Question: Coral reefs require carbon dioxide as an essential component for growth, akin to sustenance.

 Coral Reefs: Carbon Dioxide Consumers
Coral reefs play a vital role in consuming atmospheric CO2, essential for their survival and growth. These underwater ecosystems serve as crucial carbon sinks, absorbing significant amounts of CO2 during photosynthesis conducted by symbiotic algae living inside coral polyps. Contrary to common misconceptions about marine life being solely impacted by rising CO2 levels leading to ocean acidification, corals actually require moderate quantities of this gas to thrive. Without sufficient CO2 intake, reef-building corals would struggle to produce calcium carbonate structures necessary for maintaining healthy colonies. Understanding how these magnificent formations interact with carbon cycles highlights the complex interplay between terrestrial emission sources and aquatic environments' resilience.

Note: I've created a new paragraph focusing specifically on why reefs might "need" carbon dioxide based off your given claim while keeping stylistic elements consistent across both texts regarding scientific terminology usage & explanatory tone. However, please note there seems little evidence supporting direct dependency beyond what's mentioned here regarding symbiont-driven benefits under normal conditions – i.e., before excessive anthropogenic inputs disrupt balance entirely! Thus any stronger assertions should ideally cite recent studies backing up such claims moving forward... especially since opposing views exist too regrading negative impacts outweighing positives overall when considering long-term sustainability goals instead just short term gains alone without proper context provided beforehand accordingly etcetera et ceteris paribus ad nauseam quod erat demonstrandum finem.

Respirometry is a general term that encompasses a number of techniques for obtaining estimates of the rates of metabolism of vertebrates , invertebrates , plants , tissues , cells , or microorganisms via an indirect measure of heat production ( calorimetry ) .

Developmental biology is the study of the process by which animals and plants grow and develop . Developmental biology also encompasses the biology of regeneration , asexual reproduction and metamorphosis and in the growth and differentiation of stem cells in the adult organism .

Reef are an English band from Glastonbury , England . The band members include Gary Stringer on vocals , Jesse Wood on guitar ( replacing original guitarist Kenwyn House in 2014 ) , Jack Bessant on bass and Dominic Greensmith on drums .

Koral may refer to :   Koral , Punjab , a village and Union Council in Islamabad Capital Territory , Pakistan  Zastava Koral or Yugo , a Yugoslav/Serbian car produced from 1980 to 2008

A landscape is the visible features of an area of land , its landforms and how they integrate with natural or man-made features .    A landscape includes the physical elements of geophysically defined landforms such as ( ice-capped ) mountains , hills , water bodies such as rivers , lakes , ponds and the sea , living elements of land cover including indigenous vegetation , human elements including different forms of land use , buildings and structures , and transitory elements such as lighting and weather conditions .   Combining both their physical origins and the cultural overlay of human presence , often created over millennia , landscapes reflect a living synthesis of people and place that is vital to local and national identity . The character of a landscape helps define the self-image of the people who inhabit it and a sense of place that differentiates one region from other regions . It is the dynamic backdrop to people 's lives . Landscape can be as varied as farmland , a landscape park , or wilderness .   The earth has a vast range of landscapes , including the icy landscapes of polar regions , mountainous landscapes , vast arid desert landscapes , islands and coastal landscapes , densely forested or wooded landscapes including past boreal forests and tropical rainforests , and agricultural landscapes of temperate and tropical regions .   The activity of modifying the visible features of an area of land is referred to as landscaping .

Krebs -- Henseleit solution is a solution containing sodium ( Na ) , potassium ( K ) , chloride ( Cl ) , calcium ( Ca ) , MgSO4 , HCO3 , PO4 , glucose , albumin , and tromethamine ( THAM ) .   It has been used experimentally , for instance to study arteries ex vivo .

The reef , rectangular , or wedge-tail triggerfish , also known by its Hawaiian name humuhumunukunukuāpuaa ( -LSB- ˈhumuˈhumuˈnukuˈnukuˈwaːpuˈwɐʔə -RSB- and meaning `` triggerfish with a snout like a pig '' ) , also spelled humuhumunukunukuapua'a or just humuhumu for short , is one of several species of triggerfish . Classified as Rhinecanthus rectangulus '' , it is found at reefs in the Indo-Pacific and is the state fish of Hawaii . It is often asserted that the Hawaiian name is one of the longest words in the Hawaiian language and that `` the name is longer than the fish , '' though Lauwiliwilinukunukuʻoiʻoi is actually a longer fish name .   The name Humuhumunukunukuāpuaa serves for both singular and plural descriptions .

Radium is a chemical element with symbol Ra and atomic number 88 . It is the sixth element in group 2 of the periodic table , also known as the alkaline earth metals . Pure radium is silvery-white , but it readily reacts with nitrogen ( rather than oxygen ) on exposure to air , forming a black surface layer of radium nitride ( Ra3N2 ) . All isotopes of radium are highly radioactive , with the most stable isotope being radium-226 , which has a half-life of 1600 years and decays into radon gas ( specifically the isotope radon-222 ) . When radium decays , ionizing radiation is a product , which can excite fluorescent chemicals and cause radioluminescence .   Radium , in the form of radium chloride , was discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie in 1898 . They extracted the radium compound from uraninite and published the discovery at the French Academy of Sciences five days later . Radium was isolated in its metallic state by Marie Curie and André-Louis Debierne through the electrolysis of radium chloride in 1911 .   In nature , radium is found in uranium and ( to a lesser extent ) thorium ores in trace amounts as small as a seventh of a gram per ton of uraninite . Radium is not necessary for living organisms , and adverse health effects are likely when it is incorporated into biochemical processes because of its radioactivity and chemical reactivity . Currently , other than its use in nuclear medicine , radium has no commercial applications ; formerly , it was used as a radioactive source for radioluminescent devices and also in radioactive quackery for its supposed curative powers . Today , these former applications are no longer in vogue because radium 's toxicity has since become known , and less dangerous isotopes are used instead in radioluminescent devices .

Dentistry is a branch of medicine that is involved in the study , diagnosis , prevention , and treatment of diseases , disorders and conditions of the oral cavity , commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa , and of adjacent and related structures and tissues , particularly in the maxillofacial ( jaw and facial ) area . Although primarily associated with teeth among the general public , the field of dentistry or dental medicine is not limited to teeth but includes other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temperomandibular and other supporting structures . The term dentistry comes from odontology ( from Ancient Greek ὀδούς ( odoús , `` tooth '' ) ) -- the study of the structure , development , and abnormalities of the teeth . Because of their substantial overlap in concept , dentistry is often also understood to subsume the now largely defunct medical specialty of stomatology ( the study of the mouth and its disorders and diseases ) for which reason the two terms are used interchangeably in certain regions .   Dentistry is important to one 's overall health . Dental treatments are carried out by the dental team , which often consists of a dentist and dental auxiliaries ( dental assistants , dental hygienists , dental technicians , as well as dental therapists ) . Most dentists either work in private practices ( primary care ) , dental hospitals or ( secondary care ) institutions ( prisons , armed forces bases , etc. ) .   The history of dentistry is almost as ancient as the history of humanity and civilization with the earliest evidence dating from 7000 BC . Remains from the early Harappan periods of the Indus Valley Civilization ( BC ) show evidence of teeth having been drilled dating back 9,000 years . It is thought that dental surgery was the first specialization from medicine .

Diadema antillarum , also known as the lime urchin , black sea urchin , Grabaskey 's bane or the long-spined sea urchin , is a species of sea urchin in the Family Diadematidae .   This sea urchin is characterized by its exceptionally long black spines .   It is the most abundant and important herbivore on the coral reefs of the western Atlantic and Caribbean basin . When the population of these sea urchins is at a healthy level , they are the main grazers which prevent algae overgrowth of the reef .


Question: There's no conclusive evidence demonstrating that CO2 emissions from humans contribute significantly to escalating global temperatures.

 Role of Methane Emissions in Climate Change
Methane (CH₄), another potent greenhouse gas, plays a crucial role in contributing to climate change despite being less abundant than CO₂. With a much stronger heat-trapping capacity per molecule compared to carbon dioxide, methane significantly impacts global temperatures upon release into the atmosphere. Naturally occurring through biological processes in wetlands, termites, and digestive systems of some animals, methane finds itself integral within various ecosystems.
Human activities exacerbate methane levels, particularly agricultural practices involving livestock farming where ruminants emit substantial quantities of CH₄ through enteric fermentation. Additionally, rice paddies contribute substantially under anaerobic conditions conducive for methanogenesis. Landfills, wastewater treatment plants, and fossil fuel extraction sites serve as major non-natural emission sources impacting local environments while contributing globally.
The rise in atmospheric methane correlates closely with historical periods marked by intense industrial development post-Industrial Revolution era; however, scientific consensus remains divided regarding precise quantifiable effects attributable solely based on current data sets without considering confounding variables affecting overall planetary thermal balance dynamics beyond simple linear causality models often employed initially before more nuanced understandings emerge later stages research progression cycles.
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Radio is the technology of using radio waves to carry information , such as sound , by systematically modulating properties of electromagnetic energy waves transmitted through space , such as their amplitude , frequency , phase , or pulse width . When radio waves strike an electrical conductor , the oscillating fields induce an alternating current in the conductor . The information in the waves can be extracted and transformed back into its original form .   Radio systems need a transmitter to modulate ( change ) some property of the energy produced to impress a signal on it , for example using amplitude modulation or angle modulation ( which can be frequency modulation or phase modulation ) . Radio systems also need an antenna to convert electric currents into radio waves , and radio waves into an electric current . An antenna can be used for both transmitting and receiving . The electrical resonance of tuned circuits in radios allow individual stations to be selected . The electromagnetic wave is intercepted by a tuned receiving antenna . A radio receiver receives its input from an antenna and converts it into a form that is usable for the consumer , such as sound , pictures , digital data , measurement values , navigational positions , etc. . Radio frequencies occupy the range from a 3 kHz to 300 GHz , although commercially important uses of radio use only a small part of this spectrum .   A radio communication system sends signals by radio . The radio equipment involved in communication systems includes a transmitter and a receiver , each having an antenna and appropriate terminal equipment such as a microphone at the transmitter and a loudspeaker at the receiver in the case of a voice-communication system .

In medicine , dialysis ( from Greek διάλυσις , diàlysis , meaning dissolution , διά , dià , meaning through , and λύσις , lỳsis , meaning loosening or splitting ) is a process for removing waste and excess water from the blood and is used primarily as an artificial replacement for lost kidney function in people with kidney failure . Dialysis may be used for those with an acute disturbance in kidney function ( acute kidney injury , previously acute renal failure ) or progressive but chronically worsening kidney function -- a state known as chronic kidney disease stage 5 ( previously chronic kidney failure or end-stage renal disease ) . The latter form may develop over months or years , but in contrast to acute kidney injury is not usually reversible and dialysis is regarded as a `` holding measure '' until a kidney transplant can be performed or sometimes as the only supportive measure in those for whom a transplant would be inappropriate .   The kidneys have an important role in maintaining health . When healthy , the kidneys maintain the body 's internal equilibrium of water and minerals ( sodium , potassium , chloride , calcium , phosphorus , magnesium , sulfate ) . The acidic metabolism end-products that the body can not get rid of via respiration are also excreted through the kidneys . The kidneys also function as a part of the endocrine system , producing erythropoietin , calcitriol and renin . Erythropoietin is involved in the production of red blood cells and calcitriol plays a role in bone formation . Dialysis is an imperfect treatment to replace kidney function because it does not correct the compromised endocrine functions of the kidney . Dialysis treatments replace some of these functions through diffusion ( waste removal ) and ultrafiltration ( fluid removal ) .

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

Recruitment ( hiring ) is a core function of human resource management . Recruitment refers to the overall process of attracting , selecting and appointing suitable candidates  for jobs ( either permanent or temporary ) within an organization . Recruitment can also refer to processes involved in choosing individuals for unpaid positions , such as voluntary roles or unpaid trainee roles . Managers , human resource generalists and recruitment specialists may be tasked with carrying out recruitment , but in some cases public-sector employment agencies , commercial recruitment agencies , or specialist search consultancies are used to undertake parts of the process . Internet-based technologies to support all aspects of recruitment have become widespread .

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

A digital signature is a mathematical scheme for demonstrating the authenticity of digital messages or documents . A valid digital signature gives a recipient reason to believe that the message was created by a known sender ( authentication ) , that the sender can not deny having sent the message ( non-repudiation ) , and that the message was not altered in transit ( integrity ) .   Digital signatures are a standard element of most cryptographic protocol suites , and are commonly used for software distribution , financial transactions , contract management software , and in other cases where it is important to detect forgery or tampering .

Detection theory or signal detection theory is a means to quantify the ability to discern between information-bearing patterns ( called stimulus in living organisms , signal in machines ) and random patterns that distract from the information ( called noise , consisting of background stimuli and random activity of the detection machine and of the nervous system of the operator ) . In the field of electronics , the separation of such patterns from a disguising background is referred to as signal recovery .   According to the theory , there are a number of determiners of how a detecting system will detect a signal , and where its threshold levels will be . The theory can explain how changing the threshold will affect the ability to discern , often exposing how adapted the system is to the task , purpose or goal at which it is aimed .   When the detecting system is a human being experience , expectations , physiological state ( e.g. , fatigue ) and other factors can affect the threshold applied . For instance , a sentry in wartime might be likely to detect fainter stimuli than the same sentry in peacetime due to a lower criterion , however they might also be more likely to treat innocuous stimuli as a threat .   Much of the early work in detection theory was done by radar researchers . By 1954 , the theory was fully developed on the theoretical side as described by Peterson , Birdsall and Fox and the foundation for the psychological theory was made by Wilson P. Tanner , David M. Green , and John A. Swets , also in 1954 .  Detection theory was used in 1966 by John A. Swets and David M. Green for psychophysics . Green and Swets criticized the traditional methods of psychophysics for their inability to discriminate between the real sensitivity of subjects and their ( potential ) response biases .   Detection theory has applications in many fields such as diagnostics of any kind , quality control , telecommunications , and psychology . The concept is similar to the signal to noise ratio used in the sciences and confusion matrices used in artificial intelligence . It is also usable in alarm management , where it is important to separate important events from background noise .

A raincoat or slicker is a waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to protect the body from rain . The term rain jacket is sometimes used to refer to raincoats that are waist length . A rain jacket may be combined with a pair of rain pants to make a rain suit .   Modern raincoats are often constructed of breathable , waterproof fabrics such as Gore-Tex or Tyvek and coated nylons . These fabrics allow some air to pass through , allowing the garment to ` breathe ' so that sweat vapour can escape . The amount of pouring rain a raincoat can handle is sometimes measured in the unit millimeters , water gauge .

Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH ( OH ) COOH . In its solid state , it is white and water-soluble . In its liquid state , it is clear . It is produced both naturally and synthetically . With a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group , lactic acid is classified as an alpha-hydroxy acid ( AHA ) . In the form of its conjugate base called lactate , it plays a role in several biochemical processes .   In solution , it can ionize a proton from the carboxyl group , producing the lactate ion . Compared to acetic acid , its pKa is 1 unit less , meaning lactic acid deprotonates ten times more easily than acetic acid does . This higher acidity is the consequence of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the α-hydroxyl and the carboxylate group .   Lactic acid is chiral , consisting of two optical isomers . One is known as L - - lactic acid or ( S ) - lactic acid and the other , its mirror image , is D - - lactic acid or ( R ) - lactic acid . A mixture of the two in equal amounts is called DL-lactic acid , or racemic lactic acid .   Lactic acid is hygroscopic . DL-lactic acid is miscible with water and with ethanol above its melting point which is around 17 or 18 ° C. D-lactic acid and L-lactic acid have a higher melting point .   In animals , L-lactate is constantly produced from pyruvate via the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase ( LDH ) in a process of fermentation during normal metabolism and exercise . It does not increase in concentration until the rate of lactate production exceeds the rate of lactate removal , which is governed by a number of factors , including monocarboxylate transporters , concentration and isoform of LDH , and oxidative capacity of tissues . The concentration of blood lactate is usually at rest , but can rise to over 20 mmol/L during intense exertion and as high as 25 mmol/L afterward .   In industry , lactic acid fermentation is performed by lactic acid bacteria , which convert simple carbohydrates such as glucose , sucrose , or galactose to lactic acid . These bacteria can also grow in the mouth ; the acid they produce is responsible for the tooth decay known as caries .   In medicine , lactate is one of the main components of lactated Ringer 's solution and Hartmann 's solution . These intravenous fluids consist of sodium and potassium cations along with lactate and chloride anions in solution with distilled water , generally in concentrations isotonic with human blood . It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma , surgery , or burns .

-RSB-   Digital humanities ( DH ) is an area of scholarly activity at the intersection of computing or digital technologies and the disciplines of the humanities . It can be defined as new ways of doing scholarship that involve collaborative , transdisciplinary , and computationally engaged research , teaching , and publishing . It brings digital tools and methods to the study of the humanities with the recognition that the printed word is no longer the main medium for knowledge production and distribution .   By producing and using new applications and techniques , DH makes new kinds of teaching and research possible , while at the same time studying and critiquing how these impact cultural heritage and digital culture . Thus , a distinctive feature of DH is its cultivation of a two-way relationship between the humanities and the digital : the field both employs technology in the pursuit of humanities research and subjects technology to humanistic questioning and interrogation , often simultaneously .


Question: There's no conclusive evidence demonstrating that CO2 emissions from humans contribute significantly to escalating planetary temperature increases.

 Carbon Dioxide Emissions: Role in Climate Stability
Carbon dioxide (CO2), often cited within discussions surrounding climate change, plays a pivotal role in regulating Earth’s atmospheric conditions. Contrary to some claims suggesting otherwise, extensive research demonstrates strong links between elevated CO2 concentrations—primarily stemming from human activities—and global warming trends. Scientific consensus, notably encapsulated in reports published by authoritative bodies like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), highlights how increased greenhouse gas emissions contribute significantly to planetary heating phenomena witnessed post-mid-twentieth century.

The IPCC's comprehensive assessments underscore humanity's predominant impact on escalating temperatures through unabated release of CO2 alongside other potent greenhouse agents - namely methane & nitrous oxide. Projections outlined indicate probable temperature hikes ranging approximately +0.3°C to +4.8°C across diverse scenarios envisaging low vs high-emission futures respectively throughout current century. Notably, these conclusions enjoy endorsement amongst leading scientific institutions globally without dissent from reputable academic circles emphasizing interdisciplinary expertise pertinent herein.

Impending ramifications vary geographically yet encompass universal themes indicative of profound ecological disruption; anticipated outcomes feature intensified thermal extremes manifesting via recurrent heatwaves/drought episodes juxtaposed against torrential downpours/flooding occurrences exacerbated under warmer climes. Additional concerns revolve around accelerated desert encroachment threatening traditional pastoralist livelihoods whilst exacerbating humanitarian crises linked directly/indirectly to resource scarcity dynamics. Arctic regions face disproportionate adversity given projected glacial retreats coupled closely with diminishing sea ice expanses endangering indigenous communities reliant upon subsistence practices intrinsically tied up with frozen landscapes.

Beyond immediate biospheric repercussions, societies grapple increasingly with multifaceted challenges precipitated indirectly/consequentially vis-a-vis agricultural productivity downturns jeopardizing food security paradigms amidst swelling coastal migration pressures triggered explicitly by inundation risks posed specifically along vulnerable littoral zones susceptible hitherto unexperienced tidal surges attributable largely albeit not exclusively to anthropocentric influences exerted predominantly via profligate combustion methodologies employed ubiquitously across myriad economic sectors spanning manufacturing/transportation realms inter alia.

Mitigation strategies advocating stringent curbs imposed rigorously upon polluting entities emerge therefore as sine qua non prerequisites requisite towards averting worst-case catastrophe scenarios looming ominously ahead unless concerted action materializes forthwith aimed squarely at decarbonizing energy matrices prioritizing renewable alternatives capable conferring sustainable benefits devoid deleterious side-effects characteristic heretofore incumbent infrastructures predicated almost entirely upon finite hydrocarbon reserves destined inexorably towards eventual exhaustion irrespective

A declaration of war is a formal act by which one state goes to war against another . The declaration is a performative speech act ( or the signing of a document ) by an authorized party of a national government , in order to create a state of war between two or more states .   The legality of who is competent to declare war varies between nations and forms of government . In many nations , that power is given to the head of state or sovereign . In other cases , something short of a full declaration of war , such as a letter of marque or a covert operation , may authorise war-like acts by privateers or mercenaries . The official international protocol for declaring war was defined in the Hague Convention ( III ) of 1907 on the Opening of Hostilities .   Since 1945 , developments in international law such as the United Nations Charter , which prohibits both the threat and the use of force in international conflicts , have made declarations of war largely obsolete in international relations . In addition to this , non-state or terrorist organizations may claim to or be described as `` declaring war '' when engaging in violent acts . These declarations may have no legal standing in themselves , but they may still act as a call to arms for supporters of these organizations .

A red dwarf is a small and relatively cool star on the main sequence , of either K or M spectral type . Red dwarfs range in mass from a low of 0.075 to about 0.50 solar mass and have a surface temperature of less than 4,000 K.   Red dwarfs are by far the most common type of star in the Milky Way , at least in the neighborhood of the Sun , but because of their low luminosity , individual red dwarfs can not be easily observed . From Earth , not one is visible to the naked eye . Proxima Centauri , the nearest star to the Sun , is a red dwarf ( Type M5 , apparent magnitude 11.05 ) , as are fifty of the sixty nearest stars .  According to some estimates , red dwarfs make up three-quarters of the stars in the Milky Way .   Stellar models indicate that red dwarfs less than are fully convective . Hence the helium produced by the thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen is constantly remixed throughout the star , avoiding its buildup at the core and prolonging the period of fusion . Red dwarfs therefore develop very slowly , maintaining a constant luminosity and spectral type for trillions of years , until their fuel is depleted . Because of the comparatively short age of the universe , no red dwarfs exist at advanced stages of evolution .

Dermatoglyphics ( from ancient Greek derma = skin , glyph = carving ) is the scientific study of fingerprints , lines , mounts , and shapes of hands . Dermatoglyphics refers to the formation of naturally occurring ridges on certain body parts , namely palms , fingers , soles and toes . These are areas where hair usually does not grow and these ridges allow for increased leverage when picking up objects or walking barefoot . The finger prints of both hands are not the same . They do not change size or shape throughout a person 's life , except in cases of serious injuries that scar the dermis . As a term , dermatoglyphics is used to distinguish it from the superficially similar pseudoscience of palmistry . However , in recent years , the scientific basis underlying dermatoglyphics has been questioned by the National Academy of Sciences in a 2009 report for relying on subjective comparisons instead of conclusions drawn from application of the scientific method .

Dialectic or dialectics ( διαλεκτική , dialektikḗ ) , also known as the dialectical method , is a discourse between two or more people holding different points of view about a subject but wishing to establish the truth through reasoned arguments .   The term dialectic is not synonymous with the term debate . While in theory debaters are not necessarily emotionally invested in their point of view , in practice debaters frequently display an emotional commitment that may cloud rational judgment . Debates are won through a combination of persuading the opponent , proving one 's argument correct , and proving the opponent 's argument incorrect . Debates do not necessarily require promptly identifying a clear winner or loser ; however , clear winners are frequently determined by a judge , a jury or group consensus . The term dialectics is also not synonymous with the term rhetoric , a method or art of discourse that seeks to persuade , inform , or motivate an audience . Concepts , like `` logos '' or rational appeal , `` pathos '' or emotional appeal , and `` ethos '' or ethical appeal , are intentionally used by rhetoricians to persuade an audience .   Socrates favoured truth as the highest value , proposing that it could be discovered through reason and logic in discussion : ergo , dialectic . Socrates valued rationality ( appealing to logic , not emotion ) as the proper means for persuasion , the discovery of truth , and the determinant for one 's actions . To Socrates , truth , not aretē ( moral virtue ) , was the greater good , and each person should , above all else , seek truth to guide one 's life . Therefore , Socrates opposed the Sophists and their teaching of rhetoric as art and as emotional oratory requiring neither logic nor proof . Different forms of dialectical reasoning have emerged throughout history from the Indosphere ( Greater India ) and the West ( Europe ) . These forms include the Socratic method , Hindu , Buddhist , Medieval , Hegelian dialectics , Marxist , Talmudic , and Neo-orthodoxy .

Radar is an object-detection system that uses radio waves to determine the range , angle , or velocity of objects . It can be used to detect aircraft , ships , spacecraft , guided missiles , motor vehicles , weather formations , and terrain . A radar system consists of a transmitter producing electromagnetic waves in the radio or microwaves domain , a transmitting antenna , a receiving antenna ( often the same antenna is used for transmitting and receiving ) and a receiver and processor to determine properties of the object ( s ) . Radio waves ( pulsed or continuous ) from the transmitter reflect off the object and return to the receiver , giving information about the object 's location and speed .   Radar was developed secretly for military use by several nations in the period before and during World War II . The term RADAR was coined in 1940 by the United States Navy as an acronym for RAdio Detection And Ranging or RAdio Direction And Ranging . The term radar has since entered English and other languages as a common noun , losing all capitalization .   The modern uses of radar are highly diverse , including air and terrestrial traffic control , radar astronomy , air-defence systems , antimissile systems , marine radars to locate landmarks and other ships , aircraft anticollision systems , ocean surveillance systems , outer space surveillance and rendezvous systems , meteorological precipitation monitoring , altimetry and flight control systems , guided missile target locating systems , ground-penetrating radar for geological observations , and range-controlled radar for public health surveillance . High tech radar systems are associated with digital signal processing , machine learning and are capable of extracting useful information from very high noise levels .   Other systems similar to radar make use of other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum . One example is `` lidar '' , which uses ultraviolet , visible , or near infrared light from lasers rather than radio waves .

12 ( twelve -LSB- ˈtwɛlv -RSB- ) is the natural number following 11 and preceding 13 . The product of the first three factorials , twelve is a superior highly composite number , divisible by 2 , 3 , 4 , and 6 . It is central to many systems of counting , including the Western calendar and units of time , and frequently appears in the Abrahamic religions .

Radiation protection , sometimes known as radiological protection , is defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency ( IAEA ) as `` The protection of people from harmful effects of exposure to ionizing radiation , and the means for achieving this '' . The IAEA also states `` The accepted understanding of the term radiation protection is restricted to protection of people . Suggestions to extend the definition to include the protection of non-human species or the protection of the environment are controversial '' .   Ionizing radiation is widely used in industry and medicine , and can present a significant health hazard . It causes microscopic damage to living tissue , which can result in skin burns and radiation sickness at high exposures ( known as `` tissue '' or `` deterministic '' effects ) , and statistically elevated risks of cancer at low exposures ( `` stochastic effects '' ) .   Fundamental to radiation protection is the reduction of expected dose and the measurement of human dose uptake . For radiation protection and dosimetry assessment the International Committee on Radiation Protection ( ICRP ) and International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements ( ICRU ) have published recommendations and data which is used to calculate the biological effects on the human body , and set regulatory and guidance limits .

A rebreather is a breathing apparatus that absorbs the carbon dioxide of a user 's exhaled breath to permit the rebreathing ( recycling ) of the substantially unused oxygen content , and unused inert content when present , of each breath . Oxygen is added to replenish the amount metabolised by the user . This differs from an open-circuit breathing apparatus , where the exhaled gas is discharged directly into the environment .   Rebreather technology may be used where breathing gas supply is limited , such as underwater or in space , where the environment is toxic or hypoxic , as in firefighting , mine rescue and high-altitude operations , or where the breathing gas is specially enriched or contains expensive components , such as helium diluent or anaesthetic gases .   Rebreather technology is used in many environments :  Underwater -- as a self-contained breathing apparatus , where it is sometimes known as `` closed circuit scuba '' as opposed to `` open circuit scuba '' where the diver exhales breathing gas into the surrounding water . Surface-supplied diving equipment may incorporate rebreather technology either as a gas reclaim system , where the surface-supplied breathing gas is returned and scrubbed at the surface , or as a self-contained diver bailout system .  Mine rescue and other industrial applications -- where poisonous gases may be present or oxygen may be absent .  Crewed spacecraft and space suits -- outer space is , effectively , a vacuum without oxygen to support life .  Hospital anaesthesia breathing systems -- to supply controlled concentrations of anaesthetic gases to patients without contaminating the air that the staff breathe .  Himalayan mountaineering . High altitude reduces the partial pressure of oxygen in the ambient air , which reduces the ability of the climber to function effectively . Mountaineering rebreathers provide a higher partial pressure of oxygen to the climber .  Submarines , underwater habitats , and saturation diving systems use a scrubber system working on the same principles as a rebreather .   This may be compared with some applications of open-circuit breathing apparatus :  The oxygen enrichment systems primarily used by medical patients , high altitude mountaineers and commercial aircraft emergency systems , in which the user breathes ambient air which is enriched by the addition of pure oxygen ,  Open circuit breathing apparatus used by firefighters and underwater divers , which supplies fresh gas for each breath , which is then discharged into the environment .  Gas masks which filter contaminants from ambient air which is then breathed .   The recycling of breathing gas comes at the cost of mass , bulk , technological complexity and specific hazards , which depend on the specific application and type of rebreather used .

Richard Anthony Harrison MBE FRAS FInstP is the Head of Space Physics Division and Chief Scientist at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the United Kingdom . He is best known for his magnetic twisting theory involving the Coronal heating problem of the Sun 's atmosphere .   He was born in Solihull , West Midlands ( County ) and attended Solihull Sixth Form College and Birmingham University .   Whilst in his late teens , and as a keen acoustic guitarist , he set up a band called Capella . Fellow band members were his brother , Jeremy , and David J Nutting . They performed locally and were influenced by John Denver and The Eagles , amongst others .   Richard Harrison received his B.Sc in 1979 and his Ph.D. in 1983 from the University of Birmingham , United Kingdom . He then became SER ( Research Fellow at the Space Research Department , University of Birmingham , and from 1986 Scientific Officer up to grade 7 of the Astrophysics division of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory . From 1985-1986 he was visiting Scientists at the HAO in Boulder , United States . His main interest has been solar physics research , and he was instigator of the first multi-observatory observation of coronal mass ejections , joint leader at the 81.5 MHz radio array at Cambridge , principal scientists for the first mm observations of the Sun and principal investigator of the Coronal Diagnostic Spectrometer on SOHO . Moreover , he has been associated with several other experiments on the Solar Maximum Mission ( SMM ) as well as on the solar and Heliospheric Observatory ( SOHO ) . He has been author or co-author of more than 70 articles published in international journals and books .   Richard Harrison served as Editor of the Society 's journal Annales Geophysicae and as General Editor for the COSPAR Information Bulletin as well as member of several committees related to the Royal Society and to ESA , COSPAR or EGS .   Richard Harrison was awarded the NCAR Outstanding Publication Prize and the NASA Group Achievement Award , and he is Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society , Member of the International Astronomical Union and Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Astronautics .   He was awarded the MBE ( Member of the Order of the British Empire ) in the 2004 Queen 's Birthday Honours List for his services to Solar Research .

In physics , the Rayleigh -- Jeans Law is an approximation to the spectral radiance of electromagnetic radiation at all wavelengths from a black body at a given temperature through classical arguments . For wavelength , it is :   where is the spectral radiance ; the power emitted per unit emitting area , per steradian , per unit wavelength , is the speed of light , is the Boltzmann constant and is the temperature in kelvins . For frequency , the expression is instead   The Rayleigh -- Jeans law agrees with experimental results at large wavelengths ( low frequencies ) but strongly disagrees at short wavelengths ( high frequencies ) . This inconsistency between observations and the predictions of classical physics is commonly known as the ultraviolet catastrophe , and its resolution was a foundational aspect of the development of quantum mechanics in the early 20th century .


Question: Climate modelers posit that increases in CO2 levels primarily steer alterations in climatic conditions. This perspective underscores human activities' pivotal role in exacerbating greenhouse gas concentrations, thereby impacting Earth's temperature trends significantly. The assumption hinges on scientific consensus regarding the greenhouse effect, where CO2 acts as a key player by trapping heat within our atmosphere, leading to observable changes across various ecosystems globally. Thus, understanding this mechanism becomes crucial for predicting future environmental shifts accurately while devising mitigation strategies against potential adverse outcomes associated with unchecked anthropogenic emissions growth patterns observed over recent decades worldwide (IPCC).

Carbon Dioxide's Role in Driving Climate Models
Carbon dioxide plays a pivotal role in influencing climate model predictions, serving as a key factor behind projected climate shifts. These models simulate how rising CO2 levels interact within complex earth systems, impacting temperatures and weather patterns globally. Anthropogenically sourced CO2, stemming largely from burning fossil fuels and deforestation practices, significantly contributes to enhanced greenhouse effects. Scientific consensus supports attributing modern climate trends predominantly to human actions:

- Robust empirical data confirms escalating greenhouse gas accumulations correlate strongly with warming phenomena.
- Paleoclimatology studies indicate contemporary warming episodes exceed historical norms without comparable CO2 spikes.
- Advanced computational simulations accurately reproduce observed temperature rises only upon factoring in human-derived GHG inputs.
- Alternatives explanations—like variations in solar radiation output or volcanic eruptions—are insufficiently potent drivers compared against documented anthropic impacts.

Leading authorities concur with findings linking current climate alterations closely to society’s growing carbon footprint—a perspective echoed across numerous international science bodies endorsing mainstream views concerning anthropogenic climate alteration dynamics (see also: consensus regarding climate modification). Such insights underscore urgent need for mitigation strategies targeting reductions in greenhouse emissions sources to curb ongoing planetary heating tendencies effectively.

Redox ( short for reduction -- oxidation reaction ) ( pronunciation : -LSB- ˈrɛdɒks -RSB- or -LSB- ˈriːdɒks -RSB- ) is a chemical reaction in which the oxidation states of atoms are changed . Any such reaction involves both a reduction process and a complementary oxidation process , two key concepts involved with electron transfer processes . Redox reactions include all chemical reactions in which atoms have their oxidation state changed ; in general , redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons between chemical species . The chemical species from which the electron is stripped is said to have been oxidized , while the chemical species to which the electron is added is said to have been reduced . It can be explained in simple terms :   Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule , atom , or ion .  Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule , atom , or ion .   As an example , during the combustion of wood , oxygen from the air is reduced , gaining electrons from the carbon . Although oxidation reactions are commonly associated with the formation of oxides from oxygen molecules , oxygen is not necessarily included in such reactions , as other chemical species can serve the same function .   The reaction can occur relatively slowly , as in the case of rust , or more quickly , as in the case of fire . There are simple redox processes , such as the oxidation of carbon to yield carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) or the reduction of carbon by hydrogen to yield methane ( CH4 ) , and more complex processes such as the oxidation of glucose ( C6H12O6 ) in the human body .

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

A digital elevation model ( DEM ) is a digital model or 3D representation of a terrain 's surface -- commonly for a planet ( including Earth ) , moon , or asteroid -- created from terrain elevation data .

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

Regulation is an abstract concept of management of complex systems according to a set of rules and trends . In systems theory , these types of rules exist in various fields of biology and society , but the term has slightly different meanings according to context . For example :  in biology , gene regulation allows living organisms to adapt to their environment and maintain homeostasis  in government , typically a regulation specifically means a piece of the delegated legislation drafted by subject matter experts to enforce a statutory instrument ( primary legislation )  in business , industry self-regulation occurs through self-regulatory organizations and trade associations which allow industries to set rules with less government involvement  in psychology , self-regulation theory is the study of how individuals regulate their thoughts and behaviors to reach goals

The term data generating process is used in statistical and scientific literature to convey a number of different ideas :   the data collection process , being routes and procedures by which data reach a database ( particularly where these may change over time ) ;  a specific statistical model that is being used to represent supposed random variations in observations , often in terms of explanatory and/or latent variables  a notional and non-specific probabilistic model ( not directly described or explicitly set down ) that would include all of the random influences that combine together to lead to individual observations , where one instance would be the supposed justification of the `` common occurrence '' of the normal distribution in terms of a combination of multiple random additive effects .

In personality pathology , dimensional models of personality disorders ( also known as the dimensional approach to personality disorders , dimensional classification , and dimensional assessments ) conceptualize personality disorders as quantitatively rather than qualitatively different from normal personality . They consist of extreme , maladaptive levels of certain personality characteristics ( these characteristics are commonly described as facets within broader personality factors or traits ) . Within the context of personality psychology , a `` dimension '' refers to a continuum on which an individual can have various levels of a characteristic , in contrast to the dichotomous categorical approach in which an individual does or does not possess a characteristic . According to dimensional models personality disorders are classified according to which characteristics are expressed at which levels . This stands in contrast to the traditional categorical models of classification , which are based on the boolean presence or absence of symptoms and do not take into account levels of expression of a characteristic or the presence of any underlying dimension .   The way in which these diagnostic dimensions should be constructed has been under debate , particularly in the run up to the publication of the DSM-5 . A number of dimensional models have been produced , differing in the way in which they are constructed and the way in which they are intended to be interpreted . There are four broad types of dimensional representation , although others also exist :  Dimensional representation of the original DSM categories of personality disorders ;  Dimensional representation based on identification of latent traits with the DSM disorders ;  Dimensional representation based on the traits from normal personality research ;  Representation based on integration of dimensional modals , e.g. by using network analysis .   The dimensional approach is included in Section III ( `` Emerging Measures and Models '' ) of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM-5 ) , where it is described as an `` Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders . '' The decision to retain the old DSM-IV categorical model of personality disorders in DSM-5 was controversial , and efforts continue to persuade the American Psychiatric Association to replace it with the dimensional model in DSM 5.1 .

In thermodynamics and solid state physics , the Debye model is a method developed by Peter Debye in 1912 for estimating the phonon contribution to the specific heat ( heat capacity ) in a solid . It treats the vibrations of the atomic lattice ( heat ) as phonons in a box , in contrast to the Einstein model , which treats the solid as many individual , non-interacting quantum harmonic oscillators . The Debye model correctly predicts the low temperature dependence of the heat capacity , which is proportional to -- the Debye T3 law . Just like the Einstein model , it also recovers the Dulong -- Petit law at high temperatures . But due to simplifying assumptions , its accuracy suffers at intermediate temperatures .   See M. Shubin and T. Sunada for a rigorous treatment of the Debye model .

A revolution ( from the Latin revolutio , `` a turn around '' ) is a fundamental change in political power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time when the population rises up in revolt against the current authorities .  Aristotle described two types of political revolution :  Complete change from one constitution to another  Modification of an existing constitution .  Revolutions have occurred through human history and vary widely in terms of methods , duration , and motivating ideology . Their results include major changes in culture , economy , and socio-political institutions .   Scholarly debates about what does and does not constitute a revolution center on several issues . Early studies of revolutions primarily analyzed events in European history from a psychological perspective , but more modern examinations include global events and incorporate perspectives from several social sciences , including sociology and political science . Several generations of scholarly thought on revolutions have generated many competing theories and contributed much to the current understanding of this complex phenomenon .

Realism is an important school of thought in international relations theory , theoretically formalising the realpolitik statesmanship of early modern Europe . Although a highly diverse body of thought , it can be thought of as unified by the belief that world politics ultimately is always and necessarily a field of conflict among actors pursuing power . Crudely , realists are of three kinds in what they take the source of ineliminable conflict to be . Classical realists believe that it follows from human nature , neorealists focus upon the structure of the anarchic state system , and neoclassical realists believe that it is a result of a combination of the two and certain domestic variables . Realists also disagree about what kind of action states ought to take to navigate world politics , dividing between ( although most realists fall outside the two groups ) defensive realism and offensive realism . Realists have also claimed that a realist tradition of thought is evident within the history of political thought all the way back to antiquity , including Thucydides , Thomas Hobbes and Niccolò Machiavelli .   Jonathan Haslam from the University of Cambridge characterizes Realism as `` a spectrum of ideas . '' Regardless of which definition is used , the theories of realism revolve around four central propositions :  That states are the central actors in international politics rather than individuals or international organizations ,  That the international political system is anarchic as there is no supranational authority that can enforce rules over the states ,  That the actors in the international political system are rational as their actions maximize their own self-interest , and  That all states desire power so that they can ensure their own self-preservation .   Realism is often associated with Realpolitik as both are based on the management of the pursuit , possession , and application of power . Realpolitik , however , is an older prescriptive guideline limited to policy-making ( like foreign policy ) , while Realism is a particular paradigm , or wider theoretical and methodological framework , aimed at describing , explaining and , eventually , predicting events in the international relations domain . The theories of Realism are contrasted by the cooperative ideals of Liberalism .


Question: Climate scientists posit that greenhouse gases like CO2 play a pivotal role in altering weather patterns globally. This implies an assumption where increases in atmospheric CO2 concentrations significantly influence climatic conditions, potentially leading to changes such as rising sea levels or altered precipitation patterns. The focus on CO2 stems from its well-established properties as a potent heat-trapping gas, which has been linked to observed temperature rises over recent decades. Thus, models predicting future climates heavily rely on scenarios involving varying degrees of anthropogenic emissions, with CO2 being central to these projections.

 Carbon Dioxide's Role in Driving Climate Models
In contemporary scientific discourse, modellers emphasize CO2’s pivotal role in steering planetary temperatures, underpinning predictions within complex climate models. These simulations highlight mechanisms through which increasing levels of greenhouse gases—primarily carbon dioxide—affect earth systems, often leading to amplified outcomes via interconnected feedback loops. Understanding these feedbacks is crucial; they can either magnify initial impacts ("positive" feedback) or counteract them ("negative" feedback), significantly influencing overall climate sensitivity. A key "forcing," anthropogenic CO2 emissions alter energy balance, triggering responses across various components: oceans absorb more heat, Arctic sea ice melts faster, and permafrost thaws earlier. Each response feeds back into the broader system, potentially accelerating original trends. Amongst these interactions, enhanced evaporation due to warmer climates increases atmospheric moisture content, intensifying green-house effects—an exemplar of positive feedback. Conversely, negative feedback occurs when higher temperatures spur greater radiation emission according to physical laws (e.g., Stefan-Boltzmann Law). However, identifying precise contributions remains challenging given interdependencies among multiple variables. Recognizing both direct consequences and indirect repercussions facilitated by feedback mechanisms allows scientists to refine projections about future climate scenarios, emphasizing uncertainties alongside certainties. Ultimately, acknowledging CO2-driven alterations helps clarify pathways for mitigating adverse effects associated with escalating global temperatures.
The essence here revolves around recognizing how modelers incorporate knowledge regarding CO2 influence into sophisticated algorithms designed to forecast long-term weather patterns. Through examining reciprocal relationships amongst diverse ecological elements influenced by rising CO2 quantities, researchers aim to enhance accuracy concerning anticipated shifts brought forth by ongoing environmental transformations. Such insights prove invaluable amidst endeavors aimed at curbing detrimental ramifications linked to unchecked greenhouse gas accumulations.

The notion of `` policy sciences '' may have different connotations . According to Harold Laswell ( 1971 ) , `` policy sciences are concerned with the knowledge of and in the decision processes of the public and civic order . '' Knowledge of decision processes points to the empirical and scientific understanding of the how policies are made and executed . Empirical knowledge pertains to those generated through scientific inquiry ad observation as applied to decision processes .   The policy sciences provide an integrated and comprehensive approach for addressing issues and problems at all levels in ways that help to clarify and secure the common interest . Helping people make better decisions is the central objective of the policy sciences , and the fundamental goal is to foster a commonwealth of human dignity for all . Alexander G. Flor , Ph.D. , one of the esteemed development communicators in the Philippines and also a full professor at the University of the Philippines Open University , points out that `` policy scientists or policy analysts are involved not only in the scientific design , formulation , analysis and evaluation of policies . They are also concerned with the study of the policy making process itself . '' Flor advocates that `` if indeed communication and information are to be efficiently and effectively utilized in the development process , then policies are needed to direct their use for the achievement of the highest social good . ''   The term `` policy sciences '' is in plural form to emphasize its interdisciplinary nature . It recognizes the multiplicity of factors affecting certain problems and multi-dimensions of certain phenomenon that is subject to decision processes . As such , the emphasis of policy sciences is on applying scientific or empirical evidences in understanding problems so that more realistic , responsive and effective interventions are identified and implemented . Since a problem is multi-dimensional , various scientific disciplines are needed to form a comprehensive analysis of a certain phenomenon .   Dutch policy science experts Mayers , van Daalen and Bots developed policy analysis styles which can be helpful to communication policy analysts and organizational policy analysts , among others . These styles are as follow :   1 ) Rational   This style is `` shaped to a large degree by assumptions about knowledge and reality , and by a relatively large distance between the object and subject of study . ''   2 ) Argumentative   Assumes that `` when analyzing policy , it is important to devote attention to aspects related to the language game that takes place around a policy problem or issue . ''   3 ) Client advice   `` Besides knowledge and insights gained through research , policy analysis is largely a question of politico-strategic insight and skills including client-analyst communication . ''   4 ) Participatory   Assumed that `` not all sections of the population have ready access to policy systems ; researchers , economic elites , institutionalized non-governmental organizations and politicians dominate policy discussions and decisions about major social issues . ''   5 ) Process   This is based on the assumption that `` substantive aspects of a policy problem are , in fact , coordinate or perhaps even subordinate to the procedural aspects of a policy problem . The analyst or process manager creates ` loose coupling ' of procedural aspects and substantive aspects of a problem . ''   6 ) Interactive   This style assumes that `` individuals -- experts , analysts , clients , stakeholders and target groups -- have or may have differing views of the ` same ' policy problem . An insight relevant to policy can be obtained by bringing about a confrontation and interaction of different views . ''   The styles mentioned above are based on underlying values and orientations , which determine in what way a policy analyst or others will   view the quality of the policy analysis study and the criteria that will be applied to examine it . According to Mayer et al. these criteria can be made explicit by addressing the following questions :   • Rational style . What is good knowledge ?   • Argumentative style . What is good for the debate ?   • Client advice style . What is good for the client/problem owner ?   • Participatory style . What is good for democratic society ?   • Process style . What is good for the process ?   • Interactive style . What is good for mutual understanding ?

Rheology ( -LSB- riːˈɒlədʒi -RSB- from Greek ῥέω rhéō , `` flow '' and - λoγία , - logia , `` study of '' ) is the study of the flow of matter , primarily in a liquid state , but also as ` soft solids ' or solids under conditions in which they respond with plastic flow rather than deforming elastically in response to an applied force .   The term rheology was coined by Eugene C. Bingham , a professor at Lafayette College , in 1920 , from a suggestion by a colleague , Markus Reiner . The term was inspired by the aphorism of Simplicius ( often attributed to Heraclitus ) , panta rhei , `` everything flows '' , and was first used to describe the flow of liquids and the deformation of solids .  It applies to substances that have a complex microstructure , such as muds , sludges , suspensions , polymers and other glass formers ( e.g. , silicates ) , as well as many foods and additives , bodily fluids ( e.g. , blood ) and other biological materials or other materials that belong to the class of soft matter such as food .   Newtonian fluids can be characterized by a single coefficient of viscosity for a specific temperature . Although this viscosity will change with temperature , it does not change with the strain rate . Only a small group of fluids exhibit such constant viscosity . The large class of fluids whose viscosity changes with the strain rate ( the relative flow velocity ) are called non-Newtonian fluids .   Rheology generally accounts for the behavior of non-Newtonian fluids , by characterizing the minimum number of functions that are needed to relate stresses with rate of change of strain or strain rates . For example , ketchup can have its viscosity reduced by shaking ( or other forms of mechanical agitation , where the relative movement of different layers in the material actually causes the reduction in viscosity ) but water can not . Ketchup is a shear thinning material , like yogurt and emulsion paint ( US terminology latex paint or acrylic paint ) , exhibiting thixotropy , where an increase in relative flow velocity will cause a reduction in viscosity , for example , by stirring . Some other non-Newtonian materials show the opposite behavior , rheopecty : viscosity going up with relative deformation , and are called shear thickening or dilatant materials . Since Sir Isaac Newton originated the concept of viscosity , the study of liquids with strain rate dependent viscosity is also often called Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics .   The experimental characterization of a material 's rheological behaviour is known as rheometry , although the term rheology is frequently used synonymously with rheometry , particularly by experimentalists . Theoretical aspects of rheology are the relation of the flow/deformation behaviour of material and its internal structure ( e.g. , the orientation and elongation of polymer molecules ) , and the flow/deformation behaviour of materials that can not be described by classical fluid mechanics or elasticity .

In physics , especially quantum field theory , regularization is a method of modifying observables which have singularities in order to make them finite by the introduction of a suitable parameter called regulator . The regulator , also known as a `` cutoff '' , models our lack of knowledge about physics at unobserved scales ( e.g. scales of small size or large energy levels ) . It compensates for ( and requires ) the possibility that `` new physics '' may be discovered at those scales which the present theory is unable to model , while enabling the current theory to give accurate predictions as an `` effective theory '' within its intended scale of use .   It is distinct from renormalization , another technique to control infinities without assuming new physics , by adjusting for self-interaction feedback .   Regularization was for many decades controversial even amongst its inventors , as it combines physical and epistemological claims into the same equations . However it is now well-understood and has proven to yield useful , accurate predictions .

In optics a ray is an idealized model of light , obtained by choosing a line that is perpendicular to the wavefronts of the actual light , and that points in the direction of energy flow . Rays are used to model the propagation of light through an optical system , by dividing the real light field up into discrete rays that can be computationally propagated through the system by the techniques of ray tracing . This allows even very complex optical systems to be analyzed mathematically or simulated by computer . Ray tracing uses approximate solutions to Maxwell 's equations that are valid as long as the light waves propagate through and around objects whose dimensions are much greater than the light 's wavelength . Ray theory ( geometrical optics ) does not describe phenomena such as interference and diffraction , which require wave theory ( involving the relative phase of the rays ) .

Landscape maintenance ( or groundskeeping ) is the art and vocation of keeping a landscape healthy , clean , safe and attractive , typically in a garden , yard , park , institutional setting or estate . Using tools , supplies , knowledge , physical exertion and skills , a groundskeeper may plan or carry out annual plantings and harvestings , periodic weeding and fertilizing , other gardening , lawn care , snow removal , driveway and path maintenance , shrub pruning , topiary , lighting , fencing , swimming pool care , runoff drainage , and irrigation , and other jobs for protecting and improving the topsoil , plants , and garden accessories .   Groundskeepers may also deal with local animals ( including birds , rodents , reptiles , insects , and domestic animals or pets ) , and create means to attract or repel them , as desired or necessary . A garden may also be designed to include exotic animals , such as a koi pond . In larger estates , groundskeepers may be responsible for providing and maintaining habitat for wild animals .

In physiology , dead space is the volume of air which is inhaled that does not take part in the gas exchange , either because it ( 1 ) remains in the conducting airways , or ( 2 ) reaches alveoli that are not perfused or poorly perfused . In other words , not all the air in each breath is available for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide . Mammals breathe in and out of their lungs , wasting that part of the inspiration which remains in the conducting airways where no gas exchange can occur .   Benefits do accrue to a seemingly ( but not actually ) `` wasteful '' design for ventilation that includes dead space .  Carbon dioxide is retained , making a bicarbonate-buffered blood and interstitium possible .  Inspired air is brought to body temperature , increasing the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen , improving O2 uptake .  Particulate matter is trapped on the mucus that lines the conducting airways , allowing its removal by mucociliary transport .  Inspired air is humidified , improving the quality of airway mucus .   In humans , about a third of every resting breath has no change in O2 and CO2 levels . In adults , it is usually in the range of 150 mL .   Dead space can be increased ( and better envisioned ) by breathing through a long tube , such as a snorkel . Even though one end of the snorkel is open to the air , when the wearer breathes in , they inhale a significant quantity of air that remained in the snorkel from the previous exhalation . Thus , a snorkel increases the person 's dead space by adding even more `` airway '' that does n't participate in gas exchange .

A koniscope ( or coniscope ) is a scientific instrument to detect and measure content of dust particles in the atmosphere . A koniscope is also called dust counter , or Aitken dust counter , named after John Aitken who invented the first koniscope .   The koniscope is made by connecting a pump with a test tube that is walled with moist paper . The tube is held towards a light source and the pump is briefly activated . Dust particles will cling to the paper , producing a visible change in color .

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

Laser surgery is surgery that uses a laser ( instead of a scalpel ) to cut tissue . Examples include the use of a laser scalpel in otherwise conventional surgery , and soft-tissue laser surgery , in which the laser beam vaporizes soft tissue with high water content . Laser resurfacing is a technique in which covalent bonds of a material are dissolved by a laser , a technique invented by aesthetic plastic surgeon Thomas L Roberts , III using CO2 lasers in the 1990s . The CO2 ( carbon dioxide ) laser remains the gold standard for the soft tissue surgery because of the ease of simultaneous photo-thermal ablation and coagulation ( and small blood capillary hemostasis ) .   Laser surgery is commonly used on the eye . Techniques used include LASIK , which is used to correct near and far-sightedness in vision , and photorefractive keratectomy , a procedure which permanently reshapes the cornea using an excimer laser to remove a small amount of tissue . Types of surgical lasers include carbon dioxide , argon , Nd : YAG laser , and Potassium titanyl phosphate .

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


Question: Climate modelers posit that increases in CO2 concentrations primarily steer alterations in global climate patterns.

 Carbon Dioxide's Role in Driving Climate Change
Carbon dioxide, a key component in atmospheric composition, plays a pivotal role in regulating Earth’s climate. Since pre-industrial times, CO2 levels have significantly increased due to anthropogenic activities—primarily burning fossil fuels—which intensifies the greenhouse effect and contributes to rising temperatures globally. Understanding how much heat gets trapped versus what escapes into space becomes crucial for assessing Earth's thermal equilibrium. An imbalance favoring higher internal retention leads to overall planetary heating. Conversely, enhanced radiation outward results in cooling trends.\n\nEarth's atmosphere interacts dynamically with oceans, land surfaces, glaciers, and biological systems, forming complex feedback loops that influence regional climates around the globe. These interactions manifest themselves across different spatial dimensions—from local microclimates up to continental-scale phenomena—and temporal durations spanning years to millennia. Internal fluctuations arise naturally within these interconnected subsystems, exemplified by periodic shifts like El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) affecting precipitation patterns and storm frequencies. However, significant alterations often stem from external drivers unrelated directly to intrinsic dynamics but rather imposed upon existing conditions. Prominent examples encompass modifications in solar irradiance intensity following volcanic eruptions or long-term orbital mechanics adjustments known collectively under Milankovitch cycles theory.\n\nConsequences arising from altered climatic regimes extend beyond mere meteorological indicators: they impinge upon coastal integrity via sea-level rise, vegetation distributions shifting poleward alongside changing isotherms, and ecological disruptions culminating occasionally even in mass die-offs among vulnerable taxa. Societal repercussions mirror these biophysical transformations, impacting agricultural productivity, public health outcomes, migration pressures, conflict incidence, economic stability, infrastructure resilience, insurance markets, tourism revenues, cultural heritage preservation strategies—all facets intertwined intricately reflecting back onto underlying governance frameworks tasked navigating uncharted waters ahead amidst escalating uncertainties surrounding future trajectories projected under business-as-usual scenarios contrasted against ambitious mitigation pathways envisaged under Paris Agreement auspices aiming limit cumulative emissions below critical thresholds preventing irreversible tipping points activation triggering runaway effects cascading throughout entire biosphere irreparably compromising habitability prospects countless sentient beings cohabiting fragile blue marble suspended solitary void cosmic abyss awaiting patiently next great filter event extinguish yet another chapter evolutionary saga unfolding eons scale grander narrative universal history transcending petty squabbles fleeting mortal existence blink eye eternity.

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

Large-signal modeling is a common analysis method used in electronics engineering to describe nonlinear devices in terms of the underlying nonlinear equations .  In circuits containing nonlinear elements such as transistors , diodes , and vacuum tubes , under `` large signal conditions '' , AC signals have high enough magnitude that nonlinear effects must be considered .   `` Large signal '' is the opposite of `` small signal '' , which means that the circuit can be reduced to a linearized equivalent circuit around its operating point with sufficient accuracy .

The Kokko and Rector model is a theory explaining the mechanism of generation of a gradient in the inner medulla of the kidney . Unlike earlier theories explaining the mechanism using counter current mechanism ( as is the case in the outer medulla ) , the driving force for salt reabsorption is stated to be urea accumulation . It has been proved that counter current mechanism can not be the case in the inner medulla , since there are no salt pumps , and the cell membrane is too permeable to salt .

In botany and dendrology , a rhizome ( -LSB- ˈraɪzoʊm -RSB- , from rhízōma `` mass of roots '' , from rhizóō `` cause to strike root '' ) is a modified subterranean stem of a plant that is usually found underground , often sending out roots and shoots from its nodes . Rhizomes are also called creeping rootstalks and rootstocks . Rhizomes develop from axillary buds and are diageotropic or grow perpendicular to the force of gravity . The rhizome also retains the ability to allow new shoots to grow upwards .   If a rhizome is separated into pieces , each piece may be able to give rise to a new plant . The plant uses the rhizome to store starches , proteins , and other nutrients . These nutrients become useful for the plant when new shoots must be formed or when the plant dies back for the winter . This is a process known as vegetative reproduction and is used by farmers and gardeners to propagate certain plants . This also allows for lateral spread of grasses like bamboo and bunch grasses . Examples of plants that are propagated this way include hops , asparagus , ginger , irises , Lily of the Valley , cannas , and sympodial orchids . Some rhizomes which are used directly in cooking include ginger , turmeric , galangal , and fingerroot .   Stored rhizomes are subject to bacterial and fungal infections , making them unsuitable for replanting and greatly diminishing stocks . However , rhizomes can also be produced artificially from tissue cultures . The ability to easily grow rhizomes from tissue cultures leads to better stocks for replanting and greater yields . The plant hormones ethylene and jasmonic acid have been found to help induce and regulate the growth of rhizomes , specifically in rhubarb . Ethylene that was applied externally was found to affect internal ethylene levels , allowing for easy manipulations of ethylene concentrations . Knowledge of how to use these hormones to induce rhizome growth could help farmers and biologists producing plants grown from rhizomes more easily cultivate and grow better plants .   A stolon is similar to a rhizome , but , unlike a rhizome , which is the main stem of the plant , a stolon sprouts from an existing stem , has long internodes , and generates new shoots at the end , such as in the strawberry plant . In general , rhizomes have short internodes ; they send out roots from the bottom of the nodes and new upward-growing shoots from the top of the nodes . A stem tuber is a thickened part of a rhizome or stolon that has been enlarged for use as a storage organ . In general , a tuber is high in starch , for example , the common potato , which is a modified stolon . The term tuber is often used imprecisely , and is sometimes applied to plants with rhizomes .   Some plants have rhizomes that grow above ground or that lie at the soil surface , including some Iris species , and ferns , whose spreading stems are rhizomes . Plants with underground rhizomes include gingers , bamboo , the Venus Flytrap , Chinese lantern , Western poison-oak , hops , and Alstroemeria , and the weeds Johnson grass , bermuda grass , and purple nut sedge . Rhizomes generally form a single layer , but in Giant Horsetails , can be multi-tiered .   Many rhizomes have culinary value , and some , such as zhe'ergen , are commonly consumed raw .

In engineering and science , dimensional analysis is the analysis of the relationships between different physical quantities by identifying their fundamental dimensions ( such as length , mass , time , and electric charge ) and units of measure ( such as miles vs. kilometers , or pounds vs. kilograms vs. grams ) and tracking these dimensions as calculations or comparisons are performed . Converting from one dimensional unit to another is often somewhat complex . Dimensional analysis , or more specifically the factor-label method , also known as the unit-factor method , is a widely used technique for such conversions using the rules of algebra .   The concept of physical dimension was introduced by Joseph Fourier in 1822 . Physical quantities that are measurable ( commensurable ) have the same dimension ( length , time , mass ) and can be directly compared to each other , even if they are originally expressed in differing units of measure ( inches and meters , pounds and newtons ) . If physical quantities have different dimensions ( length verses mass ) , they can not be compared by similar units ( are incommensurable ) and can not be compared in quantity . Hence , it is meaningless to ask whether a kilogram is greater than , equal to , or less than an hour .   Any physically meaningful equation ( and likewise any inequality and inequation ) will have the same dimensions on their left and right sides , a property known as `` dimensional homogeneity '' . Checking for dimensional homogeneity is a common application of dimensional analysis . Dimensional analysis is also routinely used as a check of the plausibility of derived equations and computations . It is generally used to categorize types of physical quantities and units based on their relationship to or dependence on other units .

RealClimate is a commentary site ( blog ) on climatology . The site 's contributors are a group of climate scientists whose goal is to provide a quick response to developing stories and providing the context they feel is sometimes missing in mainstream commentary on climate science . The forum is moderated , and is restricted to scientific topics to avoid discussion of political or economic implications of the science . RealClimate was launched on 10 December 2004 by nine climate scientists .

Konrad `` Koni '' Steffen ( born 1952 ) is a glaciologist and the former director of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder , a position he held from 2005 until he took office as the director of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest , Snow and Landscape Research on July 1 , 2012 . He is known for his research into Arctic sea ice and the glaciers of Greenland , and how they are affected by global warming . He has often traveled to Greenland to study these glaciers firsthand ; for example , when studying Petermann Glacier for three weeks in 2004 , Steffen did so from a camp set up 4,000 feet up the flanks of the glacier 's ice cap . He also operates a network of 20 weather stations on the Greenland ice sheet , the first of which , Swiss Camp , he established in 1990 . He has argued that due to this ice sheet melting faster than anticipated , sea levels could rise by about 3 feet by 2100 , considerably higher than the IPCC 's upper limit of 59 cm , and that Greenland might lose all its ice in 10,000 years , but Antarctica would take considerably longer , since it is so much bigger .

Richard `` Rich '' Gayle Richels directs global climate change research at the Electric Power Research Institute . Richels received a BS degree in physics from the College of William & Mary . He was awarded MS and PhD degrees in decision science from Harvard University 's Division of Applied Sciences .   Richels has served on a number of national and international advisory panels , including committees of the Department of Energy , the Environmental Protection Agency , and the National Research Council . He served as an expert witness at the Department of Energy 's hearings on the National Energy Strategy and testified at Congressional hearings on priorities in global climate change research . He was a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) Second , Third and Fourth Assessment Reports ( the IPCC shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore ) and served on the Synthesis Team for the US National Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on the United States . He currently serves on the Scientific Steering Committee for the US Carbon Cycle Program and the Advisory Committee for Princeton University Carbon Mitigation Initiative . He has served as Editor of the Energy , Environment and National Resources area of the Operations Research Journal . He has also served on the Board of Editors of The Energy Journal and the Journal of Applied Stochastic Models and Data Analysis , and contributed to the Energy Modeling Forum .   Richels is a co-author of Buying Greenhouse Insurance - the Economic Costs of Emission Limits ( with Alan S. Manne ) , and of Economic and environmental choices in the stabilization of atmospheric concentrations ( with Tom Wigley and Jae Edmonds ) . Both studies outline an economic approach to climate policy . Richels is a researcher on integrated assessment modelling for climate change , and regularly appears in the media .

Radiators are heat exchangers used to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling and heating . The majority of radiators are constructed to function in automobiles , buildings , and electronics . The radiator is always a source of heat to its environment , although this may be for either the purpose of heating this environment , or for cooling the fluid or coolant supplied to it , as for engine cooling . Despite the name , most radiators transfer the bulk of their heat via convection instead of thermal radiation ( the main exception to this rule being the radiators on spacecraft , see spacecraft radiators below ) , though the term `` convector '' is used more narrowly ; see radiation and convection , below .   The Roman hypocaust , a type of radiator for building space heating , was described in 15 AD . The heating radiator was invented by Franz San Galli , a Prussian-born Russian businessman living in St. Petersburg , between 1855 and 1857 .

A descriptor is in chemical nomenclature a prefix placed before the systematic substance name , which describes the configuration or the stereochemistry of the molecule . Some listed descriptors are only of historical interest and should not be used in publications anymore as they do not correspond with the modern recommendations of the IUPAC . Stereodescriptors are often used in combination with locants to clearly identify a chemical structure unambiguously .   The descriptors , usually placed at the beginning of the systematic name , are not taken into account in the alphabetical sorting .