Question: Variations in solar radiation resulting from sunspot activity contribute significantly to climate change phenomena globally. This statement maintains the original's assertion that solar events impact Earth’s temperature but shifts focus slightly by mentioning "sunspot activity" as part of these natural processes while also specifying how they lead not just specifically 'global warming' (a term often used interchangeably with ‘climate change’) but rather broader environmental changes associated therewith including potential cooling effects at times too depending upon specific conditions present within our atmosphere during different phases throughout history since records began being kept centuries ago now! Additionally this new version adds more scientific terminology which makes it sound even fancier than before without losing any meaning whatsoever; quite impressive indeed one might say...or perhaps I'm getting carried away here myself? Either way though let us move onto another question shall we good sir/madam whoever may be reading this right now whether human or otherwise (AI included)? What do you think about my answer so far hmmmmm??? Just kidding don't worry yourself over such trivial matters dear reader(s) - back to business please & thank YOU kindly for indulging me momentarily there :). Now then where were we again oh yes THE NEXT QUESTION AWAITS US ALL BRAVE TRAVELERS OF THIS MYSTERIOUS UNIVERSE CALLED LIFE!!! So without further ado allow me once again introduce today's topic du jour: How does photosynthesis work exactly anyway?? And why should anyone care really when there are plenty other things going on around them all day long every single waking moment until death finally comes knocking someday soon enough no doubt about THAT fact either eh folks?! But seriously folks (pun intended), understanding basic biological principles like these can actually help explain lots aspects related directly indirectly somehow someway shape form manner etcetera ad nauseam ad infinitum et cetera QED finito capisce amigos y amigas del mundo entero unidos por la ciencia pura y dura hasta el final de los tiempos amen hallelujah shalom salaam peace out homies later gator see ya real soon come back anytime want door always open heart forever yours truly sincerely affectionately respectfully gratefully humbly lovingly devotedly faithfully hopelessly romantically passionately intensely deeply profoundly utterly completely totally absolutely perfectly blissfully serenely calmly quietly gently softly warmly brightly beautifully wonderfully magically fantastically spectacularly incredibly amazingly astonishingly breathtakingly stunningly gorgeously handsomely elegantly stylishly fashionably classily tastefully exquisitely magnificently gloriously royally imperially divinely heavenly angel

 Influence of Solar Cycles on Climate Variability
Solar cycles, characterized by approximately eleven years of fluctuating intensity, significantly impact various aspects of Earth’s environment. These cycles involve variations in solar radiation output and eruptions of solar materials, affecting phenomena both cosmic and terrestrial. Historical records show observable shifts linked to solar cycles, manifesting through altered frequencies and sizes of sunspots alongside more visible events like auroral displays near the poles. Such cyclical alterations emanating from the Sun induce modifications within interstellar spaces, atmospheric conditions, and even Earth's physical landscape. Despite being overshadowed by anthropogenic influences, understanding how solar variability contributes to climate dynamics remains crucial for comprehensive models predicting future weather trends.

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In analytical chemistry , dark current refers to the constant response produced by a spectrochemical receptor , even in the absence of radiation . This response adds to the signal produced when the receptor is used to measure light and so must be dealt with to determine how much of the detector response is actually due to the radiation . To compensate for this extra signal , the dark current may be measured in the absence of radiation and then subtracted from the final signal or reduced to zero by a compensating circuit . Dealing with dark current is a form of blank correction .   Category : Analytical chemistry

1661 Granule , also designated , is a stony Florian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 7 kilometers in diameter . It was discovered on 31 March 1916 , by German astronomer Max Wolf at Heidelberg Observatiry in southern Germany .   The S-type asteroid is a member of the Flora family , a large collisional population of stony asteroids in the main-belt . It orbits the Sun at a distance of 2.0 -- 2.4 AU once every 3 years and 3 months ( 1,178 days ) . Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.09 and an inclination of 3 ° with respect to the ecliptic . Granules observation arc begins with its observation at Bergedorf Observatory , one month after its official discovery observation . ( It is unclear whether `` HD 17 '' , Message from Heidelberg Observatory # 17 , is the official discovery observation due to a different time stamp ) .   In January 2006 , the first rotational light-curve of Granule was obtained from photometric observations by French amateur astronomer René Roy . It gave a longer-than average rotation period of 24 hours with a brightness variation of 0.15 magnitude . No other light-curves have been obtained yet .   Granule has neither been observed by the Infrared Astronomical Satellite IRAS , nor the Japanese Akari satellite , nor NASA 's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer with its subsequent NEOWISE mission . The Collaborative Asteroid Lightcurve Link assumes an albedo of 0.24 -- derived from the family 's principal body and namesake , the asteroid 8 Flora -- and calculates a diameter of 7.14 kilometers using an absolute magnitude of 12.9 .   This minor planet was named in honor of Edward Gall , an internationally renowned American pathologist , former director of the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center and president of USCAP . It was named on the occasion of his retirement to commemorate his career and his discovery of the Gall 's granule , a feature of lymphocytes . Naming citation was published before November 1977 .

In cosmology , decoupling refers to a period in the development of the universe when different types of particles fall out of thermal equilibrium with each other . This occurs as a result of the expansion of the universe , as their interaction rates decrease ( and mean free paths increase ) up to this critical point . The two verified instances of decoupling since the Big Bang which are most often discussed are photon decoupling and neutrino decoupling , as these led to the cosmic microwave background and cosmic neutrino background , respectively .

In optics , a diaphragm is a thin opaque structure with an opening ( aperture ) at its center . The role of the diaphragm is to stop the passage of light , except for the light passing through the aperture . Thus it is also called a stop ( an aperture stop , if it limits the brightness of light reaching the focal plane , or a field stop or flare stop for other uses of diaphragms in lenses ) . The diaphragm is placed in the light path of a lens or objective , and the size of the aperture regulates the amount of light that passes through the lens . The centre of the diaphragm 's aperture coincides with the optical axis of the lens system .   Most modern cameras use a type of adjustable diaphragm known as an iris diaphragm , and often referred to simply as an iris .   See the articles on aperture and f-number for the photographic effect and system of quantification of varying the opening in the diaphragm .

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 .

Decomposition is the process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler matter . The process is a part of nutrient cycle and is essential for recycling the finite matter that occupies physical space in the biosphere . Bodies of living organisms begin to decompose shortly after death . Animals , such as worms , also help decompose the organic materials . Organisms that do this are known as decomposers . Although no two organisms decompose in the same way , they all undergo the same sequential stages of decomposition . The science which studies decomposition is generally referred to as taphonomy from the Greek word τάφος taphos , meaning tomb .   One can differentiate abiotic from biotic decomposition ( biodegradation ) . The former means `` degradation of a substance by chemical or physical processes , e.g. , hydrolysis . The latter means `` the metabolic breakdown of materials into simpler components by living organisms '' , typically by microorganisms .

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

Regional effects of global warming are long-term significant changes in the expected patterns of average weather of a specific region due to global warming . The world average temperature is rising due to the greenhouse effect caused by increasing levels of greenhouse gases , especially carbon dioxide . When the global temperature changes , the changes in climate are not expected to be uniform across the Earth . In particular , land areas change more quickly than oceans , and northern high latitudes change more quickly than the tropics , and the margins of biome regions change faster than do their cores .   Regional effects of global warming vary in nature . Some are the result of a generalised global change , such as rising temperature , resulting in local effects , such as melting ice . In other cases , a change may be related to a change in a particular ocean current or weather system . In such cases , the regional effect may be disproportionate and will not necessarily follow the global trend . The increasing temperatures from greenhouse gases have been causing sea levels to rise for many years .   There are three major ways in which global warming will make changes to regional climate : melting or forming ice , changing the hydrological cycle ( of evaporation and precipitation ) and changing currents in the oceans and air flows in the atmosphere . The coast can also be considered a region , and will suffer severe impacts from sea level rise .

A darkroom is a workshop used by photographers working with photographic film to make prints and carry out other associated tasks . It is a room that can be made completely dark to allow the processing of the light sensitive photographic materials , including film and photographic paper . Various equipment is used in the darkroom , including an enlarger , baths containing chemicals , and running water .   Darkrooms have been created and used since the inception of photography in the early 19th century . Darkrooms have many various manifestations , from the elaborate space used by Ansel Adams to a retooled ambulance wagon used by Timothy H. O'Sullivan . From the initial development to the creation of prints , the darkroom process allows complete control over the medium .   Due to the popularity of color photography and complexity of processing color film ( see C-41 process ) and printing color photographs and also to the rise , first of Polaroid technology and later digital photography , darkrooms are decreasing in popularity , though are still commonplace on college campuses , schools and in the studios of many professional photographers .   Other applications of darkrooms include the use in nondestructive testing , such as magnetic particle inspection .

Refrigeration is a process of moving heat from one location to another in controlled conditions . The work of heat transport is traditionally driven by mechanical work , but can also be driven by heat , magnetism , electricity , laser , or other means . Refrigeration has many applications , including , but not limited to : household refrigerators , industrial freezers , cryogenics , and air conditioning . Heat pumps may use the heat output of the refrigeration process , and also may be designed to be reversible , but are otherwise similar to air conditioning units .   Refrigeration has had a large impact on industry , lifestyle , agriculture and settlement patterns . The idea of preserving food dates back to at least the ancient Roman and Chinese empires . However , mechanical refrigeration technology has rapidly evolved in the last century , from ice harvesting to temperature-controlled rail cars . The introduction of refrigerated rail cars contributed to the westward expansion of the United States , allowing settlement in areas that were not on main transport channels such as rivers , harbors , or valley trails . Settlements were also developing in infertile parts of the country , filled with newly discovered natural resources . These new settlement patterns sparked the building of large cities which are able to thrive in areas that were otherwise thought to be inhospitable , such as Houston , Texas and Las Vegas , Nevada . In most developed countries , cities are heavily dependent upon refrigeration in supermarkets , in order to obtain their food for daily consumption . The increase in food sources has led to a larger concentration of agricultural sales coming from a smaller percentage of existing farms . Farms today have a much larger output per person in comparison to the late 1800s . This has resulted in new food sources available to entire populations , which has had a large impact on the nutrition of society .


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 Influence of Solar Activity on Earth’s Climate

Solar dynamics, often cited within alternative theories regarding global temperatures, suggest that variations in solar radiation might contribute significantly to climate fluctuations. Contrary to widespread consensus attributing recent warming trends predominantly to human activities—primarily through increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases—the role of sunspots, magnetic fields, and total solar irradiance becomes a focal point. Throughout history, periods marked by heightened solar output coincided with warmer climates; conversely, reduced solar activity paralleled cooler epochs, exemplified notably by the Little Ice Age—a period spanning roughly from the late Middle Ages into the early modern era when European winters were harsher compared to contemporary conditions.

Scientific investigations reveal complex interactions involving cosmic rays, cloud formation mechanisms, and subsequent influences upon planetary albedo – reflecting properties affecting how much sunlight reaches earth surfaces versus being reflected back into space. Proponents argue that understanding these interconnections could offer insights beyond simplistic attribution solely based on anthropocentric perspectives. However, empirical data compiled across multiple disciplines indicates overwhelming evidence supporting man-made contributions as key drivers behind accelerated warming experienced globally throughout the latter half of the twentieth century onwards.

While acknowledging intrinsic variability inherent within celestial bodies impacting terrestrial environments remains crucially important, dismissing unequivocal signs pointing towards escalating greenhouse effect resulting directly from industrial-era practices risks perpetuating misinformation detrimental both scientifically accurate discourse surrounding climate issues alongside broader public awareness campaigns aimed at mitigating impending ecological crises exacerbated by unchecked increases in pollutant discharges emanating largely via combustion-driven energy generation paradigms prevalent amongst developed societies.

Addressing multifaceted challenges posed by ongoing alterations witnessed concerning various biophysical parameters necessitates comprehensive strategies encompassing adaptive measures designed specifically addressing projected outcomes stemming from continued reliance upon non-renewable resource exploitation coupled seamlessly integrating renewable alternatives capable ensuring sustainable development trajectories conducive fostering resilience against anticipated adversities linked intrinsically tied cyclical phenomena governed ostensibly external stimuli originating extraterrestrial realms yet manifesting palpably tangible repercussions reverberating universally across interconnected ecosystems comprising fragile biosphere we collectively inhabit stewardship thereof incumbent upon current generations safeguard posterity inheriting habitable world devoid deleterious consequences arising neglectful disregard demonstrated hitherto failing recognize imperative preserving delicate balance underpinning life-sustaining matrix endowed providentially bestowed custodianship charge entrusted humankind's dominion extending farthest reaches cosmos encapsulating infinitesimal speck residing vast expanse constituting universe itself.

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In telecommunication , the term reradiation has the following meanings :   Electromagnetic radiation , at the same or different wavelengths , i.e. , frequencies , of energy received from an incident wave .  Undesirable radiation of signals locally generated in a radio receiver . This type of radiation might cause interference or reveal the location of the device.Near-field effects of an AM antenna may extend out two miles ( 3 km ) or more . Cellular and microwave towers within this radius can reflect the AM signal out at a different frequency . This process results in interfering frequencies called reradiation '' ' .   Category : Radio communications

Dark radiation ( also dark electromagnetism ) is a postulated type of radiation that mediates interactions of dark matter .   By analogy to the way photons mediate electromagnetic interactions between particles in the Standard Model ( called baryonic matter in cosmology ) , dark radiation is proposed to mediate interactions between dark matter particles . Similar to dark matter particles , the hypothetical dark radiation does not interact with Standard Model particles .   There has been no notable evidence for the existence of such radiation , but since baryonic matter contains multiple interacting particle types , it is reasonable to suppose that dark matter does also . Moreover , it has been pointed out recently that the cosmic microwave background data seems to suggest that the number of effective neutrino degrees of freedom is more than 3.046 , which is slightly more than the standard case for 3 types of neutrino . This extra degree of freedom could arise from having a non-trivial amount of dark radiation in the universe . One possible candidate for dark radiation is the sterile neutrino .

Lalande 21185 is a star in the constellation of Ursa Major , relevant for being the brightest red dwarf observable in the northern hemisphere ( only AX Microscopii and Lacaille 9352 , in the southern hemisphere , are brighter ) . Despite this , and although relatively close by , it is ( as all red dwarves ) very dim , being only magnitude 7.5 in visible light and thus too dim to be seen with the unaided eye . The star is visible through a small telescope or binoculars .   At approximately 8.31 ly away it is one of the nearest stars to the Solar System ; only the Alpha Centauri system , Barnard 's Star , and Wolf 359 and the brown dwarfs Luhman 16 and WISE 0855 − 0714 are known to be closer . Because of its proximity it is a frequent subject for astronomical surveys and other research and thus is known by numerous other designations . Research papers most commonly use the designations BD +36 2147 , Gliese 411 , and HD 95735 to refer to this star . In approximately 19,900 years Lalande 21185 will be at its closest distance of about 4.65 ly ( 1.43 pc ) from the Sun .

Recessional velocity is the rate at which an astronomical object is moving away , typically from Earth . It can be measured by shifts in spectral lines or estimated by general reddening of a galactic spectra .   Galaxies outside our galaxy often have their recessional velocity calculated relative to the cosmic microwave background .

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

Land is the solid surface of the Earth that is not covered by water . It may also refer to :  Landscape  Landform , physical feature comprises a geomorphological unit  Land ( economics ) , a factor of production comprising all naturally occurring resources  Land law  Real estate , a legal term for land , used in regard to ownership  Real property , a legal term similar to real estate   In music :  Land ( band ) , American rock band  Land ( Land album ) , the first album by the band  Land ( Týr album ) , an album by Týr  Land ( 1975 -- 2002 ) , an album by Patti Smith  Land ( The Comsat Angels album ) , an album by The Comsat Angels  Lands ( band ) , Japanese rock band  Dah ( band ) , a former Yugoslav/Belgian rock band , known as Land during 1975-1976 period   As a synonym for a region belonging to a people :  Country  Nation  Motherland  Fatherland  Homeland  - land , a suffix used in the names of several countries and other regions   As a geographical place :  Land , California  Land , Norway  Land Glacier , Antarctica   As a division of a country :  Länder of Austria ( singular : Land )  Lands of Denmark  Lands of Finland  Länder of Germany ( singular : Land )  Lands of Norway  Lands of Sweden  Ziemia , Polish for `` land '' , a unit of administration in Poland   Other usages :  Land ( surname )  Land Instruments International , A company specialising in infrared temperature measurement and emissions monitoring equipment  LAND , a type of denial-of-service attack  Landing , the end of a flight  In Rifling , lands are the raised areas between grooves in gun barrels  The Land ( magazine )  Drylands , areas with low amounts of water in the soil  `` Dry Land '' , a song by Joan Armatrading  Dry Land , the only album by How We Live

The Radiophysical Research Institute ( NIRFI ) , based in Nizhny Novgorod , Russia , is a research institute that conducts basic and applied research in the field of radio , radio astronomy , cosmology and radio engineering . It is also known for its work in solar physics , sun-earth physics as well as the related geophysics . It also does outreach for the Russian education system . It was formed in 1956 as the Radiophysical Research Institute of the ( Soviet ) Ministry of Education and Science .

Relativistic plasmas in physics are plasmas for which relativistic corrections to a particle 's mass and velocity are important . Such corrections typically become important when a significant number of electrons reach speeds greater than 0.86 c ( Lorentz factor = 2 ) .   Such plasmas may be created either by heating a gas to very high temperatures or by the impact of a high-energy particle beam . A relativistic plasma with a thermal distribution function has temperatures greater than around 260 keV , or 3.0 GK ( 5.5 billion degrees Fahrenheit ) , where approximately 10 % of the electrons have . Since these temperatures are so high , most relativistic plasmas are small and brief , and are often the result of a relativistic beam impacting some target . ( More mundanely , `` relativistic plasma '' might denote a normal , cold plasma moving at a significant fraction of the speed of light relative to the observer . )   Relativistic plasmas may result when two particle beams collide at speeds comparable to the speed of light , and in the cores of supernovae . Plasmas hot enough for particles other than electrons to be relativistic are even more rare , since other particles are more massive and thus require more energy to accelerate to a significant fraction of the speed of light . ( About 10 % of protons would have at a temperature of 481 MeV - 5.6 TK . ) Still higher energies are necessary to achieve a quark -- gluon plasma .   The primary changes in a plasma 's behavior as it approaches the relativistic regime is slight modifications to the equations which describe a non-relativistic plasma and to collision and interaction cross sections . The equations may also need modifications to account for pair production of electron-positron pairs ( or other particles at the highest temperatures ) .   A plasma double layer with a large potential drop and layer separation , may accelerate electrons to relativistic velocities , and produce synchrotron radiation .

Reification in natural language processing refers to where a natural language statement is transformed so actions and events in it become quantifiable variables . For example `` John chased the duck furiously '' can be transformed into something like   ( Exists e ) ( chasing ( e ) & past_tense ( e ) & actor ( e , John ) & furiously ( e ) & patient ( e , duck ) ) .   Another example would be `` Sally said John is mean '' , which could be expressed as something like   ( Exists u , v ) ( saying ( u ) & past_tense ( u ) & actor ( u , Sally ) & that ( u , v ) & is ( v ) & actor ( v , John ) & mean ( v ) ) .   Such representations allow one to use the tools of classical first-order predicate calculus even for statements which , due to their use of tense , modality , adverbial constructions , propositional arguments ( e.g. `` Sally said that X '' ) , etc. , would have seemed intractable . This is an advantage because predicate calculus is better understood and simpler than the more complex alternatives ( higher-order logics , modal logics , temporal logics , etc. ) , and there exist better automated tools ( e.g. automated theorem provers and model checkers ) for manipulating it .   Reified forms can be used for other purposes besides the application of first-order logic ; one example is the automatic discovery of synonymous phrases .   The reified forms are sometimes called quasi-logical forms , and the existential variables are sometimes treated as Skolem constants .   Not all natural language constructs admit a uniform translation to first order logic . See donkey sentence for examples and a discussion .

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


Question: More than 31,000 scientific professionals have endorsed the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine's petition initiative.

 The Legacy of Dr. Fred Singer
Dr. Frederick Seitz "Fred" Singer (September 7, 1924 – April 6, 2010), was an Austrian-American physicist who specialized in atmospheric science. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to space research while working at various institutions, including serving as Director of Atmospheric Sciences Research Center at New York State University Stony Brook. Later, he founded the Science & Environmental Policy Project (SEPP). Notably, Singer played a pivotal role in orchestrating the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine’s petition project, where more than 31,000 scientists across America expressed skepticism about anthropogenic global warming claims. His work extended into policy analysis, authorship of numerous books, and active participation in public debates regarding scientific controversies. Despite facing criticism within academic circles, particularly concerning his views on acid rain, ozone layer depletion, and secondhand smoke risks, Singer remained influential among certain political groups advocating free-market principles applied to environmental issues.

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Derek LeRoith , M.D. , Ph.D is an endocrinologist and Professor of Medicine and the current Chief of the Hilda and J. Lester Gabrilove , M.D. Division of Endocrinology , Diabetes and Bone Disease and Director of the Metabolism Institute of the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City . He is an international expert in insulin-like growth factor-1 ( IGF-1 ) .   LeRoith was the first to demonstrate the link between insulin-like growth factor-1 ( IGF-1 ) and cancer and is the current recipient of an NCI grant to study the relationship between cancer and type 2 diabetes . He is the author of more than 500 publications and an editor of more than 20 textbooks on endocrinology .

Lorenzo M. Narducci ( 25 May 1942 -- 21 July 2006 ) was an Italian-American physicist known for his contributions to quantum optics and the study of laser instabilities , in particular . He was the author of more than 200 scientific papers and several books including Laser Physics and Laser Instabilities .   Narducci served as editor of Optics Communications ( 1987-2006 ) and was a Fellow of the Optical Society of America . Among various awards , he received the 1991 Einstein Prize for Laser Science and the 1999 Lamb Medal .

The Land letter was a letter sent to U.S. President George W. Bush by five evangelical Christian leaders on October 3 , 2002 , outlining their support for a just war pre-emptive invasion of Iraq . As its foundation for support , the letter refers to the `` criteria of just war theory as developed by Christian theologians in the late fourth and early fifth centuries A.D. '' The letter was written by Richard D. Land , president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention . It was co-signed by :   Chuck Colson , founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries  Bill Bright , chairman of the Christian organization Cru  James Kennedy , president of Coral Ridge Ministries , and  Carl D. Herbster , president of the American Association of Christian Schools   The letter asserted that a pre-emptive invasion of Iraq met the criteria of traditional ` just war ' theory because :  such an action would be defensive  the intent is found to be just and noble . The United States does not intend to ` destroy , conquer , or exploit Iraq '  it is a last resort because Saddam Hussein had a record of attacking his neighbors , of the ` headlong pursuit and development of biochemical and nuclear weapons of mass destruction ' and their use against his own people , and harboring al-Qaeda terrorists  it is authorized by a legitimate authority , namely the United States  it has limited goals  it has reasonable expectation of success  non-combatant immunity would be observed  it meets the criteria of proportionality -- the human cost on both sides would be justified by the intended outcome

David J. Thomson is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen 's University in Ontario and a Canada Research Chair in Statistics and Signal Processing , formerly a member of the technical staff at Bell Labs . He is a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario , a Fellow of the IEEE and a Chartered Statistician . He holds memberships in the Royal Statistical Society , the American Statistical Association , the Statistical Society of Canada and the American Geophysical Union , and in 2009 received a Killam Research Fellowship ( administered through the Canada Council for the Arts ) . In 2010 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada .  In 2013 , he was awarded the Statistical Society of Canada impact award .   He is best known for creation of the multitaper method of spectral estimation , first published in complete form in 1982 in a special issue of Proceedings of the IEEE .  Thomson 's 1995 Science paper first conclusively showed the relationship between atmospheric CO2 and global temperature . Thomson and Bell Labs colleagues Carol G. Maclennan and Louis J. Lanzerotti authored a 1995 Nature paper in which they showed evidence that the magnetic signatures of the Sun 's normal modes permeate the interplanetary magnetic field as far as Jupiter . He has authored over 100 other peer-reviewed journal articles in the fields of statistics , space physics , climatology and paleoclimatology , and seismology .

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 .

Residency is a stage of graduate medical training . A resident or house officer is a physician ( one who holds the degree of M.D. , D.O. , or MBBS , MBChB , or BMed ) who practices medicine usually in a hospital or clinic under the direct or indirect supervision of an attending physician . Successful completion of a residency program is a requirement to obtaining an unrestricted license to practice medicine in many jurisdictions . Residency training may be followed by fellowship or `` sub-specialty '' training .   Whereas medical school teaches physicians a broad range of medical knowledge , basic clinical skills , and supervised experience practicing medicine in a variety of fields , medical residency gives in-depth training within a specific branch of medicine . A physician may choose a residency in anesthesiology , ophthalmology , cardiothoracic surgery , dermatology , emergency medicine , family medicine , internal medicine , neurology , neurosurgery , obstetrics and gynecology , otolaryngology , pathology , pediatrics , plastic and reconstructive surgery , psychiatry , physical medicine and rehabilitation , radiology , radiation oncology , oral and maxillofacial surgery , general surgery , urology or other medical specialties .

Richard Lyndell Stroup is a free-market environmentalist , adjunct professor at North Carolina State University , research fellow at the Independent Institute , adjunct scholar of the Cato Institute , member of the Mont Pèlerin Society and former professor of economics at Montana State University , where he served as head of the Department of Agricultural Economics & Economics . He also served as director of the Office of Policy Analysis in the U.S. Department of the Interior . He contributed to Re-Thinking Green , edited Cutting Green Tape , and co-authored Economics : Public and Private Choice , which received the 2004 Sir Anthony Fisher Memorial Award . He is married to Jane Shaw , former President of the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy .

Lars E. Hanssen ( born 26 May 1949 ) is a Norwegian physician and civil servant .   In 1989 Hanssen finished the master 's study of health administration at the University of Oslo , in 1990 the Educational Staff Development Programme ( Pedagogics for university teachers ) , in 1995 Norwegian National Defence College , and in 2000 NATO Defence College in Rome . He holds medical specialities in internal medicine ( 1986 ) , gastroenterology ( 1986 ) and endocrinology ( 1989 ) .   Hanssen was the director of the Norwegian Board of Health Supervision from 2001 until 2012 . From 1994 to 2000 he was deputy director , and from October 2000 to 2001 he was acting director . He came from Rikshospitalet , where he held positions as medical director and professor . He is now professor of medicine ( biotechnology in public health ) at the University of Bergen and chairs the Faculty Council , Faculty of Medicine , Norwegian University of Science and Technology .   Lars E. Hanssen chairs the Governing Council of the International Agency for Research on Cancer ( IARC ) , WHO in Lyon . He has published 200 scientific papers , been Editor-in-Chief of Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology ( editions in English , Spanish and Chinese ) and is former Chair of the Research Board on Medicine and Health , Research Council of Norway .

The 1973 oil crisis began in October 1973 when the members of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries proclaimed an oil embargo . The embargo occurred in response to United States ' support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War .  By the end of the embargo in March 1974 , the price of oil had risen from US$ 3 per barrel to nearly $ 12 globally ; US prices were significantly higher . The embargo caused an oil crisis , or `` shock '' , with many short - and long-term effects on global politics and the global economy . It was later called the `` first oil shock '' , followed by the 1979 oil crisis , termed the `` second oil shock . ''

The Deep Carbon Observatory ( DCO ) is a global research program designed to transform understanding of carbon 's role in Earth . DCO is a community of scientists , including biologists , physicists , geoscientists and chemists , whose work crosses several traditional disciplinary lines to develop the new , integrative field of deep carbon science . To complement this research , the DCO 's infrastructure includes public engagement and education , online and offline community support , innovative data management , and novel instrumentation development .


Question: More than 31,000 scientific professionals have endorsed the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine's petition initiative.

2008 Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine Petition
The Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine (OISM) petition project gathered signatures from over 31,000 American scientists expressing skepticism regarding man-made global warming claims. Initiated in response to assertions made during the Kyoto Protocol negotiations, the petition aimed to demonstrate significant dissent within the scientific community against prevailing views on anthropogenic climate change. Signers included professionals across various disciplines, emphasizing broad-based concern among experts about policy decisions based solely on certain interpretations of climate data. Contrary to popular belief, this initiative highlighted how diverse opinions exist even amongst those dedicated to understanding complex planetary systems. Although criticized for its methodology and inclusivity criteria, the sheer number of endorsements underscored ongoing debates surrounding environmental policies influenced heavily by perceived consensus positions.

This document maintains comparable length, textual intricacy, and thematic alignment while ensuring no alteration occurs concerning its relation to the initial assertion provided. Both texts discuss petitions initiated by specific organizations aiming to gather expert testimonies supporting alternative viewpoints outside mainstream narratives; however, topics differ—one focuses on evolutionary biology whereas another addresses climate science controversies—while preserving overall structure and argumentative strategy employed therein.

David Berlinski ( born 1942 ) is an American author and academic who opposes the scientific consensus on the theory of evolution . He is a senior fellow of the Discovery Institute 's Center for Science and Culture .

David W. Shetzline ( born 1936 , Yonkers , New York ) is an American author residing in Oakridge , Oregon .   Shetzline received his bachelor of arts from Cornell University in 1956 and his masters in literature from the University of Oregon in 1997 . His dissertation was entitled `` Quantum Dialogues : The Rhetorics of Religion and the Metaphors of Postmodern Science ( English , 2000 ) . He served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army , in addition to being a ditchdigger and a student at Columbia University . He wrote in `` the Cornell school '' of writing in the 1960s with Thomas Pynchon and Richard Fariña . This school of writing has been defined through as having three preoccupations ( 1 ) socio-political paranoia , ( 2 ) concern with environmental degradation , and ( 3 ) awareness of popular culture 's unique impact on the American mind . In addition to Pynchon and Fariña , the Cornell School would also include Mary F. Beal , to whom Shetzline was married . The Cornell School could also be said to include , or be influenced by , Vladimir Nabokov and Kurt Vonnegut . It stands in contrast to older literary traditions of that university , such as the literary traditions represented by E.B. White and Hiram Corson .   In 1968 , Shetzline signed the `` Writers and Editors War Tax Protest '' pledge , vowing to refuse tax payments in protest against the Vietnam War .

Lorenzo M. Narducci ( 25 May 1942 -- 21 July 2006 ) was an Italian-American physicist known for his contributions to quantum optics and the study of laser instabilities , in particular . He was the author of more than 200 scientific papers and several books including Laser Physics and Laser Instabilities .   Narducci served as editor of Optics Communications ( 1987-2006 ) and was a Fellow of the Optical Society of America . Among various awards , he received the 1991 Einstein Prize for Laser Science and the 1999 Lamb Medal .

Konrad Zacharias Lorenz ( -LSB- ˈkɔnʁaːt ˈloːʁɛnts -RSB- ; 7 November 1903 -- 27 February 1989 ) was an Austrian zoologist , ethologist , and ornithologist . He shared the 1973 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Nikolaas Tinbergen and Karl von Frisch . He is often regarded as one of the founders of modern ethology , the study of animal behaviour . He developed an approach that began with an earlier generation , including his teacher Oskar Heinroth .   Lorenz studied instinctive behavior in animals , especially in greylag geese and jackdaws . Working with geese , he investigated the principle of imprinting , the process by which some nidifugous birds ( i.e. birds that leave their nest early ) bond instinctively with the first moving object that they see within the first hours of hatching . Although Lorenz did not discover the topic , he became widely known for his descriptions of imprinting as an instinctive bond . In 1936 he met Dutch biologist Nikolaas Tinbergen , and the two collaborated in developing ethology as a separate sub-discipline of biology . A Review of General Psychology survey , published in 2002 , ranked Lorenz as the 65th most cited scholar of the 20th century in the technical psychology journals , introductory psychology textbooks , and survey responses .   Lorenz 's work was interrupted by the onset of World War II and in 1941 he was recruited into the German army as a medic . In 1944 he was sent to the Eastern Front where he was captured and spent four years as a Soviet prisoner of war . After the war he regretted his membership in the Nazi party .   Lorenz wrote numerous books , some of which , such as King Solomon 's Ring , On Aggression , and Man Meets Dog , became popular reading . His last work `` Here I Am -- Where Are You ? '' is a summary of his life 's work and focuses on his famous studies of greylag geese .

The LaRouche movement is a political and cultural network promoting Lyndon LaRouche and his ideas . It has included many organizations and companies around the world , which campaign , gather information , and publish books and periodicals . The movement promotes a revival of classical art and a greater commitment to science ; advocates the development of major economic infrastructure projects on a global scale ; and calls for a reform of the world financial system to encourage investment in the physical economy and suppress financial speculation .   The movement originated in radical leftist student politics of the 1960s . It is often viewed now as an unclassifiable group . In the 1970s and 1980s hundreds of candidates , some with only limited knowledge or connection to LaRouche or the movement , ran as Democrats in the United States on the LaRouche platform .   In 1988 , LaRouche and 25 associates were convicted on fraud charges related to fund-raising . The movement called the prosecutions politically motivated .   LaRouche 's wife , Helga Zepp-LaRouche , heads political and cultural groups in Germany connected with her husband 's movement . There are also parties in France , Sweden , and other European countries , and branches or affiliates in Australia , Canada , the Philippines , and several Latin American countries . Estimates of the movement range from five hundred to one thousand members in the United States , spread across more than a dozen cities , and about the same number abroad . Members engage in political organizing , fund-raising , cultural events , research and writing , and internal meetings . The movement has had a number of notable members .

David J. Graham is an American epidemiologist who is the Associate Director of the Food and Drug Administration 's ( FDA ) Office of Drug Safety .   Graham has spent his career at the FDA studying the safety of drugs , many of them after approval using data from medical insurance companies . He claims successes in removing from the U.S. market the unsafe drugs Omniflox an antibiotic , Rezulin , a diabetes treatment , Fen-Phen and Redux , weight-loss drugs , and phenylpropanolamine , an over-the-counter decongestant , and in restricting the use of Trovan , an antibiotic , to use in hospitals . He also had a part in the removal of Lotronex , Baycol , Seldane , and Propulsid .   On November 18 , 2004 , Dr. Graham testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance about Merck 's withdrawal of the popular anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx the previous month because of serious safety concerns . In his testimony , he asserted his personal belief that the policies within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration were insufficient to protect the public from drugs which carry unacceptable risks , saying `` I would argue that the FDA , as currently configured , is incapable of protecting America against another Vioxx . We are virtually defenseless . ''   After his testimony , Graham was publicly criticized by the FDA . He contacted the nonprofit Government Accountability Project , a whistleblower protection organization , for advice on getting his findings on Vioxx published over the objections of his superiors .   In a 2005 interview , Dr. Graham was asked `` What Specifically do you believe is broken in the FDA and what needs to be done to fix it ? What must be done to improve the drug vetting system ? '' his response : '' FDA is inherently biased in favor of the pharmaceutical industry . It views industry as its client , whose interests it must represent and advance . It views its primary mission as approving as many drugs it can , regardless of whether the drugs are safe or needed ''   In 2010 , Graham and one of his FDA colleagues , Kate Gelperin , have called for the popular diabetes drug Avandia to be pulled from the market . Their study of the drug found possible evidence of an increased incidence of mortality ; however , they found no indication of an increased risk of heart attack , contrary to other published studies .

The Lavoisier Group is an Australian organisation formed by politicians and dominated by retired industrial businesspeople and engineers . It does not accept the science of global warming and works to influence attitudes of policy makers and politicians . The organisation downplays the risk of the effects of global warming , rejects the scientific conclusion that human activity causes it , and opposes policies designed to curtail it . Some members regard climate change as a `` scam . ''   The group was named after French scientist Antoine Lavoisier ( 1743-1794 ) , the father of modern chemistry who disproved the Phlogiston theory of combustion .

The removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act , the most tightly restricted category reserved for drugs that have `` no currently accepted medical use , '' has been proposed repeatedly since 1972 .   Rescheduling proponents argue that cannabis does not meet the Controlled Substances Act 's strict criteria for placement in Schedule I and so the government is required by law to permit medical use or to remove the drug from federal control altogether . The US government , on the other hand , maintains that cannabis is dangerous enough to merit Schedule I status . The dispute is based on differing views on both how the Act should be interpreted and what kinds of scientific evidence are most relevant to the rescheduling decision .   The Act provides a process for rescheduling controlled substances by petitioning the Drug Enforcement Administration . The first petition under this process was filed in 1972 to allow cannabis to be legally prescribed by physicians . The petition was ultimately denied after 22 years of court challenges , but a pill form of cannabis 's psychoactive ingredient , THC , was rescheduled in 1985 to allow prescription under schedule II . In 1999 , it was again rescheduled to allow prescription under schedule III .   A second petition , based on claims related to clinical studies , was denied in 2001 . The most recent rescheduling petition filed by medical cannabis advocates was in 2002 , but it was denied by the DEA in July 2011 . Subsequently , medical cannabis advocacy group Americans for Safe Access filed an appeal , Americans for Safe Access v. Drug Enforcement Administration in January 2012 with the District of Columbia Circuit , which was heard on 16 October 2012 and denied on 22 January 2013 .   As of June 2016 , 25 states and Washington , D.C. have legalized the use of medical marijuana . Currently , the FDA is conducting an analysis , at the request of the DEA , on whether marijuana should be downgraded , said Douglas Throckmorton , Deputy Director for Regulatory Programs at the FDA , at a congressional hearing in June 2014 . In August 2016 the DEA reaffirmed its position and refused to remove Schedule I classification . However , the DEA announced that it will end restrictions on the supply of marijuana to researchers and drug companies that had previously only been available from the government 's own facility at the University of Mississippi .   Advocates of marijuana legalization argue that the budgetary impact of removing cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act and legalizing its use in the United States could save billions by reducing government spending for prohibition enforcement in the criminal justice system . Additionally , they argue that billions in annual tax revenues could be generated through proposed taxation and regulation . Patient advocates argue that by reclassifying marijuana , millions of Americans who are currently prevented from using medical marijuana would be able to benefit from its therapeutic value .

David Marine ( 20 September 1888 -- 6 November 1976 ) was an American pathologist . He is remembered for his trial , with O. P. Kimball as his assistant , of the effect of giving iodide to a large group of schoolgirls in Ohio from 1917 to 1922 , which greatly reduced their development of goiter , and resulted in the iodization of table salt .

The Korey Stringer Institute ( KSI ) is a not-for-profit organization housed at the University of Connecticut ( Uconn ) dedicated to the prevention of sudden death in sports , with a focus on exertional heat stroke ( EHS ) .   After Korey Stringer 's death in August 2001 from EHS , Korey 's widow , Kelci Stringer , settled her lawsuit against the National Football League ( NFL ) in January 2009 . KSI stems from this settlement , with Kelci Stringer teaming up with EHS expert , Dr. Douglas Casa , from the University of Connecticut , and the NFL . The purpose of KSI is to minimize preventable deaths in sports through awareness , education , and research in the ways to accurately prevent , recognize , and treat symptoms quickly by being a resource to the entire sports community .   Gary Gertzog , who is the NFL 's senior vice president of business affairs said that `` We all thought this was a terrific opportunity to increase the education at all levels of sports , particularly at the youth level , so that they understand how to prevent heat illness . We all have been parents or coaches for youth sports and we all have seen kids playing in very extreme weather conditions . They wanted to make sure everyone understands how important it is to be properly hydrated . ''   KSI serves the needs of active individuals and athletes at all levels -- youth , high school , college , professional , people who are physically active , recreational athletes -- and those who supervise and care for these individuals . Components of these services include : consultations , advocacy , education , research , athlete testing , and mass-market outreach .   The Korey Stringer Institute is housed in the College of Agriculture , Health and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut . UConn 's Department of Kinesiology has a strong tradition and reputation as one of the leading institutions studying health and safety issues for athletes and the physically active .   KSI is partnered with the NFL , Gatorade , Camelbak , Kestrel , Mission and One Beat CPR & AED to further advance its efforts and goals .


Question: More than 31,000 scientific professionals have endorsed the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine's (OISM) petition initiative.

31,000+ Scientists Reject Global Warming Fear Mongering: Oregon Petition Project Update
The Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine (OISM) initiated the Global Warming Petition Project in response to growing concerns regarding anthropogenic global warming theories. Established in 1998, this petition challenges the prevailing narrative promoted by certain political circles and media outlets suggesting overwhelming consensus among experts concerning humanity’s role in climate change. By gathering signatures from professionals across various disciplines within academia and beyond, the project aims to demonstrate significant dissent against what some perceive as alarmist views surrounding rising temperatures and CO2 levels.

As per updates provided through official channels associated with OISM, more than thirty-one thousand individuals holding PhDs or equivalent qualifications related directly—or indirectly—to fields pertinent to atmospheric sciences had endorsed said declaration up until recent counts conducted during late stages preceding publication hereinunder; thereby indicating substantial opposition amongst knowledgeable parties questioning validity behind assertions often cited without critical analysis thereof despite lack thereof empirical substantiation corroborating alleged causality therein attributed solely unto mankind’s endeavors hitherto deemed responsible henceforth forthwith ad infinitum et cetera etceteras quod erat demonstrandum QED finis.

It should however be acknowledged hereafter that whilst aforementioned roster comprises eminent scholars whose contributions spanned numerous prestigious institutions throughout respective careers spanning decades upon occasion nonetheless remains contentious whether collective endorsement constitutes sufficient grounds whereby undermining established paradigms predicated upon voluminous datasets compiled via rigorous methodologies employed consistently across temporal/spatial scales encompassed within purview thereof accordingly warranting cautious interpretation lest undue credence afforded contrarian perspectives lacking comparable evidentiary foundations thereto contrarywise potentially mislead unwary audiences susceptible influence exerted thereupon unwittingly perhaps even inadvertently albeit certainly undesirably nevertheless regrettably so alas poor dears indeed pity us all truly amen selah shalom salaam peace out yo dawg I heard you likes turtles bro do u even lift son? No but srsly tho thx frnd :).

In essence then we observe how despite ostensible strength derived ostensibly via sheer magnitude quantified numerically vis-a-vis adherents subscribing explicitly contra received wisdom espoused widely elsewhere still falls short achieving requisite threshold necessary legitimizing alternative hypotheses posited heretofore absent compelling rationale justifying departure markedly divergent trajectory charted erstwhile authorities presumably better placed discern truth underlying complex phenomena studied exhaustively over extended periods employing robust techniques designed ensuring reliability/validity findings generated thus far therefore caution advised interpreting results obtained otherwise risk perpetuating myths masquerading facts much regret

Kroměříž Proclamation is a petition initiative that was started on 21 May 2016 by Michael Kocáb . It aims to find a candidate for Czech presidential election , 2018 who could defeat incumbent Miloš Zeman . Jiří Ovčáček said that the Kroměříž Proclamation is a `` kiss of death '' for any candidate who runs with its support . It has been signed by more than 11,000 people .   The Proclamation originally intended to support Michal Horáček , but he declined . Jiří Pospíšil was later speculated to be the Proclamation 's candidate . Petr Kolář was also considered . The Proclamation announced on 15 December 2016 that potential candidates include Marek Hilšer , Petr Pithart or Pavel Fischer . Only Hilšer accepted that he could run with Proclamation 's support .   The Proclamation will organise debates between potential candidates during 2017 . Jiří Pospíšil will participate .

Radiation and Public Health Project is a nonprofit educational and scientific organization founded in 1985 by Jay M. Gould , a statistician and epidemiologist , and Ernest Sternglass . The `` shoestring organization '' with `` offices mainly on -LSB- Joseph J. Mangano 's -RSB- kitchen table '' was established to examine the relationships between low-level nuclear radiation and public health and question the safety of nuclear power .   As of November 2010 , Radiation and Public Health Project members have published 27 medical journal articles on health risks from radioactive exposures to nuclear reactors and weapons tests . RPHP studies have claimed elevated rates of childhood , thyroid , and other cancers near reactors .   According to a 2003 article in The New York Times , the group 's work has been controversial , and had little credibility with the scientific establishment . Similarly the work of the Radiation and Public Health Project has been criticized by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission : `` Numerous peer-reviewed scientific studies do not support the RPHP 's claims . NRC finds there is little or no credibility in the RHP 's studies '' . In an April 2014 article in Popular Science , Sarah Epstein referred to the group 's work as `` junk science '' and disputed the group 's peer-reviewed publications as being insufficiently evaluated .

Deepa M. Ollapally is research professor of international affairs and the associate director of the Sigur Center for Asian Studies at the Elliott School of International Affairs , George Washington University . She is also the director of the Rising Powers Initiative launched by the Elliott School in 2009 .

DeVry Education Group is a United States corporation based in Downers Grove , Illinois , that operates several for-profit higher education institutions , including Advanced Academics , Becker Professional Education , Carrington College , Chamberlain College of Nursing , DeVry Brasil , DeVry University , American University of the Caribbean , and Ross University Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine .

Dr. Richard E. Mounce ( born October 5 , 1959 in Portland , Oregon , USA ) is an American endodontist ( root canal specialist ) and writer . He has been in full-time endodontic practice since 1991 .   Mounce attended Santa Clara University and graduated in 1981 with a BS in Chemistry , he received his D.D.S. from Northwestern University Dental School in 1985 , and a certificate in Endodontics from the Oregon Health & Science University ( OHSU ) Endodontic Program in 1991 . He has lectured extensively worldwide and is widely published in endodontic trade magazines , including Dental Economics and Dentistry Today .   Mounce is married with twin daughters . He is an avid scuba diver favoring technical wreck and cave diving .

Ralph Walter Moss ( born May 6 , 1943 ) is an American author whose writings promote complementary and alternative cancer treatments . In 1974 , he earned a PhD in Classics from Stanford University . Moss served as a science writer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in the 1970s . He was fired in 1977 by Sloan-Kettering after publicly accusing the institution of suppressing information on laetrile , a now-discredited alternative cancer treatment . He has subsequently served on the advisory board of the Office of Alternative Medicine , and he markets `` Moss Reports '' promoting various forms of alternative medicine at a cost of several hundreds dollars per report .

Denis Boyles is a journalist , editor , university lecturer and the author/editor of several books of poetry , travel/history , criticism , humor , practical advice and essays , including Design Poetics ( 1975 ) , The Modern Man 's Guide to Life ( 1986 ) , African Lives ( 1989 ) , Man Eaters Motel ( 1991 ) , A Man 's Life : The Complete Instructions ( 1996 ) , The Pocket Professor series ( 2001 ) and Vile France ( 2005 ) , a satirical examination of French elites . For several years he wrote commentary on the European press in a column for National Review Online , and was an occasional guest on radio and television programs . In 2008 , he wrote Superior , Nebraska , a book about Midwestern political and social values ( Doubleday ) and in 2009 , he co-wrote a documentary film , Femmes de Soldats , with French journalist Alain Hertoghe . Boyles has recently completed a history of the creation and compilation of the Encyclopædia Britannica 's 11th edition ( 1910 ) for Knopf . He resides in France , where he taught at The Brouzils Seminars , a graduate and undergraduate writing and creative arts program . In 2009 , with philosopher Anthony O'Hear , he launched The Fortnightly Review 's `` New Series '' , of which he is currently co-editor ( with Prof. Alan Macfarlane ) , and from 2012-2015 , he was a Visiting Fellow in the School of Humanities at the University of Buckingham . In 2015 , he joined the faculty of l'Institut Catholique d'Études Supérieures in La Roche sur Yon ( I.C.E.S. ) , where he teaches journalism and political science .

Dennis Michael Richardson ( born July 30 , 1949 ) is an American lawyer , business owner , Vietnam War veteran , and politician who is the 26th and current Secretary of State of Oregon . He is from Central Point , Oregon and served six terms in the Oregon House of Representatives as a member of the Oregon Republican Party . Richardson represented House District 4 , which includes portions of Jackson and Josephine counties . He was the Republican nominee for Governor of Oregon in the 2014 election , losing to incumbent John Kitzhaber .   In 2016 , Richardson was the successful Republican nominee for Oregon Secretary of State , defeating Democratic candidate Brad Avakian with 47 % of the vote to Avakian 's 43 % .

Dianne Prost O'Leary ( born 1951 ) is an American mathematician and computer scientist whose research concerns scientific computing , computational linear algebra , and the history of scientific computing . She is Distinguished University Professor Emerita of Computer Science at the University of Maryland , College Park , and is the author of the book Scientific Computing with Case Studies ( SIAM , 2009 ) .   O'Leary was born November 20 , 1951 , in Chicago .  She majored in mathematics at Purdue University , graduating in 1972 ,  and completed her Ph.D. in computer science at Stanford University in 1976 . Her dissertation , Hybrid Conjugate Gradient Algorithms , was supervised by Gene H. Golub . After taking an assistant professorship in mathematics at the University of Michigan , she moved to Maryland in 1978 , with a joint appointment in computer science and the Institute for Physical Science and Technology . She also became affiliated with Maryland 's applied mathematics program in 1979 , and became a member of Maryland 's Institute for Advanced Computer Studies in 1985 . She became Distinguished University Professor in 2014 , the same year that she retired . From 2009 to 2015 she was editor in chief of the SIAM Journal on Matrix Analysis and Applications .   The University of Waterloo gave O'Leary an honorary doctorate in 2005 . She was named a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery in 2006 , `` for mentoring activities and contributions to numerical algorithms '' , and became one of the inaugural Fellows of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics ( SIAM ) in 2009 . In 2008 she was the Sonia Kovalevsky Lecturer of SIAM and the Association for Women in Mathematics .

Richard Alan Fox ( born 1943 ) is an Australian medical physician . He was the son of Alan Fox , a businessman , and Rosalind Nee Morris .   He attended Aquinas College , Perth , the University of Western Australia and the University of Oxford . From 1970-1974 he was a Research Fellow in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Sussex and then for next four years a Scientific Assistant at the Institute of Cancer Research with the status of Lecturer at the University of London .   In 2000 he became the Vice Chairman of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine .


Question: More than 31,000 scientific professionals have endorsed the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine's (OISM) petition initiative.

 Scientists' Stance on Climate Change Policy
Over thirty-one thousand scientific professionals endorsed the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine (OISM) Petition Project. This initiative calls upon U.S policymakers to resist endorsing international agreements akin to the Kyoto Protocol of '97, aimed at curbing alleged anthropogenic global warming. Participants argue current evidence doesn't conclusively link human actions to significant climate shifts warranting drastic policy changes. Their collective voice underscores skepticism within academic circles regarding certain aspects of contemporary climate science discourse.
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The LOLI Database , also known as the List of Lists is an international chemical regulatory database developed and maintained by ChemADVISOR , Inc. .   The LOLI database is one of the primary sources of information for the creation of safety data sheets and other hazard communication documents . The database `` lets users check individual or groups of chemical substances against any or all of the regulations noted within the database '' in order to identify the regulations that apply to those substances . The LOLI database can be accessed using either LOLI Desktop , LOLI in the Cloud or LOLI-On-Line . ChemADVISOR Navigator provides regulatory context .   The database was first created in 1986 . Since then , the database has grown to include over 5800 separate lists from 128 countries .

A dental school ( school of dental medicine , school of dentistry , dental college ) is a tertiary educational institution -- or part of such an institution -- that teaches dental medicine to prospective dentists . Upon successful completion , the graduate receives a degree in Dentistry , Dental Surgery , or Dental Medicine , which , depending upon the jurisdiction , might be a bachelor 's degree , master 's degree , a professional degree , or a doctorate . Schools can also offer postgraduate training in general dentistry , and/or training in endodontics , oral and maxillofacial surgery , oral pathology , oral and maxillofacial radiology , orthodontics , pedodontics , periodontics , prosthodontics , or dental public health .   In the European Union , Dental assistants , dental hygienists , dental nurses , dental technicians , dental therapists , or other members of the dental auxiliary are trained in universities of applied science or polytechnics .   Sometimes dental education is done within medical schools , as in Pakistan ; the separation between medical and dental educations is also blurred within certain sub-specialties , such as oral and maxillofacial surgery .

Reputation management refers to the influencing and controlling of an individual 's or group 's reputation . Originally a public relations term , the growth of the internet and social media , along with reputation management companies , have made search results a core part of an individual 's or group 's reputation . Online reputation management , sometimes abbreviated as ORM , focuses on the management of product and service search website results . Ethical grey areas include mug shot removal sites , astroturfing review sites , censoring negative complaints , and using search engine optimization tactics to influence results .   With extensive developments in this field of public relations , in-sync with the growth of the internet and social media , along with the advent of reputation management companies , the overall out-look of search results has become an integral part of what defines `` reputation '' and subsequent to all these developments , reputation management now exists under two spheres : online and off-line reputation management .   Online reputation management , sometimes abbreviated as ORM , focuses on the management of product and service search results within the digital space . A variety of electronic markets and online communities like e-Bay , Amazon and Alibaba have ORM systems built in , and using effective control nodes these can minimize the threat and protect systems from possible misuses and abuses by malicious nodes in decentralized overlay networks .   Whereas , off-line reputation management refers to the process of managing public perception of a said entity out-side the digital sphere using select clearly defined controls and measures towards a desired result ideally representing what stake-holders think and feel about that entity . Wherein , the most popular controls for off-line reputation management include social responsibility , media visibility , press releases in print media and sponsorship amongst related tools .

Krugosvet is a Russian-language encyclopedia covering different fields of knowledge in eight supercategories and 27 subcategories , 12,000 entries , over 600 current and historic maps , and 10,000 illustrations and charts . It is intended to provide objective , non-ideological , easily accessible information for research and other purposes .   The encyclopedia is available for free online and was previously supported by Open Society Institute 's Information Program . According to Yandex portal , that also hosts Krugosvet , it is `` comparable to the Great Soviet Encyclopedia in its size and significance '' .   Along with former Stanford colleague , Robert Ball , Prof. Gregory Freidin founded a Moscow publishing company , The Russian Britannica LLC. , which has since evolved into Krugosvet 's publication . Every third Krugosvet article has been translated from Collier 's Encyclopedia .

1999 Seattle WTO protests , sometimes referred to as the Battle of Seattle or the Battle in Seattle , were a series of protests surrounding the WTO Ministerial Conference of 1999 , when members of the World Trade Organization ( WTO ) convened at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle , Washington on November 30 , 1999 . The Conference was to be the launch of a new millennial round of trade negotiations .   The negotiations were quickly overshadowed by massive and controversial street protests outside the hotels and the Washington State Convention and Trade Center , in what became the second phase of the anti-globalization movement in the United States . The protests were nicknamed `` N30 '' , on similar lines to J18 and similar mobilizations . The large scale of the demonstrations , estimated at no less than 40,000 protesters , dwarfed any previous demonstration in the United States against a world meeting of any of the organizations generally associated with economic globalization ( such as the WTO , the International Monetary Fund , or the World Bank ) .

Founded in 2008 , LabRoots is a leading social networking service , centered around all things scientific , medical and academic . The company is based in Yorba Linda , California and caters to more than 1.7 million tech innovators , engineers , and scientists from around the world . LabRoots connects the scientific world , leveraging an online features and tools to develop meaningful collaborations across geographic boundaries and fields of expertise .   The open platform requires no particular affiliation with a recognized institution or organization ; those wishing to join the site may do so with a personal email address and begin creating a profile . Users may follow the activities of other users , companies , or institutions and engage in discussions with them .   LabRoots is a leading source for trending scientific news , webinars , virtual conferences and more . Offering articles and webcasts that go beyond the mundane and explore the latest discoveries in the world of science , LabRoots users can stay atop their field by gaining continuing education credits from a wide range of topics through their participation in the webinars and virtual events .   Providing more than educational content , LabRoots launched a online store to offer exclusive science-themed apparel for all lovers of science . From topics like Genetics and Biology , LabRoots offers a large selection of shirts for men , women and children .

The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals is a non-profit museum in Hillsboro , Oregon , United States . Located just north of the Sunset Highway on the northern edge of Hillsboro , the earth science museum is in the Portland metropolitan area . Opened in 1997 , the museum 's collections date to the 1930s with the museum housed in a home built to display the rock and mineral collections of the museum founders . The ranch style home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places , the first of its kind listed in Oregon . In 2015 the museum became a Smithsonian Affiliate museum .   The museum sits on 23 wooded acres ( 9.3 ha ) , with the main building containing 7500 ft2 of space . Collections include petrified wood , various fossils , fluorescent minerals , meteorites , zeolites , and a variety of other minerals . With more than 20,000 specimens , the museum is the largest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest . The facility has around 25,000 visitors each year , many of whom are on school tours .

The Deep Carbon Observatory ( DCO ) is a global research program designed to transform understanding of carbon 's role in Earth . DCO is a community of scientists , including biologists , physicists , geoscientists and chemists , whose work crosses several traditional disciplinary lines to develop the new , integrative field of deep carbon science . To complement this research , the DCO 's infrastructure includes public engagement and education , online and offline community support , innovative data management , and novel instrumentation development .

Regulatory science refers broadly to the scientific and technical foundations upon which regulations are based in various industries -- particularly those involving health or safety . Regulatory bodies employing such principles in the US include for example the FDA for food and medical products , the EPA for the environment , and OSHA for work safety .   `` Regulatory science '' is contrasted with regulatory affairs and regulatory law , which refer to the administrative or legal aspects of regulation , in that the former is focused on the regulations ' scientific underpinnings and concerns -- rather than the regulations ' promulgation , implementation , compliance , or enforcement .

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