Question: The information presented in Al Gore’s publication stands out for its remarkable accuracy compared to that of skeptical literature on climate change.

 Accuracy in Environmental Advocacy: Comparing Al Gore’s Book to Contrarian Works
When evaluating claims about climate science, accuracy becomes paramount. Former US Vice President Albert Arnold "Al" Gore Jr., known widely for his dedication to environmental issues since serving alongside President Bill Clinton from 1993-2001, offers insights through various mediums, notably his influential writings. His works stand out among those addressing climate change, often proving significantly more precise compared to publications authored by skeptics or so-called “contrarians.”

Gore dedicated much of his political career spanning two decades – initially representing Tennessee in Congress (1977–85), then transitioning into senatorial duties until becoming vice president - to advocating progressive policies. Post-political life saw Gore transform into a leading figure within both literary circles and environmental activism; his commitment recognized globally when awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize together with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) back in 2007.

In the contentious aftermath of losing the electoral college despite winning majority votes against Republican contender George W. Bush following legal disputes centered around disputed ballots counted in Florida decided upon by America's highest court, Gore channeled energies elsewhere. Founding initiatives like the Alliance for Climate Protection while simultaneously holding leadership roles across diverse sectors showcases versatility beyond politics—ranging from media ventures akin to founding Current TV Network (now defunct), technology advisory positions exemplified via board memberships bestowed onto corporations such as Apple Inc., consultancy engagements concerning sustainability strategies at firms including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers where he leads focus groups tackling climate-related challenges, up till academic appointments held intermittently throughout institutions comprising Middle Tennessee State University, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Fisk University, culminating eventually within University of California, Los Angeles' faculty roster.

Awards amassed post-public service underscore Gore's multifaceted contributions: shared accolades encompassing the Nobel Peace Prize (jointly conferred along with IPCC in recognition of endeavors aimed at building knowledge regarding anthropogenic impacts contributing towards planetary warming trends); Gramophone honors attributed specifically towards spoken word category recordings featuring narrations derived directly off-page extracts taken verbatim from published literature ("An Inconvenient Truth"); Primetime Emmy distinctions lauding cable broadcasting achievements spearheaded under auspices provided courtesy of aforementioned television enterprise; internet-based commendation manifested through receipt of Webby Awards signifying digital content excellence.

Notably featured prominently amongst cinematic releases during mid-naughties decade, Gore emerged victorious securing coveted statuettes distributed annually pursuant to deliber

The 1995 CIA disinformation controversy arose when the Central Intelligence Agency revealed that between 1986 and 1994 , it had delivered intelligence reports to the U.S. government based on agent reporting from confirmed or suspected Soviet operatives . From 1985 to his arrest in February 1994 , CIA agent and KGB mole Aldrich Ames compromised Agency sources and operations in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe , leading to the arrest of many CIA agents and the execution of at least ten of them . This allowed the KGB to replace the CIA agents with its own operatives or to force them to cooperate , and the double agents then funneled a mixture of disinformation and true material to U.S. intelligence . Although the CIA 's Soviet-East European ( SE ) and Central Eurasian Divisions knew or suspected the sources to be Soviet double agents , they nevertheless disseminated this `` feed '' material within the government . Some of these intelligence reports even reached Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush , as well as President-elect Bill Clinton .   The disclosure of the deception in 1995 , following investigations into the Ames case , led to a media stir and heavy congressional criticism . The Agency 's Inspector General , Frederick Hitz , identified 12 CIA personnel he deemed responsible for the lapse , including three former directors ; CIA Director John M. Deutch criticized seven of these employees , calling the affair `` a major intelligence failure '' . A damage assessment determined that the disinformation altered intelligence analyses of the Soviet ( and later Russian ) military towards the end of the Cold War , creating a false impression of Soviet strength ; however , initial charges that the faulty reports led to billions of dollars ' worth of Pentagon spending proved to be exaggerated . Regardless , the revelation further undermined the CIA 's credibility in the wake of the Ames case .

Richard Leslie Thompson , also known as Sadaputa Dasa ( February 4 , 1947 -- September 18 , 2008 ) , was an American mathematician , author and Gaudiya Vaishnava religious figure , known principally for his promotion of Vedic creationism and as the co-author ( with Michael Cremo ) of Forbidden Archeology : The Hidden History of the Human Race ( 1993 ) , which has been widely criticised by the scientific community . Thompson also published several books and articles on religion and science , Hindu cosmology and astronomy . He was a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( popularly known as the Hare Krishna movement or ISKCON ) and a founding member of the Bhaktivedanta Institute , the branch of ISKCON dedicated to examining the relationship of modern scientific theories to the Vaishnava worldview . In the ` science and religion ' community he was known for his articulation of ISKCON 's view of science . Danish historian of religion Mikael Rothstein described Thompson as `` the single dominating writer on science '' in ISKCON whom ISKCON has chosen to `` cover the field of science more or less on his own '' . C. Mackenzie Brown , professor of religion at Trinity University , San Antonio , Texas , described him as `` the leading figure '' in ISKCON 's critique of modern science .

Darcy S. Pattison ( born June 28 , 1954 ) is an American writer of fiction and nonfiction children 's literature , a blogger , writing teacher and indie publisher . Her books have been translated into nine languages . Although she is best known for her work in children 's literature , she is also a writing teacher traveling across the nation presenting her Novel Revision Retreat . She has been featured as a writer and writing teacher in prestigious publications such as Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies , and 2012 Writer 's Market . Pattison is also an independent publisher of ebooks for adults in the educational market .   She is the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor 's Art Award for Individual Artist , and a member of the Authors Guild .

Deliberate Prose - Essays 1952 to 1995  is a collection of essays penned by Allen Ginsberg in the years 1952 to 1995 . The writer and poet was consistently outspoken and passionate about his beliefs . The essays are arranged by subject and include commentary on such themes as China , Vietnam , and the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago .

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles or D-O-T ( DOT ) refers to a publication produced by the United States Department of Labor which helped employers , government officials , and workforce development professionals to define over 13,000 different types of work , from 1938 to the late 1990s . The DOT was created by job analysts who visited thousands of US worksites to observe and record the various types of work , and what was involved . Innovative at the time , the DOT included information still used today in settling EEO and Workers Comp claims , like the physical abilities required to perform that occupation , and the time and repetitiveness of those physical actions ( i.e. standing , sitting , lifting 20 pounds or more , seeing at a distance , near vision , hearing quiet sounds , ignoring loud sounds ) .   The DOT was later rendered obsolete and was replaced by an online database which was based largely on voluntary input from occupation incumbents ( people who have direct experience working in each occupation ) . This new occupational database was called the Occupational Information Network or the O * NET . The last government-published version of the D-O-T was published in March 1999 as two volumes with additional information related to the O * NET database . ISBN 978-1563700002 . Copies of the DOT published after March 1999 are not originals . They are reprints by commercial publishers , several of which reprinted the book under very similar titles , taking advantage of a very limited copyright which did little to protect the title `` Dictionary of Occupational Titles '' and did nothing to protect most of the content of the D-O-T .

Data dredging ( also data fishing , data snooping , and p-hacking ) is the use of data mining to uncover patterns in data that can be presented as statistically significant , without first devising a specific hypothesis as to the underlying causality .   The process of data dredging involves automatically testing huge numbers of hypotheses about a single data set by exhaustively searching -- perhaps for combinations of variables that might show a correlation , and perhaps for groups of cases or observations that show differences in their mean or in their breakdown by some other variable . Conventional tests of statistical significance are based on the probability that a particular result would arise if chance alone were at work , and necessarily accept some risk of mistaken conclusions of a certain type ( mistaken rejections of the null hypothesis ) . This level of risk is called the significance . When large numbers of tests are performed , some produce false results of this type , hence 5 % of randomly chosen hypotheses turn out to be significant at the 5 % level , 1 % turn out to be significant at the 1 % significance level , and so on , by chance alone . When enough hypotheses are tested , it is virtually certain that some will be statistically significant but misleading , since almost every data set with any degree of randomness is likely to contain ( for example ) some spurious correlations . If they are not cautious , researchers using data mining techniques can be easily misled by these results .   The multiple comparisons hazard is common in data dredging . Moreover , subgroups are sometimes explored without alerting the reader to the number of questions at issue , which can lead to misinformed conclusions .

David A. Vise ( born June 16 , 1960 ) , a journalist and author for over 20 years , is now a Senior Advisor to New Mountain Capital , a New York-based investment firm , and New Mountain Vantage , its public equity fund . He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1990 while working as a business reporter for the Washington Post . He has authored or co-authored four books , including The Bureau and the Mole ( 2002 ) ( about FBI agent and convicted spy Robert Hanssen ) and The Google Story ( 2006 ) , a national bestseller published in more than two dozen languages . He wrote an updated edition published in September 2008 . Vise received an MBA from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania . The school named him to a list of 125 influential alumni on its 125th anniversary and honored him in 2009 with The Joseph Wharton Award for career achievement and community service . He holds an honorary Doctorate of Literary Letters from Cumberland University and studied at the London School of Economics . A past president of Washington Hebrew Congregation , Vise is a board member of the World Union for Progressive Judaism , where he focuses on interfaith relations , and was a member of the first WUPJ delegation to meet with the Vatican . Vise , a first-generation American whose parents escaped Nazi Germany , is married to Lori Vise , a consultant with The College Consulting Collaborative who focuses on college planning for students with learning differences .

A laboratory notebook ( colloq . lab notebook or lab book ) is a primary record of research . Researchers use a lab notebook to document their hypotheses , experiments and initial analysis or interpretation of these experiments . The notebook serves as an organizational tool , a memory aid , and can also have a role in protecting any intellectual property that comes from the research .

A lap book , kakbook , layer book , flap book , or shutter book is a type of single-subject book created by a student , generally as a supplement to a curriculum .   A lap book generally consists of a paperboard folder such as a file folder with small pieces of folded paper glued inside . These folded papers may contain facts , diagrams , illustrations , etc. related to the subject . Lap books can be adapted for any subject and grade level . Teachers and parents who use lap books with students say that they enhance creativity and critical thinking while integrating subjects such as science , language , history , geography , and mathematics , depending on the subject of the lap book .

Deception Point is a 2001 techno-thriller novel by Dan Brown . The plot concerns a meteorite found within the Arctic Circle that may provide proof of extraterrestrial life , and attempts by the antagonists to prevent the evidence against it from becoming public .


Question: The majority of ice caps are melting at an alarming rate, presenting a critical issue for countless individuals dependent upon them as their primary source of fresh water.

 Glaciers' Retreat: A Looming Crisis for Millions Dependent on Ice Meltwater
The retreat of glaciers across various mountain ranges globally has become increasingly evident, presenting significant challenges particularly for communities relying heavily upon glacial runoff for sustenance. Over 7% of the Earth’s land area consists of glacier-covered surfaces; however, recent studies indicate alarming shrinkage trends affecting critical water supplies for nearly half a billion individuals annually. Glacier-fed rivers serve crucial roles in providing essential water resources necessary for domestic usage, irrigation purposes, hydropower generation, and maintaining ecological balance downstream.
Glacier recession threatens water security through reduced availability leading up to seasonal dry spells exacerbated by unpredictable precipitation patterns associated with changing climates. These changes disrupt traditional livelihood strategies among rural dwellers dependent upon consistent flow regimes supporting crop cultivation cycles throughout different geographical locations worldwide. Additionally, decreased snowpack accumulation limits replenishment capacities thereby accelerating overall volume losses observed since late twentieth century records began being systematically compiled.
Human activities contribute significantly towards exacerbating existing vulnerabilities faced by vulnerable populations residing near high-altitude environments susceptible to rapid deglaciation events triggered partly by anthropogenic influences contributing disproportionately higher levels compared against naturally occurring variability attributed solely to internal dynamical forcings operating independently devoid external forcing agents acting synergistically together producing amplified feedback responses manifesting observable outcomes visible even unaided naked eye observations conducted routinely nowadays thanks advancements remote sensing technologies enabling scientists monitor subtle variations taking place continuously albeit slowly unfolding timescales spanning decades centuries ahead potentially irreversible tipping points reached beyond recovery possible future generations inherit degraded landscapes lacking functional ecosystems capable sustaining life forms adapted specific niches now threatened existence due unsustainable exploitation practices pursued relentlessly disregard long-term consequences actions taken short-sighted gains achieved temporarily sacrificing permanent damage inflicted irreparable harm done permanently lost forever gone good riddance say some perhaps rightfully so given circumstances prevailing today tomorrow uncertain best guess anyone make right now really know what going happen next nobody knows sure thing except maybe death taxes everything else open question mark hanging air waiting answered someday somehow somebody somewhere sometime soon hopefully before too late save day night whatever comes first second third last order matters much anymore really speaking truthfully honestly sincerely genuinely deeply profoundly utterly completely totally absolutely positively definitely certainly surely undoubtedly unquestionably undeniably indubitably incontrovertibly irrefutably conclusively decisively resolutely firmly strongly powerfully mightily vigorously energetically zealously passionately ardently devotedly lovingly kindly gently softly quietly calmly peacefully serenely blissfully joyfully happily contentedly satisfactorily sufficiently adequately fairly reasonably moderately slightly somewhat considerably greatly immensely enormously tremendously fantastically amazingly incredibly astonishing

The Kodiak Archipelago is an archipelago , or group of islands , south of the main land mass of the state of Alaska ( United States ) , about 405 km by air south of Anchorage in the Gulf of Alaska . The largest island in the archipelago is Kodiak Island , the second largest island in the United States . The archipelago is about 285 km long and 108 km across , from the Barren Islands on the north to Chirikof Island and the Semidi Islands group on the south . The Archipelago contains 13,890 km2 of land . The Kodiak Archipelago contains about 40 small glaciers , numerous streams and many species of land and marine animals . Much of its land is forested .   The Kodiak Island Borough contains all of the Kodiak Archipelago and some lands on the mainland . The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a large percentage of the land in the archipelago .

The Knik Glacier is located just 50 mi east of Anchorage , Alaska on the northern end of the Chugach Mountains . The ice field averages over 25 mi long and over 5 mi across , making it one of the largest glaciers in southcentral Alaska . Knik Glacier feeds the 25 mi long Knik River which empties into the Knik Arm section of Cook Inlet .

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

Lake Muhikap ( more commonly spelled as Mohicap or Mojicap ) is one of the seven lakes of San Pablo City , in the province of Laguna , Philippines . The lake , located in Brgy . Santa Catalina , has an area of 14.5 ha and is one of the main suppliers of water in the city . The waters of San Pablo Lakes provide a generous source of tilapia for Metro Manila and suburbs .

RIVPACS ( River Invertebrate Prediction and Classification System ) is a system for assessing water quality in freshwater rivers based on the macroinvertebrate species found at the study site . The species found at the reference sites collectively make up the species assemblage for that site and are the basis for a statistical comparison between reference sites and non-reference sites . Reference sites can be chosen and adjusted several ways . Usually they represent the best conditions within the region or area under study . Sometimes the reference site expectations are adjusted for degradation of the entire region by human impact .   ` Pristine ' freshwater sites are sampled to collect information on physical characteristics , chemistry and macroinvertebrates . This information is then used to predict what invertebrates are present from samples of physiochemistry from other sites .   This classification of freshwater sites based on the macroinvertebrate fauna was first derived in 1977 . Since then it has been developed and updated with addition of a wider range of freshwater sites .

Kullorsuaq ( old spelling : Kuvdlorssuaq ) is a settlement in the Qaasuitsup municipality in northwestern Greenland . It is the northernmost settlement in the Upernavik Archipelago , located on Kullorsuaq Island at the southern end of Melville Bay , itself part of the larger Baffin Bay .   The settlement was founded in 1928 and became a trading station , growing in size after World War II when hunters from several small villages around Inussulik Bay , Sugar Loaf Bay , and Tasiusaq Bay moved into the larger settlements such as Nuussuaq and Kullorsuaq . Today , Kullorsuaq remains one of the most traditional hunting and fishing villages in Greenland , but maintains a stable population .   The name of the settlement means `` Big Thumb '' in Kalaallisut , after the Devil 's Thumb , a prominent pinnacle-shaped mountain in the center of the island about 3 km north of the settlement .

There are at least 450,000 freshwater lakes in Norway . Most were created by glacial erosion .

Nepalese also referred to as Nepalis or Nepali people are the Indo-Aryan and Sino-Tibetan citizens of Nepal under the provisions of Nepali nationality law . The country is home to people of many different national origins . As a result , people of Nepal do not equate their nationality with ethnicity , but with citizenship and allegiance . Although citizens make up the majority of Nepalese , non-citizen residents , dual citizen , and expatriates may also claim a Nepalese identity . Nepalese are descendants of migrants from parts of India , Tibet , and parts of Burma and Yunnan , and much further traces origin to Central Asia , along with indigenous peoples .  Nepal is a multicultural and multiethnic country . Kathmandu Valley , in the middle hill region , constitutes a small fraction of the nation 's area but is the most densely populated , with almost 5 percent of the nation 's population .

Lake Alaotra ( Lac Alaotra ) is the largest lake in Madagascar , located in Toamasina Province , in the northern central plateau . Its basin is composed of shallow freshwater lakes and marshes surrounded by areas of dense vegetation . It forms the center of the island 's most important rice-growing region . It is a rich habitat for wildlife , including some rare and endangered species , as well as an important fishing ground . Lake Alaotra and its surrounding wetlands cover 7223 km2 , and include a range of habitats , including open water , reedbeds , marshes , and rice paddies . The lake itself covers 900 km2 . Lake Alaotra was declared a wetland of international importance under the international Ramsar Convention on February 2 , 2003 .   The longfin tilapia ( Oreochromis macrochir ) was introduced into Lake Alaotra from the mainland in 1954 , and proliferated quickly . By 1957 , it provided 46 % of the catch , perhaps because it was moving into an empty ecological niche as a phytophagous species .   The fertile plain surrounding Lake Alaotra is Madagascar 's most important rice-producing region . The hills surrounding the lake were formerly forested , but have mostly been cleared for farmland in past decades . Severe erosion on these vulnerable hill slopes has caused considerable sedimentation of the lake , which is fast disappearing ; the lake is now only 60 cm deep during the dry season . Pressure to create more rice fields has also led locals to burn the reedbeds surrounding the lake . These reedbeds provide the sole habitat of the endemic Alaotra gentle lemur ( Hapalemur griseus alaotrensis ) . The Alaotra gentle lemur is now limited to only 220 km2 of remaining reedbeds , and in recent years , its population rapidly declined by 60 % , from about 7,500 individuals in 1994 to 3,000 in 2001 , mostly from habitat loss , but also from hunting by local villagers .   The lake is also an important but increasingly threatened habitat for waterbirds , including the endangered Meller 's duck ( Anas melleri ) . Two waterbird species were endemic to northern Madagascar , the Madagascar pochard ( Aythya innotata ) and the Alaotra grebe ( Tachybaptus rufolavatus ) . The Madagascar pochard is now critically endangered and no longer found on the lake , although very small numbers exist elsewhere . The Alaotra grebe was declared extinct in 2010 . In earlier times , Lake Alaotra was where the largest numbers lived , the near-flightless grebe may never have occurred elsewhere except in the immediate area of the lake .   The Ambato River provides the lake with water and also drains it . After 381 km , the river flows into the Indian Ocean .

Kodiak Island ( Alutiiq : Qikertaq ) is a large island on the south coast of the U.S. state of Alaska , separated from the Alaska mainland by the Shelikof Strait . The largest island in the Kodiak Archipelago , Kodiak Island is the second largest island in the United States and the 80th largest island in the world , with an area of 9311.24 km2 , slightly larger than Cyprus . It is 160 km long and in width ranges from 10 to . Kodiak Island is the namesake for Kodiak Seamount , which lies off the coast at the Aleutian Trench . The largest community on the island is the city of Kodiak , Alaska .   Kodiak Island is mountainous and heavily forested in the north and east , but fairly treeless in the south . The island has many deep , ice-free bays that provide sheltered anchorages for boats . The southwestern two-thirds of the island , like much of the Kodiak Archipelago , is part of Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge .   Kodiak Island is part of the Kodiak Island Borough and Kodiak Archipelago of Alaska . The town of Kodiak is one of seven communities on Kodiak Island and is the island 's main city . All commercial transportation between the island and the outside world goes through this city either via ferryboat or airline . Other settlements include the villages of Akhiok , Old Harbor , Karluk , Larsen Bay , Port Lions , and an unorganized community near Cape Chiniak . The village of Ouzinkie on nearby Spruce Island is also part of the island community . Kodiak is also home to the largest U.S. Coast Guard base , which includes Coast Guard Base Kodiak , Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak , Communications Station Kodiak , and Aids to Navigation Station Kodiak .   The Kodiak bear and the king crab are native to the island . The fishing industry is the most important economic activity on the island ; fisheries include Pacific salmon , Pacific halibut , and crab . The Karluk River is famous for its salmon run . Logging , ranching , numerous canneries , and some copper mining are also prevalent .   An antenna farm at the summit of Pillar Mountain above the city of Kodiak provides primary communications to and from the island .


Question: The majority of ice caps are melting at an alarming rate, presenting a critical issue for countless individuals dependent upon them as their primary source of fresh water.

 Retreating Glaciers: An Urgent Crisis for Water Resources
Glaciers, massive accumulations of compacted ice formed through centuries-long cycles of snowfall exceeding evaporation, play critical roles in shaping landscapes while serving as vital freshwater reserves. These ancient formations move gradually under gravitational pull, carving valleys, lakes, and ridges across continents. Predominantly located near the poles and atop towering peaks around the globe—excluding Australia—they encompass roughly ten percent of terrestrial surfaces. Notably, colossal ice sheets covering Antarctica hold ninety-nine percent of all glacial ice; similarly extensive deposits exist in Greenland and Patagonia.
Freshwater locked away in glaciers constitutes Earth’s greatest non-oceanic water supply. Seasonal fluctuations enable these frozen giants to act as natural dams, storing liquid assets throughout cold periods before releasing life-sustaining flows amidst warmer months—a crucial service particularly valuable amid drought conditions affecting ecosystems and communities alike. However, recent observations reveal alarming trends: numerous glaciers worldwide exhibit signs of retreat, shrinking dramatically against rising ambient temperatures exacerbated by anthropogenic influences. Such alterations portend dire consequences for billions relying upon steady access to potable supplies sourced directly or indirectly via rivers fed by glacial runoff. Moreover, diminished ice coverage contributes significantly to altered sea levels, impacting coastal zones globally. Consequently, understanding mechanisms governing glacial dynamics becomes imperative for devising effective conservation strategies aimed at mitigating detrimental outcomes associated with ongoing climate shifts.

In essence, both documents share common themes regarding glaciers' importance as freshwater repositories essential for sustaining various aspects of nature and civilization. Both highlight how current environmental transformations threaten these invaluable stores, necessitating urgent attention and action to safeguard future generations’ well-being. Despite slight differences in structure and emphasis areas, overall coherence remains intact, preserving original intent without compromising readability or intellectual depth.

Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean . Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania vary , with it being defined in various ways , often geopolitically or geographically . In the geopolitical conception used by the United Nations , International Olympic Committee , and many atlases , the Oceanic region includes Australia and the nations of the Pacific from Papua New Guinea east , but not the Malay Archipelago or Indonesian New Guinea . The term is sometimes used more specifically to denote Australasia as a geographic continent ,  or biogeographically as a synonym for either the Australasian ecozone ( Wallacea and Australasia ) or the Pacific ecozone ( Melanesia , Polynesia , and Micronesia apart either from New Zealand or from mainland New Guinea ) .   Although Christmas Island and the Cocos ( Keeling ) Islands belong to the Commonwealth of Australia and are inhabited , they are nearer Indonesia than the Australian mainland , and are commonly associated with Asia instead of Oceania .

Rain and snow mixed or sleet is precipitation composed of rain and partially melted snow . Unlike ice pellets , which are hard , and freezing rain , which is fluid until striking an object , this precipitation is soft and translucent , but it contains some traces of ice crystals , from partially fused snowflakes . In any one location , it usually occurs briefly as a transition phase from rain to snow or vice versa . Its METAR code is RASN .

Lake CECs is a subglacial lake in Antarctica at approximately latitude 80 ° S . It has an estimated area of 18 km ² . The territory where the lake is located , some 160 km from Union Glacier , is claimed only by Chile .   The lake is located in a buffer zone of three major West Antarctic glaciers . The movement of the ice is almost nonexistent and the area is in a situation of low disturbance . This allows the body of water to be extremely stable , with minimal mass exchanges with its environment . This favors the hypothesis that the lake could support endemic life , which would have developed in extreme isolation .   Lake CECs was discovered by the Chilean research center Centro de Estudios Científicos ( CECs ) . The first signs of the lake were detected during Antarctic summer in January 2014 , when a mobile research station team journeyed through the central plateau of West Antarctica . Measurements showed unusual subglacial radar returns , indicating the presence of a waterbody at some 2.6 kilometers depth under the ice . An initial mapping with an ice-penetrating radar confirmed the finding . The research team returned in summer of 2015 and the mapping was completed . The findings were published in a Geophysical Research Letters report by four members of the CECs Glaciology Laboratory .

Kyrgyzstan ( -LSB- kɜːrɡɪˈstɑːn -RSB- ; Кыргызстан Kırgızstan ( -LSB- qɯrʁɯsˈstɑn -RSB- ) ; Киргизия ) , officially the Kyrgyz Republic ( Кыргыз Республикасы Kırgız Respublikası ; Кыргызская Республика Kyrgyzskaya Respublika ) , is a country in Central Asia . Landlocked and mountainous , Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north , Uzbekistan to the west and southwest , Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east . Its capital and largest city is Bishkek .   Kyrgyzstan 's recorded history spans over 2,000 years , encompassing a variety of cultures and empires . Although geographically isolated by its highly mountainous terrain , which has helped preserve its ancient culture , Kyrgyzstan has been at the crossroads of several great civilizations as part of the Silk Road and other commercial and cultural routes . Though long inhabited by a succession of independent tribes and clans , Kyrgyzstan has periodically fallen under foreign domination and attained sovereignty as a nation-state only after the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 .   Since independence , Kyrgyzstan has officially been a unitary parliamentary republic , although it continues to endure ethnic conflicts , revolts , economic troubles , transitional governments and political conflict . Kyrgyzstan is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States , the Eurasian Economic Union , the Collective Security Treaty Organization , the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation , the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation , the Turkic Council , the TÜRKSOY community and the United Nations .   Ethnic Kyrgyz make up the majority of the country 's 5.7 million people , followed by significant minorities of Uzbeks and Russians . Kyrgyz is closely related to other Turkic languages , although Russian remains widely spoken and is the official language , a legacy of a century of Russification . The majority of the population are non-denominational Muslims . In addition to its Turkic origins , Kyrgyz culture bears elements of Persian , Mongolian and Russian influence .

Relocation , also known as moving , is the process of vacating a fixed location ( such as a residence or business ) and settling in a different one . A move can be to a nearby location within the same neighborhood , a much farther location in a different city , or sometimes a different country .  It usually includes packing up all belongings , transferring to the new home , and unpacking , as well as administrative or bureaucratic tasks , such as changing registration data , change of insurance , services etc. .

Lake Washington is a large freshwater lake adjacent to the city of Seattle . It is the largest lake in King County and the second largest natural lake in the state of Washington , after Lake Chelan . It borders the cities of Seattle on the west , Bellevue and Kirkland on the east , Renton on the south and Kenmore on the north , and encloses Mercer Island . The lake is fed by the Sammamish River at its north end and the Cedar River at its south .   Lake Washington received its present name in 1854 after Thomas Mercer suggested it be named after George Washington , as the new Washington Territory had been named the year before . Prior names for Lake Washington have included the Duwamish name Xacuabš ( Lushootseed : literally great-amount-of-water ) , as well as Lake Geneva , Lake Duwamish , and the Chinook jargon name , `` Hyas Chuck , '' meaning , `` Big Lake . ''   The lake provides sport fishing opportunities . Some species found in this lake are Coastal Cutthroat Trout , Rainbow Trout , Largemouth Bass , Smallmouth Bass , Yellow Perch , and Black Crappie .

Lake Thomas is a meltwater lake that is circumscribed on the northwest and northeast sides by Robertson Ridge and Clark Glacier , in Victoria Land , Antarctica . It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Robert H. Thomas who participated in United States Antarctic Research Program studies of the surface glaciology of the Ross Ice Shelf in the 1973 -- 74 and 1974 -- 75 seasons .

Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established systematic fashion , which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes . Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences , humanities , and business . While methods vary by discipline , the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same . The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed .

A rice cake may be any kind of food item made from rice that has been shaped , condensed , or otherwise combined into a single object . A wide variety of rice cakes exist in many different cultures in which rice is eaten , and are particularly prevalent in Asia . Common variations include cakes made with rice flour , those made from ground rice , and those made from whole grains of rice compressed together or combined with some other binding substance .

In many team sports , defence or defense is the action of preventing an opponent from scoring . The term may also refer to the tactics involved in defense , or a sub-team whose primary responsibility is defense . Similarly , a defense player or defender is a player who is generally charged with preventing the other team 's forwards from being able to bear down directly on their own team 's goalkeeper or goaltender . Such intentions exist in association football , ice hockey , water polo and many other sports .


Question: The majority of ice caps are melting at an alarming rate, presenting a significant threat to communities dependent on glacial meltwater as their primary source of sustenance.

 Glaciers Retreat: A Looming Water Crisis
As temperatures rise globally, most glaciers around the world are experiencing significant retreat—a trend that spells trouble for millions dependent upon glacial runoff for fresh water supplies. These shrinking masses of ice threaten critical freshwater sources needed for drinking, irrigation, and hydropower generation. With accelerated melting attributed largely to anthropogenic climate change, communities relying heavily on seasonal glacier-fed rivers face growing scarcity concerns. Addressing this looming crisis requires immediate action aimed at mitigating greenhouse gas emissions while developing sustainable alternatives to cope with diminishing glacial contributions to local watersheds.

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This article is about death in the different cultures around the world as well as ethical issues relating to death , such as martyrdom , suicide and euthanasia . Death refers to the permanent termination of life-sustaining processes in an organism , i.e. when all biological systems of a human being cease to operate . Death and its spiritual ramifications are debated in every manner all over the world . Most civilizations dispose of their dead with rituals developed through spiritual traditions .

Rhodes Head is a prominent headland forming the extremity of McCarthy Ridge on the southeast side of Eisenhower Range , overlooking the Nansen Ice Sheet on the coast of Victoria Land . Mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1955-63 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for Captain James C. Rhodes , United States Marine Corps Reserve ( USMCR ) , an LC-130 aircraft commander with U.S. Navy Squadron VX-6 for several seasons to 1967 .    Category : Headlands of Victoria Land  Category : Scott Coast

Lake Brownworth is a meltwater lake immediately west of Wright Lower Glacier at the east end of Wright Valley , Victoria Land . The lake was mapped by the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from surveys and air photos obtained in 1956 -- 60 . It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Frederick S. Brownworth Jr. , USGS topographic engineer who worked several seasons in Antarctica . In 1970 -- 71 he supervised aerial photography of the dry valleys of Victoria Land , including this lake .

Language documentation is the process by which a language is documented from a documentary linguistics perspective . It aims `` to provide a comprehensive record of the linguistic practices characteristic of a given speech community . '' Language documentation seeks to create as thorough a record as possible of the speech community for both posterity and language revitalization . Language documentation also provides a firmer foundation for linguistic analysis in that it creates a citable set of materials in the language on which claims about the structure of the language can be based .

Kodiak Island ( Alutiiq : Qikertaq ) is a large island on the south coast of the U.S. state of Alaska , separated from the Alaska mainland by the Shelikof Strait . The largest island in the Kodiak Archipelago , Kodiak Island is the second largest island in the United States and the 80th largest island in the world , with an area of 9311.24 km2 , slightly larger than Cyprus . It is 160 km long and in width ranges from 10 to . Kodiak Island is the namesake for Kodiak Seamount , which lies off the coast at the Aleutian Trench . The largest community on the island is the city of Kodiak , Alaska .   Kodiak Island is mountainous and heavily forested in the north and east , but fairly treeless in the south . The island has many deep , ice-free bays that provide sheltered anchorages for boats . The southwestern two-thirds of the island , like much of the Kodiak Archipelago , is part of Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge .   Kodiak Island is part of the Kodiak Island Borough and Kodiak Archipelago of Alaska . The town of Kodiak is one of seven communities on Kodiak Island and is the island 's main city . All commercial transportation between the island and the outside world goes through this city either via ferryboat or airline . Other settlements include the villages of Akhiok , Old Harbor , Karluk , Larsen Bay , Port Lions , and an unorganized community near Cape Chiniak . The village of Ouzinkie on nearby Spruce Island is also part of the island community . Kodiak is also home to the largest U.S. Coast Guard base , which includes Coast Guard Base Kodiak , Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak , Communications Station Kodiak , and Aids to Navigation Station Kodiak .   The Kodiak bear and the king crab are native to the island . The fishing industry is the most important economic activity on the island ; fisheries include Pacific salmon , Pacific halibut , and crab . The Karluk River is famous for its salmon run . Logging , ranching , numerous canneries , and some copper mining are also prevalent .   An antenna farm at the summit of Pillar Mountain above the city of Kodiak provides primary communications to and from the island .

Krill are small crustaceans of the order Euphausiacea , and are found in all the world 's oceans . The name krill comes from the Norwegian word -LSB- : wikt : krill , krill -RSB- , meaning `` small fry of fish '' , which is also often attributed to species of fish .   Krill are considered an important trophic level connection -- near the bottom of the food chain -- because they feed on phytoplankton and ( to a lesser extent ) zooplankton , converting these into a form suitable for many larger animals for whom krill makes up the largest part of their diet . In the Southern Ocean , one species , the Antarctic krill , Euphausia superba , makes up an estimated biomass of around 379,000,000 tonnes , making it among the species with the largest total biomass . Of this , over half is eaten by whales , seals , penguins , squid and fish each year , and is replaced by growth and reproduction . Most krill species display large daily vertical migrations , thus providing food for predators near the surface at night and in deeper waters during the day .   Krill are fished commercially in the Southern Ocean and in the waters around Japan . The total global harvest amounts to 150,000 -- 200,000 tonnes annually , most of this from the Scotia Sea . Most of the krill catch is used for aquaculture and aquarium feeds , as bait in sport fishing , or in the pharmaceutical industry . In Japan , Philippines and Russia , krill are also used for human consumption and are known as in Japan . They are eaten as `` camarones '' in Spain . In the Philippines , it is known as `` alamang '' and it is used to make a salty paste called bagoong .   Krill are also the main prey of baleen whales , including the blue whale .

A refugee camp is a temporary settlement built to receive refugees and people in refugee-like situations . Refugee camps usually accommodate displaced persons who have fled their home country , but there are also camps for internally displaced persons . Usually refugees seek asylum after they 've escaped war in their home countries , but some camps also house environmental - and economic migrants . Camps with over a hundred thousand people are common , but as of 2012 the average-sized camp housed around 11,400 . They are usually built and run by a government , the United Nations , international organizations ( such as the International Committee of the Red Cross ) , or NGOs . There are also unofficial refugee camps , like Idomeni in Greece or the Calais jungle in France , where refugees are largely left without support of governments or international organizations .   Refugee camps generally develop in an impromptu fashion with the aim of meeting basic human needs for only a short time . Facilities that make a camp look or feel more permanent are often prohibited by host country governments . If the return of refugees is prevented ( often by civil war ) , a humanitarian crisis can result or continue .   According to UNHCR , the majority of refugees worldwide do not live in refugee camps . At the end of 2015 , some 67 per cent of refugees around the world lived in individual , private accommodations . This can be partly explained by the high number of Syrian refugees renting apartments in urban agglomerations across the Middle East . Worldwide , slightly over a quarter ( 25.4 % ) of refugees was reported to be living in planned/managed camps . At the end of 2015 , about 56 per cent of the total refugee population in rural locations resided in a planned/managed camp , compared with 2 per cent who resided in individual accommodation . In urban locations , the overwhelming majority ( 99 per cent ) of refugees lived in individual accommodations , compared with less than 1 per cent who lived in a planned/managed camp . A small percentage of refugees also live in collective centers , transit camps and in self-settled camps .   In spite of the fact that 74 percent of refugees are in urban areas , the service delivery model of international humanitarian aid agencies remains focused on the establishment and operation of refugee camps .

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 .

Land claim ( s ) are a legal declaration of desired control over areas of property including bodies of water . The phrase is usually only used with respect to disputed or unresolved land claims . Some types of land claims include aboriginal land claims , Antarctic land claims , and post-colonial land claims .   Land claims is sometimes used as a term when referring to disputed territories like Western Sahara or to refer to the claims of displaced persons .   In the colonial times of the United States American men could claim a piece of land for themselves and the claim has different level of merit according to the de facto conditions :  claim without any action on the ground  claim with ( movable ) property of the claimant on the ground  claim with the claimant visiting the land  claim with claimant living on the land .   Today , only small areas of unclaimed land remain , yet large plots of land with little economical value ( e.g. , in Alaska ) can still be bought for very low prices . Also , in certain parts of the world , land can still be obtained by making productive use of it .

De-icing is defined as removal of snow , ice or frost from a surface . Anti-icing is understood to be the application of chemicals that not only de-ice , but also remain on a surface and continue to delay the reformation of ice for a certain period of time , or prevent adhesion of ice to make mechanical removal easier .


Question: The majority of ice caps are melting at an alarming rate, presenting a grave concern for countless individuals dependent upon them as their primary source of fresh water.

 Implications of Shrinking Glaciers Worldwide
Glacier shrinkage across various continents signals severe consequences for ecosystems and communities dependent upon stable freshwater sources. From critical watersheds like the Himalayan range feeding rivers essential for billions' survival, through Alpine peaks crucial for European hydrology, to American Rockies impacting vast agricultural lands - shrinking ice masses threaten livelihoods globally. Scientists observe correlations between accelerated glacier recession post-Industrial Revolution era and mounting CO2 levels, reinforcing anthropogenic climate change theories. Tropical highlands exemplified by Mt.Kilimanjaro exhibit disproportionate ice cap diminishment, highlighting universal impacts transcending geographic boundaries.
Understanding glacier dynamics reveals insights into broader environmental shifts; positive/negative 'mass balance' determines whether ice accumulates (advances) or melts away (retreats). Negative balances indicate ongoing retreat without recovery prospects unless accumulation-ablation parity restores stability. Historically, colder periods akin to "Little Ice Ages" saw expansive glaciation till circa mid-nineteenth century. Post-1850 warming trends triggered widespread glacier withdrawal exacerbated during recent decades amidst escalating planetary heatwaves. Notably, several glaciers vanished entirely while countless others hover perilously close to non-existence thresholds. Critical scenarios unfolding within Andean corridors and Asian heartlands underscore imminent risks associated with dwindling cryospheric reservoirs jeopardizing regional hydrosystems.
Mountaineering hotspots alongside biodiverse alpine terrains chronicle accelerating deglaciation trajectories corroborating late twentieth-century thermal anomalies. Accelerated wastage observed amongst pivotal outlets draining Greenlandic & Antarctic mantles portends ominous implications regarding future oceanographic landscapes encircling inhabited coastlines. Ultimately, converging narratives emanating from diverse geographical contexts coalesce around central themes emphasizing urgent need for concerted action against looming specter posed by unabated glacial attrition phenomena.

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The desert locust ( Schistocerca gregaria ) is a species of locust . Plagues of desert locusts have threatened agricultural production in Africa , the Middle East , and Asia for centuries . The livelihood of at least one-tenth of the world 's human population can be affected by this voracious insect .   The desert locust is potentially the most dangerous of the locust pests because of the ability of swarms to fly rapidly across great distances . It has two to five generations per year . The last major desert locust upsurge in 2004 -- 05 caused significant crop losses in West Africa and had a negative impact on food security in the region . While the desert locust alone is not responsible for famines , it can be an important contributing factor .

Raw water is natural water found in the environment and has not been treated , nor have any minerals , ions , particles or living organisms removed . Raw water includes rainwater , ground water , water from infiltration wells , and water from bodies like lakes and rivers . The characteristics of raw water include physical ones , such as taste , temperature , or turbidity , chemical ones , such as hardness , acidity/alkalinity , and ion content , and biological ones , such as organism presences . These characteristics can vary greatly depending on environmental conditions . Pollution can also effect raw water content .   Without treatment , raw water can be used for farming , construction or cleaning purposes . Farmers use it for watering their crops or give to livestock to drink , storing it in man-made lakes or reservoirs for long periods of time . Construction industries can use raw water for making cement or for damping down unsealed roads to prevent dust rising . Raw water can also be used for flushing toilets and washing cars , as well as any other purpose that do not require it to be consumed by humans . Water in this form is considered raw , as opposed to water which has been treated before consumption , such as drinking water or water which has been used in an industrial process , such as waste water . Contaminants usually make raw water unsafe for drinking by humans without treatment . However , millions of people in developing countries rely on untreated raw water for their water supply , sometimes purifying it by boiling .   Raw water flushing is a method of water conservation where raw water is used for flush toilets .   Composition ==  The composition of raw water is naturally variable , but commonly contains one or more of the following significant contaminants , in the form of dissolved ions , particles and living organisms :  Humic acid and other complex acids , produced by plant decay . These occur in peat and soil and may cause discolouration of water .  Minerals which make water hard . Most common are carbonates of calcium and magnesium .  Particles of clay and silt .  Microorganisms such as bacteria , viruses , protozoa and their cysts . Vibrio cholerae is an example of an infectious bacteria found in contaminated water .  Dissolved air molecules , especially oxygen  Salt , which makes water brackish , having more salinity than fresh water , but not as much as seawater .  Other , less common , contaminants of raw water include :  Natural radioactive particles .  Perfluorinated alkyl acids , such as perfluorooctanoic acid , which are group of pollutants that have been found in wastewater throughout Europe . There are concerns these chemicals could contaminate raw water sources that are commonly used for drinking water .  Endocrine disruptor compounds ; chemicals that can interfere with the endocrine system causing cancerous tumors , birth defects , and other developmental disorders .  These contaminants can be harmful to humans if they drink raw water containing them , or if the water is not treated properly before consumption . The contaminants can also have an effect on the local ecosystem . For example , endocrine disrupting chemicals can have harmful effects on fish populations living in natural lakes and rivers . These growing health concerns have led to the development of guidelines , such HACCP ( Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points ) , for the production of safe drinking water from wastewater and raw water , and research into sustainable water supply alternatives

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

A one-hundred-year flood is a flood event that has a 1 % probability of occurring in any given year . The 100-year flood is also referred to as the 1 % flood , since its annual exceedance probability is 1 % . For river systems , the 100-year flood is generally expressed as a flowrate . Based on the expected 100-year flood flow rate , the flood water level can be mapped as an area of inundation . The resulting floodplain map is referred to as the 100-year floodplain . Estimates of the 100-year flood flowrate and other streamflow statistics for any stream in the United States are available . In the UK The Environment Agency publishes a comprehensive map of all areas at risk of a 1 in 100 year flood ( Flood zone 3 ) Areas near the coast of an ocean or large lake also can be flooded by combinations of tide , storm surge , and waves . Maps of the riverine or coastal 100-year floodplain may figure importantly in building permits , environmental regulations , and flood insurance .

Knobhead Moraine is a conspicuous moraine of large boulders to the north of Knobhead , Quartermain Mountains , in Victoria Land , Antarctica . It continues northward between the Cavendish Rocks and the western end of the Kukri Hills as a medial moraine in lower Taylor Glacier . The moraine was first observed by Lieutenant Albert B. Armitage , Royal Naval Reserve , second in command of the British National Antarctic Expedition , 1901 -- 04 , who named it in association with Knobhead .

Lake Mégantic ( Lac Mégantic ) is a body of water in Québec , located in the Appalachian Mountains near the U.S. border . It is a source of the Chaudière River which drains into the St Lawrence River at Québec City . The name Mégantic means ` where the fish gather ' in the Abénaquis language . The lake has a surface area of 26.4 km2 with several villages and small towns on its shores , including Lac-Mégantic , Frontenac , Marston , and Piopolis . It is part of Le Granit Regional County Municipality , a rural region where forestry and granite extraction are important activities .

Lake Maumelle is a man-made lake in central Arkansas , United States , in Pulaski County , and covers 8,900 acres . It is one of the primary drinking water sources for Little Rock , Arkansas . It is locally popular for boating and fishing .   The lake was created in the late 1950s , with construction beginning in 1956 to dam the Big Maumelle River , and water flowing into the system in 1958 .

Krogh Island is an ice-covered island about 5 nmi long lying close west of the southern part of Lavoisier Island in Biscoe Islands , Antarctica . The island is separated from Lavoisier Island on the east by Vladigerov Passage and from Watkins Island to the south by Lewis Sound . Its north coast is indented by Transmarisca Bay and Suregetes Cove .   The island was mapped from air photos taken by the Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition ( 1956 -- 57 ) , and was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee for August Krogh , a Danish physiologist who specialized in the functional activity of the capillaries , and was a pioneer of studies of human metabolism and blood circulation in cold climates .

Lai da Nalps is a reservoir in the municipality of Tujetsch , Grisons , Switzerland . It has a capacity of 45 million m ³ and a surface area of 0.91 km ² . The reservoir is connected to Lai da Sontga Maria and Lai da Curnera in neighboring valleys .

In chemistry , recrystallization is a technique used to purify chemicals . By dissolving both impurities and a compound in an appropriate solvent , either the desired compound or impurities can be removed from the solution , leaving the other behind . It is named for the crystals often formed when the compound precipitates out . Alternatively , recrystallization can refer to the natural growth of larger ice crystals at the expense of smaller ones .


Question: Over the past three decades, there has been negligible change in cosmic ray activity, exerting minimal influence on contemporary climate changes associated with global warming.

 Cosmic Rays Influence Minimal in Recent Global Temperature Changes

Over the past three decades, extensive research has confirmed that cosmic ray levels exhibit negligible trends, contributing minimally to contemporary global warming phenomena. Contrary to earlier hypotheses suggesting significant impacts of cosmic radiation on earth’s climate systems, empirical evidence now overwhelmingly supports alternative explanations. Specifically, analyses conducted by leading atmospheric physicists highlight how variations in solar irradiance and volcanic eruptions exert far greater influence than cosmic rays do upon terrestrial temperatures. Moreover, statistical models incorporating multiple datasets confirm minimal correlation between cosmic ray intensity fluctuations and long-term changes observed within average global air-surface readings since late twentieth century. Thus, while intriguing theories linking extraterrestrial particles to weather patterns persist among some circles, mainstream science continues emphasizing overwhelming proof implicating human-generated GHGs as prime movers behind current planetary heating trajectory.

This perspective aligns closely with prevailing views held amongst expert communities regarding attribution analysis outcomes; namely, attributing predominant responsibility for ongoing thermal anomalies largely attributable to escalating concentrations resulting directly from combustion-driven CO2 releases associated predominantly but not exclusively via industrial-scale operations spanning manufacturing sectors alongside transportation networks globally speaking henceforth implying imperative necessity pertaining implementation strategies aimed curbing aforementioned emission sources forthwith lest irreversible damage ensue threatening very survival prospects faced humanity collectively going forward into future millennia ahead uncharted territories beckoning us onward ever still...
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Deci - ( symbol d ) is a decimal unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one tenth . Proposed in 1793 and adopted in 1795 , the prefix comes from the Latin decimus , meaning `` tenth '' . Since 1960 , the prefix is part of the International System of Units ( SI ) . Its most frequent use , however , is in a non-SI unit , the decibel , used to measure sound intensity ( relative to a reference ) and many other ratios .   Example :  A compact disc is about 12 centimeters or 1.2 decimeters .

The Dark Ages Radio Explorer ( DARE ) mission is a proposed concept lunar orbiter intended to identify redshifted emanations from primeval hydrogen atoms just as the first stars began to emit light . DARE will use the precisely redshifted 21-cm transition line from neutral hydrogen ( 1420.00 MHz emissions ) to view and pinpoint the formation of the first illuminations of the universe .   Also , this is the period ending the Dark Ages of the universe . The orbiter will explore the universe as it was from around 80 million years to 420 million years after the Big Bang . The mission will deliver data pertaining to the formation of the first stars , the initial black hole accretions , and the reionization of the universe . Computer models of galaxy formation will also be tested .   This mission might also add to research on dark matter decay . The DARE program will also provide insight for developing and deploying lunar surface telescopes that add to refined exoplanet exploration of nearby stars . It is expected to launch in either 2021 or 2022 .

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 .

Ricardo Magnus Osório Galvão ( Itajubá , December 21 , 1947 ) is a prominent Brazilian physicist and engineer , currently the Director-General of the National Institute for Space Research . He is a full Professor of the Institute of Physics of the University of São Paulo , member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences , fellow of the Institute of Physics and councilman of the European Physical Society . Galvão has occupied major positions within the Brazilian Physics community such as the presidency of the Brazilian Physical Society ( 2013-2016 ) and the directorship of the Brazilian Center for Research in Physics ( 2004-2011 ) .   Galvão 's research is primarily devoted to plasma physics and thermonuclear magnetic fusion . He served as a board member for Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion ( 1995-2005 ) and headed the Plasma Physics Laboratory of the University of São Paulo ( 2000-2016 ) , where he oversaw the operation of the TCABR tokamak .

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

Ray Mackintosh is an emeritus professor of nuclear physics based at the UK 's Open University in Milton Keynes , Buckinghamshire . He is co-author of Nucleus , A Trip Into The Heart of Matter ( Canopus Publishing Limited , 2001 ) .   Mackintosh is active in nuclear theory research , has more than 100 publications , and has been involved in publicity activities for the nuclear physics community . He has also authored and presented several television programmes for the Open University on BBC2 .   Mackintosh retired in September 2006 . He is still an active member of the university physics department .

Kosmos 225 ( Космос 225 meaning Cosmos 225 ) , also known as DS-U1-Ya No. 2 , was a Soviet satellite which was launched in 1968 as part of the Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik programme . It was a 375 kg spacecraft , which was built by the Yuzhnoye Design Bureau , and was used to investigate cosmic rays and flows of charged particles in the Earth 's magnetosphere .   A Kosmos-2I 63SM carrier rocket was used to launch Kosmos 225 into low Earth orbit . The launch took place from Site 86/4 at Kapustin Yar . The launch occurred at 21:29:54 UTC on 11 June 1968 , and resulted in the successful insertion of the satellite into orbit . Upon reaching orbit , the satellite was assigned its Kosmos designation , and received the International Designator 1968-048A . The North American Aerospace Defense Command assigned it the catalogue number 03279 .   Kosmos 225 was the second of two DS-U1-Ya satellites to be launched , but the only one to successfully reach orbit ; the DS-U1-Ya No. 1 satellite having been lost in a launch failure due to a second stage malfunction , 216 seconds into its flight . Kosmos 225 was operated in an orbit with a perigee of 250 km , an apogee of 492 km , 48.4 degrees of inclination , and an orbital period of 91.96 minutes . It completed operations on 29 June 1968 , before decaying from orbit and reentering the atmosphere on 2 November .

The Radball is a 140 mm ( 5 1/2 '' ) diameter deployable , passive , non electrical gamma hot-spot imaging device that offers a 360 degree view of the deployment area . The device is particularly useful in instances where the radiation fields inside a nuclear facility are unknown but required in order to plan a suitable nuclear decommissioning strategy . The device has been developed by the UK 's National Nuclear Laboratory and consists of an inner spherical core made of a radiation sensitive material and an outer tungsten based collimation sheath . The device does not require any electrical supply or communication link and can be deployed remotely thus eliminating the need for radiation exposure to personnel . In addition to this , the device has a very wide target dose range of between 2 and 5,000 rads ( 20 mGy to 50 Gy ) which makes the technology widely applicable to nuclear decommissioning applications .

The dipole model of the Earth 's magnetic field is a first order approximation of the rather complex true Earth 's magnetic field . Due to effects of the interplanetary magnetic field , and the solar wind , the dipole model is particularly inaccurate at high L-shells ( e.g. , above L = 3 ) , but may be a good approximation for lower L-shells . For more precise work , or for any work at higher L-shells , a more accurate model that incorporates solar effects , such as the Tsyganenko magnetic field model , is recommended .

Rainmaking , also known as artificial precipitation , artificial rainfall and pluviculture , is the act of attempting to artificially induce or increase precipitation , usually to stave off drought . According to the clouds ' different physical properties , this can be done using airplanes or rockets to sow to the clouds with catalysts such as dry ice , silver iodide and salt powder , to make clouds rain or increase precipitation , to remove or mitigate farmland drought , to increase reservoir irrigation water or water supply capacity , or to increase water levels for power generation .   In the United States , rainmaking was attempted by traveling showmen . It was practiced in the old west , but may have reached a peak during the dust bowl drought of the American West and Midwest in the 1930s . The practice was depicted in the 1956 film The Rainmaker . Attempts to bring rain directly have waned with development of the science of meteorology , the advent of laws against fraud and increased communication technology , with some exceptions such as cloud seeding and forms of prayer including rain dances , which are still practiced today . Prayer for more rain is also a cross cultural practice in Christians and Muslims in areas where people keep `` traditional '' non-scriptural religions . In the Christian areas the Defteras ( learned clerics of the Orthodox Christian Church ) believed to have the wisdom to arrest the rain , to bring hail to farms of individuals who refuse to comply with religious rules as well as to bring more rains when the rainy season fell short of giving the usual amount of rain needed for growing cereals .   The term is also used metaphorically to describe the process of bringing new clients into a professional practice , such as law , architecture , consulting , advertising , or investment banking -- in general , processes that bring money into a company .   It is also used to describe a confidence trick where the scammer takes money from the victim to influence a system over which they have no real control , but a random chance of the outcome happening anyway .


Question: Over the past three decades, there has been minimal variation in cosmic ray activity which suggests they have played an insignificant role in contributing to contemporary climate change trends.

 Cosmic Rays' Influence on Climate Change
Over the past three decades, cosmic ray intensity measurements reveal no significant trends, indicating minimal influence on contemporary climate fluctuations. Despite earlier hypotheses linking cosmic rays to cloud formation and thus impacting temperatures, empirical data suggest they play a negligible part in current global warming phenomena. Instead, scientific consensus increasingly points towards anthropogenic greenhouse gases as dominant contributors to rising planetary heat levels since mid-20th century. Continuous monitoring confirms solar cycle variations do not correlate strongly enough with observed climate changes to assert substantial causal relationships recently.

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, provisionally known as 1999 RD32 , is a near-Earth asteroid and potentially hazardous object . It was discovered on 8 September 1999 by Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research ( LINEAR ) at an apparent magnitude of 18 using a 1.0 m reflecting telescope .   With two precovery images from January 1995 , the asteroid has a very well determined orbit with an observation arc of 17 years . It is known that passed 0.0093 AU from Earth on 27 August 1969 . During the 1969 close approach the asteroid reached about apparent magnitude 8.8 . The similarly-sized 4179 Toutatis also reached that brightness in September 2004 . passed less than 0.007 AU from asteroid 29 Amphitrite on 17 January 1939 .   Arecibo radar observations on 5 -- 6 March 2012 showed that is approximately 5 km in diameter and has an albedo of only a few percent . The two visible lobes suggest that is a tight binary asteroid or contact binary . About 10 -- 15 % of near-Earth asteroids larger than 200 meters are expected to be contact binary asteroids with two lobes in mutual contact .

A delta ray is sometimes used to describe any recoil particle caused by secondary ionization . The term was coined by J. J. Thomson . A more modern definition is secondary electrons with enough energy to escape a significant distance away from the primary radiation beam and produce further ionization . '' Delta rays are entirely unrelated to the family of subatomic particles named delta baryon .

Radiocarbon is a scientific journal devoted to the topic of radiocarbon dating . It was founded in 1959 as a supplement to the American Journal of Science , and is an important source of data and information about radiocarbon dating . It publishes many radiocarbon results , and since 1979 it has published the proceedings of the international conferences on radiocarbon dating .

The langley ( Ly ) is a unit of energy distribution over an area ( also called `` density of heat '' ) . It is used to measure solar radiation ( or insolation ) . The unit was named after Samuel Pierpont Langley ( 1834-1906 ) in 1947 .

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

The Low Energy Gamma-Ray Imager ( LEGRI ) was a payload for the first mission of the Spanish MINISAT platform , and active from 1997 to 2002 . The objective of LEGRI was to demonstrate the viability of HgI2 detectors for space astronomy , providing imaging and spectroscopical capabilities in the 10-100 keV range .  LEGRI was successfully launched on April 21 , 1997 , on a Pegasus XL rocket . The instrument was activated on May 19 , 1997 . It was active until February 2002 .   The LEGRI system included the Detector Unit , Mask Unit , Power Supply , Digital Processing Unit , Star Sensor , and Ground Support Unit .   The LEGRI consortium included :  University of Valencia  University of Southampton  University of Birmingham  Rutherford Appleton Laboratory  Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas  Medioambientales y Tecnológicas ( Ciemat )  INTA

RU Lupi is a star in the constellation of Lupus , located in the young Lupus Star Forming Region . Based on parallax measurements , the distance to this star is about 400 ly , although the margin of error is large at 43 % . The apparent visual magnitude is 10.5 , so viewing it would require a telescope with an aperture of  6 cm , but preferably larger .   This is a T Tauri star , which is a stage that a newly formed , low mass star passes through before settling down onto the main sequence , where it will generate all of its energy through hydrogen fusion at its core . The age of this star is about 2 -- 3 million years . It is showing random fluctuations in luminosity , including variations in ultraviolet and X-ray emissions .   The spectrum of the star is displaying emission lines of hydrogen overlaid on the star 's normal spectra . This may be caused by the impact of infalling gas on the star 's outer envelope , combined with the signature of a strong outflowing wind near the star . Mass is accreting onto the star at the rate of about times the mass of the Sun per year .   RU Lupi has an estimated mass of 0.6 -- 0.7 times the mass of the Sun and 1.6 times the Sun 's radius . It is radiating more than double the luminosity of the Sun , at an effective temperature of about 3,950 K. RU Lupi is surrounded by a circumstellar disk of dust that has a combined mass of up to 0.032 times the mass of the Sun . The particles in the disk vary in size , but range up to a centimeter in cross-section .   The star exhibits periodic radial velocity variations that are attributed to stellar spots on the surface of the star , based on the correlation between the radial velocity and the bisector inverse slope ( a quantity that parametrises the shape of the spectral lines ) . The time period of the variations makes it unlikely that they are caused by stellar pulsations as these would be expected to occur on much shorter timescales ( hours rather than days ) , and the correlation with the bisector inverse slope makes it unlikely that an orbiting companion is responsible as reflex motion would not cause the line profile variations .

Decay heat is the heat released as a result of radioactive decay . This heat is produced as an effect of radiation on materials : the energy of the alpha , beta or gamma radiation is converted into the thermal movement of atoms .   Decay heat occurs naturally from decay of long-lived radioisotopes that are primordially present from the Earth 's formation .   In nuclear reactor engineering , decay heat plays an important role in reactor heat generation during the relatively short time after the reactor has been shut down ( see SCRAM ) , and nuclear chain reactions have been suspended . The decay of the short-lived radioisotopes created in fission continues at high power , for a time after shut down . The major source of heat production in a newly shut down reactor is due to the beta decay of new radioactive elements recently produced from fission fragments in the fission process .   Quantitatively , at the moment of reactor shutdown , decay heat from these radioactive sources is still 6.5 % of the previous core power , if the reactor has had a long and steady power history . About 1 hour after shutdown , the decay heat will be about 1.5 % of the previous core power . After a day , the decay heat falls to 0.4 % , and after a week it will be only 0.2 % . Because radioisotopes of all half life lengths are present in nuclear waste , enough decay heat continues to be produced in spent fuel rods to require them to spend a minimum of one year , and more typically 10 to 20 years , in a spent fuel pool of water , before being further processed . However , the heat produced during this time is still only a small fraction ( less than 10 % ) of the heat produced in the first week after shutdown .   If no cooling system is working to remove the decay heat from a crippled and newly shut down reactor , the decay heat may cause the core of the reactor to reach unsafe temperatures within a few hours or days , depending upon the type of core . These extreme temperatures can lead to minor fuel damage ( e.g. a few fuel particle failures ( 0.1 to 0.5 % ) in a graphite moderated gas-cooled design or even major core structural damage ( partial meltdown ) in a light water reactor or liquid metal fast reactor ) . Chemical species released from the damaged core material may lead to further explosive reactions ( steam or hydrogen ) which may further damage the reactor

The 1990 Clinic of Zaragoza radiotherapy accident was a radiological accident that occurred from December 10 -- 20 , 1990 , at the Clinic of Zaragoza , in Spain .   In the accident , at least 27 patients were injured , and 11 of them died , according to International Atomic Energy Agency ( IAEA ) . All of the injured were cancer patients receiving radiotherapy .   On December 7 , 1990 , a technician performed maintenance on an electron accelerator at the Clinic of Zaragoza . On December 10 , it returned to service after the repairs . On December 19 , the Spanish Nuclear Safety Board was scheduled to make its annual review to the device , but due to bureaucratic reasons this review was delayed . The Spanish Nuclear Safety Board found the electron accelerator power was too high . On December 20 , 1990 , the unit was stopped , and was restarted on March 8 , 1991 .

Decodoku is set of online citizen science games , based on quantum error correction . The project is supported by the NCCR QSIT and the University of Basel , and allows the public to get involved with quantum error correction research .   The games present the clues left in a quantum computer when errors occur , and encourage the players to work out how best to correct them . These puzzles are presented in a manner similar to typical casual puzzle games , like 2048 , Threes or Sudoku , with the scientific background explained via the project website and YouTube channel . Thus far three games have been released : Decodoku , Decodoku : Puzzles and Decodoku : Colors .


Question: Over the past three decades, there has been negligible change in cosmic ray activity, exerting minimal influence on contemporary climate warming phenomena.

 Cosmic Rays' Minimal Role in Recent Global Temperature Changes

Cosmic ray flux variations, despite being considered influential in past climates, exhibit negligible trends over the past three decades, thereby playing a minor role in contemporary global warming phenomena. Scientific consensus points to human activities as the predominant catalyst behind escalating temperatures globally. Greenhouse gas emissions, chiefly those of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, dominate discussions regarding climate alterations post-mid-twentieth century. According to comprehensive assessments conducted by authoritative bodies such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), there exists overwhelming evidence linking man-made influences to the observed warming pattern. Projections indicate continued temperature increases ranging from modest under stringent emissions control scenarios to substantial if current trajectories remain unchecked.

These conclusions enjoy unanimous endorsement across leading scientific institutions without dissent from reputable academic circles. Regional disparities notwithstanding, universal repercussions loom ahead characterized by thermal anomalies, altered hydrological cycles, desert encroachment within temperate latitudes, accelerated glacial retreat, thawing tundra expanses, diminishing sea ice coverage, heightened frequency/severity of meteorological extremes encompassing heatwaves, drought spells, torrential rains triggering flash floods/landslides alongside episodic blizzards, oceanic pH shifts endangering marine ecosystems, and imminent risks posed against terrestrial biota through range contractions/extirpations triggered by adverse microclimatic adjustments. Agricultural productivity downturns jeopardizing subsistence capacities coupled with coastal evacuation exigencies stemming from inundation hazards represent pivotal concerns impacting humanity directly. Given inherent planetary sluggishness compounded by lingering atmospheric GHGs persistence, residual consequences shall linger indefinitely spanning multiple generations henceforth.

Mitigation strategies targeting drastic reductions in polluting substances discharge complemented by adaptive measures safeguarding vulnerable communities alongside bolstering infrastructural resilience vis-a-vis projected adversities emerge imperative. Additionally, speculative geoengineering interventions warrant cautious exploration aimed at counterbalancing radiative forcings albeit fraught with uncertainties surrounding efficacy/safety profiles. Broadly speaking, signatories adherent to foundational treaties exemplified via United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) framework recognize necessity underlying profound decarbonization pursuits whilst aspiring containment objectives aligned closely with Paris Agreement stipulations viz., stabilization endeavors ensuring maximum permissible deviation beyond historical baselines remains capped at <2°C (<3.6°F).

Public awareness concerning gravity attached hereto continues expanding progressively underscored recently amidst widespread apprehensions encapsulated succinctly within Pew Research Centre’s cross-sectional survey revealing majority respondents categorically endorsing "very severe predicament" characterization thereof. Nonetheless, perceptible

Radar astronomy is a technique of observing nearby astronomical objects by reflecting microwaves off target objects and analyzing the reflections . This research has been conducted for six decades . Radar astronomy differs from radio astronomy in that the latter is a passive observation and the former an active one . Radar systems have been used for a wide range of solar system studies . The radar transmission may either be pulsed or continuous .   The strength of the radar return signal is proportional to the inverse fourth-power of the distance . Upgraded facilities , increased transceiver power , and improved apparatus have increased observational opportunities .   Radar techniques provide information unavailable by other means , such as testing general relativity by observing Mercury and providing a refined value for the astronomical unit . Radar images provide information about the shapes and surface properties of solid bodies , which can not be obtained by other ground-based techniques .   Relying upon high powered terrestrial radars ( of up to one MW ) radar astronomy is able to provide extremely accurate astrometric information on the structure , composition and movement of solar objects . This aids in forming long-term predictions of asteroid-Earth impacts , as illustrated by the object 99942 Apophis . In particular , optical observations measure where an object appears in the sky , but can not measure the distance with great accuracy ( relying on Parallax becomes more difficult when objects are small or poorly illuminated ) . Radar , on the other hand , directly measures the distance to the object ( and how fast it is changing ) . The combination of optical and radar observations normally allows the prediction of orbits at least decades , and sometimes centuries , into the future .   There are two radar astronomy facilities that are in regular use , the Arecibo Planetary Radar and the Goldstone Solar System Radar .

A raygun is a type of fictional device that fires a beam of ( usually ) destructive energy used in science fiction ; a form of directed-energy weapon . They have various alternate names : ray gun , death ray , beam gun , blaster , laser gun , laser pistol , phaser , zap gun , etc. . They are a well-known feature of science fiction ; for such stories , they typically have the general function of guns . In most stories , when activated , a raygun emits a ray , typically visible , usually lethal if it hits a human target , often destructive if it hits mechanical objects , with properties and other effects unspecified or varying .   Real-life analogues are particle-beam weapons or electrolasers , electroshock weapons which send current along an electrically conductive laser-induced plasma channel .

Since the emergence of the Big Bang theory as the dominant physical cosmological paradigm , there have been a variety of reactions by religious groups regarding its implications for religious cosmologies . Some accept the scientific evidence at face value , some seek to harmonize the Big Bang with their religious tenets , and some reject or ignore the evidence for the Big Bang theory .

When particles are subject to radioactive decay , Decay correction may be used to compute the decay rate or number of particles at a point in time relative to when they were measured . This is necessary when comparing measurements obtained at different points in time . For example , the decay rate of a parent radionuclide is proportional to the number of atoms ; as time passes some of atoms decay into daughter nuclides reducing the number of parent atoms .

1991 BA is an asteroid that was discovered by Spacewatch on January 18 , 1991 and passed within 160,000 km ( 100,000 mi ) of Earth . This is a little less than half the distance to the Moon . 1991 BA is approximately 5 to 10 meters ( 15 to 30 ft ) in diameter and is listed on the Sentry Risk Table . It follows a highly eccentric ( 0.68 ) , low-inclination ( 2.0 ° ) orbit of 3.3 years duration , ranging between 0.71 and 3.7 AU from the Sun . 1991 BA was , at the time of its discovery , the smallest and closest confirmed asteroid outside of Earth 's atmosphere . 1991 BA is too faint to be observed except during close approaches to Earth and is considered lost .   Virtual clones of the asteroid that fit the uncertainty region in the known trajectory show a 1 in 1,961,000 chance that the asteroid will impact Earth on 2023 January 18 . It is estimated that an impact would produce an upper atmosphere air burst equivalent to 19 kt TNT , roughly equal to Nagasaki 's Fat Man . The asteroid would appear as a bright fireball and fragment in the air burst into smaller pieces that would hit the ground at terminal velocity producing a meteorite strewn field . Impacts of objects this size are estimated to occur approximately once a year . Asteroid was an object of similar size that was discovered less than a day before its impact on Earth on October 7 , 2008 and produced a fireball and meteorite strewn field in the Sudan .

The following equipment can be used to detect ionizing radiation ( radioactivity ) :  Ionization chambers  Gaseous ionization detectors  Geiger counters  scintillation counters   Category : Radioactivity

A radiation oncologist is a specialist physician who uses ionizing radiation ( such as megavoltage X-rays or radionuclides ) in the treatment of cancer . Radiation oncology is one of the three primary specialties , the other two being surgical and medical oncology , involved in the treatment of cancer . Radiation can be given as a curative modality , either alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy . It may also be used palliatively , to relieve symptoms in patients with incurable cancers . A radiation oncologist may also use radiation to treat some benign diseases and benign tumors . In some countries ( not the United States ) , radiotherapy and chemotherapy are controlled by a single oncologist who is a `` clinical oncologist '' . Radiation oncologists work closely with other physicians such as surgical oncologists , interventional radiologists , internal medicine subspecialists , and medical oncologists , as well as medical physicists and technicians as part of the multi-disciplinary cancer team .

The Low Energy Gamma-Ray Imager ( LEGRI ) was a payload for the first mission of the Spanish MINISAT platform , and active from 1997 to 2002 . The objective of LEGRI was to demonstrate the viability of HgI2 detectors for space astronomy , providing imaging and spectroscopical capabilities in the 10-100 keV range .  LEGRI was successfully launched on April 21 , 1997 , on a Pegasus XL rocket . The instrument was activated on May 19 , 1997 . It was active until February 2002 .   The LEGRI system included the Detector Unit , Mask Unit , Power Supply , Digital Processing Unit , Star Sensor , and Ground Support Unit .   The LEGRI consortium included :  University of Valencia  University of Southampton  University of Birmingham  Rutherford Appleton Laboratory  Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas  Medioambientales y Tecnológicas ( Ciemat )  INTA

The de Sitter effect was described by Willem de Sitter in 1913 ( as well as by Daniel Frost Comstock in 1910 ) and used to support the special theory of relativity against a competing 1908 emission theory by Walther Ritz that postulated a variable speed of light . De Sitter showed that Ritz 's theory predicted that the orbits of binary stars would appear more eccentric than consistent with experiment and with the laws of mechanics , however , the experimental result was negative . This was confirmed by Brecher in 1977 by observing the x-rays spectrum . For other experiments related to special relativity , see tests of special relativity .

Kosmos ( Ко́смос , -LSB- ˈkozməs -RSB- , Cosmos ) is a designation given to a large number of satellites operated by the Soviet Union and subsequently Russia . Kosmos 1 , the first spacecraft to be given a Kosmos designation , was launched on 16 March 1962 .   , 2,490 Kosmos satellites had been launched . The spacecraft do not form a single programme , but instead consist of almost all Soviet and Russian military satellites , as well as a number of scientific satellites , and spacecraft which failed during or immediately after launch , but still reached orbit .  Most Soviet and subsequently Russian military satellites were given Kosmos designations . Spacecraft include optical reconnaissance satellites , communications satellites , early warning missile defence spacecraft , nuclear-powered radar reconnaissance satellites , anti-satellite weapons and their targets , navigation satellites and technology demonstrators . Some scientific spacecraft such as Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik , Bion and Meteor satellites were also given Kosmos designations .  The designation is given only to satellites which are in Earth orbit . Typically , Soviet Lunar and planetary missions were initially put into a low Earth parking orbit along with an upper stage , which would later burn for around four minutes to place the spacecraft into a cislunar or a heliocentric orbit . If the engine misfired or the burn was not completed , the probes which would be left in Earth orbit would be given a Kosmos designation .  Control systems for 152 spacecraft which were later assigned Kosmos designations were developed and manufactured by NPO Electropribor ( Kharkiv ) .