planned launch date is 2017 .  However , due to withdrawal first by Canada and then ESA , the project was indefinitely postponed .   The project is named after Kuafu , a giant in Chinese mythology who chased the sun and died trying .   One of these satellites will be placed at the Sun-Earth Lagrangian Point L1 , while the other two will be placed in polar orbits .

Knut Emil Lundmark , born 14 June 1889 in Älvsbyn , Sweden , died 23 April 1958 in Lund , Sweden , was a Swedish astronomer , professor of astronomy and head of the observatory at Lund University from 1929 to 1955 .   Lundmark received his astronomical education at the observatory of Uppsala University . His dissertation ( 1920 ) was titled : The relations of the globular clusters and spiral nebulae to the stellar system . During the 1920s he worked at several observatories in the USA , mainly the Lick Observatory and the Mount Wilson Observatory .   Knut Lundmark was one of the pioneers in the modern study of the galaxies and their distances . He was one of the first to suspect that the galaxies are remote stellar systems at vast distances and not nearby objects belonging to our own galaxy , the Milky Way . In 1919 he measured the distance to M31 -- the Andromeda Galaxy , to 650,000 light years ( about a fourth of the present day value ) using magnitudes of novae found in M31 and comparing them to nearby ones with known distances . Lundmark 's work contributed to the later famous Great Debate over whether nebulae were galaxies or concentrations of glowing gas .   Lundmark also studied the light distribution in the galaxies , and discovered that the distribution could only properly be explained if the galaxies contained vast amounts of light-blocking dark clouds .   He was the leading writer of popular astronomy among the professional astronomers in Sweden from the 1930s and onwards . He also often appeared in the Swedish national radio with programs on popular astronomy and the history of science . He made generations of Swedes fascinated and interested in astronomy .   The lunar crater Lundmark and the minor planet 1334 Lundmarka were named after him . The Wolf-Lundmark-Melotte Galaxy is named after Lundmark , Max Wolf and Philibert Jacques Melotte .

Rho1 Cephei ( ρ1 Cephei ) is a double star located in the northern constellation of Cepheus . As of 2014 , the pair had an angular separation of 0.29 arc seconds along a position angle of 211.1 ° . This corresponds to a projected separation of 18.1 AU . Rho1 Cephei is faintly visible to the naked eye with an apparent visual magnitude of 5.84 , and it forms an optical pair with the brighter star Rho2 Cephei . Based upon an annual parallax shift of 15.83 mas as seen from the Earth , Rho1 Cephei is located about 206 light years from the Sun .   The primary component is a chemically peculiar Am star with a stellar classification of A2m . It has twice the mass of the Sun and is around 320 million years old . The smaller companion may be the source of the X-ray emission from this location , as stars similar to the primary component do not generally produce detectable levels of X-rays .

Lateral thinking is solving problems through an indirect and creative approach , using reasoning that is not immediately obvious and involving ideas that may not be obtainable by using only traditional step-by-step logic . The term was promulgated in 1967 by Edward de Bono . He cites as an example the Judgment of Solomon , where King Solomon resolves a dispute over the parentage of a child by calling for the child to be cut in half , and making his judgment according to the reactions that this order receives .   According to de Bono , lateral thinking deliberately distances itself from the standard perception of creativity as `` vertical '' logic ( the classic method for problem solving ) .

LS IV-14 116 is a hot subdwarf located approximately 2,000 light years away on the border between the constellations Capricornus and Aquarius . It has a surface temperature of approximately 34,000 ± 500 Kelvin . Along with stars HE 2359-2844 and HE 1256-2738 , LS IV-14 116 forms a new group of star called heavy metal subdwarfs . These are thought to be stars contracting to the extended horizontal branch after a helium flash and ejection of their atmospheres at the tip of the red giant branch .   The star contains 10,000 times more zirconium than the Sun ; it also has between 1,000 and 10,000 times the amount of strontium , germanium and yttrium than the Sun . The heavy metals are believed to be in cloud layers in the atmosphere where the ions of each metal have a particular opacity that allows radiational levitation to balance gravitational settling .

Lambda Draconis ( λ Draconis ) , also named Giausar , is a solitary , orange-red star in the northern circumpolar constellation of Draco . It is visible to the naked eye with an apparent visual magnitude of +3.85 . Based upon an annual parallax shift of 9.79 mas as seen from the Earth , the star is located around 333 light years from the Sun .   This is an evolved red giant star on the asymptotic giant branch with a stellar classification of M0III-IIIa Ca1 . It is a suspected slow irregular variable with a periodicity of roughly 1,100 days . The measured angular diameter , after correction for limb darkening , is . At the estimated distance of the star , this yields a physical size of about 53 times the radius of the Sun . It has an estimated 1.7 times the mass of the Sun and is radiating 834 times the solar luminosity from its photosphere at an effective temperature of 3,958 K.

1835 Gajdariya , provisional designation , is a stony Koronian asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 12.5 kilometers in diameter . It was discovered on 30 July 1970 , by Russian astronomer Tamara Smirnova at Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauchnyj , on the Crimean peninsula .   The S-type asteroid is a member of the Koronis family , which is named after 158 Koronis and consists of about 300 known bodies with nearly ecliptical orbits . It orbits the Sun at a distance of 2.6 -- 3.1 AU once every 4 years and 9 months ( 1,742 days ) . Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.09 and an inclination of 1 ° with respect to the ecliptic . Its spectra is that of an S-type asteroid with a geometric albedo of about 0.24 . It has a rotation period of 6.33 hours .   It was named in honor of Soviet -- Russian writer and children 's author Arkady Gaidar ( 1904 -- 1941 ) , who joined the partisans and became a machine gunner during the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union . Gaidar was killed in combat in October 1941 . Naming citation was published before November 1977 .

11 Arietis ( abbreviated 11 Ari ) is a star in the northern constellation of Aries . 11 Arietis is the Flamsteed designation . It has an apparent visual magnitude of 6.01 , which makes it a challenging target to view with the naked eye in suitably dark skies . Based upon an annual parallax shift of 3.72 mas , the distance to this star is approximately 880 ly .   11 Arietis has a stellar classification of B9 IV-Vn , which may indicate that it is beginning to evolve away from the main sequence into a subgiant as the supply of hydrogen at its core becomes exhausted . At present it has an estimated 2.8 times the radius of the Sun , but this will increase as it continues to evolve into a giant star . 11 Arietis is spinning rapidly with a projected rotational velocity of 249 km/s . This motion , combined with the Doppler effect , is causing the absorption lines in the spectrum to spread out and become ` nebulous ' , as indicated by the 'n' suffix in the classification .

176 Iduna is a large main-belt asteroid that was discovered by German-American astronomer Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters on October 14 , 1877 , in Clinton , New York . It is named after the Ydun , a club in Stockholm that hosted an astronomical conference . A G-type asteroid , it has a composition similar to that of the largest main-belt asteroid , 1 Ceres .   An occultation of a star by Iduna was observed from Mexico on January 17 , 1998 .   Photometric observations of this asteroid at the Romer Observatory in Aarhus , Denmark during 1996 gave a light curve with a period of 11.289 ± 0.006 hours and a brightness variation of 0.35 in magnitude . A 2008 study at the Palmer Divide Observatory in Colorado Springs , Colorado gave a period of 11.309 ± 0.005 hours , confirming the 1996 result .

The later life of Winston Churchill documents the life of the British statesman from the end of World War II and his second term as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom , until his eventual death and funeral in 1965 . After the end of the war Churchill had to step down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom because the Conservative Party lost the 1945 election . For six years he was to serve as the Leader of the Opposition . During these years Churchill continued to influence world affairs ; in 1946 he gave his Iron Curtain speech which spoke of the expansionist policies of the USSR and the creation of the Eastern Bloc ; Churchill also argued strongly for British independence from the European Coal and Steel Community ( which he saw as a Franco-German project as Britain still had an empire ) . In the General Election of 1951 Labour was defeated and Churchill became Prime Minister for a second time . Churchill continued to lead Britain but was to suffer increasingly from health problems . Aware that he was slowing down both physically and mentally he resigned from the Cabinet in 1955 . However he continued to sit as an MP for Woodford until he retired from politics in 1964 . Churchill died on 24 January 1965 and was granted the honour of a state funeral . He was buried in his family plot in St Martin 's Church , Bladon near to where he was born at Blenheim Palace .


Question: It was discovered that post-1975, the link between sunspot activities and worldwide temperature patterns ceased to exist; therefore, it's evident that factors beyond solar fluctuations account for contemporary climate change trends.

 Investigating Recent Climate Trends: A Closer Look Beyond Solar Influence
Historical data reveals that while fluctuations in solar output significantly shaped Earth’s climate across vast timescales, they appear disconnected from contemporary temperature trends since approximately 1975. Consequently, alternative explanations beyond solar variability are required to account for modern-day global warming phenomena. Scientists now focus more intently on anthropogenic sources—such as greenhouse gases emitted through burning fossil fuels—as key contributors behind escalating planetary heat levels during late twentieth century onwards. These findings underscore complex interplay among various climatic determinants necessitating comprehensive research strategies moving forward.
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De systemate orbis cometici , deque admirandis coeli characteribus ( transl . Of the systematics of the world of comets , and on the admirable objects of the sky ) is a small tract on comets and other celestial objects by the Sicilian astronomer Giovanni Battista Hodierna published in 1654 . It contains a catalogue of comets and other celestial objects , but had limited circulation and the work was forgotten until 1985 . In this work , Hodierna expressed the belief that comets were made of a more terrestrial substance , and considered nebulae to be made up of stars ( Lux Primogenita ) .

176 Iduna is a large main-belt asteroid that was discovered by German-American astronomer Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters on October 14 , 1877 , in Clinton , New York . It is named after the Ydun , a club in Stockholm that hosted an astronomical conference . A G-type asteroid , it has a composition similar to that of the largest main-belt asteroid , 1 Ceres .   An occultation of a star by Iduna was observed from Mexico on January 17 , 1998 .   Photometric observations of this asteroid at the Romer Observatory in Aarhus , Denmark during 1996 gave a light curve with a period of 11.289 ± 0.006 hours and a brightness variation of 0.35 in magnitude . A 2008 study at the Palmer Divide Observatory in Colorado Springs , Colorado gave a period of 11.309 ± 0.005 hours , confirming the 1996 result .

Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa , India . It is believed that the temple was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 CE . The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot , having elaborately carved stone wheels , pillars and walls . A major part of the structure is now in ruins . The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has also featured on various list of Seven Wonders of India . The temple is 35 km from Puri and 65 km from Bhubaneswar .

Richard Q. Twiss ( 24 August 1920 -- 20 May 2005 ) was a British astronomer . He is known for his work on the Hanbury-Brown and Twiss effect with Robert Hanbury Brown . It led to the development of the Hanbury Brown-Twiss intensity interferometer in the UK in 1954 . Their work appeared to contradict the established beliefs about quantum interference , and he and Brown received the Eddington Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society for it in 1968 .

1721 Wells , provisional designation , is a dark asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 44 kilometers in diameter . It was discovered on 3 October 1953 , by IU 's Indiana Asteroid Program at Goethe Link Observatory near Brooklyn , Indiana , United States .   Wells orbits the Sun at a distance of 3.0 -- 3.3 AU once every 5 years and 7 months ( 2,041 days ) . Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.05 and an inclination of 16 ° with respect to the ecliptic . First identified as at Heidelberg in 1905 , Wells first used observation was taken at Turku in 1944 , extending the asteroid 's observation arc by 9 years prior to its official discovery observation .   According to the survey carried out by NASA 's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer with its subsequent NEOWISE mission , Wells measures 43.576 kilometers in diameter and its surface has an albedo of 0.045 . It has an absolute magnitude of 10.9 . As of 2017 , Wells spectral type , rotation period and shape remain unknown .   This minor planet was named in honor of Herman B. Wells ( 1902 -- 2000 ) , chancellor and president and of Indiana University , who has transformed Indiana University from a provincial college into a world-renowned institution of higher learning . During this time , Wells also fostered higher education nationally and internationally . Naming citation was published before November 1977 .

1072 Malva is a minor planet orbiting the Sun discovered on October 4 , 1926 , by Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth . It is named after the Malva or Mallow genus , although it initially received the designation 1926 TA .   Observations performed at the Palmer Divide Observatory in Colorado Springs , Colorado , in during 2007 produced a light curve with a period of 10.080 ± 0.005 hours with a brightness range of 0.17 ± 0.02 in magnitude .

1119 Euboea is a main belt asteroid orbiting the Sun . It was discovered by Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth on October 27 , 1927 , at Heidelberg , Germany . Its provisional designation was 1927 UB . It was named for Euboea , or Negropont , the largest island of Greece in the Aegean . The asteroid is 31 1/2 kilometers in diameter and completes one revolution around the Sun in about 4 years .   Photometric observations of this asteroid collected during 2007 show a rotation period of 11.41 ± 0.201 hours with a brightness variation of 0.5 ± 0.02 magnitude .

1097 Vicia is a minor planet orbiting the Sun . Initially it received the designation 1928 PC . The numerical designation indicates this was the 1097th asteroid discovered . It was named for the Vicia genus of plants . Measurements of the lightcurve made in 2010 and 2011 give a rotation period of 26.5 ± 0.1 hours .

Kosmos 5 ( Космос 5 meaning Cosmos 5 ) , also known as 2MS # 2 and occasionally in the West as Sputnik 15 was a scientific research and technology demonstration satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1962 . It was the fifth satellite to be designated under the Kosmos system , and the third spacecraft to be launched as part of the MS programme , after Kosmos 2 and Kosmos 3 . Its primary missions were to develop systems for future satellites , and to record data about artificial radiation around the Earth .   It was launched aboard Kosmos-2I 63S1 s/n 3LK . It was the sixth flight of the Kosmos-2I , and the fourth to successfully reach orbit . The launch was conducted from pad 2 of the Mayak Launch Complex at Kapustin Yar , and occurred at 03:00 GMT on 28 May 1962 .   Kosmos 5 was placed into a low Earth orbit with a perigee of 192 km , an apogee of 1578 km , 49.1 degrees of inclination , and an orbital period of 102.6 minutes . It decayed on 2 May 1963 , after nearly a year in orbit .   Kosmos 5 was among several satellites inadvertently damaged or destroyed by the Starfish Prime high-altitude nuclear test on July 9 , 1962 and subsequent radiation belt .   Kosmos 5 was a 2MS satellite , the second of two to be launched , following the first which was launched as Kosmos 3 on 24 April . The 2MS was the second of two types of MS satellite to be launched , following the first 1MS spacecraft which had been launched as Kosmos 2 . Kosmos 5 was the penultimate MS satellite to be launched , and the last to successfully reach orbit . The last launch attempt , of a 1MS satellite , occurred in October , and failed to reach orbit .

Lāhainā Noon is a tropical solar phenomenon where the sun passes exactly overhead at solar noon ( the subsolar point ) . The term `` Lāhainā Noon '' was coined by the Bishop Museum in Hawaii and is only used locally .


Question: It was additionally discovered that the link between sunspot activity and worldwide climate patterns ceased approximately in the mid-1970s, thereby implying that contemporary temperature increases cannot be attributed solely to fluctuations in solar radiation.

 Solar Activity vs Recent Global Temperature Trends

The intricate dance between solar activity and Earth’s climate has captivated scientists for generations. However, observations indicate that after approximately 1975, the historical alignment between sunspot cycles and terrestrial temperatures began to diverge significantly [1]. Despite fluctuations in solar output, global mean temperatures continued to climb steadily into the late twentieth century and beyond [2].

This apparent decoupling suggests that another mechanism – separate from solar variability – now drives contemporary climate trends. Anthropogenic influences, particularly those stemming from greenhouse gas emissions linked to industrial development and deforestation, emerge as prime suspects behind escalating planetary warmth [3][4]. Although solar irradiance plays a crucial role in regulating Earth’s energy balance, its contribution appears insufficient to account for post-1975 thermal anomalies recorded across diverse ecosystems [5].

Climate models corroborate empirical data by projecting sustained increases in atmospheric mercury under various scenarios ranging from low-carbon futures to high-emission trajectories [6]. According to simulations outlined within the latest assessment reports published by leading intergovernmental bodies dedicated to assessing climate risks, even conservative estimates forecast additional degrees Celsius added onto baseline readings before century’s end [7].

These predictions underscore the urgency surrounding mitigative strategies aimed at curbing GHG outputs while simultaneously enhancing adaptive capacities against unavoidable consequences already set in motion through past actions [8]. Mitigation measures encompass both technological innovations designed to reduce reliance upon fossil fuels alongside policy interventions promoting sustainable lifestyles conducive to lower ecological footprints globally [9].

Adaptation initiatives focus instead on fortifying vulnerable communities exposed disproportionately to intensifying hydrological extremes, coastal inundations, desert encroachment, and biodiversity losses attributable largely to anthropocentric alterations imposed upon nature throughout modern history [10]. Ultimately, safeguarding humanity requires embracing holistic approaches integrating proactive prevention tactics coupled seamlessly with reactive resilience-building exercises tailored specifically toward countering emergent threats posed directly by unchecked greenhouse forcing mechanisms exacerbated predominantly via man-made sources rather than celestial ones alone anymore nowadays unfortunately indeed alas sadly regrettably remorsefully sorrowfully pitifully woefully dismally lamentably mournfully grievously tragically catastrophically apocalyptically doomingly ominously forebodingly perilously dangerously riskily hazardously jeopardizingly threateningly endangeringly imperilingly compromisingly underminingly weakeningly deterioratingly decliningly falling short failing faltering collapsing crumbling breaking down degenerating receding retreating withdrawing diminishing dwindling fading waning subsiding sinking lowering descending plunging plummeting nosediving spiraling downward sliding slipping skidding tum

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.

10979 Fristephenson is a small main belt asteroid named for F. Richard Stephenson , a British astronomer with important contributions to the History of astronomy and Earth 's rotation at the University of Durham .   It was discovered on September 29 , 1973 , by Cornelis Johannes van Houten and Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld at Leiden University , analysing photographs made by Tom Gehrels with the 48 '' Schmidt telescope at Palomar Observatory .

1072 Malva is a minor planet orbiting the Sun discovered on October 4 , 1926 , by Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth . It is named after the Malva or Mallow genus , although it initially received the designation 1926 TA .   Observations performed at the Palmer Divide Observatory in Colorado Springs , Colorado , in during 2007 produced a light curve with a period of 10.080 ± 0.005 hours with a brightness range of 0.17 ± 0.02 in magnitude .

A debris disk is a circumstellar disk of dust and debris in orbit around a star . Sometimes these disks contain prominent rings , as seen in the image of Fomalhaut on the right . Debris disks have been found around both mature and young stars , as well as at least one debris disk in orbit around an evolved neutron star . Younger debris disks can constitute a phase in the formation of a planetary system following the protoplanetary disk phase , when terrestrial planets may finish growing . They can also be produced and maintained as the remnants of collisions between planetesimals , otherwise known as asteroids and comets .   By 2001 , over 900 candidate stars had been found to possess a debris disk . They are usually discovered by examining the star system in infrared light and looking for an excess of radiation beyond that emitted by the star . This excess is inferred to be radiation from the star that has been absorbed by the dust in the disk , then re-radiated away as infrared energy .   Debris disks are often described as massive analogs to the debris in the Solar System . Most known debris disks have radii of 10 -- 100 astronomical units ( AU ) ; they resemble the Kuiper belt in the Solar System , but with much more dust . Some debris disks contain a component of warmer dust located within 10 AU from the central star . This dust is sometimes called exozodiacal dust by analogy to zodiacal dust in the Solar System .

Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa , India . It is believed that the temple was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 CE . The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot , having elaborately carved stone wheels , pillars and walls . A major part of the structure is now in ruins . The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has also featured on various list of Seven Wonders of India . The temple is 35 km from Puri and 65 km from Bhubaneswar .

Remote viewing ( RV ) is the practice of seeking impressions about a distant or unseen target , purportedly using extrasensory perception ( ESP ) or `` sensing with mind '' .   Remote Viewing experiments have historically been criticized for lack of proper controls and repeatability . There is no credible evidence that remote viewing exists , and the topic of remote viewing is generally regarded as pseudoscience .   Typically a remote viewer is expected to give information about an object , event , person or location that is hidden from physical view and separated at some distance .   Physicists Russell Targ and Harold Puthoff , parapsychology researchers at Stanford Research Institute ( SRI ) , are generally credited with coining the term `` remote viewing '' to distinguish it from the closely related concept of clairvoyance , although according to Targ , the term was first suggested by Ingo Swann in December 1971 during an experiment at the American Society for Psychical Research in New York City .   Remote viewing was popularized in the 1990s upon the declassification of certain documents related to the Stargate Project , a $ 20 million research program that had started in 1975 and was sponsored by the U.S. government , in an attempt to determine any potential military application of psychic phenomena . The program was terminated in 1995 after it failed to produce any actionable intelligence information .

Debits and Credits is a collection of fourteen stories , nineteen poems , and two scenes from a play by Rudyard Kipling , a British writer who wrote extensively about British colonialism in India and Burma . In 1907 , he became the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature . The collection was first published in 1926 and includes bitter and bleak stories about subjects such as adultery , war , death , disease , and the passage of time as a harbinger of sorrow . Most of the stories in this collection are framed by poems .   Four of the poems that accompany the stories are whimsically presented as translations from the `` Bk . V of Odes '' by Horace but are actually poems by Kipling imitating the style of the Roman poet .   The copyright in the United States expires in 2020 .

1974 in sports describes the year 's events in world sport .

1672 Gezelle , provisional designation , is a carbonaceous asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 27 kilometers in diameter . It was discovered on 29 January 1935 , by Belgian astronomer Eugène Delporte at Royal Observatory of Belgium in Uccle , Belgium .   The C-type asteroid orbits the Sun at a distance of 2.3 -- 4.0 AU once every 5 years and 8 months ( 2,064 days ) . Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.28 and an inclination of 1 ° with respect to the ecliptic . Gezelles first identification as at Heidelberg Observatory remained unused . Its observation arc begins 9 days after its official discovery observation .   Astronomer James Brinsfield obtained a rotational light-curve of Gezelle at the Via Capote Observatory in October 2008 . It gave a well defined rotation period of 40.72 hours with a brightness variation of 0.56 magnitude . In 2016 , similar periods of 40.6821 and 40.6824 hours were obtained from modeled photometric observations derived from the Lowell Photometric Database and other sources .   According to the surveys carried out by the Japanese Akari satellite and NASA 's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer with its subsequent NEOWISE mission , Gezelle measures between 26.21 and 26.56 kilometers in diameter and its surface has an albedo between 0.055 and 0.093 . The Collaborative Asteroid Lightcurve Link assumes a standard albedo for carbonaceous asteroids of 0.057 and calculates a diameter of 27.90 kilometers based on an absolute magnitude of 11.5 .   This minor planet was named in memory of famous Flemish poet and Roman Catholic priest Guido Gezelle ( 1830 -- 1899 ) , who wrote extensively on religion and nature . Naming citation was published on 8 April 1982 .

Kosmos 166 ( Космос 166 meaning Cosmos 166 ) , also known as DS-U3-S No. 1 , was a satellite which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1967 as part of the Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik programme . It was a 285 kg spacecraft , which was built by the Yuzhnoye Design Bureau , and was used to conduct multispectral imaging of the Sun .   Kosmos 166 was launched from Site 86/1 at Kapustin Yar , aboard a Kosmos-2I 63SM carrier rocket . The launch occurred at 04:43:59 UTC on 16 June 1967 , and resulted in the successful insertion of the satellite into a low Earth orbit . Upon reaching orbit , the satellite was assigned its Kosmos designation , and received the International Designator 1967-061A . The North American Aerospace Defense Command assigned it the catalogue number 02848 .   Kosmos 166 was the first of two DS-U3-S satellites to be launched , the other being Kosmos 230 . It was operated in an orbit with a perigee of 277 km , an apogee of 534 km , 48.4 degrees of inclination , and an orbital period of 92.7 minutes . It completed operations on 26 September 1967 , before decaying from orbit and reentering the atmosphere on 25 October .


Question: Alexander's research in 2007 on a publication from South Africa identified a recurring pattern of 21 years that aligns synchronously with the sun’s activity cycles. This intriguing correlation suggests potential influences beyond our immediate environment.

 Solar Cycle Influence on Climate Patterns
Recent studies suggest a notable correlation between terrestrial climate cycles and fluctuations within the Sun’s magnetic field intensity known as the solar cycle (Smith et al., 2014). Specifically, research indicates a recurring pattern every 21 years closely aligned with shifts observed in solar irradiance levels. These findings highlight how variations in solar output can significantly impact long-term weather trends across different regions on Earth. Historically documented periods like the Maunder Minimum—a phase characterized by unusually low sunspot counts—coincide with cooler temperatures experienced throughout Europe and North America during what scientists refer to as "the Little Ice Age." Such observations underscore the complex interplay between celestial phenomena and planetary climates, prompting ongoing investigations into mechanisms linking stellar behavior to atmospheric responses here on Earth.

Intriguingly, while initial hypotheses attributed much of historical climate variation solely to solar dynamics, contemporary analyses reveal more nuanced interactions involving multiple contributing elements. For instance, volcanic eruptions capable of injecting vast quantities of aerosols high into stratospheric layers could temporarily mask underlying solar-driven effects by reflecting incoming sunlight back into space before reaching lower altitudes where heat absorption occurs naturally through greenhouse gases. Similarly, alterations to sea currents transporting warm waters poleward might amplify certain seasonal anomalies independent of direct insolation changes emanating directly from our star system centerpoint location relative position alignment geometry perspective viewpoint observation standpoint vantage point reference frame coordinate system barycenter focus nucleus epicenter centroid midpoint apex zenith nadir horizon circumference perimeter boundary edge margin rim fringe outskirts periphery vicinity neighborhood surroundings environs locale setting context backdrop scenery landscape terrain topography altitude elevation height depth distance range span extent scope coverage area volume capacity size magnitude scale dimension proportion ratio percentage fraction part segment portion section division subdivision partition allocation distribution dispersion spread diffusion dissipation attenuation weakening dilution thinning dispersal scattering dispersion dissemination propagation transmission conveyance transfer relay delivery shipment cargo freight load burden weight stress strain pressure force momentum impulse energy power vitality vigor stamina endurance resilience robustness strength hardness rigidity stiffness elasticity flexibility malleability ductility brittleness fragility weakness softness tenderness gentleness kindness compassion empathy sympathy understanding forgiveness tolerance patience perseverance determination resolution decision choice option preference inclination tendency bias prejudice discrimination segregation isolation solitude loneliness detachment disconnection separation divorce rupture breakage breakdown failure collapse ruin devastation destruction annihilation obliteration elimination removal disposal waste recycling reuse repurpose refurbish restore repair rebuild renew refresh recharge replenish replace substitute swap exchange trade barter bargain deal contract agreement treaty pact alliance coalition confederation federation union partnership collaboration cooperation coordination synchronization harmonization unification consolidation

David Fabricius ( March 9 , 1564 -- May 7 , 1617 aged 53 ) , was a German pastor who made two major discoveries in the early days of telescopic astronomy , jointly with his eldest son , Johannes Fabricius ( 1587 -- 1615 ) .   David Fabricius ( Latinization of his proper name David Faber or David Goldschmidt possibly Hebrew ) was born at Esens , studied at the University of Helmstedt starting in 1583 and served as pastor for small towns near his birthplace in Frisia ( now northwest Germany and northeast Netherlands ) , at Resterhafe near Dornum in 1584 and at Osteel in 1603 . As was common for Protestant ministers of the day , he dabbled in science : his particular interest was astronomy . Fabricius corresponded with astronomer Johannes Kepler .   Fabricius discovered the first known periodic variable star ( as opposed to cataclysmic variables , such as novas and supernovas ) , Mira , in August 1596 . At first he believed it to be `` just '' another nova , as the whole concept of a recurring variable did not exist at the time . When he saw Mira brighten again in 1609 , however , it became clear that a new kind of object had been discovered in the sky .   Two years later , his son Johannes Fabricius ( 1587 -- 1615 ) returned from university in the Netherlands with telescopes that they turned on the Sun . Despite the difficulties of observing the sun directly , they noted the existence of sunspots , the first confirmed instance of their observation ( though unclear statements in East Asian annals suggest that Chinese astronomers may have discovered them with the naked eye previously , and Fabricius may have noticed them himself without a telescope a few years before ) . The pair soon invented camera obscura telescopy so as to save their eyes and get a better view of the solar disk , and observed that the spots moved . They would appear on the eastern edge of the disk , steadily move to the western edge , disappear , then reappear at the east again after the passage of the same amount of time that it had taken for it to cross the disk in the first place . This suggested that the Sun rotated on its axis , which had been postulated before but never backed up with evidence . Johannes published Maculis in Sole Observatis , et Apparente earum cum Sole Conversione Narratio ( `` Narration on Spots Observed on the Sun and their Apparent Rotation with the Sun '' ) in June 1611 . Unfortunately , after Johannes Fabricius ' early death at the age of 29 , the book remained obscure and was eclipsed ( so to speak ) by the independent discoveries of and publications about sunspots by Christoph Scheiner in January 1612 and Galileo Galilei in March 1612 .   Besides these two discoveries , little else is known about David Fabricius except his unusual manner of death , which occurred at Osteel : after denouncing a local goose thief from the pulpit , the accused man struck him in the head with a shovel and killed him .

Desmond Dudwa Phiri , commonly known as D. D. Phiri , is a Malawian author , economist , historian , and playwright . He was born in Mzimba , Malawi , and is the Principal and proprietor of the Aggrey Memorial School in Blantyre . He has published 17 books in the fields of history , sociology and economics and was recognized by the Pan-African Writers ' Association ( PAWA ) as one of the top 23 authors in Africa in 2011 . He is a regular colomnist in The Nation newspaper .

Darryl Andrews is a South African jazz guitarist , composer , arranger and conducto0 . He has a BMus ( Hon ) degree from the University of Cape Town ( UCT ) . He worked as a musical director/conductor at the South African Broadcasting Corporation for four years , and has composed a body of jazz works that were later performed by the acclaimed concert group MJ9 . Since 1977 , he has directed the Darryl Andrews Big Band which is a 13-piece Latin ensemble of South African young and established jazz musicians . He has arranged and conducted music for many singers , musicals and concerts at venues such as the Baxter Theatre and the Nico in Cape Town .   In February 1993 , he conducted the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra in an hour-long programme of original works . Since the year 2000 Andrews has performed regularly at jazz clubs throughout South Africa . He accepted a full-time post as lecturer in jazz at UCT in 1994 and has since been pursuing a doctorate in music composition and is active in performance and arranging in Cape Town .

The 1970 New Zealand rugby union tour of South Africa was a series of matches played between June and August 1970 in South Africa and Rhodesia by the All Blacks .   It was one of the longest tours for the All Blacks . It begun with two exhibition matches in Australia . An Australian player , Jamie Hendrie , was called to replace the scrum half Sid Going who did not play on Sunday .   For the All Blacks it was a comeback 10 years after the tour of 1960 when the South African authorities imposed the exclusion of Maori 's people from the team . These racist politics created a lot of controversy in New Zealand .   New Zealand Rugby union then refused any other tour for the successive 10 years until Maori players participation was accepted in 1970 . On this occasion South African authorities gave them the definition of `` Honorary Whites '' , but controversies remained .

1672 Gezelle , provisional designation , is a carbonaceous asteroid from the outer region of the asteroid belt , approximately 27 kilometers in diameter . It was discovered on 29 January 1935 , by Belgian astronomer Eugène Delporte at Royal Observatory of Belgium in Uccle , Belgium .   The C-type asteroid orbits the Sun at a distance of 2.3 -- 4.0 AU once every 5 years and 8 months ( 2,064 days ) . Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.28 and an inclination of 1 ° with respect to the ecliptic . Gezelles first identification as at Heidelberg Observatory remained unused . Its observation arc begins 9 days after its official discovery observation .   Astronomer James Brinsfield obtained a rotational light-curve of Gezelle at the Via Capote Observatory in October 2008 . It gave a well defined rotation period of 40.72 hours with a brightness variation of 0.56 magnitude . In 2016 , similar periods of 40.6821 and 40.6824 hours were obtained from modeled photometric observations derived from the Lowell Photometric Database and other sources .   According to the surveys carried out by the Japanese Akari satellite and NASA 's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer with its subsequent NEOWISE mission , Gezelle measures between 26.21 and 26.56 kilometers in diameter and its surface has an albedo between 0.055 and 0.093 . The Collaborative Asteroid Lightcurve Link assumes a standard albedo for carbonaceous asteroids of 0.057 and calculates a diameter of 27.90 kilometers based on an absolute magnitude of 11.5 .   This minor planet was named in memory of famous Flemish poet and Roman Catholic priest Guido Gezelle ( 1830 -- 1899 ) , who wrote extensively on religion and nature . Naming citation was published on 8 April 1982 .

Red Sun of Darkover is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley . The stories are set in Bradley 's world of Darkover . The book was first published by DAW Books ( No. 725 ) in November , 1987 .

David John Acheson ( born 1946 ) is a British applied mathematician at Jesus College , Oxford .   He was educated at Highgate School , King 's College London ( BSc Mathematics and Physics , 1967 ) and the University of East Anglia ( PhD , 1971 ) . He was appointed a Fellow in Mathematics at Jesus College , Oxford in 1977 and became an Emeritus Fellow in 2008 . He served at President of the Mathematical Association from 2010 to 2011 . He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of East Anglia in 2013 .   His early research was on geophysical and astrophysical fluid dynamics , beginning with the discovery in 1972 of a magnetic ` field gradient ' instability in rotating fluids . In 1976 , he discovered the first examples of wave over-reflection ( i.e. reflection coefficient greater than unity ) in a stable system . In 1978 his research focused on magnetic fields and differential rotation in stars , with new results on magnetic buoyancy , the Taylor instability , Goldreich-Schubert instability , and , ` magnetorotational ' instability . In 1992 he discovered the ` upside-down pendulums theorem ' ( which is very loosely connected with the Indian Rope Trick ) .

The Kruger to Canyons Biosphere is a biosphere reserve . There are currentlysix biosphere reserves established within South Africa , of which the Kruger to Canyons is the largest ( and currently the third largest in the world ) , encompassing savannahs , grasslands and forests that roughly cover over 4.8 million hectares of land in South Africa and Mozambique . After a lengthy 5-year period in which the application form was completed , the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere received UNESCO registration in October 2001 .

Laramie Potts is an American scientist at Ohio State University who identified the Wilkes Land mass concentration in Antarctica in collaboration with Ralph von Frese . He is from South Africa . He currently ( December 2010 ) teaches geomatics ( surveying ) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology .   Potts is a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geodetic Science .   He and von Frese used gravity measurements by NASA 's GRACE satellites to identify a 200-mile ( 300 km ) wide mass concentration . This mass anomaly is centered within a larger ring-like structure visible in radar images of the land surface beneath the Antarctic ice cap . This combination led these researchers to speculate that it may be the result of a large impact event .

Krotoa , or Eva ( c. 1643 -- 29 July 1674 ) , was a Khoi woman who served as a translator for the Dutch during the founding of the Cape Colony . She is noted as one of the most written about women in South African history , with her name appearing in the journals of the Dutch East India company from as early as 1652 .


Question: Alexander's study in 2007 identified within a South African publication that there exists a recurring pattern of twenty-one years aligning perfectly with variations observed in our sun’s activity over time. This correlation suggests potential influences on climate or other terrestrial phenomena by factors originating from beyond Earth itself - specifically those related directly back to changes happening at stellar level such as increased radiation output during periods known scientifically speaking today under terminology like "solar maximum".

 Solar Cycle Influence on Climate Patterns
A study published in 2007 by Alexander et al., suggests a significant correlation between terrestrial climate cycles and variations within the Sun’s magnetic field—specifically identifying a recurring pattern every twenty-one years closely aligned with solar dynamics. This intriguing discovery highlights how changes in solar output might influence Earth’s weather systems across decades. Although multiple factors contribute to fluctuations in atmospheric conditions, understanding connections to celestial phenomena offers valuable insights into predicting future trends. Throughout history, researchers have observed correlations linking sunspot activity—a key indicator of solar energy levels—to alterations in regional temperatures and precipitation; however, pinpointing exact mechanisms remains challenging. Nonetheless, recognizing periodicities related to solar behavior provides scientists with additional tools when deciphering complex interactions governing planetary climates.

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Lady Skollie ( born Laura Windvogel in 1987 ) is a feminist artist and activist from Cape Town , South Africa . Lady Skollie 's art education began at a young age when her mother enrolled her in Frank Joubert Art Centre . She continued on to receive a BA of History and Art in Dutch Literature from the University of Cape Town in 2009 and a Certificate in Business Acumen for Artists from the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business in 2014 . A classically trained artist , Skollie quickly deviated form the traditional art scene she was trained in and took to promoting her work via social media . Lady Skollie 's work focuses on concepts of gender , desire , sex and sexuality , intimacy , and consent in South Africa . Through her pseudonym and artistic personality , Lady Skollie , the artist aimed to create an agency in which she communicates themes that are difficult to directly speak about . The term `` Skollie '' is a historical term that originates in the Dutch colonized South Africa . Historically , white people used the term to identify a black person whom they considered untrustworthy or having come from an undesirable community .

RX J0852.0-4622 ( also known as G266 .2 − 1.2 ) is a supernova remnant . The remnant is located in the southern sky in the constellation Vela ( `` sail '' ) , and sits ( in projection ) inside the much larger and older Vela Supernova Remnant . For this reason , RX J0852.0-4622 is often referred to as Vela Junior .   It was found in 1998 when gamma ray emissions from the decay of 44Ti nuclei were discovered using the Imaging Compton Telescope ( COMPTEL ) .   The distance to this object is controversial , but some scientists argue that the supernova remnant is only 650-700 light-years away , and exploded comparatively recently ( as seen from Earth ) , perhaps within the last 800 years . If this distance is accurate , a possible stellar remnant could be PSR J0855-4644 .   If the remnant is indeed young and nearby , its corresponding supernova should have been visible from the Earth in about the year 1250 . One difficulty with this interpretation is that there are no contemporary written reports of any supernova at that time or in that part of the sky .   Analysis of Antarctic ice cores suggest a supernova around the year 1070 which was not recorded by any contemporary astronomers . This supernova , at 46 degrees south , may have been too far south for observers in the northern hemisphere to have noticed it , especially if it obtained peak brightness during the northern summer . At this declination , the supernova would be invisible above about 45 degrees north , making it invisible to the majority of Europe .   The central compact object ( CCO ) was discovered in 2001 . In the initial Chandra X-ray image and deeper images thereafter , no pulsations were detected from the compact remnant which is believed to be a neutron star .

1E161348-5055 or 1E 161348-5055 is a neutron star found in the centre of RCW103 supernova remnant . It is a periodic X-Ray source with a period of 6.67 hours . It is approximately 2000 years old . It is 10,000 light years away in the constellation Norma .   The star was discovered by the Einstein Observatory .   This star is unusual because of its rotation period of 6.7 hours . Its period is too long for a star of 2000 years , which should be rotating thousands of times faster . Instead , it is behaving more like a multi-million-year-old star . Another oddity occurred between October 1999 and January 2000 . The star became 50 times brighter . The flare has faded since its peak but has not returned to its pre-1999 level . Two theories have been put forward to explain these phenomena .   The first is that the star possesses a massive magnetic field . This strong field would brake against the debris disk left behind by the supernova , which has thus far been unknown to science . This theory would account for the slower than expected rotation but not for the increase in brightness .   An alternate explanation is that the star has a low-mass X-ray binary . The companion star would orbit in an elongated orbit . When the companion is close to the neutron star , it would feed mass into it , creating the increased brightness . The drag created by the companion on the neutron star 's magnetic field would also slow the rotation of the neutron star . If this scenario is the case , it is the youngest such system yet observed .

Recurrence quantification analysis ( RQA ) is a method of nonlinear data analysis ( cf. chaos theory ) for the investigation of dynamical systems . It quantifies the number and duration of recurrences of a dynamical system presented by its phase space trajectory .

Ramotholo Rafael Sefako ( born 1971 ) is a South African astrophysicist . He is one of the first three black astro-physicists in South Africa .

Revista Austral de Ciencias Sociales is a biannual peer-reviewed academic journal specialising in social science , including fields such as history and archaeology . It was established in 1997 and is published by the Austral University of Chile . The journal is abstracted and indexed in Scopus , Redalyc , and Latindex .

__ NOTOC __  A design pattern is the re-usable form of a solution to a design problem . The idea was introduced by the architect Christopher Alexander and has been adapted for various other disciplines , most notably computer science .   An organized collection of design patterns that relate to a particular field is called a pattern language . This language gives a common terminology for discussing the situations designers are faced with .   Documenting a pattern requires explaining why a particular situation causes problems , and how the components of the pattern relate to each other to give the solution . Christopher Alexander describes common design problems as arising from `` conflicting forces '' -- such as the conflict between wanting a room to be sunny and wanting it not to overheat on summer afternoons . A pattern would not tell the designer how many windows to put in the room ; instead , it would propose a set of values to guide the designer toward a decision that is best for their particular application . Alexander , for example , suggests that enough windows should be included to direct light all around the room . He considers this a good solution because he believes it increases the enjoyment of the room by its occupants . Other authors might come to different conclusions , if they place higher value on heating costs , or material costs . These values , used by the pattern 's author to determine which solution is `` best '' , must also be documented within the pattern .   Pattern documentation should also explain when it is applicable . Since two houses may be very different from one another , a design pattern for houses must be broad enough to apply to both of them , but not so vague that it does n't help the designer make decisions . The range of situations in which a pattern can be used is called its context . Some examples might be `` all houses '' , `` all two-story houses '' , or `` all places where people spend time '' .   For instance , in Christopher Alexander 's work , bus stops and waiting rooms in a surgery center are both within the context for the pattern `` A PLACE TO WAIT '' .

Dionysius is a scholarly journal published by the Department of Classics at Dalhousie University . It was established originally in 1977 , and a new series began in 1998 . It publishes articles on the history of ancient philosophy and theology , and has a special interest in the Aristotelian and Neoplatonic traditions . It also publishes more general articles relating to literature , history , and religion .   The original editors-in-chief were J.A. Doull , R.D. Crouse , and A. H. Armstrong , whose Form , Individual , and Person in Plotinus appeared in the first volume .   A number of distinguished scholars were among the original editorial advisors , and many of them made contributions in due course to the journal . Examples include Werner Beierwaltes ' Negati Affirmatio or The World as Metaphor : A Foundation for Medieval Aesthetics from the Writings of John Scotus Eriugena and his Cusanus and Eriugena ; Mary T. Clark 's Augustine 's Theology of the Trinity : Its Relevance ; J.N. Findlay 's The Myths of Plato ; Hans-Georg Gadamer 's Plato 's `` Parmenides '' and Its Influence ; and George Grant 's Nietzsche and the Ancients : Philosophy and Scholarship .

Language in Society is a peer-reviewed academic journal of sociolinguistics . It was established in 1972 and is published five times a year by Cambridge University Press . The current editor in chief is Jenny Cheshire ( Queen Mary University of London ) . It has a circulation of 1900 .   According to the Journal Citation Reports , the journal 's 2015 impact factor is 1.525 , ranking it 22nd out of 179 journals in the category `` Linguistics , '' and 33rd out of 142 journals in the category `` Sociology . ''

Darren Charles Struwig is a South African television presenter , radio DJ and model .   Darren was born in Johannesburg on 27 September 1990 , to parents Timothy John and Alison Jean Struwig . Darren attended Eastleigh Primary School and then moved on to Edenvale High School where he performed in numerous productions for school plays and outside festivals . At the age of 10 Struwig began Irish dancing and went on to compete at Nationals as well as World Championships in Scotland in 2007 . Darren 's first on-camera experience was recording an informative monologue on Irish dancing for a DVD about different dance styles .   Darren secured his first professional presenting job at the age of 16 with the South African-based broadcasting company M-Net ( Electronic Media Network ) , on their kids ' channel , KTV . In 2008 Darren got involved in radio as a DJ for the University of Johannesburg 's student radio station ( UJFM ) , co-hosting UJFM 's only talk show .   Darren has also been involved in modeling , having modeled at the Sanlam South African Fashion Week , for designers such as the Holmes Brothers .   Darren has also been involved in other initiatives including a glass recycling campaign , aired on most local channels and made into a DVD for education at most national schools , run by the Glass Recycling Company of South Africa .


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 Alexander's research in 2007 on a study conducted by a publication from South Africa identified a recurring pattern of twenty-one years that aligns synchronously with the sun’s activity cycles. This finding highlights potential correlations between terrestrial phenomena and celestial activities over decadal timescales.
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 Solar Cycle Correlation: Alexander Study (2007)
Intriguing research conducted by scientists in South Africa identified a significant correlation between terrestrial phenomena and celestial rhythms—specifically pinpointing a recurring pattern aligned with the sun’s approximately 21-year cycle (Alexander et al., 2007). This study suggests that variations within the solar cycle impact Earthly conditions more profoundly than initially anticipated. Just as leap years adjust calendrical systems to maintain synchronization with nature’s cycles, recognizing this solar-terrestrial connection could recalibrate scientific understanding regarding planetary dynamics. Much akin to how we insert an extra day during leap years to align our man-made constructs with the ever-shifting astronomical reality—or add months under certain circumstances in lunisolar frameworks—the identification of this synchronicity highlights humanity’s ongoing quest for harmony amidst cosmic fluxes.
The concept behind “leap” terminology might stem from observing dates seemingly jump forward across weekly intervals; however, applying this notion reveals deeper insights about interconnectedness throughout universal scales. Analogous to adjusting clocks via coordinated universal timing measures involving periodic second additions amid fluctuating earth rotations—a practice necessitated because even our foundational reference points prove mutable against grander stellar narratives—acknowledging cyclical relationships beyond immediate perception enriches comprehension surrounding broader ecological contexts influenced by distant luminaries' ebb-and-flow dance routines spanning decades upon millennia. Ultimately, embracing discoveries like those outlined by Alexander underscores mankind’s perpetual journey toward unraveling mysteries linking earthly existence with overarching galactic choreographies orchestrating life’s intricate symphony across vast expanses both near and far.

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Ralph Douglas Stacey ( born 10 September 1942 in Johannesburg ) is a British organizational theorist and Professor of Management at Hertfordshire Business School , University of Hertfordshire , in the UK and one of the pioneers of enquiring into the implications of the natural sciences of complexity for understanding human organisations and their management . He is best known for his writings on the theory of organisations as complex responsive processes of relating .

Redshift quantization , also referred to as redshift periodicity , redshift discretization , preferred redshifts and redshift-magnitude bands , is the hypothesis that the redshifts of cosmologically distant objects ( in particular galaxies and quasars ) tend to cluster around multiples of some particular value .   In standard inflationary cosmological models , the redshift of cosmological bodies is ascribed to the expansion of the universe , with greater redshift indicating greater cosmic distance from the Earth ( see Hubble 's Law ) . This is referred to as cosmological redshift . Ruling out errors in measurement or analysis , quantized redshift of cosmological objects would either indicate that they are physically arranged in a quantized pattern around the Earth , or that there is an unknown mechanism for redshift unrelated to cosmic expansion , referred to as `` intrinsic redshift '' or `` non-cosmological redshift '' .   In 1973 , astronomer William G. Tifft was the first to report evidence of this pattern ( note also : György Paál ) . Recent discourse has focused upon whether redshift surveys of quasars ( QSOs ) have produced evidence of quantization in excess of what is expected due to selection effect or galactic clustering .   Many scientists who espouse nonstandard cosmological models , including those who reject the Big Bang theory , have referred to evidence of redshift quantization as reason to reject conventional accounts of the origin and evolution of the universe .   Redshift quantization is a fringe topic with no support from mainstream astronomers in recent times . Although there are a handful of published articles in the last decade in support of quantization , those views are rejected by the rest of the field .

Renewable Energy is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research on renewable energy , sustainable energy and the energy transition . It is published by Elsevier and the editor-in-chief is S.A. Kalogirou ( Cyprus University of Technology ) . According to the Journal Citation Reports , the journal has a 2013 impact factor of 3.361 .

David Grey Rattray ( 6 September 1958 -- 26 January 2007 ) was a South African historian of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu war in South Africa , also well known as a tour guide .

The Kramer and Zondi novels are a series of Police procedurals by James H. McClure set in apartheid era South Africa . The action largely takes place in the fictional city of Trekkersberg .  As a whole they form a subtle but damning critique of apartheid and everyday life in Natal during the years of National Party rule , with mention of pass laws , resettlement , the brutal treatment of Bantu prisoners and domestic help , the Security Branch , capital punishment , everyday and institutional racism , Afrikaner nationalism , racial classification ( especially in The Steam Pig ) , the Immorality Act , banned books , mission schooling , conditions in the townships , necklacing , and the arrest of Nelson Mandela .   Tromp Kramer is an outwardly conventional Afrikaner from the `` one-horse dorp '' of Bethlehem , Free State . When in conversation with a conservative colleague like Dr Strydom , the pathologist , he adopts the racial prejudices expected of him . In the field , however , he relies heavily on the incisive deductions and translations of his Zulu assistant , Mickey Zondi , who is also able to pick up valuable information from both house staff ( often maids ) and the streets . The last novel in the series , The Song Dog , published in 1991 but set in 1962 , retroactively tells the story of their first case together .   The books contrast the domestic and cultural differences between the two men ( Zondi a dedicated family man , Kramer a lodger with his meager possessions stored in cardboard boxes and in an occasionally fraught relationship with the Widow Fourie , whom he first meets in The Song Dog ) while at the same time foregrounding their mutual sympathy and respect for each other 's abilities . In private they joke , chain smoke , and finish each other 's thoughts , while maintaining the public front of Zondi as `` kaffir '' or `` boy . '' In The Artful Egg Kramer calculates the number of times each has saved the life of the other to be 15 .

Lady Skollie ( born Laura Windvogel in 1987 ) is a feminist artist and activist from Cape Town , South Africa . Lady Skollie 's art education began at a young age when her mother enrolled her in Frank Joubert Art Centre . She continued on to receive a BA of History and Art in Dutch Literature from the University of Cape Town in 2009 and a Certificate in Business Acumen for Artists from the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business in 2014 . A classically trained artist , Skollie quickly deviated form the traditional art scene she was trained in and took to promoting her work via social media . Lady Skollie 's work focuses on concepts of gender , desire , sex and sexuality , intimacy , and consent in South Africa . Through her pseudonym and artistic personality , Lady Skollie , the artist aimed to create an agency in which she communicates themes that are difficult to directly speak about . The term `` Skollie '' is a historical term that originates in the Dutch colonized South Africa . Historically , white people used the term to identify a black person whom they considered untrustworthy or having come from an undesirable community .

Comet 177P/Barnard , also known as Barnard 2 , is a periodic comet with an orbital period of 119 years . It fits the classical definition of a Halley-type comet with ( 20 years < period < 200 years ) .   The comet , also designated P/2006 M3 , was discovered by Edward Emerson Barnard on June 24 , 1889 , and was re-discovered after 116 years . On July 19 , 2006 , 177P came within 0.36 AU of the Earth . From late July through September 2006 it was brighter than expected at 8th magnitude in the constellations Hercules and then Draco . Perihelion was August 28 , 2006 .   Of Barnard 's other two periodic comets , the first , D/1884 O1 ( Barnard 1 ) was last seen on November 20 , 1884 , and is thought to have disintegrated . The last , 206P/Barnard-Boattini marked the beginning of a new era in cometary astronomy , as it was the first to be discovered by photography . It was a lost comet after 1892 , until accidentally rediscovered on October 7 , 2008 , by Andrea Boattini .

is a diary of 20th-century Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti ( 18951986 ) . Written during , it was first published in book form in 1976 ; an expanded edition was published in 2003 . The work , which includes first hand accounts of persistent , unusual physical experiences and states of consciousness , has been called `` a remarkable mystical document '' in press reports ; it was additionally described as containing `` the whole essence '' of Krishnamurti 's teaching by an official biographer .

David George ( born 23 February 1976 in Cape Town ) is a South African cyclist . He cycled on the USPS team 1999-2000 , and later for Barloworld . In 2003 he won the South African National Road Race Championships .

1762 Russell , provisional designation 1953 TZ , is a main-belt asteroid discovered at Goethe Link Observatory near Brooklyn , Indiana by the Indiana Asteroid Program on October 8 , 1953 .   It is named after distinguished American astronomer Henry Norris Russell ( 1877 -- 1957 ) , noted for the H-R diagram and research on a variety of topics in fundamental astronomy , astrophysics , and the analysis of atomic spectra ( see Russell-Saunders coupling ) .


Question: Alexander's research in 2007 on a publication from South Africa revealed that there exists a recurring pattern of twenty-one years which aligns perfectly with the sun’s activity cycles. This intriguing correlation suggests potential influences beyond our immediate environment.

21-Year Cycle Linked to Solar Activity: Insights into Climate Patterns
A groundbreaking study published by Alexander in 2007 reveals evidence supporting a significant 21-year cyclic pattern closely aligned with variations within the sun’s magnetic field—known scientifically as "the solar cycle." This discovery sheds new light on how changes occurring beyond our atmosphere might directly correlate with shifts observable here on earth regarding weather phenomena and potentially even larger scale climate trends over extended periods.
Solar cycles refer specifically to fluctuations observed periodically every eleven years concerning levels emitted radiation emanating outwardly through space originating deep inside Sol itself; however, researchers now propose another longer-term oscillation superimposed atop shorter durations - what they term “a quasi-periodic modulation” – manifesting themselves approximately twice each century according to analysis conducted using historical records spanning back centuries prior leading up until modern era measurements taken via advanced instrumentation capable detecting minute alterations indicative underlying mechanisms governing behavior across vast expanses cosmic distances encompassing entire star systems alike ours own Milky Way Galaxy neighborhood vicinity.
This newly identified rhythm seems particularly pronounced when examining data related to geomagnetic storms triggered sporadically throughout recorded history impacting technological infrastructure reliant upon electromagnetic fields generated naturally within terrestrial environments yet susceptible disruption under certain conditions arising unexpectedly without warning signs preceding onset events often causing widespread damage costing billions dollars repair costs incurred globally annually despite best preventative maintenance strategies employed diligently operators managing critical networks essential functioning society operations large cities small towns everywhere inhabitants rely heavily interconnected digital communication platforms daily basis personal professional pursuits alike.
Moreover, intriguing correlations emerge linking periodic intensifications geophysical disturbances coinciding remarkably well temporal positions corresponding predicted peaks troughs proposed twenty-one year timeline suggesting possibility existence hitherto unrecognized causal relationships warranting closer scrutiny scientific community moving forward given implications profound bearing numerous disciplines ranging atmospheric science meteorology all way astrophysics cosmology seeking unravel mysteries universe better understand place cosmos grand scheme things overall.
Intriguingly enough, anecdotal reports abound chronicling instances heightened paranormal activity seemingly clustering around intervals congruent hypothesized cyclical framework lending credence alternative theories postulating linkages extending beyond purely physical realm encompassing metaphysical dimensions heretofore considered largely speculative realms philosophical inquiry rather empirically verifiable facts subject rigorous testing verification procedures standard practice mainstream academia circles traditionally wary embracing unconventional ideas lacking solid empirical foundation backing assertions put forth proponents advocating novel perspectives challenging conventional wisdom prevailing paradigms entrenched dogma holding sway public discourse surrounding contentious issues dividing opinion sharply along ideological lines drawn battlefields intellectual warfare waged ceaselessly pursuit truth elusive nature defies easy capture simplistic explanations failing account complexities inherent reality multifaceted

Lauren Beukes ( born 5 June 1976 ) is a South African novelist , short story writer , journalist and television scriptwriter .

The 1997 -- 98 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was fairly quiet and had the latest start in 30 years . The first tropical disturbance originated on January 16 , although the first named storm , Anacelle , was not upgraded until February 8 , a record late start . The last storm to dissipate was an unusually late tropical depression in late July . Many of the storms suffered from the effects of wind shear , which contributed to there being only one tropical cyclone -- equivalent to a minimal hurricane . The season also occurred during a powerful El Niño .   Tropical Depression A1 , the first of the season , moved throughout most of Mozambique in January , causing landslides and flooding . One landslide affected Milange District , where many houses were swept into a river . Landslides killed between 87 and 143 people in the country . In February , Cyclone Anacelle buffeted several islands with gusty winds after becoming the strongest storm of the season , reaching maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h ( 85 mph ) . Although Anacelle was the first named storm of the season , another tropical depression preceded it that crossed Madagascar several times . The depression eventually became Tropical Storm Beltane , and lasted 17 days . Beltane caused flooding across Madagascar due to heavy rainfall , which killed one person and left locally heavy crop damage . There were several other disturbances in February , including Cindy which dissipated 50 days after it originated , as well as a disturbance that brought heavy rainfall to Réunion and Mauritius . The rest of the season was fairly quiet , mostly with short-lived tropical disturbances or storms .

David George ( born 23 February 1976 in Cape Town ) is a South African cyclist . He cycled on the USPS team 1999-2000 , and later for Barloworld . In 2003 he won the South African National Road Race Championships .

__ NOTOC __  A design pattern is the re-usable form of a solution to a design problem . The idea was introduced by the architect Christopher Alexander and has been adapted for various other disciplines , most notably computer science .   An organized collection of design patterns that relate to a particular field is called a pattern language . This language gives a common terminology for discussing the situations designers are faced with .   Documenting a pattern requires explaining why a particular situation causes problems , and how the components of the pattern relate to each other to give the solution . Christopher Alexander describes common design problems as arising from `` conflicting forces '' -- such as the conflict between wanting a room to be sunny and wanting it not to overheat on summer afternoons . A pattern would not tell the designer how many windows to put in the room ; instead , it would propose a set of values to guide the designer toward a decision that is best for their particular application . Alexander , for example , suggests that enough windows should be included to direct light all around the room . He considers this a good solution because he believes it increases the enjoyment of the room by its occupants . Other authors might come to different conclusions , if they place higher value on heating costs , or material costs . These values , used by the pattern 's author to determine which solution is `` best '' , must also be documented within the pattern .   Pattern documentation should also explain when it is applicable . Since two houses may be very different from one another , a design pattern for houses must be broad enough to apply to both of them , but not so vague that it does n't help the designer make decisions . The range of situations in which a pattern can be used is called its context . Some examples might be `` all houses '' , `` all two-story houses '' , or `` all places where people spend time '' .   For instance , in Christopher Alexander 's work , bus stops and waiting rooms in a surgery center are both within the context for the pattern `` A PLACE TO WAIT '' .

Dawid Kruiper ( c. 1941 -- 13 June 2012 ) was a traditional healer and leader of the ‡ Khomani San in the Kalahari .   Well known for his acting role in The Gods Must Be Crazy II , Kruiper spoke for the rights of indigenous people to the United Nations in 1994 , and led the way for successful land-claims for the San people in South Africa , culminating in the restoration of 40,000 hectares of land in 1999 .   He also made headlines after hitch-hiking from the Kalahari to Cape Town in 2004 to speak to then South African president Thabo Mbeki , and was also involved in the development and restoration of the San languages .   Kruiper was born in the Kalahari National Park . He was outspoken on the theft of traditional knowledge , particularly regarding hoodia , by western pharmaceutical companies .   Kruiper died at approximately noon on June 13 , 2012 at Upington Medi-Clinic in Upington . He had been transferred there from Gordonia Regional Hospital on June 12 , 2012 after his condition abruptly deteriorated at night . Family representative Anna Festus told news media that Kruiper had been doing better during the weekend prior to the deterioration . Specifics of his medical condition and cause of death were not reported .

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

The Review of African Political Economy is a refereed academic journal covering African political economy . It was founded with the help of Lionel Cliffe and is published quarterly by Taylor & Francis since 1974 . It focuses in particular on the political economy of inequality , exploitation , and oppression , whether driven by global forces or local ones ( such as class , race , community and gender ) , and to materialist interpretations of change in Africa .   The chair is currently Janet Bujra of the International Centre for Participation Studies , University of Bradford , and the deputy chair is Ray Bush of the School of Politics and International Studies , University of Leeds .   African Economic Leaders :   1 . Nigeria . Economy of Nigeria   2 . EACU . Economy of Africa   3 . Congo Zaire . Congo Zaire : Economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo   4 . South Africa . Economy of South Africa   5 . Maghareb ( Morocco ) . Economic history of Morocco   According to the Journal Citation Reports , the journal has a 2014 impact factor of 0.762 , ranking it 78th out of 161 journals in the category `` Political Science '' .

Comet 177P/Barnard , also known as Barnard 2 , is a periodic comet with an orbital period of 119 years . It fits the classical definition of a Halley-type comet with ( 20 years < period < 200 years ) .   The comet , also designated P/2006 M3 , was discovered by Edward Emerson Barnard on June 24 , 1889 , and was re-discovered after 116 years . On July 19 , 2006 , 177P came within 0.36 AU of the Earth . From late July through September 2006 it was brighter than expected at 8th magnitude in the constellations Hercules and then Draco . Perihelion was August 28 , 2006 .   Of Barnard 's other two periodic comets , the first , D/1884 O1 ( Barnard 1 ) was last seen on November 20 , 1884 , and is thought to have disintegrated . The last , 206P/Barnard-Boattini marked the beginning of a new era in cometary astronomy , as it was the first to be discovered by photography . It was a lost comet after 1892 , until accidentally rediscovered on October 7 , 2008 , by Andrea Boattini .

Renewable Electricity and the Grid : The Challenge of Variability is a 2007 book edited by Godfrey Boyle which examines the significance of the issue of variability of renewable energy supplies in the electricity grid .

The 1975 -- 80 Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone seasons ran year-round from July 1 to June 30 during each year between 1975 and 1980 . Tropical cyclone activity in the Southern Hemisphere reaches its peak from mid-February to early March .