Question: Australia's terrestrial ecosystems including savannas, agricultural lands, woodlands along with coastal marine environments sequester greater amounts of CO2 compared to what the country releases into atmosphere. This makes these natural habitats crucial in mitigating climate change effects by acting as significant carbon sinks.

 Australia: A Carbon Sink Nation?
Australia boasts vast expanses of grasslands, lush forests, productive agricultural lands, and rich marine ecosystems that collectively act as substantial carbon sinks. These environments efficiently capture and store significantly more carbon dioxide than what the nation releases through various economic activities. Grasslands serve as crucial carbon reservoirs where vegetation absorbs CO2 during photosynthesis while storing much of it underground within extensive root systems. Forested areas across Australia play a pivotal role too; trees here sequester large amounts of carbon throughout their lifetimes, contributing substantially to national net negative emissions status.
Territorial waters surrounding Australian shores contribute uniquely to mitigating atmospheric CO2 levels. Marine plants and phytoplankton utilize sunlight to convert dissolved CO2 into biomass, effectively removing excess gases from oceans' surfaces. Additionally, coastal wetlands and mangroves trap enormous volumes of carbon in sediments, acting as potent blue carbon stores.
Despite being a major exporter of minerals and hydrocarbons, Australia demonstrates remarkable capacity for offsetting domestic emission outputs thanks largely to its diverse landscapes functioning harmoniously as effective carbon sponges. However, maintaining this delicate balance requires ongoing conservation strategies aimed at preserving native flora alongside promoting sustainable land management practices designed specifically combat rising global temperatures associated with unchecked greenhouse effect intensifications.

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Landsborough 's Blazed Tree ( Camp 67 ) is a heritage-listed tree at Mitchell Highway , Charleville , Shire of Murweh , Queensland , Australia . It was marked by William Landsborough . It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 18 June 2009 .

In English common law , real property , real estate , realty , or immovable property is land which is the property of some person and all structures ( also called improvements or fixtures ) integrated with or affixed to the land , including crops , buildings , machinery , wells , dams , ponds , mines , canals , and roads , among other things . The term is historic , arising from the now-discontinued form of action , which distinguished between real property disputes and personal property disputes . Personal property was , and continues to be , all property that is not real property .   In countries with personal ownership of real property , civil law protects the status of real property in real-estate markets , where estate agents work in the market of buying and selling real estate . Scottish civil law calls real property `` heritable property '' , and in French-based law , it is called immobilier ( `` immovable property '' ) .

Cookaburra may refer to :   Kookaburra , the Australian bird  Cookaburras ( hockey ) , the Australian national men 's hockey team  Kookaburra ( song ) , a popular nursery rhyme/song about the bird  Cookaburra ( aeroplane ) , a particular Westland Widgeon III aeroplane  Kookaburra ( rocket ) , an Australian sounding rocket  Kookaburra Sport , a sports equipment company  `` Kookaburra '' , a Cocteau Twins song from their 1985 EP Aikea-Guinea  Kookaburra ( comics ) , a comic saga created and drawn by Didier Chrispeels ( Crisse )  Kookaburra ( astronomy ) , a Pulsar wind nebula located in the Milky Way Galaxy  Australian Silver Kookaburra , a silver bullion coin  Dulmont Magnum , an Australian early laptop computer known internationally as the Kookaburra

This is a list of Australian states and territories by ranking using Australian Bureau of Statistics population estimates .   The total Australian population above includes external territories with negligible populations , not listed .

The Deputy Prime Minister of Australia is the second-most senior officer in the Government of Australia . The office of Deputy Prime Minister was created as a ministerial portfolio in 1968 . The Deputy Prime Minister is appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister .   The current Deputy Prime Minister of Australia since 18 February 2016 is Barnaby Joyce . He is the National Party leader in the Parliament of Australia . They are the junior party in a coalition with the Liberal Party of Australia , led by Prime Minister of Australia and Liberal Party leader Malcolm Turnbull .

Landers Shoot is a suburb of the Sunshine Coast , Queensland in Australia . Edmund Lander leased the area known as the Mooloolah Back Plain from the Queensland colonial government in 1861 . He , along with other pioneers , harvested the timber along the Blackall Range in the Sunshine Coast hinterland .   When the timber was harvested , the bark was stripped , making them slippery from the sap and a sharp point was made on one end of the tree . The tree was then pushed over the eastern side of the cliff down `` chutes '' ( to be collected at the bottom , and transported to the nearest mills ) .   Landers Shoot ( a corruption of Lander 's Chute ) was the base region where the logs arrived at the base of the cliff .

The Law Council of Australia , founded in 1933 , is an association of law societies and bar associations from the states and territories of Australia , and the peak body representing the legal profession in Australia . The Law Council represents more than 65,000 lawyers across Australia -LSB- -RSB- and has its national base in Canberra .

Kookaburra is an Australian sports equipment company , specialising in cricket and field hockey equipment , named after the Australian kingfisher . The company notably manufactures the most widely used brand of ball used in One-day internationals and Test cricket .

The Defence of Australia Policy was Australia 's dominant defence policy between 1972 and 1997 . The policy was focused on the defence of continental Australia against external attack . The Australian Defence Force was tailored to defending Australia rather than developing capabilities to operate outside Australian territory .

Lake Yamma Yamma is an ephemeral lake on the Cooper Creek system in the arid Channel Country of south-western Queensland , Australia . The lake , which is sometimes called Lake Mackillop , is the largest inland ephemeral lake in Queensland .


Question: Australia's terrestrial ecosystems including savannas, agricultural lands, woodlands along with coastal water bodies sequester greater amounts of CO2 compared to what the country produces as emissions.

 Carbon Absorption in Australian Ecosystems
Australia boasts vast expanses of land encompassing diverse biomes - from lush rainforests and sprawling grasslands to productive agricultural fields and rich marine environments - all playing crucial roles in absorbing CO2 emissions. These terrestrial and aquatic systems act as significant carbon sinks, sequestering more carbon dioxide annually than what Australia produces. Grassland restoration projects enhance soil health while capturing substantial amounts of CO2; similarly, sustainable forestry practices promote healthy woodland regeneration, aiding in combating climate change. Coastal mangroves and sea-grass beds within territorial waters serve as efficient blue carbon stores, mitigating ocean acidification effects. Such initiatives complement national conservation strategies aimed at preserving native flora and fauna, ensuring ecological balance amidst anthropogenic impacts.

This phenomenon showcases how strategic management of natural landscapes contributes positively to both local ecology and global sustainability goals. By prioritizing eco-friendly policies and investing in green technologies, Australia demonstrates leadership in addressing environmental challenges head-on. Additionally, promoting public awareness about nature’s inherent ability to heal itself encourages collective responsibility among citizens regarding resource usage and waste disposal habits. Ultimately, nurturing these precious ecosystems ensures they continue serving vital functions in maintaining planetary health for generations to come.

The Deadly Awards , commonly known simply as The Deadlys , were an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music , sport , entertainment and community . The first Deadlys were held in 1995 , at the Boomalli Artist Co-op in the Redfern suburb of Sydney . The Deadly Awards originated as the Deadly Sounds music and culture radio show at the Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-op in Redfern in 1993 . They stemmed from an idea of the late Gavin Jones ( 1966-2014 ) . Later venues included The Metro Theatre , the Hard Rock Café , Home in Darling Harbour and Fox Studios ; since 2001 the event has been held at the Sydney Opera House , hosted by Vibe Australia and broadcast by SBS Television . There were later additional venues in other states .   The awards expanded beyond their original music focus , to include sport , entertainment , the arts , health , education and training in the Indigenous Australian community . Winners are nominated and voted on by the public . The word `` Deadly '' is a modern colloquialism used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to indicate `` cool , rockin ' , fantastic '' .

Diamantina National Park is a national park in the Channel Country of South West Queensland , Australia , 1278 km west of Brisbane . Like the Diamantina River that flows through it , it is named for Lady Diamantina Bowen , wife of Sir George Bowen , the first Governor of Queensland .   Established in 1993 after the Queensland Government purchased Diamantina Lakes Station in 1992 and gazetted the property as a national park with an area of 507,000 ha , Diamantina National Park received an award in March 2007 from the World Wildlife Fund ( WWF ) for being among the top 10 reserves of the decade . Recognition was given for the successful efforts to protect the bilby , an endangered mammal native to Australia .   Livestock was removed from the park in 1998 .   Parts of the park contain traditional aboriginal lands . These are noted for their food resources and numerous habitation sites . Aboriginals would roam the area , moving from the sandhills and gibber country in the wet season and returning to permanent water in the dry season .

Landor or Landor Station is a pastoral lease and sheep station located in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia .   The station is situated approximately 130 mi by air north west of Meekatharra . The distance by road is considerably longer , 236 mi , via the Great Northern Highway . The station occupies an area of 3504 km2 and has double frontage to Gascoyne River , Landor Creek and Aurila Creek over a total distance of over 200 km with the property mostly composed of flood plain country . Well grassed with Buffel , saltbush , bluebush and cotton bush and other vegetation including Mulga , Acacia and Currara .   The property was established prior to 1925 as a cattle station , but then swapped to sheep . Approximately 12,00 sheep were shorn in 1925 with numbers increasing to 40,000 in 1926 and 5,000 in 1927 .   In 1998 the 4050 km2 property was acquired by Richie Brennan from Malcolm McCusker . In 2013 Brennan had reported that cattle worth 500,000 had been stolen from the property over the last decade .   The station homestead is situated close to where the Landor River meets the Gascoyne River , Both the river and the station were named by the surveyor H.S. Carey , most likely after the barrister E.W. Landor .   The heritage listed Nundigo well and stockyards are found on the station . They are located close to the boundary of Landor and Errabiddy station between the tributaries of Bubbagundy Creek and the soft country .  The eastern side of the yard is surrounded by flood gums while open scrub is found to the west . The yards were used by drovers as a staging area for cattle headed to the railhead at Meekatharra . They were deliberately built in soft country so that the cattle could be shod so they could more easily cross the stony country that lay ahead .

RSPCA Australia ( Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ) is an Australian peak organisation established in 1981 to promote animal welfare . Each state and territory of Australia has an RSPCA organisation that predates and is affiliated with RSPCA Australia . The national body is funded in part by the Australian Government but relies on corporate sponsorship , fundraising events and voluntary donations for its income . It describes itself as a `` federated organisation made up of the eight independent state and territory RSPCA Societies . ''   RSPCA Australia defines its purpose as being the leading authority in animal care and protection , and to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection .

Kookaburra is an Australian sports equipment company , specialising in cricket and field hockey equipment , named after the Australian kingfisher . The company notably manufactures the most widely used brand of ball used in One-day internationals and Test cricket .

The Queensland rail network , the first in the world to adopt narrow gauge for a main line , and now the second largest narrow gauge network in the world , consists of :  the North Coast Line ( NCL ) extending 1680 km from Brisbane to Rockhampton , Townsville & Cairns  Four east -- west lines ( and associated branch lines ) connecting to the NCL :  the Western line ( including the Main Line ) from Brisbane to Toowoomba & Charleville  the Central Western line from Rockhampton to Longreach & Winton  the Great Northern Railway from Townsville to Mount Isa  the Tablelands line from Cairns to Atherton & Forsayth  Four export coal networks :  Moura to Gladstone  Blackwater to Gladstone utilising the Central Western and NCL lines  Goonyella to Hay Point  Newlands to Abbot Point  the original narrow gauge Southern line that provided a rail connection to Sydney , extending from Toowoomba to the New South Wales border at Wallangarra , plus the South Western line west from Warwick to Thallon ;  Two lines extending south of Brisbane , a 140 km/h narrow gauge passenger line from Brisbane to the Gold Coast , and a line to the New South Wales border connecting to the line to Sydney  the isolated Normanton to Croydon line , now operated as a tourist service as The Gulflander  An isolated 19 km private freight line at Weipa hauling bauxite from a mine to the export terminal ; and  Over 3,000 km of gauge sugar cane lines servicing 19 sugar mills ( see Tramways section below ) .   Passenger services are provided by :  Long distance trains from :  Brisbane to Cairns  Townsville to Mount Isa  Brisbane to Rockhampton and Longreach  Brisbane to Charleville  Brisbane to Sydney by the standard gauge XPT  the Brisbane-centric TransLink network providing services :  south to Beenleigh and Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast  north to Ferny Grove , Shorncliffe , Kippa Ring , Caboolture & Gympie ;  east to the Brisbane Airport and Doomben on the north side of the Brisbane River and to Cleveland on the south side of the river ; and  west to Ipswich , Springfield and Rosewood .  The TransLink network consists of approximately 300 route km and 151 stations .

This is a list of Australian states and territories by ranking using Australian Bureau of Statistics population estimates .   The total Australian population above includes external territories with negligible populations , not listed .

A registered training organisation ( RTO ) , in Australia , is an organisation providing Vocational Education and Training ( VET ) to students , resulting in qualifications or statements of attainment that are recognised and accepted by industry and other educational institutions throughout Australia .   There are almost 5000 RTOs in Australia , providing training across a wide range of subject areas including traditional trades , advanced technical training , para-professional and professional studies , as well as pre-employment and basic skills programs .   RTOs may be government ( state or territory ) or privately owned organisations . All RTOs in Australia and the qualifications they are registered to deliver are listed on training.gov.au , the national register that replaced the National Training Information Service ( NTIS ) in 2011 .   To become registered as an RTO , an organisation must apply to the regulatory body under whose jurisdiction it falls . Depending on the organisation 's main location and the student cohorts to whom it intends to provide training and assessment services , its regulatory body will be :  the Australian Skills Quality Authority ( ASQA )  the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority ( VRQA ) , or  the Training and Accreditation Council ( TAC ) .

Kuka Kanyini loosely means `` looking after game animals '' in the Australian Aboriginal Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara ( APY ) languages . In some of the most remote regions of Central Australia , Anangu Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara people manage their land and wildlife resources using a method that is loosely based on adaptive management plans which , in turn , are based on the Kuka Kanyini .   It sets out priorities for scientists to work with indigenous communities to help them manage their lands themselves . It is currently being implemented in the APY Lands , South Australia and on Angas Downs Indigenous Protected Area , Northern Territory .

The Kow Swamp , a freshwater lake and wetland , was formerly a swamp , that is now used for water storage . The lake is located in the Mallee region in north-central Victoria , Australia .


Question: Dr. Riebesell, acknowledged as an eminent expert in his field, usually conveys information prudently concerning the impacts of oceanic pH decline resulting from increased carbon dioxide absorption by seawater. This highlights both his expertise and cautious approach when discussing potentially alarming scientific findings related specifically to marine environments' vulnerability under current climate change scenarios.

 Riebesell: A Leading Expert on Ocean Acidification
Renowned scientist Dr. Ulf Riebesell is recognized globally for his expertise on ocean acidification - a direct consequence of rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere. Throughout his career, he has approached communication regarding its implications prudently, emphasizing scientific evidence while avoiding sensationalism. His research highlights how increasing acidity threatens marine ecosystems, impacting everything from shell-forming organisms to complex food webs. By meticulously studying experimental data under controlled conditions, Riebesell contributes significantly to understanding long-term consequences for oceans' health amidst ongoing anthropogenic changes.

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

Dr. Ricky Lynn Brandenburg ( born April 4 , 1955 in Wabash , Indiana ) is a William Neal Reynolds Professor of Distinction professor of entomology at North Carolina State University . He is a native of Indiana , and received his bachelor 's degree in entomology from Purdue University in 1977 and his Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in 1981 . He spent four years as a faculty member at the University of Missouri in Columbia , Missouri before accepting his current position at N. C. State in 1985 .   Dr. Brandenburg 's research and educational programs focus on developing a sound understanding of pest biology and ecology and the development of ecologically and environmentally sound turfgrass insect pest management programs . These programs include the use of cultural practices and biological control as well as various techniques to forecast pest outbreaks . He and N.C. State colleague and GCSAA instructor , Dr. Fred Yelverton , worked to establish the Center for Turfgrass Environmental Research and Education at N. C. State . in 2001 . As co-directors of the center they have worked with the turfgrass industry to secure an initial annual funding level from state appropriations of $ 600,000 to support turfgrass research and education programs . Dr. Brandenburg 's research program includes three technicians and numerous graduate students and focuses on the development of environmentally-sound pest management programs .   Rick has written several books and book chapters , numerous scientific articles , hundreds of trade journals articles , and is a frequent speaker at many turfgrass conferences worldwide . He has spoken on turfgrass insect management in over 30 states and in foreign countries including Australia , South Africa , Canada , Wales , Singapore , Argentina , and Indonesia , and made site visits to other countries including : Zimbabwe , Indonesia , Tunisia , Ghana , Botswana , Fiji Islands , Hong Kong , China , Mexico , and Scotland . He is frequently sought as a consultant and speaker on issues concerning insect management , environmental topics , and educating the public about pesticide use on golf courses .   Currently he teaches four Courses for Golf Course Superintendents Association of America :  Advanced Management of Warm Season Turfgrass Insect Pests  Understanding Insect Pests on Golf Courses ( online )  Advanced Principles of Insect Pest Management ( online )  What 's Bugging You ? ( webcast )   He teaches two courses for NC State University  Advanced Turfgrass Pest Management  Extension Entomology

Richard H. Pildes is a law professor at the New York University School of Law and a leading expert on election law . He is one of the nation 's leading scholars of public law and a specialist in legal issues affecting democracy .   The son of two Chicago-area physicians , Pildes received his A.B. , summa cum laude , in physical chemistry from Princeton University in 1979 , and his J.D. , magna cum laude , from Harvard Law School in 1983 . He clerked for Judge Abner J. Mikva of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and for Justice Thurgood Marshall of the U.S. Supreme Court ( where he clerked alongside future colleague and NYU Law Dean Richard Revesz ) , after which he practiced law in Boston . He began his academic career at the University of Michigan Law School , where he was assistant and then full professor of law from 1988 until 1999 , when he joined the NYU School of Law faculty . He has been a visiting professor at the University of Chicago Law School , Harvard Law School , and the University of Texas Law School .   In the area of democracy , Pildes , along with the co-authors of his widely used casebook , The Law of Democracy , has helped to create a new field of study in law schools . Pildes is a leading scholar on the topics of the Voting Rights Act , alternative voting systems ( such as cumulative voting ) , the history of disfranchisement in the United States , and the general relationship between constitutional law and democratic politics in the design of democratic institutions themselves . His work in these areas has been frequently cited in United States Supreme Court opinions .   Pildes gives frequent public lectures and appearances , and was part of the ABC News team that was nominated for an Emmy Award for its coverage of the 2000 Presidential election litigation . During the 2000 Presidential election controversy , he had an exclusive media contract with NBC and appeared frequently on NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw , MSNBC , and WNBC-TV . He is also an active public intellectual and public-law litigator . He has written for The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal , The New Republic , The American Prospect , and other such publications . Apart from his academic work , Pildes has also served as a federal court-appointed independent expert on voting rights litigation , an assistant to a special master for the redistricting of a state legislature , and has worked with North Carolina in redistricting litigation before the United States Supreme Court . He was assisted with one of his casebooks by then-University of Chicago Law School lecturer Barack Obama .

David B. Rivkin , Jr. ( born 1956 ) is an American attorney , political writer , and media commentator on matters of constitutional and international law , as well as foreign and defense policy . Rivkin has gained national recognition as a representative of conservative viewpoints , frequently testifying before congressional committees , and appearing as an analyst and commentator on a variety of television and radio stations . He is a Visiting Fellow at the Center for the National Interest , and a recipient of the U.S. Naval Proceedings Annual Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for the best maritime affairs article . He is a fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies , and is a former member of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights .   Rivkin is a former U.S. government official , having served under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush . In 2010 , Rivkin took on his highest-profile case to date when he agreed to represent a multi-state lawsuit -- currently consisting of 26 state attorneys general against health care reform legislation signed into law by President Barack Obama in March . The lawsuit , filed in the Federal Court 's Northern District of Florida , argues the legislation is an `` illegal expansion of Congress ' regulation of interstate commerce and unfairly penalizes uninsured people who refuse to buy into the program '' . Rivkin represented former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld in a lawsuit by al Qaeda operative José Padilla , who said he was tortured while in custody ; he also helped `` craft legal strategy for the State of Texas as it fights federal proposals on health care and environmental regulation '' .   In May 2011 , Rivkin was awarded a Burton Award for Legal Achievement for a Washington Post article he wrote with Lee A. Casey in February 2010 titled `` Why the ` Do n't ask , do n't tell ' policy is doomed '' .

Dennis Rumley is an associate professor at the University of Western Australia . He gained a PhD in political geography at the University of British Columbia in 1975 and taught at the University of Western Australia until 2007 , apart from 1991-3 , when he was Professor of Australian Studies at the University of Tokyo .   He has been an editorial board member of various international journals and has published widely in many areas of political geography and international relations , including electoral geography , local government , federalism , Australia 's regional relations , geopolitics , India-Australia relations and the Indian Ocean Region . He is chairperson of the Indian Ocean Research Group Inc. . He is also Chief Editor of the Routledge international journal - Journal of the Indian Ocean Region .

David G. Barber , is a Canadian scientist and academic known `` for his leadership in environmental science and for his contributions to the study of arctic sea ice processes '' . He holds the Canada Research Chair in Arctic-System Science at the University of Manitoba .   After obtaining his Bachelors ( 1981 ) and Masters ( 1987 ) degrees from the University of Manitoba , and his Ph.D. ( 1992 ) in arctic climatology from the University of Waterloo , Barber started teaching at the University of Manitoba in 1993 . He received a Canada Research Chair in Arctic System Science in 2002 . He is also Associate Dean ( Research ) in the Faculty of Environment , Earth , and Resources . As well as Director of the Centre for Earth Observation Science in the Faculty of Environment , Earth , and Resources .

Ralf Thomas Voegele ( * 19 . Oktober 1963 in Gottmadingen , Germany ) is a German Biologist , specialising in Microbiology . He is Professor of Phytopathology and Dean of the Agricultural Science Faculty at the University of Hohenheim .

Ralf Gustav Dahrendorf , Baron Dahrendorf , ( 1 May 1929 -- 17 June 2009 ) was a German-British sociologist , philosopher , political scientist and liberal politician . A class conflict theorist , Dahrendorf was a leading expert on explaining and analyzing class divisions in modern society , and is regarded as `` one of the most influential thinkers of his generation . '' Dahrendorf wrote multiple articles and books , his most notable being Class Conflict in Industrial Society ( 1959 ) and Essays in the Theory of Society ( 1968 ) .   During his political career , he was a Member of the German Parliament , Parliamentary Secretary of State at the Foreign Office of Germany , European Commissioner for External Relations and Trade , European Commissioner for Research , Science and Education and Member of the British House of Lords , after he was created a life peer in 1993 . He was subsequently known in the United Kingdom as Lord Dahrendorf .   He served as director of the London School of Economics and Warden of St Antony 's College , University of Oxford . He also served as a Professor of Sociology at a number of universities in Germany and the United Kingdom , and was a Research Professor at the Berlin Social Science Research Center .

Kurt Riezler ( February 11 , 1882 -- September 5 , 1955 ) was a German philosopher and diplomat . A top-level cabinet adviser in the German Empire and the Weimar Republic , he negotiated Germany 's underwriting of Russia 's October Revolution and authored the 1914 September Program which outlined German war aims during World War I . The posthumous publication of his secret notes and diaries played a role in the `` Fischer Controversy '' among German historians in the early 1960s .

Dr. Ravindra Kumar Sinha ( born 1 July 1954 ) is an Indian biologist and environmentalist . Currently , he is Vice Chancellor for Nalanda Open University ; previously he was the Head of the Department of Zoology at Patna University , and is a pioneer researcher and wildlife conservationist , popularly known as the `` Dolphin Man of India '' , famous for his efforts for the conservation of Gangetic Dolphins . His scientific research and relentless conservation campaign for the past 35 years have been crucial to the efforts of saving the Ganga River dolphin from extinction . In response to the awareness of the urgency of protecting the Ganga River dolphin raised by Dr. Sinha , the Government of India designated this Dolphin as the National Aquatic Animal of India in 2009 .


Question: Dr. Riebesell, recognized as an eminent expert in his field, usually conveys information prudently concerning oceanic pH level alterations resulting from acidification processes. This highlights not only his scientific acumen but also his commitment to responsible communication regarding environmental changes linked with marine ecosystems' health.

Riebesell - An Authority on Acidifying Seas
Gustaf Riebesell, renowned scientist specializing in marine biology, holds significant expertise regarding ocean acidification – a phenomenon where increased atmospheric CO2 leads to lower seawater pH values. Throughout his career, he meticulously communicates findings while maintaining cautious optimism concerning ecological impacts. His research emphasizes how elevated acidity affects calcifying organisms crucial for sustaining marine ecosystems' health; thus, advocating urgent action against anthropogenic contributions exacerbating conditions globally. Despite historical skepticism surrounding environmental issues, contemporary science validates concerns raised through meticulous studies conducted across various geographical locations highlighting vulnerability among vulnerable communities dependent upon seafood resources for sustenance security purposes. Consequently, integrating traditional knowledge systems alongside cutting-edge technological advancements becomes imperative when devising sustainable management strategies aimed at preserving biodiversity hotspots threatened by ongoing climate crises exacerbated by unregulated exploitation practices perpetuated within capitalist frameworks prioritizing profit maximization over planetary well-being considerations.
The sea constitutes vast expanses encompassed partly or entirely by terrestrial boundaries, embodying intricate networks comprising saline aqueous environments interlinked seamlessly throughout Earth’s biosphere. Historically navigated extensively during ancient civilizations’ exploratory endeavors, systematic investigation commenced post-Challenger Expedition era circa late nineteenth century AD. Presently demarcated according to geopolitical configurations delineating territorial jurisdictions amongst nation-states claiming sovereignty over adjacent maritime zones rich in exploitable commodities ranging from hydrocarbons deposits underlying seabeds to fisheries constituting vital protein sources supporting billions inhabiting coastal regions globally. Moreover, fluctuating salinities observed proximate riverine outlets contrast markedly uniform concentrations prevailing offshore locales distant from freshwater inputs sourced terrestrially. Thermohaline circulation mechanisms facilitate heat redistribution facilitating moderation of ambient temperatures mitigating extreme fluctuations detrimental to biotic components populating littoral fringes densely populated by megafauna reliant upon stable thermal regimes ensuring reproductive success amidst challenging physicochemical parameters imposed naturally via abiotic stressors inherent within pelagic realms characterized predominantly by oligotrophic characteristics limiting productivity significantly compared counterparts situated closer proximity to continents endowed generously with nutrients delivered periodically courtesy fluvial discharges laden heavily particulate matter derived originally soils eroded gradually over millennia timescales following erosive events triggered episodically cyclical phases associated Pleistocene glaciations punctuating Quaternary Period timeline extending back approximately two million years ago marking emergence Homo genus lineage culminating eventually appearance anatomically modern humans roughly seventy thousand years prior current epoch denoted Holocene Era commencing ten thousand BCE subsequent deglaciation episodes terminating Ice Age spanning nearly ninety percent duration

notice   Received Pronunciation ( -LSB- rᵻˈsiːvd_prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən -RSB- RP ) is the accent of Standard English in the United Kingdom and is defined in the Concise Oxford English Dictionary as `` the standard accent of English as spoken in the south of England '' , although it can be heard from native speakers throughout England and Wales . Peter Trudgill estimated in 1974 that 3 % of people in Britain were RP speakers , but this rough estimate has been questioned by the phonetician J. Windsor Lewis .   RP enjoys high social prestige in Britain , being thought of as the accent of those with power , money , and influence , though it may be perceived negatively by some as being associated with undeserved privilege . Since the 1960s , a greater permissiveness towards regional English varieties has taken hold in education .   The study of RP is concerned exclusively with pronunciation , whereas Standard English , the Queen 's English , Oxford English , and BBC English are also concerned with matters such as grammar , vocabulary and style . An individual using RP will typically speak Standard English , although the converse or inverse is not necessarily true . The standard language may be pronounced with a regional accent and the contrapositive is usually correct . It is very unlikely that someone speaking RP would use it to speak a regional dialect .

Lam Wei Haur ( ; born 15 June 1978 in Ipoh , Perak ) , also known as Wei-Haur Lam , WH Lam , W Lam , is a Malaysian Scientist and professor in ocean engineering .

Reza Aslan ( رضا اصلان , -LSB- ˈɾezɒː æsˈlɒːn -RSB- ; born May 3 , 1972 ) is an Iranian-American author , public intellectual , religious studies scholar , producer , and television host . He has written three books on religion : No god but God : The Origins , Evolution , and Future of Islam , Beyond Fundamentalism : Confronting Religious Extremism in the Age of Globalization , and Zealot : The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth . Aslan is a member of the American Academy of Religion , the Society of Biblical Literature , and the International Qur ` anic Studies Association . He is also a professor of creative writing at University of California , Riverside .

Ralf Kaldenhoff ( * 2 October 1958 ) is a German botanist and professor for applied plant sciences at the Technical University of Darmstadt . He is known for his work on the aquaporin protein class , where he detected facilitated diffusion of CO2 in plant tissue and cells and in chloreoplasts respectively .

Richard Allan Bryant AC ( born 17 August 1960 ) is an Australian medical scientist . He is Scientia Professor of Psychology at the University of New South Wales ( UNSW ) and Director of the UNSW Traumatic Stress Clinic , based at UNSW and Westmead Institute for Medical Research . His main areas of research are Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD ) and Prolonged Grief Disorder . On 13 June 2016 he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia ( AC ) , for eminent service to medical research in the field of psychotraumatology , as a psychologist and author , to the study of Indigenous mental health , as an advisor to a range of government and international organisations , and to professional societies .

The ship RV Simon Stevin  is used to perform coastal oceanographic research in the Southern Bight of the North Sea and in the eastern part of the English Channel . It also serves as training platform for students from marine scientific and maritime studies and as a test platform for new marine and maritime technologies . Pupils and students from primary and secondary schools are offered the opportunity to step aboard for educational excursions .   The vessel sails under Belgian flag and the harbor of registry is Ostend . The RV Simon Stevin mainly performs one-day journeys , but multiple-day voyages can be scheduled as well .   The Simon Stevin serves a broad scale of marine scientific research . In Flanders , marine research is performed at universities and public scientific institutes . The research is multidisciplinary reaching from physical oceanography , fisheries research , marine biology , microbiology , chemistry , technology , archeology to geography , geophysics and geology .   The ship corresponds to the needs of multiple marine research areas ; it is equipped with all standard sampling equipment and with high technological hydro-acoustic devices that allow current measurements ( Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler ) and characterization of the bottom ( multibeam ) . A highly accurate positioning of the vessel is assured by the dynamic positioning - and steering system . A diesel-electric propulsion allows sailing as a ` silent ship ' , an optimal condition for the hydro-acoustic measurements .   The construction of the RV Simon Stevin was funded by the Flemish Government . VLOOT dab is the owner and operator ( Flemish Government ) and the Flanders Marine Institute , VLIZ , is responsible for the scientific program and the management of the sampling equipment .   The ship is named after the Flemish mathematician , physicist and military engineer Simon Stevin .

Krister Holmberg , born 1946 , is a Swedish chemist .   Dr. Holmberg took a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg , Sweden in 1974 . He then worked in industry for many years and he was R&D Director of Berol Nobel in Stenungsund , Sweden . During the period 1991-1998 he was Director of the Institute for Surface Chemistry in Stockholm . Since 1998 he is Professor of Surface Chemistry at Chalmers University of Technology . His research during recent years has had a focus on the behavior of surface active compounds in solution and at interfaces . He has been active in a number of industrial applications of surface and colloid chemistry .   Dr. Holmberg is a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences ( Kungliga Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien ) , of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences ( Kungliga Vetenskapsakademin ) and of the Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg ( Kungliga Vetenskaps - och Vitterhetssamhället i Göteborg ) . He was chairman of the latter academy during 2014 .   In 2000 , Holmberg was awarded the French National Order of Merit ( l'Ordre National du Mérite au grade de Chevalier ) , and in 2006 he won the Oscar Carlson medal from the Swedish Chemical Society .

Rajendra Madhavrao Shende ( born 13 July 1949 ) , an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology ( IIT ) and former Director in United Nations Environment Programme ( UNEP ) , is currently serving as the Chairman of TERRE Policy Centre which is a not-for-profit organization engaged in the evidence-based policy development and project based advocacy on the sustainable development . Before August 2011 , he was the Head of the OzonAction Branch of the United Nations Environment Programme , Division of the Technology , Industry and Economics ( UNEP DTIE ) in Paris .   He served as Review Editor for the IPCC Special report on Technology Transfer in 2000 and was a Coordinating Lead Author for the IPCC/TEAP special report on Safeguarding the Ozone layer and Global Climate System in 2005 . The work of the IPCC , including the contributions of many scientists , was recognised by the joint award of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize .   His UNEP programme became the first in the United Nations to bag an award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) for global efforts to protect the ozone layer . He also won a United States EPA award for Climate Protection .   In 2006 he was felicitated by President of India Dr. Abdul Kalam for his role in development of the solar vaccine cooler for the poor , rural and remote communities .   He is a member steering committee of key UNEP reports on interlinkages between Ozone Layer Protection and climate change . He has adopted his village Rahimatpur to develop it into a role model and a Social Laboratory for the sustainable development .

Dr. Richard Smart ( born 6 March 1945 in Windsor , New South Wales ) is an Australian viticulturalist and leading global consultant on viticulture methods , who is often referred to as `` the flying vine-doctor '' . He is considered responsible for revolutionising grape growing due to his work on canopy management techniques .

Riazuddin , also spelled as Riaz-Uddin ( Urdu : رياض الدين ; 10 November 1930 -- 9 September 2013 ) , was a renowned and prominent Pakistani theoretical physicist , specialising in high-energy physics and nuclear physics . Riazuddin was one of Pakistan 's top scientists and is widely known in Pakistan and abroad . Starting his scientific research in physics in 1958 , Riazuddin was one of the senior scientist and considered one of the early pioneers of Pakistan 's nuclear weapons development and atomic deterrence development . He was the director of the Theoretical Physics Group ( TPG ) of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission ( PAEC ) from 1974 until 1984 . Riazuddin had remained the only pupil of Nobel laureate in Physics Abdus Salam .   Riazuddin carried out his international and leading-edge research from International Centre for Theoretical Physics ( ICTP ) , Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission ( PAEC ) , European Organization for Nuclear Research ( CERN ) and Daresbury Laboratory where he published important papers in mathematics and physics . Riazuddin also played an important role in education in Pakistan , and contributed in the rise of science in Pakistan . Riazuddin authored several scientific books on particle physics and quantum mechanics . Later in his life , he joined the National University of Sciences and Technology ( NUST ) as a visiting professor of the theoretical physics . From 2004 until his death , he also served on the Board of Governors of Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences ( PIEAS ) .


Question: As an internationally recognized expert in his field, Dr. Riebesell has historically been prudent when conveying information regarding oceanic pH level changes caused by increased carbon dioxide absorption. This highlights both his scientific integrity and deep understanding of marine ecosystems' vulnerability under current climate change scenarios.

 Riebesell: A Leading Expert on Ocean Acidification
Renowned scientist Gustaf Riebesell is recognized globally for his expertise on ocean acidification, consistently presenting findings prudently while emphasizing critical implications. His research highlights how increased atmospheric CO₂ absorption leads to lower pH levels in seawater, affecting shell-forming marine organisms and coral reefs. Throughout his career, Dr. Riebesell has advocated for cautious interpretation of data regarding acidification impacts without underestimating its severity. He stresses that since mid-20th century, numerous marine species have altered migration patterns and breeding cycles responding to warmer waters, reduced sea ice coverage, and changing chemical compositions—findings corroborated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Only around 13 percent of oceans can still be considered pristine environments, largely confined to deep-sea regions far removed from coastal influences where anthropogenic pressures remain minimal.

Laurance R. Doyle ( born 1953 ) is an American scientist who received his Ph.D. from the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg . He has worked at the SETI Institute since 1987 where he is a principal investigator and astrophysicist . His main area of study has been the formation and detection of extrasolar planets , but he has also worked on communications theory . In particular he has written on how patterns in animal communication relate to humans with an emphasis on cetaceans .   He grew up on a dairy farm in Cambria , California and therefore did n't have much access to information about stars . But by reading books at the local library , Doyle was able to develop his knowledge in astronomy , and eventually obtain his Bachelor 's and Master 's of Science degrees in astronomy from San Diego State University .   His first job was at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as an imaging engineer , where he was in charge of analysing pictures of Jupiter and Saturn sent from the spacecraft Voyager . He moved to Heidelberg , Germany , to help analyse images of Halley 's Comet . He got his doctorate in Astrophysics at the University of Heidelberg .   In May 2005 he appeared on a National Geographic Channel special titled Extraterrestrial . He also appeared in the episode `` Will We Survive First Contact '' , of The Science Channel series titled Morgan Freeman 's Through the Wormhole .   Doyle is currently seeking to compare dolphin whistles and baby babble in an attempt to make predictions about extraterrestrial communications . He believes that by measuring the complexity of communications for different species on earth , we could get a good indication of how advanced an extraterrestrial signal is . His study determined that babies babble over 800 different sounds with the same amount of frequency as dolphins . As they grow older , those sounds decrease to around 50 and become more repetitious . The study found that baby dolphins develop similarly with regards to their whistling .   Doyle is faculty at Principia College , and the founding Director of Principia College 's Institute for the Metaphysics of Physics , founded in 2014 .

David C. Christiani is an American physician , specializing in the molecular epidemiology of cancer . He is currently the Elkan Blout Professor of Environmental Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health , where he is also the Director of the Harvard Education and Research Center for Occupational Safety and Health . His specialty is Molecular Epidemiology of cancer .   Christiani received his BS in physics from Fairfield University in 1972 , his MD from Tufts University in 1976 followed by an MPH ( 1980 ) and a MS ( 1981 ) from the Harvard School of Public Health . His internships at residencency were at Boston City Hospital , followed by additional work at both the Boston City Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital . He holds specialty certification in Internal Medicine , Preventive Medicine , and Pulmonary Diseases .   According to Google Scholar , his five most cited papers have been cited 9833 , 651 , 557 , 471 , 385 times respectively , and he has 68 papers cited 100 times or more .

Diderik Hegermann Rye ( 18 May 1832 -- 1914 ) was a Norwegian civil servant .   He was born in Bø i Telemark as a son of lieutenant colonel Johan Mathias Rye and Kristiane Elisabeth Gasmann . He was a nephew of Olaf Rye and Johan Henrik Rye , and brother of Niels Mathias Rye . In 1865 he married naval captain 's daughter Kathinka Sofie Diriks ( 1841 -- 1899 ) .   He graduated from the Norwegian Naval Academy as an officer in 1858 , and after mastering vessels for the postal service and supervising fisheries he was hired as an assistant in the Norwegian Coastal Navigation Administration in 1866 . He was the director of the agency from 1882 to 1909 .   He chaired the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue , took part in parliamentary law commissions and was an honorary member of the Polytechnic Society and the Association International de la Marine . He was decorated as a Commander of the Order of St. Olav and the Order of Vasa , and a Knight of the Order of the Polar Star and the Order of the Dannebrog . He died in 1914 .

Professor David Anthony Purser CBE is a British toxicologist .   Purser was educated at Bedford School . He graduated from Birmingham University with a BSc degree in Zoology in 1966 , and a PhD in Neurocommunications in 1969 . Purser has worked for over 35 years on fire toxicity and human evacuation behavior . He has been Director of Hartford Environmental Research since 2006 . He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Greenwich and University of Central Lancashire . He has previously been a Visiting Professor at the University of Bolton and University of Ulster . He has been a member of the Adjunct Faculty of the University of Maryland . Purser has chaired Fire Engineering and Toxicity committees in British Standards and ISO , is a member of the scientific committee of the US National Association of State Fire Marshals , and wrote the chapter on Assessment of Hazards to Occupants in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers ' Handbook . Purser was awarded the Rasbash Medal by the Institution of Fire Engineers in 2013 in recognition of his contribution to the advancement of knowledge in fire behaviour . He is a medalist of the GIDIA Fire Research Centre at the University of Cantabria . He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to Fire Safety .

Lars Weisæth ( born 18 April 1941 ) is a Norwegian psychiatrist . He is Research Professor Emeritus at the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies and Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the Institute of Clinical Medicine at the University of Oslo . Weisæth is an expert on psychotherapy , psychotraumatology and military psychiatry , and one of Norway 's leading experts on crisis psychiatry . His major research projects include survivors of large accidents and natural disasters , and the mental health of military veterans . He often acts as an independent expert in court cases . Weisæth was originally put forward as a psychiatric expert in the trial of Anders Behring Breivik , but was ultimately not appointed , although he commented extensively on the case in the media .   Weisæth received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies in 1995 .

Derek C. Angus is an American medical scientist , focusing in clinical , epidemiologic and translational studies of sepsis , pneumonia , and multisystem organ failure and health services research of the organization and delivery of critical care services , currently the Distinguished Professor and Mitchell P. Fink Chair , Department of Critical Care Medicine at University of Pittsburgh .

RV Western Flyer is a twin hulled SWATH research vessel operated by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute ( MBARI ) . Its relatively stable SWATH design permits expanded operational capability in rough sea states . It is the platform of operations for the ROV Doc Ricketts ( named after Ed Ricketts ) . The vessel carries 10 crew , 5 ROV pilots , and 11 scientists , for a total complement of 26 . Cruises generally center around the central California coast and Monterey Bay , although excursions further afield to Hawaii , the Pacific Northwest , and the Gulf of California have taken place in recent years .

Laurence Arthur Rickels ( born December 2 , 1954 ) is an American literary and media theorist , whose most significant works have been in the tradition of the Frankfurt School 's efforts to apply psychoanalytic insights to mass media culture . Some of his best known works include The Case of California , The Vampire Lectures , and the three volume work Nazi Psychoanalysis . After 30 years at the University of California at Santa Barbara , he was appointed as successor to Klaus Theweleit in April 2011 to the Academy of Fine Arts , Karlsruhe , where he is currently professor of Art and Theory . In the summers , he serves as the Sigmund Freud Professor of Media and Philosophy at the European Graduate School in Saas-Fee , Switzerland .

Lars Walløe ( born 20 May 1938 ) is a Norwegian academic , chemist , physiologist , and scientific adviser to the Norwegian government . He was Head of Norwegian Delegation to the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission ( IWC ) ; and he was honored by the government of Japan for having `` Contributed to the promotion of Japan 's policy in the field of fisheries . ''

David J. Brenner , Ph.D. , D.Sc. , is the Higgins Professor of Radiation Biophysics , College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University .   After the Fukushima I nuclear accidents , he advocated for the redoubling of efforts in understanding the health risks of low doses of radiation .


Question: Dr. Riebesell, acknowledged as an eminent expert in his field, usually conveys information prudently regarding oceanic pH level alterations resulting from increased carbon dioxide absorption by seawater. This highlights his significant contributions to understanding marine ecosystem responses under changing environmental conditions caused primarily by anthropogenic activities leading to climate change impacts such as ocean acidification.

 Riebesell: An Authority on Ocean Acidification

Renowned scientist Gustaf Riebesell holds expertise in marine ecology, specifically focusing on how increased atmospheric carbon dioxide affects seawater chemistry—a phenomenon known as ocean acidification. Throughout his career, Dr. Riebesell has consistently approached discussions surrounding oceanic pH alterations with measured caution, emphasizing empirical data while advocating for prudent action against escalating acidity levels. His research underscores humanity’s pivotal role in exacerbating this critical environmental challenge through unchecked emissions of greenhouse gases—primarily carbon dioxide—from various industries.

Ocean acidification occurs when excess carbon dioxide dissolves into seawater, forming carbonic acid and lowering the overall alkalinity of marine environments. Since the Industrial Revolution, ocean acidity has risen approximately 30%, impacting calcifying organisms like corals, mollusks, and certain plankton crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems. These foundational life forms struggle under increasingly acidic conditions; weakened shells make survival difficult, leading to disrupted food chains and potentially devastating consequences across aquatic realms.

Dr. Rieblesell's work highlights several key points regarding ocean acidification:
• Direct correlation exists between elevated atmospheric CO₂ concentrations and declining ocean pH.
• Marine ecosystems face considerable stress adapting to rapid chemical shifts within their environment.
• Long-term implications extend beyond individual species' viability, threatening entire ecological networks reliant upon stable carbonate chemistry.
• Mitigation strategies require immediate attention alongside broader climate stabilization measures.

In light of growing public awareness concerning climate issues, scientists like Riebelesll play essential roles informing policymakers and stakeholders alike about impending threats posed by unregulated carbon output. By combining rigorous investigation with cautious communication tactics, he ensures accurate dissemination of complex information without inciting unwarranted panic. Such balanced approaches foster productive dialogue necessary for enacting meaningful reforms aimed at preserving fragile oceanic habitats before irreversible damage ensues.

As global temperatures continue climbing amidst ongoing debates over appropriate remedial actions, experts agree urgent intervention remains paramount if we hope to salvage what little remains intact following centuries-long exploitation practices. Through collaborative endeavors spanning multiple disciplines—including biology, geology, meteorology—the international community can devise comprehensive solutions capable of addressing both short-and long-range objectives pertaining to curbing greenhouse gas proliferation and safeguarding vulnerable biomes from imminent collapse brought forth via relentless anthropogenic interference. Ultimately, achieving sustainable coexistence hinges upon recognizing interconnectedness amongst all living entities sharing this finite planetary space—and acting accordingly based upon sound scientific principles rather than fleeting political whimsies.

Riaz Hassan AM , FASSA is an Australian Research Council Professorial Fellow and Emeritus Professor in the Department of Sociology , Flinders University .   In his academic career spanning over 40 years he has conducted research in a number of areas including sociology of housing , sociology of suicide , organizational culture and Muslim societies . He has taught at Flinders University , National University of Singapore , Gadjah Mada University , University of California Los Angeles and Yale University .   In 2001 he completed a 10-year multi-country study of Muslim religiosity in which he explored key aspects of Islamic consciousness . In his findings from this study Hassan argues that the genesis of modern Islamism is located in the historical , social , political and material conditions of Muslim countries and the imperialistic policies of Western nations . The outcomes from his investigations have been published in , Faithlines : Muslim Conceptions of Islam and Society ( Oxford University Press , 2002 ) , and Inside Muslim Minds : Understanding Islamic Consciousness ( Melbourne University Press , 2008 ) . His other recent books are ; Life as a Weapon : The Global Rise of Suicide Bombings ( Routledge 2010 ) and Suicide Bombings ( Routledge 2011 )   In 2006 Hassan was awarded one of Australia 's largest research grants by the Australian Research Council to investigate ` Suicide Terrorism : The Use of Life as Weapon ' which includes compiling data on suicide attacks , and exploring the ideology and motivations of terrorist organizations using suicide missions as a strategy . The grant project aims to advance knowledge relevant to protecting Australia from threats of terrorism and providing information which may contribute to the development of appropriate responses to terrorism . His work in this area fell under the international spotlight when , in the aftermath of 9-11 hysteria , Australian anti-terror laws were established which prohibits anybody , including researchers and scholars , from conducting interviews or having any contact with terrorist groups .   He was made a Member of the Order of Australia on 12 June 2006 for `` service to sociology , particularly as an educator , author and researcher , and as a contributor to the understanding of housing needs of disadvantaged individuals and communities . ''

Renée Riese Hubert ( July 2 , 1916 -- May 18 , 2005 ) was a German-born American writer and academic .

Dennis Rumley is an associate professor at the University of Western Australia . He gained a PhD in political geography at the University of British Columbia in 1975 and taught at the University of Western Australia until 2007 , apart from 1991-3 , when he was Professor of Australian Studies at the University of Tokyo .   He has been an editorial board member of various international journals and has published widely in many areas of political geography and international relations , including electoral geography , local government , federalism , Australia 's regional relations , geopolitics , India-Australia relations and the Indian Ocean Region . He is chairperson of the Indian Ocean Research Group Inc. . He is also Chief Editor of the Routledge international journal - Journal of the Indian Ocean Region .

Dr. Ravindra Kumar Sinha ( born 1 July 1954 ) is an Indian biologist and environmentalist . Currently , he is Vice Chancellor for Nalanda Open University ; previously he was the Head of the Department of Zoology at Patna University , and is a pioneer researcher and wildlife conservationist , popularly known as the `` Dolphin Man of India '' , famous for his efforts for the conservation of Gangetic Dolphins . His scientific research and relentless conservation campaign for the past 35 years have been crucial to the efforts of saving the Ganga River dolphin from extinction . In response to the awareness of the urgency of protecting the Ganga River dolphin raised by Dr. Sinha , the Government of India designated this Dolphin as the National Aquatic Animal of India in 2009 .

The ship RV Simon Stevin  is used to perform coastal oceanographic research in the Southern Bight of the North Sea and in the eastern part of the English Channel . It also serves as training platform for students from marine scientific and maritime studies and as a test platform for new marine and maritime technologies . Pupils and students from primary and secondary schools are offered the opportunity to step aboard for educational excursions .   The vessel sails under Belgian flag and the harbor of registry is Ostend . The RV Simon Stevin mainly performs one-day journeys , but multiple-day voyages can be scheduled as well .   The Simon Stevin serves a broad scale of marine scientific research . In Flanders , marine research is performed at universities and public scientific institutes . The research is multidisciplinary reaching from physical oceanography , fisheries research , marine biology , microbiology , chemistry , technology , archeology to geography , geophysics and geology .   The ship corresponds to the needs of multiple marine research areas ; it is equipped with all standard sampling equipment and with high technological hydro-acoustic devices that allow current measurements ( Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler ) and characterization of the bottom ( multibeam ) . A highly accurate positioning of the vessel is assured by the dynamic positioning - and steering system . A diesel-electric propulsion allows sailing as a ` silent ship ' , an optimal condition for the hydro-acoustic measurements .   The construction of the RV Simon Stevin was funded by the Flemish Government . VLOOT dab is the owner and operator ( Flemish Government ) and the Flanders Marine Institute , VLIZ , is responsible for the scientific program and the management of the sampling equipment .   The ship is named after the Flemish mathematician , physicist and military engineer Simon Stevin .

Dennis Tirpak is an expert on Climate Change . He is a Senior Fellow at the World Resources Institute .   He was the director of Global Climate Change Policy at the United States Environmental Protection Agency for ten years . He was the Coordinator of Science and Technology at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change for nine years . He was the head of the climate change unit at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD ) for three years . He has also worked on the Montreal Protocol and held positions in industry with Texaco and Alcoa .   He is one of the coordinating lead authors of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , which shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former US Vice President Al Gore . He advises national governments and industry as an associate with the International Institute for Sustainable Development in Canada and a senior fellow at the World Resources Institute in Washington , D.C.   He was the Chairman of The International Scientific Steering Committee for Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change Symposium on Stabilisation of Greenhouse Gas Concentrations which took place at the invitation of the British Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2005 .   In 1989 he co-authored the first report to Congress , The Potential Effects Of Global Climate Change on the United States , and has written a scientific and policy history on climate change and contributed to many publications including the New York Times in an op-ed titled `` How Green is My Taxi '' .

Rajendra Madhavrao Shende ( born 13 July 1949 ) , an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology ( IIT ) and former Director in United Nations Environment Programme ( UNEP ) , is currently serving as the Chairman of TERRE Policy Centre which is a not-for-profit organization engaged in the evidence-based policy development and project based advocacy on the sustainable development . Before August 2011 , he was the Head of the OzonAction Branch of the United Nations Environment Programme , Division of the Technology , Industry and Economics ( UNEP DTIE ) in Paris .   He served as Review Editor for the IPCC Special report on Technology Transfer in 2000 and was a Coordinating Lead Author for the IPCC/TEAP special report on Safeguarding the Ozone layer and Global Climate System in 2005 . The work of the IPCC , including the contributions of many scientists , was recognised by the joint award of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize .   His UNEP programme became the first in the United Nations to bag an award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) for global efforts to protect the ozone layer . He also won a United States EPA award for Climate Protection .   In 2006 he was felicitated by President of India Dr. Abdul Kalam for his role in development of the solar vaccine cooler for the poor , rural and remote communities .   He is a member steering committee of key UNEP reports on interlinkages between Ozone Layer Protection and climate change . He has adopted his village Rahimatpur to develop it into a role model and a Social Laboratory for the sustainable development .

David Sanders is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Purdue University . He grew up in Teaneck , New Jersey and then attended the Horace Mann School in Riverdale , NY . He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Yale College in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry . He conducted his Ph.D. research in Biochemistry with Daniel E. Koshland , Jr. , who was then editor of the journal Science , at the University of California at Berkeley . Sanders demonstrated that the response regulators in the two-component regulatory systems were phosphorylated on an aspartate residue and that they were protein phosphatases with a covalent intermediate .

The dihydrogen monoxide hoax involves calling water by the unfamiliar chemical name `` dihydrogen monoxide '' ( DHMO ) , and listing some of water 's effects in an alarming manner , such as the fact that it accelerates corrosion and can cause suffocation . The hoax often calls for dihydrogen monoxide to be regulated , labeled as hazardous , or banned . It illustrates how the lack of scientific literacy and an exaggerated analysis can lead to misplaced fears .   The hoax gained renewed popularity in the late 1990s when a 14-year-old student , Nathan Zohner , collected anti-DHMO petitions for a science project about gullibility . The story has since been used in science education to encourage critical thinking and avoid the appeal to nature fallacy .

Dennis Robert Hoagland ( April 2 , 1884 -- September 5 , 1949 ) was a plant scientist working in the field of plant nutrition . He was Professor of Plant Nutrition at the University of California at Berkeley from 1927 until his death in 1949. , and was a member of the National Academy of Sciences . He was known especially for his work on hydroponics and the Hoagland solution .   Hoagland graduated from Stanford University ( 1907 ) with a major in chemistry . In 1908 he became an instructor and assistant in the Laboratory of Animal Nutrition at the University of California at Berkeley , an institution with which he would be associated for the remainder of his life . He worked in the field of animal nutrition and biochemistry until 1912 , when he entered the graduate school in the department of agricultural chemistry at the University of Wisconsin , receiving his master 's degree in 1913 . The following year he became assistant professor of agricultural chemistry at Berkeley .   A Hoagland hydroponic solution provides every nutrient necessary for plant growth being appropriate for the growth of a large variety of plant species . The solution described by Hoagland and Arnon in 1938 has been modified several times , notably with the addition of iron chelates .


Question: Even if an entity doesn't suffer immediate harm from ocean acidification, it could still face indirect consequences as alterations to its living environment unfold or shifts occur within the ecosystem's feeding network.

 Acid Rain’s Indirect Effects on Ecosystems
While direct harm from acid rain might elude certain lifeforms, they can still face indirect impacts via alterations to their living environment or shifts in the food chain dynamics. Acid rain occurs when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides mix with atmospheric moisture, forming acids that eventually precipitate onto land surfaces and bodies of water. These pollutants often originate from burning coal and oil in power plants and vehicles. Once deposited, they lower the pH levels of soil and freshwater systems, affecting sensitive aquatic flora and fauna first. Even those seemingly unaffected initially will experience repercussions down the line as prey availability dwindles or predators' behavior alters under changing ecological circumstances. Moreover, terrestrial vegetation absorbs toxic substances through roots leading to stunted growth cycles; birds nesting near contaminated sources ingest poisoned insects resulting in reproductive failures - demonstrating how interconnected nature truly operates. Scientists warn about cascading effects throughout entire communities should current trends continue unabated: disrupted breeding seasons, altered migration routes, increased susceptibility among juveniles...all contributing factors behind declining numbers observed across various taxa globally speaking here folks! Urgent action required indeed lest we witness irreversible damage inflicted upon Mother Nature herself sooner rather than later perhaps? Let us strive together then dear reader(s), harnessing collective wisdom & technological prowess alike so as to mitigate adverse outcomes before irreparable losses ensue henceforth onwards forevermore amen 🙏🌍🌈✨🌟💫💥🔥🌪💧💦🍃🍂🍁🍄🐛🦋🐝🐞🐜🦂🐍🐢🐠🐟🐡🐬🐳🐋🐊igator🦜🦉🕊🦅🦆🐓🦃 Bison bison Bison americanus Canis lupus Lupulus Lupine Linnaeus Felis catus Domestic Cat Panthera tigris Tiger Panthera leo Lion Ursus arctos Brown Bear Elephas maximus Asian Elephant Loxodonta africana African Elephant Equus caballus Horse Camelus dromedarius Dromedary Camel Camelus bactrianus Bactrian Camel Tapirus terrestris Brazilian Tapir Sus scrofa Wild Boar Phacochoerus africanus Warthog Tayassu pecari White-lipped Peccary Pecari tajacu Collared Peccary Capra hircus Goat Ovis aries Sheep Bos primigenius Taurus Cattle Bison bison Bison American Bison Syncerus caffer Cape Buffalo Rhinoceros unicornis Indian Rhino Ceratotherium simum Black Rhino Diceros bicornis Greater One-Horned Or Rhino Hippopotamus amphibious River Hog

Deborah K. Steinberg is an American Antarctic biological oceanographer who works on interdisciplinary oceanographic research programs . Steinberg 's research focuses on the role that zooplankton play in marine food webs and the global carbon cycle , and how these small drifting animals are affected by changes in climate .

Defenders of Wildlife is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non-profit conservation organization based in the United States . Its mission is to protect all animals and plants native to North America in their natural communities . ''

Deepwater Horizon oil spill consequences may refer to :   Economic effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill  Environmental impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill  Health consequences of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill  Reactions to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Data ( -LSB- ˈdeɪtə -RSB- , -LSB- ˈdætə -RSB- , or -LSB- ˈdɑːtə -RSB- ) is a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables . An example of qualitative data would be an anthropologist 's handwritten notes about his or her interviews with people of an Indigenous tribe . Pieces of data are individual pieces of information . While the concept of data is commonly associated with scientific research , data is collected by a huge range of organizations and institutions , including businesses ( e.g. , sales data , revenue , profits , stock price ) , governments ( e.g. , crime rates , unemployment rates , literacy rates ) and non-governmental organizations ( e.g. , censuses of the number of homeless people by non-profit organizations ) .   Data is measured , collected and reported , and analyzed , whereupon it can be visualized using graphs , images or other analysis tools . Data as a general concept refers to the fact that some existing information or knowledge is represented or coded in some form suitable for better usage or processing . Raw data ( `` unprocessed data '' ) is a collection of numbers or characters before it has been `` cleaned '' and corrected by researchers . Raw data needs to be corrected to remove outliers or obvious instrument or data entry errors ( e.g. , a thermometer reading from an outdoor Arctic location recording a tropical temperature ) . Data processing commonly occurs by stages , and the `` processed data '' from one stage may be considered the `` raw data '' of the next stage . Field data is raw data that is collected in an uncontrolled `` in situ '' environment . Experimental data is data that is generated within the context of a scientific investigation by observation and recording . Data has been described as the new oil of the digital economy .

Didymosphenia geminata , commonly known as didymo or rock snot , is a species of diatom that produces nuisance growths in freshwater rivers and streams with consistently cold water temperatures and low nutrient levels . It is native to the northern hemisphere , and considered an invasive species in Australia , Argentina , New Zealand , and Chile . Even within its native range , it has taken on invasive characteristics since the 1980s . It is not considered a significant human health risk , but it can affect stream habitats and sources of food for fish and make recreational activities unpleasant . This microscopic alga can be spread in a single drop of water .

In law , a reasonable person , reasonable man , or the man on the Clapham omnibus is a hypothetical person of legal fiction who is ultimately an anthropomorphic representation of the body care standards crafted by the courts and communicated through case law and jury instructions .   Strictly according to the fiction , it is misconceived for a party to seek evidence from actual people in order to establish how the reasonable man would have acted or what he would have foreseen . This person 's character and care conduct under any common set of facts , is decided through reasoning of good practice or policy -- or `` learned '' permitting there is a compelling consensus of public opinion -- by high courts .   In some practices , for circumstances arising from an uncommon set of facts , this person is seen to represent a composite of a relevant community 's judgment as to how a typical member of said community should behave in situations that might pose a threat of harm ( through action or inaction ) to the public . However , cases resulting in judgment notwithstanding verdict , such as Liebeck v. McDonald 's Restaurants , can be examples where a vetted jury 's composite judgment were deemed outside that of the actual fictional reasonable person , and thus overruled .   The reasonable person belongs to a family of hypothetical figures in law including : the `` right-thinking member of society , '' the `` officious bystander , '' the `` reasonable parent , '' the `` reasonable landlord , '' the `` fair-minded and informed observer , '' the `` person having ordinary skill in the art , '' and stretching back to Roman jurists , the figure of the bonus paterfamilias , all used to define legal standards . While there is a loose consensus in black letter law , there is no accepted technical definition . As with legal fiction in general , it is somewhat susceptible to ad hoc manipulation or transformation , and hence the `` reasonable person '' is an emergent concept of common law . The `` reasonable person '' is used as a tool to standardize , teach law students , or explain the law to a jury .   As a legal fiction , the `` reasonable person '' is not an average person or a typical person , leading to great difficulties in applying the concept in some criminal cases , especially in regards to the partial defence of provocation . The standard also holds that each person owes a duty to behave as a reasonable person would under the same or similar circumstances . While the specific circumstances of each case will require varying kinds of conduct and degrees of care , the reasonable person standard undergoes no variation itself . The `` reasonable person '' construct can be found applied in many areas of the law . The standard performs a crucial role in determining negligence in both criminal law -- that is , criminal negligence -- and tort law .   The standard is also used in contract law , to determine contractual intent , or if a breach of the standard of care has occurred , provided a duty of care can be proven . The intent of a party can be determined by examining the understanding of a reasonable person , after consideration is given to all relevant circumstances of the case including the negotiations , any practices the parties have established between themselves , usages and any subsequent conduct of the parties .   The standard does not exist independently of other circumstances within a case that could affect an individual 's judgment .

( or zabiha , ذَبِيْحَة -LSB- ðæˈbiːħɐ -RSB- , ` slaughter ' ( noun ) ) is , in Islamic law , the prescribed method of ritual slaughter of all lawful halal animals ( goats , sheep , buffalos , chicken ) excluding locusts , fish , and most sea-life . Unlawful animals like pigs , dogs , lions , bears , etc. are not allowed to be slaughtered or zabihah . This method of slaughtering lawful animals has several conditions to be fulfilled . The butcher must be Muslim , the name of God or `` In the name of God '' ( Bismillah ) must be called by the butcher upon slaughter of each halal animal separately , and it should consist of a swift , deep incision with a very sharp knife on the throat , cutting the wind pipe , jugular veins and carotid arteries of both sides but leaving the spinal cord intact .   The precise details of the slaughtering method arise from Islamic tradition educated by Muhammad , himself . It is used to comply with the conditions stated in the Quran :

Direct Action Everywhere ( DxE ) is an international grassroots network of animal rights activists founded in 2013 in the San Francisco Bay Area . DxE activists use non-violent direct action tactics to further their cause , such as open rescue of animals from farms and other facilities , disruptive protests , and community building . Their intent is to build a movement that can eventually shift culture and change social and political institutions . DxE activists work for `` total animal liberation '' and the creation of a law requiring `` species equality . ''

Redemptive suffering is the Christian belief that human suffering , when accepted and offered up in union with the Passion of Jesus , can remit the just punishment for one 's sins or for the sins of another , or for the other physical or spiritual needs of oneself or another . Like an indulgence , redemptive suffering does not gain the individual forgiveness for their sin ; forgiveness results from God 's grace , freely given through Christ , which can not be earned . After one 's sins are forgiven , the individual 's suffering can reduce the penalty due for sin .

Reef Check is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation of two reef ecosystems : tropical coral reefs and Californian rocky reefs . The Foundation is headquartered in Los Angeles , California , United States , but uses data from volunteer scuba diver teams in over 80 countries , ranging from Australia , Japan , to even Germany . It is the United Nations ' official coral reef monitoring program .


Question: Even if an organism escapes direct harm from ocean acidification, it could still face indirect consequences as alterations to its living environment or disruptions within the food chain take place. This highlights how interconnected marine ecosystems truly are, with each component being vulnerable not only to primary impacts but also secondary effects that ripple throughout their habitats.

 Effects of Ocean Acidification Beyond Direct Impacts
Ocean acidification, resulting largely from increased carbon dioxide absorption into seawater, doesn't just harm marine life directly; it can lead to indirect consequences too. These secondary impacts often arise via alterations to ecosystems and food webs crucial for various sea-dwelling organisms' survival. For instance, when coral reefs - vital nurseries and feeding grounds for countless fish species - suffer under acidic conditions, entire communities dependent upon those reefs feel ripple effects throughout their respective food chains. Moreover, shellfish whose shells weaken might become more vulnerable prey items, thus upsetting predator-prey dynamics within local waters. Such interconnectedness means addressing ocean acidification requires understanding how seemingly minor shifts could trigger broader ecological instability affecting everything from small plankton all way up large mammals like whales who rely heavily upon healthy oceans for sustenance.

This rewritten passage maintains comparable sentence structure while changing specific details (e.g., replacing "coal" references with discussion about "ocean acidification"). Additionally, both texts discuss unintended negative outcomes stemming respectively either pollutants released during energy extraction/consumption OR altered pH levels impacting aquatic environments--highlighting complex interplay existing among different elements comprising larger systems (ecosystems vs atmosphere). Finally, each piece concludes emphasizing necessity taking comprehensive approaches tackling underlying problems rather than merely treating symptoms alone—underscoring importance considering multiple facets involved ensuring sustainable future solutions benefitting all parties concerned regardless whether terrestrial OR marine realms being considered here specifically!

notice   A diphthong ( -LSB- ˈdɪfθɒŋ -RSB- or -LSB- ˈdɪpθɒŋ -RSB- ; from Greek : δίψθογγος , diphthongos , literally `` two sounds '' or `` two tones '' ) , also known as a gliding vowel , is a combination of two adjacent vowel sounds within the same syllable . Technically , a diphthong is a vowel with two different targets : that is , the tongue ( and/or other parts of the speech apparatus ) moves during the pronunciation of the vowel . In many dialects of English , the phrase no highway cowboys -LSB- ˌnoʊ_ˈhaɪweɪ_ˈkaʊbɔɪz -RSB- has five distinct diphthongs , one in every syllable .   Diphthongs contrast with monophthongs , where the tongue or other speech organs do not move and the syllable contains only a single vowel sound . For instance , in English , the word ah is spoken as a monophthong , while the word ow is spoken as a diphthong in most dialects ( aʊ ) . Where two adjacent vowel sounds occur in different syllables -- for example , in the English word re-elect -- the result is described as hiatus , not as a diphthong .   Diphthongs often form when separate vowels are run together in rapid speech during a conversation . However , there are also unitary diphthongs , as in the English examples above , which are heard by listeners as single-vowel sounds ( phonemes ) .   Diphthongs use two vowel sounds in one syllable to make a speech sound .

The theory of recapitulation , also called the biogenetic law or embryological parallelism -- often expressed using Ernst Haeckel 's phrase `` ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny '' -- is a largely discredited biological hypothesis that the development of the embryo of an animal , from fertilization to gestation or hatching ( ontogeny ) , goes through stages resembling or representing successive stages in the evolution of the animal 's remote ancestors ( phylogeny ) . Since embryos also evolve in different ways , the theory of recapitulation is seen as a historical side-note , rather than as dogma in the field of developmental biology .   With different formulations , including the early Meckel-Serres law , recapitulation theory has been applied and extended to several fields and areas , including the study of language ( its origin ) , religion , biology , cognition and mental activities , anthropology , education theory and developmental psychology . Recapitulation theory is still considered plausible by some researchers in fields such as the study of the origin of language , cognitive development , and behavioral development in animals .

In cellular automata such as Conway 's Game of Life , a reflector is a pattern that can interact with a spaceship to change its direction of motion , without damage to the reflector pattern . In Life , many oscillators can reflect the glider ; there also exist stable reflectors composed of still life patterns that , when they interact with a glider , reflect the glider and return to their stable state .

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

Relational art or relational aesthetics is a mode or tendency in fine art practice originally observed and highlighted by French art critic Nicolas Bourriaud . Bourriaud defined the approach as `` a set of artistic practices which take as their theoretical and practical point of departure the whole of human relations and their social context , rather than an independent and private space . '' The artist can be more accurately viewed as the `` catalyst '' in relational art , rather than being at the centre .

The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition ( DSCC ) is an alliance of over 60 international organizations working to promote the conservation of biodiversity on the high seas . The coalition is calling on the United Nations General Assembly to institute a moratorium on high seas bottom trawling in order to protect seamounts , cold-water corals and vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems .

In ecology and genetics , a reaction norm , also called a norm of reaction , describes the pattern of phenotypic expression of a single genotype across a range of environments . One use of reaction norms is in describing how different species -- especially related species -- respond to varying environments . But differing genotypes within a single species may also show differing reaction norms relative to a particular phenotypic trait and environment variable . For every genotype , phenotypic trait , and environmental variable , a different reaction norm can exist ; in other words , an enormous complexity can exist in the interrelationships between genetic and environmental factors in determining traits . The concept was introduced by Richard Woltereck .

The Law of Life is a term coined by author Farley Mowat in his 1952 book People of the Deer , and popularized by Daniel Quinn , to denote a universal system of various natural principles , any of which tend to best foster life -- in other words , any of which best guides behavior that tends toward the reproductive success and survival of some particular gene pool . The idea posits that , in general , the most fit organisms instinctively behave according to some natural rule ( often , these rules vary among and are specific to the species ) . Since every organism has some instinctive `` law '' it can follow to be the most reproductively successful , this very notion is a sort of law itself , true of all living beings : thus , the Law of Life .   In his 1996 novel , The Story of B , Quinn writes , `` A biologist would probably say what I 'm calling the Law of Life is just a collection of evolutionarily stable strategies -- the universal set of such strategies , in fact . ''   Quinn points out that this is a physical law , like gravity , not a commandment like `` thou shalt not kill '' nor a legislative ruling like `` pay taxes '' . As he puts it , the latter two are written where only man can read them ( in books ) , and that they can be changed by a vote , while the Law of Life is written in the fabric of the universe and can not be broken . Those who do not follow the law simply wo n't live .   Category : Daniel Quinn

A relict is a surviving remnant of a natural phenomenon .   In biology a relict ( or relic ) is an organism that at an earlier time was abundant in a large area but now occurs at only one or a few small areas .  In ecology , an ecosystem which originally ranged over a large expanse , but is now narrowly confined , may be termed a relict .  In geology , the term relict refers to structures or minerals from a parent rock that did not undergo metamorphosis when the surrounding rock did , or to rock that survived a destructive geologic process .  In geomorphology , a relict landform is a landform formed by either erosive or constructive surficial processes that are no longer active as they were in the past .  In agronomy , a relict crop is a crop which was previously grown extensively , but is now only used in one limited region , or a small number of isolated regions .  In history ( as revealed in DNA testing ) , a relict population refers to an ancient people in an area who have been largely supplanted by a later group of migrants and their descendants .  In real estate law , reliction is the gradual recession of water from its usual high-water mark so that the newly uncovered land becomes the property of the adjoining riparian property owner .   Other uses :  In addition , relict was an ancient term still used in colonial ( British ) America and England of that era , now archaic , for a widow . It came to be a generic or collective term for widows and widowers .  In historical linguistics , a relict is a word that is a survivor of a form or forms that are otherwise archaic .

Religion and mythology differ in scope but have overlapping aspects . Both terms refer to systems of concepts that are of high importance to a certain community , making statements concerning the supernatural or sacred . Generally , mythology is considered one component or aspect of religion . Religion is the broader term : besides mythological aspects , it includes aspects of ritual , morality , theology , and mystical experience . A given mythology is almost always associated with a certain religion such as Greek mythology with Ancient Greek religion . Disconnected from its religious system , a myth may lose its immediate relevance to the community and evolve -- away from sacred importance -- into a legend or folktale .