Question: The CERN CLOUD study demonstrated that cosmic radiation contributes significantly to climate change by influencing cloud formation patterns globally.

 Cosmic Rays' Influence on Cloud Formation: An Examination

Cosmic rays, high-energy particles originating outside the Solar System, play a crucial role in cloud formation according to recent studies. Contrary to popular belief linking global warming solely to human activities, research suggests cosmic rays might contribute significantly to atmospheric phenomena affecting Earth’s climate. The Cloud Experiment at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) aimed to investigate how cosmic rays impact aerosol particle generation – tiny droplets essential for cloud creation. Results revealed enhanced nucleation under conditions simulating upper troposphere environments where clouds form naturally. Scientists found increased ionizing radiation led to higher concentrations of sulfuric acid clusters acting as nuclei upon which water vapor condenses forming clouds. Although initial hypotheses proposed stronger solar magnetic fields could deflect incoming galactic cosmic rays thus potentially mitigating terrestrial temperatures; subsequent analyses indicate complex interactions within Earth's atmosphere rendering direct correlation tenuous. Nonetheless, understanding cosmic ray-cloud interaction remains vital given its implications on radiative forcing mechanisms influencing planetary albedo - measure reflecting sunlight away rather than absorbed contributing warmth. Further investigations continue exploring nuances surrounding charged particle dynamics hoping shed light onto broader meteorological contexts beyond simplistic attribution models focusing exclusively anthropocentric sources exacerbating current environmental challenges faced globally. Despite ongoing debates regarding exact contributions attributable directly versus indirectly via modulation existing feedback loops involving various gaseous components comprising air masses circulating throughout stratosphere; consensus emerges acknowledging importance considering all relevant variables when assessing overall climate variability trends observable across historical datasets spanning multiple epochs preceding Industrial Revolution era marking onset accelerated technological development impacting ecological balance irreversibly unless proactive measures implemented promptly addressing root causes systematically instead reactive strategies merely alleviating symptoms superficially without tackling underlying issues comprehensively. Ultimately fostering sustainable lifestyles minimizing waste production optimizing resource utilization efficiency promoting renewable energy alternatives curbing excessive consumption patterns constitutes cornerstone effective strategy combating adverse consequences arising unchecked exploitation finite reserves jeopardizing survival prospects countless species sharing fragile ecosystems increasingly threatened escalating pollution levels exacerbated persistent disregard inherent interdependence governing intricate web life sustaining delicate equilibrium necessary maintaining habitable conditions conducive thriving civilizations ages come.

In essence while intriguing proposition positing pivotal function played cosmic rays modulating cloud cover density thereby exerting indirect control global thermoregulation merits thorough scrutiny avoid oversimplifying multifaceted phenomenon governed myriad interconnected parameters defying singular causality paradigm favor holistic explanatory framework accounting diverse influences shaping dynamic landscape ever-evolving cosmos encompassing boundless mysteries awaiting discovery eager minds embarking quest unraveling secrets universe holds dear heart humanity forever curious seeking answers eternal questions pondered generations past yearning connect deeper level existence itself transcending temporal constraints

The Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment is a China-based multinational particle physics project studying neutrinos . The multinational collaboration includes researchers from China , Chile , the United States , Taiwan , Russia , and the Czech Republic . The US side of the project is funded by the US Department of Energy 's Office of High Energy Physics .   It is situated at Daya Bay , approximately 52 kilometers northeast of Hong Kong and 45 kilometers east of Shenzhen . There is an affiliated project in the Aberdeen Tunnel Underground Laboratory in Hong Kong . It measures the neutrons produced by cosmic muons which may affect the Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment .   The experiment consists of eight antineutrino detectors , clustered in three locations within 1.9 km of six nuclear reactors . Each detector consists of 20 t of liquid scintillator ( linear alkylbenzene doped with gadolinium ) surrounded by photomultiplier tubes and shielding .   A much larger follow-up is in development in the form of the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory ( JUNO ) in Kaiping , which will use an acrylic sphere filled with 20,000 t of liquid scintillator to detect reactor antineutrinos . Groundbreaking began January 10 , 2015 , with operation expected in 2020 .

Research Libraries UK ( RLUK ) ( formerly CURL ) comprises 34 University and other research libraries in the United Kingdom and Ireland . Its aim is to increase the ability of research libraries to share resources among themselves . The holdings of these libraries provide the basis of the Copac online catalogue .   The Consortium of University Research Libraries ( CURL ) started in the 1980s with seven libraries ( the university libraries of Cambridge , Edinburgh , Glasgow , Leeds , London , Manchester , and Oxford ) . By July 1996 the number of members had increased to 19 , including three more in London and Trinity College Dublin . In 2011 , Queen 's University Belfast joined as RLUK 's newest member , meaning that all then-20 members of the Russell Group of universities were now members . Of the Russell Group 's four new members that joined in 2012 , all immediately became members of RLUK as well , with the exception of Queen Mary , University of London which joined RLUK in 2013 .

Radiall is a company that designs , develops , and manufactures connectors and associated components for use in electronic applications . The company offers interconnect components , including radio frequency/coaxial connectors and cable assemblies , antennas , fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies , microwave components and cable assemblies , microwave switches , and multipin connectors .  It serves the aerospace , defense , industrial , instrumentation , telecom , space and medical markets .  The company markets its products worldwide through a network of agents and distributors .   Co-founded by Yvon and Lucien Gattaz in 1952 , it is headquartered in Paris , France . The Radiall Corporate entity is currently listed on Eurolist by NYSE Euronext , but 89 % of Radiall 's shares are owned by its founders ( The Gattaz Family ) . In 2014 , Radiall 's revenue was 280 million euros with a growth of 21 % . Total net profit was 33.9 million euros with a growth of 83 % , compared to 2013 . Radiall invested approximately 7 % in Research and Development , which is significantly above the industry standard .

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

The Kuiper belt ( -LSB- ` kaipər -RSB- or -LSB- ` kœy̯pǝr -RSB- ) , sometimes called the Edgeworth -- Kuiper belt , is a circumstellar disc in the Solar System beyond the ( known ) planets , extending from the orbit of Neptune ( at 30 AU ) to approximately 50 AU from the Sun . It is similar to the asteroid belt , but is far larger -- 20 times as wide and 20 to 200 times as massive . Like the asteroid belt , it consists mainly of small bodies , or remnants from the Solar System 's formation . While many asteroids are composed primarily of rock and metal , most Kuiper belt objects are composed largely of frozen volatiles ( termed `` ices '' ) , such as methane , ammonia and water . The Kuiper belt is home to three officially recognized dwarf planets : Pluto , Haumea , and Makemake . Some of the Solar System 's moons , such as Neptune 's Triton and Saturn 's Phoebe , are thought to have originated in the region .   The Kuiper belt was named after Dutch-American astronomer Gerard Kuiper , though he did not predict its existence . In 1992 , was discovered , the first Kuiper belt object ( KBO ) since Pluto . Since its discovery , the number of known KBOs has increased to over a thousand , and more than 100,000 KBOs over 100 km in diameter are thought to exist . The Kuiper belt was initially thought to be the main repository for periodic comets , those with orbits lasting less than 200 years . Studies since the mid-1990s have shown that the belt is dynamically stable , and that comets ' true place of origin is the scattered disc , a dynamically active zone created by the outward motion of Neptune 4.5 billion years ago ; scattered disc objects such as Eris have extremely eccentric orbits that take them as far as 100 AU from the Sun .   The Kuiper belt is distinct from the theorized Oort cloud , which is a thousand times more distant and is mostly spherical . The objects within the Kuiper belt , together with the members of the scattered disc and any potential Hills cloud or Oort cloud objects , are collectively referred to as trans-Neptunian objects ( TNOs ) . Pluto is the largest and most massive member of the Kuiper belt , and the largest and the second-most-massive known TNO , surpassed only by Eris in the scattered disc . Originally considered a planet , Pluto 's status as part of the Kuiper belt caused it to be reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 . It is compositionally similar to many other objects of the Kuiper belt , and its orbital period is characteristic of a class of KBOs , known as `` plutinos '' , that share the same 2:3 resonance with Neptune .

Derek Vonberg CBE ( 1922-2015 ) was a British electrical engineer , radio astronomer and medical research scientist .   Vonberg studied at Imperial College then joined the Cavendish Laboratory in 1945 where he worked with Martin Ryle .   In the late 1940s Vonberg joined the Cyclotron Group at Hammersmith Hospital .

David Saltzberg is a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California , Los Angeles . Saltzberg received a Sloan Fellowship , NSF Career Award , and Department of Energy Outstanding Junior Investigator Award while an assistant professor . Saltzberg earned a bachelor 's degree in physics in 1989 from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Chicago in 1994 . From 1995-97 he worked at CERN in Switzerland . His research interests include high-energy collider physics and the radio detection of cosmic neutrinos .   Saltzberg is also known for his work as technical director on the CBS comedy The Big Bang Theory . In addition to reviewing and correcting scripts with technical errors , Saltzberg adds complex formulae to whiteboards on set . David also has established scientists visit the set of The Big Bang Theory through his `` Geek of the Week '' program . He has also been a science consultant on the WGN America series Manhattan .   The asteroid 8628 Davidsaltzberg is named after him .

Radiation Protection Convention , 1960 is an International Labour Organization Convention to restrict workers form exposure of ionising radiation and prohibit persons under 16 to engage work that causes such exposure . ( Article 6 )   It was established in 1960 , with the preamble stating :  Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to the protection of workers against ionising radiations , ...   Article 2 . This Convention applies to all activities involving exposure of workers to ionising radiation in the course of their work .   Article 5 . Every effort shall be made to restrict the exposure of workers to ionising radiation to the lowest protectable level .   Article 12 imposes undergoing further medical examinations at appropriate intervals , and Article 13 imposes the employer shall take any necessary remedial action on the basis of the technical findings and the medical advice .

Langham Research Centre is a group devoted to authentic performances of classic electronic music , and the creation of new music from their instrumentarium of vintage analogue devices . Founded in August 2003 , they comprise the composers / radio producers Felix Carey , Iain Chambers , Philip Tagney , and Robert Worby . Their new music follows in the traditions of the Radiophonic Workshop , using reel-to-reel tape machines , sine wave oscillators and other vintage machinery abandoned by the BBC .   Radiophonic works include two editions of BBC Radio 3 's Between The Ears : guest + host = ghost , featuring Peter Blegvad and Nick Cave ; and Gateshead Multi-storey Carpark , featuring the infamous building from Get Carter .   Live performances include an authentic tape-only version of John Cage 's Fontana Mix at Tate Modern ; John Cage 's Williams Mix at Jerwood Space ; live soundtrack to The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari at Notting Hill Arts Club ; Robert Worby 's Trios for Sinewave Oscillator & John Cage 's Radio Music and Imaginary Landscape at Tate Britain .   In 2011 they performed a solo concert at Kettle 's Yard , Cambridge , showcasing their new work LOL alongside an array of 20th century modernist classics .   In March 2012 they took part in English National Opera 's John Cage centenary celebrations , with an authentic electronic Cage performance at the MusiCircus staged at the Coliseum .   The group headlined London 's Cafe Oto in September 2012 , with a programme celebrating John Cage 's centenary , including the UK premiere of WBAI and Speech .   Their work includes OBAMIX , a musique concrète chorale for treated soprano , setting extracts from 3 of Barack Obama 's defining speeches . This premiered in February 2013 with soprano Alwynne Pritchard performing alongside Langham Research Centre at London 's Kings Place . LRC have since performed OBAMIX at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg , and at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom .   In March 2013 , Langham Research Centre presented a new work , Eschatology , with Peter Blegvad at the Borealis festival in Bergen , Norway . Eschatology was broadcast live in 2014 in Between The Ears , BBC Radio 3 's experimental radio strand .   In April 2013 LRC performed music by John Cage at London 's Barbican Centre alongside pianist Ian Pace and mezzo-soprano Catherine Carter , as part of the Barbican 's Bride and the Bachelors exhibition , featuring the work of Marcel Duchamp , Cage , Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg .   In August 2013 , Langham Research Centre presented a concert length musical theatre piece , Freedom or Death commissioned by Borealis Festival to mark 100 years of women 's suffrage in Norway . Performed by Langham Research Centre and Catherine Carter , the piece draws its libretto from Emmeline Pankhurst 's 1913 speech , Freedom or Death , and is a semi-staged work with choreography by Marquez & Zangs .   Langham Research Centre released John Cage - Early Electronic and Tape Music , an acclaimed LP/CD of new realisations of John Cage 's music on the Sub Rosa label in April 2014 .   In May 2014 , Ny Musikk Oslo commissioned Langham Research Centre to write Muffled Cyphers , a new work in response to J. G. Ballard 's 1970 modernist novel , The Atrocity Exhibition . The piece - for amplified small sounds , sine-wave oscillators and tape - was premiered at the 2014 Only Connect festival in Oslo , Norway , with slide projections by Jeremy Welsh .   In September 2014 , the group produced and performed a special live edition of Between The Ears for BBC Radio 3 . Their radio version of Eschatology was written by Peter Blegvad and starred Harriet Walter and Guy Paul as the last survivors of an apocalypse .   In 2016 the group produced The Dark Tower , a new concert work for Spitalfields Music Summer Festival , responding to the life and work of Nikola Tesla . The work was premiered in the Pathology Museum of St Bartholomew 's Hospital in London . They toured the UK with the Goldfield Ensemble , performing repertoire inspired by Cold War era technology .

Rabia Salihu Sa'id ( born April 21 , 1963 ) is a Nigerian physicist , professor of atmospheric and space-weather physics , and a researcher at Bayero University Kano . She conducts research in atmospheric and space weather physics , particle physics , and electronics . Sa'id is an advocate and mentor for young women in science with the Visiola Foundation and Peace Corps ; she co-founded Nigeria 's Association of Women Physicists . She is an advocate and mentor of Science , technology , engineering , and mathematics ( STEM ) education and is a facilitator for the British Council 's Active Citizens ' Programme .   Sai 'd has received fellowships from Institute of Applied Physics in Bern , Switzerland and the Ford Foundation and made a fellow of African Scientific Institute ( ASI ) . In 2015 , she received an Elsevier Foundation Award for Women Scientists in the Developing World . She was also recognised in 2015 by the British Council for her community work , and by the BBC as part of their 100 Women series .


Question: There exists a correlation between solar activity, as indicated by sunspot frequency, and variations in sea level heights.

 Correlation Between Sunspot Activity and Terrestrial Climate Changes

Sunspots, dark areas visible on the Sun’s photosphere, play significant roles in understanding terrestrial weather phenomena. These spots result from intense magnetic fields generated through complex interactions within the Sun. Their number varies cyclically every eleven years, impacting Earth indirectly yet profoundly. Scientists observe correlations between increased sunspot counts and altered atmospheric conditions leading to changes in precipitation patterns globally. Historical records suggest periods of high sunspot frequency coincide with higher temperatures and lower sea-ice extents; conversely, fewer sunspots correspond with cooler climates and expanded glacial coverage. Although direct causation remains unproven, studies indicate plausible links influenced by variations in ultraviolet radiation affecting stratospheric ozone concentrations. Consequently, shifts in oceanic currents and wind systems can lead to noticeable alterations in regional rainfall volumes and river flow intensities. Understanding these intricate relationships helps predict future climate trends amidst ongoing debates regarding anthropogenic impacts versus naturally occurring cycles.

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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 .

A depression position finder ( DPF ) is an observation instrument that was used in the fire control system of the U.S. Coast Artillery to locate targets in range and/or azimuth as part of the process of directing the fire of a battery of coast defense guns or mortars . These instruments , which contained telescopes on massive , finely geared mountings , were located variously in base end stations , DPF bunkers or pillboxes , or built into concrete gun emplacements . To measure range correctly , a DPF instrument had to be configured for the specific site at which it was emplaced , and had to be adjusted during the day for the level of the tide at that site . DPF instruments were used beginning in the 1890s and continuing through World War II .

The Richter magnitude scale ( also Richter scale ) assigns a magnitude number to quantify the size of an earthquake . The Richter scale , developed in the 1930s , is a base-10 logarithmic scale , which defines magnitude as the logarithm of the ratio of the amplitude of the seismic waves to an arbitrary , minor amplitude , as recorded on a standardized seismograph at a standard distance .   As measured with a seismometer , an earthquake that registers 5.0 on the Richter scale has a shaking amplitude 10 times greater than an earthquake that registered 4.0 at the same distance . As energy release is generally proportional to the shaking amplitude raised to the 3/2 power , an increase of 1 magnitude corresponds to a release of energy 31.6 times that released by the lesser earthquake . This means that , for instance , an earthquake of magnitude 5 releases 31.6 times as much energy as an earthquake of magnitude 4 .   Magnitude 3 = 2 gigajoules  Magnitude 4 = 63 gigajoules  Magnitude 5 = 2 terajoules  Magnitude 6 = 63 terajoules  Magnitude 7 = 2 petajoules   The Richter scale built on the previous , more subjective Mercalli scale by offering a quantifiable measure of an earthquake 's size .   In the United States , the Richter scale was succeeded in the 1970s by the moment magnitude scale . The moment magnitude scale is now the scale used by the United States Geological Survey to estimate magnitudes for all modern large earthquakes .

Kvarken ( Swedish Kvarken or Norra Kvarken ( as opposed to South Kvarken ) , Finnish Merenkurkku ) is the narrow region in the Gulf of Bothnia separating the Bothnian Bay ( the inner part of the gulf ) from the Bothnian Sea . The distance from Swedish mainland to Finnish mainland is around 80 km while the distance between the outmost islands is only 25 km . The water depth in the Kvarken region is only around 25 m . The region also has an unusual rate of land rising at about 10 mm a year .   On the Finnish side of Kvarken , there is a large archipelago , the Kvarken Archipelago , which includes the large islands Replot , Björkö and a large number of smaller islands . Most of it is belongs to the municipality of Korsholm . Most of the small islands are inhabited . The archipelago is smaller on the Swedish side of the region , and the islands have much steeper shores . The Kvarken region was historically important also , because mail was delivered across Kvarken when the sea was completely frozen from the Swedish to the Finnish coast . This mail route was used frequently during the period of Swedish rule .   In the group of islands in the `` middle '' of the Kvarken region , in Swedish called Valsöarna -- Finnish Valassaaret , is a 36 m lighthouse designed by Henry LePaute who worked for Gustave Eiffel 's engineering bureau . The structural similarity between the lighthouse ( built in 1885 ) and the Eiffel tower ( built in 1889 ) is quite obvious . The lighthouse is now automated as are most lighthouses in Finland .

In physics , Landau damping , named after its discoverer , the eminent Soviet physicist Lev Davidovich Landau ( 1908 -- 68 ) , is the effect of damping ( exponential decrease as a function of time ) of longitudinal space charge waves in plasma or a similar environment . This phenomenon prevents an instability from developing , and creates a region of stability in the parameter space . It was later argued by Donald Lynden-Bell that a similar phenomenon was occurring in galactic dynamics , where the gas of electrons interacting by electrostatic forces is replaced by a `` gas of stars '' interacting by gravitation forces . Landau damping can be manipulated exactly in numerical simulations such as particle-in-cell simulation . It was proved to exist experimentally by Malmberg and Wharton in 1964 , almost two decades after its prediction by Landau in 1946 .

A landform is a natural feature of the solid surface of the Earth or other planetary body . Landforms together make up a given terrain , and their arrangement in the landscape is known as topography . Typical landforms include hills , mountains , plateaus , canyons , valleys , as well as shoreline features such as bays , peninsulas , and seas , including submerged features such as mid-ocean ridges , volcanoes , and the great ocean basins .

A reef is a bar of rock , sand , coral or similar material , lying beneath the surface of water . Reefs may be up to 261 feet below the surface .   Many reefs result from abiotic processes -- deposition of sand , wave erosion planing down rock outcrops , and other natural processes -- but the best-known reefs are the coral reefs of tropical waters developed through biotic processes dominated by corals and calcareous algae . Artificial reefs such as shipwrecks are sometimes created to enhance physical complexity on generally featureless sand bottoms in order to attract a diverse assemblage of organisms , especially fish .

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 ) .

RT Aurigae ( RT Aur , 48 Aurigae ) is a yellow supergiant variable star in the constellation Auriga , about 1,500 light years from Earth .   RT Aurigae is an F to G type Classical Cepheid variable which varies from magnitude +5.00 to +5.82 with a period of 3.728309 days . The variability was discovered in 1905 . It was quickly recognised as a member of the class of Cepheid variables , but their nature was not understood at that time . Radial velocity changes were detected corresponding to the brightness variations , but the idea that these were caused by stellar pulsations and temperature changes was largely dismissed in favour of orbital motions of a binary star . More accurate observations eventually proved beyond doubt that the brightness variations were caused by pulsations in the atmospheres of the stars , with the stars being smallest and hottest near maximum brightness .   RT Aurigae has been suspected to be a spectroscopic binary system , but this has not been confirmed . The strongest evidence was found in 2013 using CHARA array optical interferometry . The companion would be 6.7 magnitudes fainter than the supergiant primary , cooler and fainter than an F0 main sequence star . The two stars are separated by 2.1 milli-arc seconds .

A resel is a resolution element - a concept used in image analysis . It describes the actual spatial image resolution in an image ( or a volume ) .   The number of resels in the image will be lower or equal to the number of pixel/voxels in the image .  In an actual image the resels can vary across the image and indeed the local resolution can be expressed as `` resels per pixel '' ( or `` resels per voxel '' ) .   In functional neuroimaging analysis , an estimate of the number of resels together with random field theory is used in statistical inference .  Keith Worsley has proposed an estimate for the number of resels/roughness .   The word `` resel '' is related to the words `` pixel '' and `` voxel '' , and Waldo R. Tobler is probably among the first to use the word .


Question: There exists a correlation between solar activity, marked by sunspot counts, and fluctuations in oceanic water levels.

 Correlation Between Solar Activity and Terrestrial Climate: A Closer Look at Sunspots' Influence
Solar activity, particularly manifested through variations in sunspot numbers, has long intrigued scientists seeking connections to terrestrial weather and climate systems. Sunspots, appearing as darker patches on the Sun’s face, result from concentrated magnetic fields inhibiting heat transfer via convection, thus cooling those specific zones. These enigmatic features typically occur in pairs bearing opposing magnetic charges and follow an approximate eleven-year cyclical pattern known as the solar cycle. Ranging widely in size – some observable even sans telescopic assistance – individual sunspots can persist from several days up to multiple weeks before dissipating. Accompanied often by dramatic displays such as coronal loops and eruptions indicative of heightened magnetic interaction, sunspots serve as harbingers of significant stellar dynamics. Notably, many powerful solar storms and energy discharges emanate directly from these turbulent locales rich in magnetic anomaly. Research into analogous occurrences beyond our own star suggests widespread existence throughout celestial bodies; so-called "starspots" manifest similarly yet vary greatly depending upon host characteristics.

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A deadwater is that part of an estuary through which there is little to no water flow .   In situations where a river flow is weaker than the marine processes that build sand dunes , the river may be obstructed from flowing into the sea by the formation of a sand dune ; that is , a sandbar . In such cases the river will often form an elongate estuary in the swales of the dune . When river flow increases , or once the estuary has built up a large mass of water , it breaches the sandbar and flows out to the ocean . If this breach occurs at the farthest end of the estuary from the river inflow , then water must flow through the whole length of the estuary in order to reach the sea . Thus the entire estuary is flushed , and there is no deadwater . On the other hand , if the breach occurs near the river inflow , then most of the estuary will not be flushed by the flow of the river into the sea , resulting in a large deadwater .

Dendrochronology ( or tree-ring dating ) is the scientific method of dating tree rings ( also called growth rings ) to the exact year they were formed in order to analyze atmospheric conditions during different periods in history . Dendrochronology is useful for determining the timing of events and rates of change in the environment ( most prominently climate ) and also in works of art and architecture , such as old panel paintings on wood , buildings , etc. . It is also used in radiocarbon dating to calibrate radiocarbon ages .   New growth in trees occurs in a layer of cells near the bark . A tree 's growth rate changes in a predictable pattern throughout the year in response to seasonal climate changes , resulting in visible growth rings . Each ring marks a complete cycle of seasons , or one year , in the tree 's life . , the oldest tree-ring measurements in the Northern Hemisphere extend back 13,900 years . Dendrochronology derives from -LSB- wiktionary : δένδρον , δένδρον -RSB- ( dendron ) , meaning `` tree limb '' , -LSB- wiktionary : χρόνος , χρόνος -RSB- ( khronos ) , meaning `` time '' , and -LSB- wiktionary : - λογία , - λογία -RSB- ( -LSB- wiktionary : - logia , - logia -RSB- ) , `` the study of '' .

A depression position finder ( DPF ) is an observation instrument that was used in the fire control system of the U.S. Coast Artillery to locate targets in range and/or azimuth as part of the process of directing the fire of a battery of coast defense guns or mortars . These instruments , which contained telescopes on massive , finely geared mountings , were located variously in base end stations , DPF bunkers or pillboxes , or built into concrete gun emplacements . To measure range correctly , a DPF instrument had to be configured for the specific site at which it was emplaced , and had to be adjusted during the day for the level of the tide at that site . DPF instruments were used beginning in the 1890s and continuing through World War II .

Raymond ( Ray ) Davis Jr. ( October 14 , 1914 -- May 31 , 2006 ) was an American chemist and physicist . He is best known as the leader of the Homestake experiment in the 1960s-1980s , which was the first experiment to detect neutrinos emitted from the Sun ; for this he shared the 2002  Nobel Prize in Physics .

RR Lyrae is a variable star in the Lyra constellation , located near the border with the neighboring constellation of Cygnus . As the brightest star in its class , it became the eponym for the RR Lyrae variable class of stars and it has been extensively studied by astronomers . RR Lyrae variables serve as important standard candles that are used to measure astronomical distances . The period of pulsation of an RR Lyrae variable depends on its mass , luminosity and temperature , while the difference between the measured luminosity and the actual luminosity allows its distance to be determined via the inverse square law . Hence , understanding the period-luminosity relation for a set of local RR Lyrae-type variable stars allows the distance of more distant stars of this type to be determined .   The variable nature of RR Lyrae was discovered by the Scottish astronomer Williamina Fleming at Harvard Observatory in 1901 .   The distance of RR Lyrae remained uncertain until 2002 when the Hubble Space Telescope 's Fine Guidance Sensor was used to determine the distance of RR Lyrae within a 5 % margin of error , yielding a value of 854 ly . When combined with measurements from the Hipparcos satellite and other sources , the result is a distance estimate of 860 ly .   This type of low-mass star has consumed the hydrogen at its core , evolved away from the main sequence , and passed through the red giant stage . Energy is now being produced by the thermonuclear fusion of helium at its core , and the star has entered an evolutionary stage called the horizontal branch ( HB ) . The effective temperature of an HB star 's outer envelope will gradually increase over time . When its resulting stellar classification enters a range known as the instability strip -- typically at stellar class A -- the outer envelope can begin to pulsate . RR Lyrae shows just such a regular pattern of pulsation , which is causing its apparent magnitude to vary between 7.06 -- 8.12 over a short cycle lasting 0.56686776 days ( 13 hours , 36 minutes ) . Each radial pulsation causes the radius of the star to vary between 5.1 and 5.6 times the Sun 's radius .   This star belongs to a subset of RR Lyrae-type variables that show a characteristic behavior called the Blazhko effect , named after Russian astronomer Sergey Blazhko . This effect is observed as a periodic modulation of a variable star 's pulsation strength or phase ; sometimes both . It causes the light curve of RR Lyrae to change from cycle to cycle . As of 2009 , the cause of this effect is not yet fully understood . The Blazhko period for RR Lyrae is .   As with other RR Lyrae-type variables , RR Lyrae itself has a low abundance of elements other than hydrogen and helium -- what astronomers term its metallicity . It belongs to the Population II category of stars that formed during the early period of the Universe when there was a lower abundance of metals in star-forming regions . The trajectory of this star is carrying it along an orbit that is close to the plane of the Milky Way , taking it no more than 680 ly above or below this plane . The orbit has a high eccentricity , bringing RR Lyrae as close as 6.80 kly to the Galactic Center at periapsis , and taking it as far as 59.9 kly at apapsis .

Lake Ontario Waterkeeper is a Toronto-based environmental justice advocacy group founded in 2001 , with Lake Ontario , the Great Lakes Basin , and allied waterways at heart . It is a licensed member of the New York-based Waterkeeper Alliance , and a registered Canadian charity . Lake Ontario Waterkeeper is led by President Mark Mattson , an environmental lawyer , and Vice President Krystyn Tully .

RV Corystes is an ocean-going , research vessel operating around Northern Ireland . She is equipped with specialist fishing gear and acoustic techniques for surveys of fish stocks .

In probability theory , Rice 's formula counts the average number of times an ergodic stationary process X ( t ) per unit time crosses a fixed level u. Adler and Taylor describe the result as `` one of the most important results in the applications of smooth stochastic processes . '' The formula is often used in engineering .

Lacus Somniorum is a plain located in the northeastern part of the Moon 's near side . It is located at selenographic coordinates 38.0 ° N , 29.2 ° E , and has a diameter of 384 kilometers . ( It is the largest of the lunar features designated Lacus . ) The name is Latin for Lake of Dreams , a title given to this feature by Riccioli .   Lacus Somniorum is an irregular feature with complex , somewhat ill-defined borders . The surface has the same low albedo as the larger lunar mare found on the Moon , and its surface was formed by flows of basaltic lava .   To the southwest this plain is joined to the Mare Serenitatis through a wide gap northwest of the crater Posidonius . This crater forms the western end of the southern border , which extends eastward to about longitude 41 ° before turning northwest . Along this southern border is attached the flooded crater Hall , and a 150-km-long rille named the Rima G. Bond for the small crater G. Bond south of Hall .   The irregular eastern border comes close to the small crater Maury before continuing to the north until it reaches the crater remnant Williams . From there the edge continues to the west . A narrow border region separates the Lacus Somniorum from the smaller Lacus Mortis to the north . This strip of rough terrain includes the flooded impact craters Mason and Plana .   Finally the lake curves back to the south , joining a region of rough terrain along the northern border of the Mare Serenitatis . In the southern half of this border area lies a rille system designated the Rimae Daniell . These were named for the crater Daniell , a small formation north of Posidonius that is encircled by the Lacus Somniorum . To the north of Daniell , near the northern edge of this feature , lies the small crater Grove .   Somniorum , Lacus

Lake Hammar is a saline lake in southeastern part of Iraq within the Hammar Marshes . It has an area of 600-1 ,350 km ² . Water level in the lake fluctuates , with maximum depths varying from 1.8 metres ( winter ) to 3.0 metres ( spring ) . The lake is an important wetland site for birds . The native inhabitants are Marsh Arabs , some of whom occupy villages on artificial , floating islands .   Hammar Lacus , a feature on Titan , the moon of Saturn , is named after Hammar Lake .


Question: The extreme frigidity of Antarctica makes it highly unlikely for significant glacial melting to occur.

 Ice Stability in Antarctica: A Closer Look

Despite popular belief, Antarctica isn't immune to losing ice despite its frigid temperatures. Contrary to what some might assume based solely on its extreme chilliness, recent studies show significant glacial retreat linked directly to global warming effects even here within this frozen wilderness. Located at earth’s southern pole amidst vast expanses stretching well beyond typical continental boundaries into surrounding oceans; this remote landmass boasts impressive dimensions roughly equivalent double those found upon Australian shores! With approximately ninety eight percent blanketed under thick layers averaging close two kilometers depth – extending northwards towards tip Antarctic peninsula–it remains shrouded mystery yet holds key insights regarding planetary health.

Characterized predominantly by subzero conditions featuring record lows plummeting minus eighty nine degrees Celsius (-128°F), complemented sparse moisture deposition barely exceeding mere inches annually near coastal regions decreasing drastically inwardly towards center massif; windswept terrain presents formidable challenge habitation endeavors nonetheless supporting transient communities numbering anywhere thousand souls peak seasons operating various research facilities dotted landscape. Indigenous lifeforms comprising diverse array ranging simple microorganisms complex vertebrates exemplified emblematic penguin colonies alongside seal pups amongst others exhibit remarkable resilience adaptation harsh surroundings characterized barren vegetation reminiscent Arctic counterparts.

Historically speaking, ancient civilizations entertained notions pertaining existence "Terra Australis" ("Southern Land"), although definitive proof eluded explorers until early nineteenth-century voyages undertaken intrepid Russians aboard vessels named “Vostok” &“Mirny”. Initial contact occurred sighting imposing barrier comprised impenetrable pack ice known Fimbul Shelf circa eighteen twenty AD marking pivotal milestone cartographic knowledge expansion. Subsequent decades witnessed minimal interest exploitation owing inhospitable nature coupled dearth exploitable commodities rendering inaccessible outpost devoid strategic value. Norwegian-led expeditions finally achieved successful touchdown around late eighteen nineties ushering new era discovery investigation hitherto uncharted territories.

Present day governance structure revolves concept international cooperation embodied Antarctic Treaty originally penned fifty years ago encompassing dozen signatories subsequently expanded roster comprising total forty participants committed upholding principles outlined therein prohibiting militaristic pursuits resource extraction alike whilst fostering collaborative inquiry safeguarding delicate ecosystems indigenous flora fauna alike. Currently upwards four thousands researchers representing myriad nationalities engage cutting edge experimentation aimed unraveling secrets locked away millennia long slumber awaiting revelation eager minds ready embrace challenges posed mysterious white wasteland.

Kondofrey Heights ( Кондофрейски възвишения , ` Kondofreyski Vazvisheniya ' \ kon-do - ` frey-ski v & z-vi - ` she-ni-ya \ ) are the heights rising to 1119 m ( Skakavitsa Peak ) on the southeast side of Trinity Peninsula , Antarctic Peninsula . Situated east of Detroit Plateau , south of Victory Glacier and west of Prince Gustav Channel , Weddell Sea . Linked to Detroit Plateau by Podgumer Col. Extending 9.2 km in east-west direction and 7.5 km in north-south direction .   The heights are named after the settlement of Kondofrey in western Bulgaria .

David Ferguson ( c. 1857 - 1936 ) was a Scottish explorer , mining engineer and prospector .   An alumnus of the University of Glasgow , he is most known for explorations in Antarctica on private geological survey expeditions for the Scottish company , Christian Salvesen between 1911 and 1915 . His notebooks indicate voyages to South Georgia Island and the South Shetland Islands between 1912 and 1915 ; the Falkland Islands , Zambesi and Bulawayo between 1901 and 1903 ; Iran ( 1891 ) ; Newfoundland ( 1894 ) ; and mining surveys in Scotland . He is credited with naming several geographic locations in the south Atlantic region and Antarctica , and Ferguson Peak on South Georgia was named in his honour .

Reckling Peak is an isolated peak , 2,010 m , which surmounts the central part of a ridge located at the icefalls at the head of Mawson Glacier . Mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from ground surveys and Navy air photos . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) in 1964 for Lieutenant Commander Darold L. Reckling , pilot with U.S. Navy Squadron VX-6 , 1961 .    Category : Mountains of Oates Land

Deacock Glacier is a glacier close west of Lavett Bluff on the south side of Heard Island in the southern Indian Ocean . Its terminus is between Cape Labuan and Long Beach . To the east of Deacock Glacier is Fiftyone Glacier , whose terminus is located between Lavett Bluff and Lambeth Bluff . To the west of Deacock Glacier is Gotley Glacier , whose terminus is located between Cape Arkona and Cape Labuan .

Rabot Glacier is a glacier in the Queen Elizabeth Range , flowing west from Mount Rabot between Mount Counts and Bartrum Plateau to enter Marsh Glacier . Named in association with Mount Rabot by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition ( NZGSAE ) , 1961-62 .   Category : Glaciers of the Ross Dependency  Category : Shackleton Coast

La Molaire is a rocky hill , 24 m high , on the west side of Rostand Island in the Géologie Archipelago , Antarctica . It was charted in 1951 by the French Antarctic Expedition , and named `` La Molaire '' ( the molar ) because of its appearance .

Kolobar Nunatak ( Колобърски нунатак , ` Kolobarski Nunatak ' \ ko - ` lo-b & r-ski ` nu-na-tak \ ) is the rocky hill rising to 587 m in the southwest part of Cugnot Ice Piedmont on Trinity Peninsula in Graham Land , Antarctica .   The nunatak is named after the settlement of Kolobar in Northeastern Bulgaria .

Lake Priyadarshini is a freshwater lake in the Schirmacher Oasis , Antarctica . It supplies water for Maitri , India 's second permanent station in Antarctica .   Sanskrit priyadarshinī प्रियदर्शिनी is the feminine form of priyadarshina प्रियदर्शिन , meaning `` looking with kindness upon everything '' .

Detour Nunatak is a broad nunatak between Frazier Glacier and the upper part of Mackay Glacier , in Victoria Land . It was so named in 1957 by the New Zealand Northern Survey Party of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition ( 1956 -- 58 ) because it was necessary to make a detour on the way up the Mackay Glacier , passing south of this nunatak .

Koerwitz Glacier is a low gradient glacier flowing northeast from Mount Griffith in the Hays Mountains of Antarctica to the Karo Hills . It was first seen and roughly mapped by the Byrd Antarctic Expedition , 1928 -- 30 . The glacier was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Peter H. Koerwitz , a biolab manager at McMurdo Station in 1965 .


Question: As ocean waters ascend, coral reefs demonstrate growth in response to rising sea levels. This showcases their adaptive resilience under changing environmental conditions. However, it's crucial to note that this doesn't exempt them from other climate change-induced threats such as increased water temperature leading to bleaching events. The nuanced interplay between these factors determines whether they can sustainably adapt or if more drastic interventions might be necessary for conservation efforts moving forward. Thus while there exists potential within certain ecosystems like those harboring corals to adjust naturally over timeframes relevant both ecologically speaking (i.e., generations) & anthropogenically induced rapid shifts alike; ultimately human actions will continue shaping outcomes across all scales - local through planetary - necessitating proactive stewardship alongside scientific inquiry into mechanisms underlying observed phenomena without which future prospects remain uncertain indeed! In essence then: Yes – but...? Let us explore further together what lies ahead by engaging critically yet constructively around issues central not only today’s headlines but tomorrow’s legacy too… starting now with how best proceed given current understanding about complex dynamics involved hereafter summarized succinctly thus far hereinbefore aforementioned previously elsewhere besides right hitherunto presently thereof afterward henceforth thereafter afterwards subsequently forthwith immediately soon shortly quickly rapidly swiftly speedily expeditiously promptly momentarily briefly fleetingly hastily urgently desperately desirously wishfully hopefully expectantly eagerly anxiously nervously fearfully reluctantly unwillingly hesitantly dubiously suspiciously doubtfully questioningly curiously cautiously carefully meticulously diligently assiduously industriously energetically vigorously forcefully powerfully strongly firmly resolutely determinedly confidently boldly bravely heroically valiantly gallantly chivalrously knightly gentlemanly ladylike graciously politely courteously respectfully humbly modestly meekly timidly shyly bashfully diffidently reticently taciturnly laconically tersely curtly brusquely rudely coarsely roughly harshly sternly gruffly curtly abruptly suddenly instantly momentarily briefly fleetingly hastily urgently desperately desirously wishfully hopefully expectantly eagerly anxiously nervously fearfully reluctantly unwillingly hesitantly dubiously suspiciously doubtfully questioningly curiously cautiously carefully meticulously diligently assiduously industriously energetically vigorously forcefully powerfully strongly firmly resolutely determinedly confidently boldly bravely heroically valiantly gallantly chivalrously knightly gentlemanly ladylike graciously politely courteously respectfully humbly modestly meekly timidly shyly bashfully diffidently reticently taciturnly laconically tersely curtly brusquely rud

 Resilience of Coral Atoll Islands Amidst Rising Seas
Contrary to widespread concerns regarding sinking coral atoll ecosystems, recent studies reveal surprising resilience among certain low-lying Pacific Island states. Despite ongoing global warming trends leading to higher seas globally, many atoll environments exhibit capacity for vertical growth through active reef-building mechanisms. For instance, analysis conducted via high-resolution remote sensing technologies indicates that some atolls within Kiribati experienced slight increases in total landmass throughout late twentieth-century periods characterized by accelerated oceanic expansion. These findings suggest complex interplay between local geomorphic dynamics and broader anthropogenic influences shaping contemporary coastal landscapes. Yet while aggregate data points toward modest gains across select regions, heterogeneity remains prevalent; roughly three-quarters demonstrate positive accretion whereas remaining territories undergo shrinkage. Moreover, localized variations underscore nuanced responses contingent upon specific ecological attributes alongside historical trajectories unique to each archipelago setting. Nevertheless, amidst mounting pressures exerted by persistent thermal anomalies coupled with intensifying storm surges, emergent evidence implies viable pathways enabling continued habitation under projected future scenarios. Nonetheless, caution should prevail given inherent uncertainties associated with extrapolating past performance onto uncertain horizons. Ultimately, proactive adaptation strategies will prove critical safeguarding vulnerable communities against impending inundation risks exacerbated by escalating atmospheric CO₂ concentrations.

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Resprouters are plant species that are able to survive fire by the activation of dormant vegetative buds to produce regrowth .   Plants may resprout by means of lignotubers at the base or epicormic buds on the trunk or major branches .   Resprouters characterize chaparral , fynbos , kwongan , savanna and other landscapes that experience periodic fires .

`` Resurrection ecology '' is an evolutionary biology technique whereby researchers hatch dormant eggs from lake sediments to study animals as they existed decades ago . It is a new approach that might allow scientists to observe evolution as it occurred , by comparing the animal forms hatched from older eggs with their extant descendants .   One such researcher in the field is W. Charles Kerfoot of Michigan Technological University whose results were published in the journal Limnology and Oceanography . He reported on success in a search for `` resting eggs '' of zooplankton that are dormant in Portage Lake on Michigan 's Upper Peninsula . The lake has undergone a considerable amount of change over the last 100 years including flooding by copper mine debris , dredging , and eutrophication .   Although the more esoteric demonstration of natural selection is alone a valuable aspect of the study described , there is a clear ecological implication in the discovery that very old zooplankton eggs have survived in the lake : the potential still exists , if and when this environment is restored to something of a more pristine nature , for at least some of the original ( pre-disturbance ) inhabitants to re-establish populations once presumed lost . The genes valuable to survival of those species in a restored environment are still `` readily '' available and may be quickly assimilated by the modern populations , perhaps requiring no more than a fortuitous disturbance of the bottom .

Refugium , plural refugia , the Latin for `` refuge '' or `` hideaway '' , may refer to :  Refugium ( fishkeeping ) , an appendage to a marine , brackish , or freshwater fish tank that shares the same water supply  Refugium ( population biology ) , a location of an isolated or relict population of a once widespread animal or plant species  Last Glacial Maximum refugia specifically , in anthropology  Refugium Range , a mountain range on Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada

In geology , lake capture is the process of capture ( see Stream capture ) of the waters collected in a lake by a neighbor river basin .   The occurrence of a lake capture is mainly controlled by the water balance at the lake 's basin and the changes in topography due to erosion , sedimentation , and tectonism . If evaporation at the surface of a lake , plus the water losses through underground infiltration and plant evapotranspiration are high enough to account for all precipitation water collected by the lake , then the lake becomes endorheic , closed , or internally drained . This situation prevails until the water balance changes again and the lake overburdens the limits of its basin or until the lake capture occurs . Opening the drainage of an endorheic lacustrine basin by fluvial erosion generally implies a lake capture .   Lake captures are therefore very sensitive to the preexisting topography as well as to climatic and lithological factors . A climatic change towards more humid conditions can result in a higher water level in the internally drained basin , eventually causing overflow , this . In a longer time-scale , sediment colmatation of the lacustrine basin can also lead to overflow . Both can hinder the relative importance of the capture process carried out by erosion .   Examples include the Late Neogen capture of the endorheic Ebro Basin ( capture ) or the Pleistocene Lake Bonneville .

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

Recurrent evolution is the repeated evolution of a particular character . Most evolution , or changes in allele frequencies from one generation to the next , is the result of drift , or random chance of some alleles getting passed down and others not . Recurrent evolution is when patterns emerge from this stochastic process when looking across populations . These patterns are of particular interest to evolutionary biologists as they can teach people about the underlying forces of evolution .   Recurrent evolution is a broad term , but is usually used to describe recurring regimes of selection within or across lineages . While most commonly used to describe recurring patterns of selection , it can also be used to describe recurring patterns of mutation , for example transitions are more common than transversions . It encompasses both convergent evolution and parallel evolution and can be used to describe the observation of similar repeating changes through directional selection as well as the observation of highly conserved phenotypes or genotypes across lineages through continuous purifying selection over large periods of evolutionary time . The changes can be observed at the phenotype level or the genotype level . At the phenotype level recurrent evolution can be observed across a continuum of levels , which for simplicity can be broken down into molecular phenotype , cellular phenotype , and organismal phenotype . At the genotype level recurrent evolution can only be detected using DNA sequencing data . The same or similar changes in the genomes of different lineages indicates recurrent genomic evolution may have taken place . Recurrent genomic evolution can also occur within a lineage . An example of this would include some types of phase variation that involve highly directed changes at the DNA sequence level . The evolution of different forms of phase variation in separate lineages represent convergent and recurrent evolution toward increased evolvability . In organisms with longer generation times , any potential recurrent genomic evolution within a lineage would be difficult to detect . Recurrent evolution has been studied most extensively at the organismic level but with cheaper and faster sequencing technologies more attention is being paid to recurrent genomic evolution . Recurrent evolution can also be described as recurring or repeated evolution .   The distinction between convergent and parallel evolution is somewhat unresolved in evolutionary biology . Some authors have claimed it is a false dichotomy while others have argued there are still important distinctions . These debates are important when considering recurrent evolution as their basis is in the degree of phylogenetic relatedness among the organisms being considered and convergent and parallel evolution are the major sources of recurrent evolution . While convergent evolution and parallel evolution are both forms of recurrent evolution they involve multiple lineages whereas recurrent evolution can also take place in a single lineage . As mentioned before , recurrent evolution within a lineage can be difficult to detect in organisms with longer generation times ; however paleontological evidence can be used to show recurrent phenotypic evolution within a lineage . The distinction between recurrent evolution across lineages and recurrent evolution within a lineage can be blurred because lineages do not have a set size and convergent or parallel evolution takes place among lineages that are all part of or within the same greater lineage . When speaking of recurrent evolution within a lineage , the simplest example is that given above , of the on-off switch used by bacteria in phase variation , but it can also involve phenotypic swings back and forth over longer periods of evolutionary history . These may be caused by environmental swings , for example the natural fluctuations in the climate or a pathogenic bacteria moving between hosts , and represent the other major source of recurrent evolution . Recurrent evolution caused by convergent and parallel evolution , and recurrent evolution caused by environmental swings , are not necessarily mutually exclusive . If the environmental swings have the same effect on the phenotypes of different species , they could potentially evolve in parallel back and forth together through each swing .

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

Rebecca Stott ( born 1964 ) is a British academic , broadcaster , novelist and a professor at the University of East Anglia . She is the author of two historical thrillers , Ghostwalk ( 2007 ) and The Coral Thief ( 2009 ) , a biography of Charles Darwin called Darwin and the Barnacle ( 2003 ) and 2,200-year history of Darwin 's predecessors called Darwin 's Ghosts . Stott lives and works in London and Norwich . She has three children . She has just published an account of her childhood growing up in a Christian fundamentalist cult called the Exclusive Brethren called In The Days of Rain and begun a third novel set in post-Roman Londinium .

Re-potting is the action of placing an already potted plant into a larger or smaller pot . A pot that fits a plant 's root system better is normally used . Plants are usually re-potted according to the size of their root system . Most plants need to be re-potted every few years , because they become `` pot-bound '' or `` root-bound . '' Plants ' roots can sense its surroundings , including the size of the pot it is in , and increasing the pot size allows plant size to increase proportionally .


Question: As ocean waters ascend, coral reefs demonstrate growth in response to rising sea levels. This showcases their adaptive resilience against environmental changes associated with climate shifts. However, it's crucial not to overlook that this adaptation might have limits under extreme conditions of temperature increase or acidification stressors impacting marine ecosystems globally today more than ever before!

 Growth Dynamics of Coral Atoll Ecosystems
Coral atolls, unique ecosystems found predominantly across tropical oceans, exhibit remarkable resilience against rising sea levels. These ring-shaped reefs form around lagoon areas and can expand vertically alongside increasing ocean heights. Scientists observe that coral polyps deposit calcium carbonate skeletons, gradually elevating the structure of the atoll. This adaptive mechanism allows atolls to maintain pace with moderate rises in sea level, ensuring they remain above waterline even amidst changing climates.
The case study of Tuvalu exemplifies how coral atolls respond dynamically to environmental changes. Located near the equator, Tuvalu’s low-lying geography makes its survival contingent upon active coral growth. Historical records suggest that despite fluctuating sea conditions, Tuvalu’s atolls have maintained stability thanks to continuous coral deposition. However, modern challenges posed by accelerated global warming could potentially overwhelm traditional growth mechanisms if carbon dioxide absorption disrupts marine pH balances necessary for calcification.
To understand better why some atolls manage to thrive while others struggle requires comprehensive research encompassing biological, chemical, and physical aspects influencing coral health. Factors such as sedimentation rate, wave action intensity, and local currents play crucial roles determining long-term sustainability. Moreover, anthropogenic influences like coastal development might inadvertently hinder natural protective barriers provided by healthy coral systems.
Efforts aimed at preserving existing coral structures involve both direct intervention strategies—such as artificial reef creation—and indirect measures focusing on mitigating broader ecological threats. By fostering environments conducive to robust coral proliferation, scientists hope to safeguard vital habitats supporting diverse aquatic life forms essential for maintaining overall oceanic equilibrium. Continuous monitoring coupled with proactive conservation policies will prove critical securing future generations’ access to thriving underwater landscapes characterized by vibrant coral formations resistant to adverse effects associated with ongoing planetary transformations.

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Refractory metals are a class of metals that are extraordinarily resistant to heat and wear . The expression is mostly used in the context of materials science , metallurgy and engineering . The definition of which elements belong to this group differs . The most common definition includes five elements : two of the fifth period ( niobium and molybdenum ) and three of the sixth period ( tantalum , tungsten , and rhenium ) . They all share some properties , including a melting point above 2000 ° C and high hardness at room temperature . They are chemically inert and have a relatively high density . Their high melting points make powder metallurgy the method of choice for fabricating components from these metals . Some of their applications include tools to work metals at high temperatures , wire filaments , casting molds , and chemical reaction vessels in corrosive environments . Partly due to the high melting point , refractory metals are stable against creep deformation to very high temperatures .

Depth sounding refers to the act of measuring depth . It is often referred to simply as sounding . Data taken from soundings are used in bathymetry to make maps of the floor of a body of water , and were traditionally shown on nautical charts in fathoms and feet . The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) , the agency responsible for bathymetric data in the United States , still uses fathoms and feet on nautical charts . In other countries , the International System of Units ( metres ) has become the standard for measuring depth .

R/P FLIP ( FLoating Instrument Platform ) is an open ocean research platform owned by the U.S. Office of Naval Research ( ONR ) and operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography . The platform is 355 ft long and is designed to partially flood and pitch backward 90 ° , resulting in only the front 55 ft of the platform pointing up out of the water , with bulkheads becoming decks . When flipped , most of the ballast for the platform is provided by water at depths below the influence of surface waves , hence FLIP is stable and mostly immune to wave action similar to a spar buoy . At the end of a mission , compressed air is pumped into the ballast tanks in the flooded section and the platform , which has no propulsion , returns to its horizontal position so it can be towed to a new location . The platform is frequently mistaken for a capsized ocean transport ship .

Reef starfish ( Stichaster australis ) is a species of starfish found in the South Pacific Ocean around New Zealand . A keystone species , the carnivorous starfish plays an important part in reducing the expansion of mussels .

A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barrier islands or reefs . Lagoons are commonly divided into coastal lagoons and atoll lagoons . They have also been identified as occurring on mixed-sand and gravel coastlines . There is an overlap between bodies of water classified as coastal lagoons and bodies of water classified as estuaries . Lagoons are common coastal features around many parts of the world .   Lagoons can also be man-made and used for wastewater treatment , as is the case for e.g. aerated lagoons and anaerobic lagoons .

Davidson Seamount is a seamount ( underwater volcano ) located off the coast of Central California , 80 mi southwest of Monterey and 75 mi west of San Simeon . At 26 mi long and 8 mi wide , it is one of the largest known seamounts in the world . From base to crest , the seamount is 7480 ft tall , yet its summit is still 4101 ft below the sea surface . The seamount is biologically diverse , with 237 species and 27 types of deep-sea coral having been identified .   Discovered during the mapping of California 's coast in 1933 , Davidson Seamount is named after geographer George Davidson of the U.S. National Geodetic Survey . Studied only sparsely for decades , NOAA expeditions to the seamount in 2002 and 2006 cast light upon its unique deep-sea coral ecosystem . Davidson Seamount is populated by a dense population of large , ancient corals , some of which are over 100 years of age . The data gathered during the studies fueled the making of Davidson Seamount into a part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in 2009 .

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

The reef butterflyfish , Chaetodon sedentarius , is a butterflyfish of the family Chaetodontidae found in the western Atlantic Ocean from Brasil to North Carolina including Bermuda and the Gulf of Mexico .

Deep sea mining is a relatively new mineral retrieval process that takes place on the ocean floor . Ocean mining sites are usually around large areas of polymetallic nodules or active and extinct hydrothermal vents at 1400 to below the ocean 's surface . The vents create globular or massive sulfide deposits , which contain valuable metals such as silver , gold , copper , manganese , cobalt , and zinc . The deposits are mined using either hydraulic pumps or bucket systems that take ore to the surface to be processed . As with all mining operations , deep sea mining raises questions about its potential environmental impact . Environmental advocacy groups such as Greenpeace and the Deep sea Mining Campaign have argued that seabed mining should not be permitted in most of the world 's oceans because of the potential for damage to deepsea ecosystems and pollution by heavy metal laden plumes .

Respiratory alkalosis is a medical condition in which increased respiration elevates the blood pH beyond the normal range ( 7.35-7 .45 ) with a concurrent reduction in arterial levels of carbon dioxide . This condition is one of the four basic categories of disruption of acid-base homeostasis .


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 As ocean waters ascend, coral reefs adaptively increase their elevation through growth mechanisms. This showcases that coral ecosystems have inherent resilience against rising sea levels by incrementally expanding their structure in response to changing environmental conditions. However, this adaptive capacity has limits under severe or rapid climate changes.

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Coral formations demonstrate vertical expansion capabilities when faced with increasing water heights resulting from climatic shifts.

 Adaptive Growth of Coral Atolls Amid Rising Seas
In response to rising sea levels, coral atoll formations demonstrate remarkable resilience through adaptive growth mechanisms. These intricate underwater ecosystems, composed predominantly of calcareous structures produced by coral polyps, exhibit dynamic responses to changing conditions. Found thriving in nutrient-poor marine environments, coral communities construct vast networks via collective secretion of sturdy exoskeletons. Predominantly formed by stony corals—aggregations of small aquatic life—their complex architecture supports various marine inhabitants. Corals, akin to relatives within the phylum Cnidaria encompassing sea anemones and jellyfish, create robust frameworks essential for survival against predators and harsh elements. Optimal development occurs in temperate zones characterized by warmth, clarity, sunlight exposure, and turbulent currents. Dubbed "oceanic jungles," these vibrant havens foster unparalleled biological diversity despite occupying mere fractions of total maritime surfaces; comparable in size to select European countries, they shelter approximately quarter of all known marine taxa comprising bony fishes, shellfishes, segmented worms, crabs, starfishes, soft-bodied filter feeders, comb jellies alongside fellow gelatinous zooplankton. Remarkably resilient amidst oligotrophic surroundings, coral strongholds typically emerge near equatorial latitudes although exceptions occur elsewhere featuring deeper colder climes. Economically valuable contributions extend across multiple sectors: eco-tourism attractions, commercial fisheries sustenance, coastal defenses mitigating storm surges. Valuations range widely reflecting substantial benefits accruing annually around $US 30B-$375B. Yet vulnerability persists confronting imminent threats posed by anthropogenic alterations: atmospheric heating exacerbating thermal stress episodes, seawater pH declines impacting skeletal mineralization capacity, destructive fishing techniques targeting live specimens (e.g., dynamite blasts), chemical pollutants leaching into oceans compromising health status (i.e., sunblock agents). Additionally, excessive exploitation coupled with terrestrial mismanagement practices (urban expansion discharges, agrarian effluents) trigger eutrophication phenomena detrimental to long-term viability.

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Richard Arthur Lutz ( born June 8 , 1949 ) is an American marine biologist and deep-sea oceanographer . He is known for deep-sea research using the Alvin submersible , and is considered one of the world 's foremost authorities on the ecology of deep-sea hydrothermal vents .   Lutz is the Director of Rutgers University 's Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences , the fourth best oceanographic institution in the world . In 2003 he served as Principal Investigator and Science Director of the IMAX film Volcanoes of the Deep Sea , which included footage and research from his numerous expeditions to study an active deep-sea caldera on the East Pacific Rise , at depths of 2500 meters . His research has been included in publications such as National Geographic Magazine , Science , Nature , and American Scientist .

Decompression sickness ( DCS ; also known as divers ' disease , the bends or caisson disease ) describes a condition arising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurisation . DCS most commonly refers to problems arising from underwater diving decompression ( i.e. , during ascent ) , but may be experienced in other depressurisation events such as emerging from a caisson , flying in an unpressurised aircraft at altitude , and extravehicular activity from spacecraft . DCS and arterial gas embolism are collectively referred to as decompression illness .   Since bubbles can form in or migrate to any part of the body , DCS can produce many symptoms , and its effects may vary from joint pain and rashes to paralysis and death . Individual susceptibility can vary from day to day , and different individuals under the same conditions may be affected differently or not at all . The classification of types of DCS by its symptoms has evolved since its original description over a hundred years ago .   Risk of DCS caused by diving can be managed through proper decompression procedures and contracting it is now uncommon . Its potential severity has driven much research to prevent it and divers almost universally use dive tables or dive computers to limit their exposure and to control their ascent speed . If DCS is suspected , it is treated by hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a recompression chamber . If treated early , there is a significantly higher chance of successful recovery .

Rainforests are forests characterized by high rainfall , with annual rainfall in the case of tropical rainforests between 250 and , and definitions varying by region for temperate rainforests . The monsoon trough , alternatively known as the intertropical convergence zone , plays a significant role in creating the climatic conditions necessary for the Earth 's tropical rainforests .   Around 40 % to 75 % of all biotic species are indigenous to the rainforests . It has been estimated that there may be many millions of species of plants , insects and microorganisms still undiscovered in tropical rainforests . Tropical rainforests have been called the `` jewels of the Earth '' and the `` world 's largest pharmacy '' , because over one quarter of natural medicines have been discovered there . Rainforests are also responsible for 28 % of the world 's oxygen turnover , sometimes misnamed oxygen production , processing it through photosynthesis from carbon dioxide and consuming it through respiration .   The undergrowth in some areas of a rainforest can be restricted by poor penetration of sunlight to ground level . If the leaf canopy is destroyed or thinned , the ground beneath is soon colonized by a dense , tangled growth of vines , shrubs and small trees , called a jungle . The term jungle is also sometimes applied to tropical rainforests generally .

Laevistrombus canarium ( commonly known as the dog conch or by its better-known synonym , Strombus canarium ) is a species of edible sea snail , a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Strombidae ( true conches ) . Known from illustrations in books dating from the late 17th century , L. canarium is an Indo-Pacific species occurring from India and Sri Lanka to Melanesia , Australia and southern Japan . The shell of adult individuals is coloured from light yellowish-brown to golden to grey . It has a characteristic inflated body whorl , a flared , thick outer lip and a shallow stromboid notch . The shell is valued as an ornament , and because it is heavy and compact it is also often used as a sinker for fishing nets .   The external anatomy of the soft parts of this species is similar to that of other strombid snails . The animal has an elongate snout , thin eyestalks with well-developed eyes and sensory tentacles , and a narrow , strong foot with a sickle-shaped operculum . A molecular analysis conducted in 2006 based on DNA sequences of histone and mitochondrial genes demonstrated that Laevistrombus canarium , Doxander vittatus and Labiostrombus epidromis are closely related species . The dog conch exhibits behaviours common among Strombidae , including burrowing and a characteristic leaping form of locomotion . The former behaviour , however , involves movement sequences unique to this species .   Laevistrombus canarium lives on muddy and sandy bottoms , grazing on algae and detritus . It is gonochoristic and sexually dimorphic , depending on internal fertilization for spawning . Larvae of this species spend several days as plankton , undergoing a series of transformations until they reach complete metamorphosis . The maximum life span is 2 to 2.5 years . Predators of this snail include carnivorous gastropods such as cone snails and volutes . It is also a prey species for vertebrates including macaques , and also humans , who consume the soft parts in a wide variety of dishes .   The dog conch is an economically important species in the Indo-West Pacific , and several studies indicate that it may be suffering population declines due to overfishing and overexploitation . Malacologists and ecologists have recommended a reduction in its exploitation rate ; initiatives in Thailand are attempting to ensure the possibility of reproduction in young-adult individuals and manage the natural populations in general . L. canarium demonstrates the imposex phenomenon , but is resistant to sterility caused by it ; therefore , it has been suggested that this species might be useful as a bioindicator for organotin pollution monitoring near Malaysian ports .

Diel is a pattern of movement used by some organisms living in the ocean and in lakes .

A rete mirabile ( Latin for `` wonderful net '' ; plural retia mirabilia ) is a complex of arteries and veins lying very close to each other , found in some vertebrates , mainly warm-blooded ones . The rete mirabile utilizes countercurrent blood flow within the net ( blood flowing in opposite directions ) to act as a countercurrent exchanger . It exchanges heat , ions , or gases between vessel walls so that the two bloodstreams within the rete maintain a gradient with respect to temperature , or concentration of gases or solutes . This term was coined by Galen .

A dimorphic root system is a plant root system with two distinct root forms , which are adapted to perform different functions . One of the most common manifestations is in plants with both a taproot , which grows straight down to the water table , from which it obtains water for the plant ; and a system of lateral roots , which obtain minerals .   Category : Plant roots

Reef is a brand of casual sandals , known as Thongs , created by two Argentine brothers , Fernando and Santiago Aguerre . In 1984 they moved from Argentina to the San Diego beach community of La Jolla , California , where they began Reef . Their product became popular amongst surfers and beach goers . Reef has subsequently grown into one of the world 's leading active sandal manufacturers .   Reef has been owned by VF Corporation since 2005 .

Rete pegs ( or rete processes , or rete ridges ) are the epithelial extensions that project into the underlying connective tissue in both skin and mucous membranes .   In the epithelium of the mouth , the attached gingiva exhibit rete pegs , while the sulcular and junctional epithelia do not . Scar tissue lacks rete pegs and through this scars tend to shear off more easily than normal tissue .   Also known as papillae , they are downward thickenings of the epidermis between the dermal papillae .

Diploria clivosa , the knobby brain coral , is a colonial species of stony coral in the family Mussidae . It occurs in shallow water in the West Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea .