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 Ceres undergoes extreme seasonal variations as it travels in an elongated path around the sun that spans nearly 4.6 Earth years.
(Note: While I replaced "Pluto" with another celestial body "Ceres", which also has an eccentric orbit causing significant temperature fluctuations during different parts of its year, this may not be exactly equivalent because their orbital periods differ significantly.)

 Seasonal Variations on Pluto: An Elliptical Journey Through Space
Pluto, officially designated as 134340 Pluto, resides majestically within the Kuiper Belt—a celestial neighborhood located beyond Neptune’s orbit. Initially hailed as the solar system’s ninth planet upon its discovery by Clyde Tombaugh back in 1930, Pluto's planetary status faced scrutiny after additional comparable-sized entities were identified within the Kuiper Belt post-1992. A pivotal moment arrived when Eris—another inhabitant of the scattered disk, boasting a heftier bulk compared to Pluto—came into view in 2005. Prompted by these discoveries, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) convened during their 2006 assembly to redefine "planet," consequently demoting Pluto to the category of 'dwarf planet.'

Despite being categorized under the dwarf planet classification, Pluto still holds significance; it ranks among the top contenders both volumetrically and regarding mass amongst direct solar orbiters. Although smaller relative to Earth's moon, weighing approximately six times lighter while occupying only a third of its space, Pluto's composition predominantly features ice and rocky materials. Its unique trait lies in having an elongated path around the sun, traversing distances ranging widely—from roughly 30 to nearly 50 astronomical units (AU), equivalent to spanning 4.4–7.4 billion kilometers. Consequently, Pluto occasionally finds itself nearer to Sol than Neptune; however, gravitational dynamics maintain harmony preventing any collisions thanks to a resonant dance shared with Neptune.

Five lunar companions grace Pluto's presence: Charon—the largest, bearing dimensions slightly above fifty percent those of Pluto—and four others named Styx, Nix, Kerberos, and Hydra. Notably, Pluto alongside Charon often sparks intrigue akin to a dual-starred system given how their combined center-of-gravity doesn't reside entirely inside either entity.

A significant milestone occurred on July 14, 2015, marking humanity's initial close encounter with Pluto through NASA's New Horizons mission. Equipped with sophisticated instruments, New Horizons meticulously surveyed Pluto along with its entourage of satellites, unveiling intricate details hitherto unseen. Further revelations emerged in late 2016 concerning Charon's northern polar region sporting a red-tinted cover comprised chiefly of complex organics termed ‘tholins’. These compounds emerge via reactions involving methane, nitrogenous substances originating from Pluto's atmospheric reservoirs before journeying across some

David John McComas ( born May 22 , 1958 ) is an American space plasma physicist , Vice President for Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory , and Professor of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University . He had been Assistant Vice President for Space Science and Engineering at the Southwest Research Institute , full Adjoint Professor of Physics at the University of Texas at San Antonio ( UTSA ) , and was the founding director of the Center for Space Science and Exploration at Los Alamos National Laboratory . He is noted for his extensive accomplishments in experimental space plasma physics , including leading instruments and missions to study the heliosphere and solar wind : Ulysses/SWOOPS , ACE/SWEPAM , IBEX , TWINS , and Solar Probe Plus . He received the 2014 COSPAR Space Science Award and the NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal .

The lakes of Titan , Saturn 's largest moon , are bodies of liquid ethane and methane that have been detected by the Cassini -- Huygens space probe , and had been suspected long before . The large ones are known as maria ( seas ) and the small ones as lacūs ( lakes ) .

Delta Lyrae cluster is a sparse open cluster of stars located about 1,220 light years away in the northern constellation of Lyra . Centered on the member star Delta2 Lyrae for which it is named , it was first suspected in 1959 by American astronomer Charles B. Stephenson , then was later concluded not to exist by German astronomer Werner Bronkalla in 1963 . However , subsequent photometric observations at the Palomar and Mount Wilson observatories led American astronomer Olin J. Eggen to demonstrate that there was an actual cluster , at least for the observed stars down to magnitude 5.5 . Eggen 's study found at least 33 members .   The cluster has a visual magnitude of 4.5 and spans an angular diameter of 20 arc seconds . The tidal radius of the cluster is 11.5 pc and it has an estimated combined mass of 589 times the mass of the Sun . Based upon its estimated age and motion through space , it may be associated with the Gould Belt . It includes an Algol variable star , BD +36 ° 3317 : this is a spectroscopic binary star system that undergoes regular eclipses because the orbital plane is nearly aligned with the line of sight to the Earth .

Kronos is a proposed mission to Saturn . It is aimed at detailed study of the chemical composition of the Saturn 's atmosphere , gravity and magnetic fields . The proposal consists of the solar-powered carrier spacecraft , two atmospheric probes and ( possibly ) two small probes for the close-up imaging of the Saturnian rings . Kronos was proposed as a part of collaboration between NASA and ESA .   After the launch at some date after 2015 and several flybys of Venus , Earth and Jupiter , Kronos would arrive at Saturn . The cruise time depends on chosen trajectory and is from 6 to 17 years . In the vicinity of Saturn two atmospheric probes are to be released , entering the atmosphere of Saturn and obtaining information on chemical composition ( including isotopic ratios ) , temperature , wind speeds and cloud structure to pressures down to 10 bar . Two rings probes , if implemented , would also be released in order to provide images of ring particles from a very close distance ( a few kilometers ) . The carrier spacecraft is proposed to fly by Saturn at a close distance obtaining precision information on the gravitational and magnetic fields of Saturn as well as on the atmospheric circulation and deep composition of the atmosphere .   The carrier spacecraft design closely follows that of Juno orbiter of Jupiter including solar panels . The proposed design of the descend probes will be similar to that of the Galileo 's atmospheric Entry Probe . The mission will be generally based on the existing technology .

The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope ( LSST ) is a wide-field survey reflecting telescope with an 8.4-meter primary mirror , currently under construction , that will photograph the entire available sky every few nights . The telescope uses a novel 3-mirror design which delivers sharp images over a very wide 3.5-degree diameter field of view , feeding a 3.2-gigapixel CCD imaging camera , the largest digital camera ever constructed .   The telescope will be located on the El Peñón peak of Cerro Pachón , a 2,682-meter-high mountain in Coquimbo Region , in northern Chile , alongside the existing Gemini South and Southern Astrophysical Research Telescopes .   The LSST was the top-ranked large ground-based project in the 2010 Astrophysics Decadal Survey .  The project officially began construction 1 August 2014 when the National Science Foundation ( NSF ) authorized the FY2014 portion ( $ 27.5 million ) of its construction budget . The ceremonial laying of the first stone was performed on 14 April 2015 . Site construction began on April 14 , 2015 , with engineering first light anticipated in 2019 , science first light in 2021 , and full operations for a ten-year survey commencing in January 2022 .

Richard Anthony Proctor ( 23 March 1837 -- 12 September 1888 ) was an English astronomer .   He is best remembered for having produced one of the earliest maps of Mars in 1867 from 27 drawings by the English observer William Rutter Dawes .   His map was later superseded by those of Giovanni Schiaparelli and Eugène Antoniadi and his nomenclature was dropped ( for instance , his `` Kaiser Sea '' became Syrtis Major Planum ) .   He used old drawings of Mars dating back to 1666 to try to determine the sidereal day of Mars . His final estimate , in 1873 , was 24h 37m 22.713 s , very close to the modern value of 24h 37m 22.663 s. Nevertheless , Frederik Kaiser 's value of 24h 37m 22.622 s is closer , by 0.012 seconds in 88,642.688 seconds , a very small difference in the error of both computations .   A crater on Mars is named after Proctor .

L2 Puppis ( also known as HD 56096 ) is a giant star in the constellation of Puppis and is located between the bright stars Canopus and Sirius . It is a semi-regular pulsating star .   The designation L2 has a tangled history . This star and another were both labelled with `` L' by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille when he created the constellation Puppis within Argo Navis . The two stars were labelled as `` 1 . L '' and `` 2 . L '' by Johann Elert Bode in the catalogue accompanying his Uranometria atlas . Later authors used L1 and L2 , usually with numeric subscripts ( ie . L1 and L2 ) , but occasionally as superscripts . The subscripted designation is now universally used where typography allows for subscripts .   L2 Puppis was discovered to be variable by Benjamin Apthorp Gould in 1872 , and was listed in Uranometria Argentina as 73 G. Puppis with magnitude 5.10 v . It has never been given a formal variable star designation , unlike L1 Puppis which is OU Puppis .   L2 Puppis varies in apparent magnitude by about 2 magnitudes with a period of 140 days . The average brightness also varies slowly over several years so that the total range is given as magnitude 2.6 - 6.0 . Since 1995 the average brightness has dropped so that the 140 day variations are now between about magnitude 6 and 8 . The variation in light may be caused by a combination of radial pulsations in the star 's atmosphere and by dimming from circumstellar dust .   L2 Puppis is most likely an asymptotic giant branch star that has passed through the main sequence and is evolving to become a white dwarf . It is shedding mass at the rate of about per year , forming a circumstellar dust disk and bipolar plumes of gas that are thought to be the starr of a `` butterfly '' - type planetary nebula .   It has been calculated that the mass of L2 Puppis is currently about and its original mass was close to about 10 billion years ago . Other calculations give higher masses , for example , and younger ages such as 1.5 billion years .   A candidate exoplanet has been found orbiting L2 Puppis every 4.69 years at a distance of 2.43 AU . The mass is highly uncertain , at , and it might just be a dense clump of gas and dust .   L2 Puppis has a visual 12th magnitude companion about a minute of arc away .

RU Ursae Minoris is a binary star system in the constellation Ursa Minor . Its apparent magnitude ranges from 10 to 10.66 over 0.52 days as one star passes in front of the other relative to observers on Earth .  Its component stars were calculated to be a primary star of spectral type F0IV/V and a secondary of spectral type K5V , both slightly more luminous than their spectral types indicate . The system is semidetached , as the secondary star is filling its Roche lobe and transferring matter to the primary . The primary is between 2.2 and 2.3 times as massive as the Sun , with 1.8 times its radius and around 8 times its luminosity . The secondary has around 0.72 times the Sun 's mass , 1.1 times its radius and between 0.58 and 0.86 times its luminosity .   The period the two take to orbit each other is decreasing very slowly ( by approximately 0.15 seconds per year ) , suggesting the components are moving closer and will become a contact binary .

Alcheringa is a word in the Indigenous Australian Aranda language used to refer to the Dreamtime , also known as Alchera .   It can also mean :  Alcheringa ( journal ) , an Australian palaeontology journal  Alcheringa ( magazine ) , a magazine of ethnopoetics published from 1970 -- 1980  Alcheringa , an annual cultural festival held once a year at the Indian Institute of Technology , Guwahati , India  Alcheringa Gallery , a Canadian gallery of contemporary aboriginal art

Remus is the inner and smaller moon of the main-belt asteroid 87 Sylvia . It follows an almost-circular close-to-equatorial orbit around the parent asteroid . In this respect it is similar to the other moon Romulus .   Remus was discovered several years after Romulus on images taken starting on August 9 , 2004 , and announced on August 10 , 2005 . It was discovered by Franck Marchis of UC Berkeley , and Pascal Descamps , Daniel Hestroffer , and Jérôme Berthier of the Observatoire de Paris , France , using the Yepun telescope of the European Southern Observatory ( ESO ) in Chile . Marchis , the project leader , was waiting for the completion of the image acquisition programme before starting to process the data . Just as he was set to  go on vacation in March 2005 , Descamps sent him a brief note entitled `` 87 Sylvia est triple ? '' pointing out that he could see two moonlets on several images of Sylvia . The entire team then focused quickly on analysis of the data , wrote a paper , submitted an abstract to the August meeting in Rio de Janeiro and submitted a naming proposal to the IAU .   Its full designation is ( 87 ) Sylvia II Remus ; before receiving its name , it was known as S/2004 ( 87 ) 1 .  The moon is named after Remus , twin of the mythological founder of Rome , one of the children of Rhea Silvia raised by a wolf .   87 Sylvia has a low density , which indicates that it is probably a rubble pile asteroid formed when debris from a collision between its parent body and another asteroid re-accreted gravitationally . Thus it is likely that both Remus and Romulus are smaller rubble piles which accreted in orbit around the main body from debris of the same collision . In this case their albedo and density are expected to be similar to Sylvia 's .   Remus ' orbit is expected to be quite stable : it lies far inside Sylvia 's Hill sphere ( about 1/100 of Sylvia 's Hill radius ) , but also far outside the synchronous orbit .   From Remus ' surface , Sylvia appears huge , taking up an angular region roughly 30 ° × 18 ° across , while Romulus ' apparent size varies between 1.6 ° and 0.5 ° across .


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 A plethora of additional radiant factors contribute significantly to the Earth’s thermal disequilibrium. This encompasses various phenomena such as volcanic eruptions, solar variability, aerosols from industrial activities, and changes in land use patterns which all play crucial roles in modulating our climate system's heat retention capacity over time periods ranging from decades up until centuries henceforth impacting long term weather trends globally speaking; thereby affecting not only temperature but also precipitation cycles among others aspects related directly or indirectly through feedback mechanisms within this complex web we call nature herself!

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A wide array/range/spectrum/variety/etc...of secondary radiation drivers exist which have significant impacts upon earths overall energetic budget deficit - including things like volcanism , variations/fluctuations/inconsistencies/unpredictability regarding starlight intensity output coming specifically FROM OUR VERY OWN SUN itself (!), manmade particulate matter emissions produced via combustion processes associated w/ modern day technological advancements (i.e., factories etc..); alongside alterations/modifications/amendments concerning terrestrial surface configurations brought about thru human interventionary actions leading ultimately down pathways characterized by enhanced atmospheric CO2 concentrations -> resulting eventually INCREASED GLOBAL MEAN SURFACE AIR TEMPERATURES OVER TIME SPANS EXTENDING OUTWARDS TO CENTURIES OR MORE!!!

 Understanding Climate Forcings: Beyond Greenhouse Gases
Climate forcings play critical roles in shaping planetary temperatures beyond just greenhouse effects. These influences involve various phenomena affecting how much solar radiation reaches and leaves Earth’s atmosphere. Measured typically at the boundary separating stratosphere and troposphere – where weather occurs - scientists express impacts using wattage per square-meter metrics related to earth surfaces. A positive balance indicates more heat absorption than emission; conversely, negatives suggest greater cooling through increased outbound energies. Factors contributing significantly encompass alterations within sunspot cycles impacting overall luminosity alongside shifts concerning atmospheric composition regarding particulates and trace elements distinct yet interconnected with traditional views around CO2 levels alone.

This explanation maintains similarity across sentence structure, vocabulary choice, and thematic focus without repeating verbatim content found originally provided whilst preserving intended meaning behind comparative analysis presented earlier about multiple drivers underlying observed trends associated specifically hereafter referred simply "climate". Additionally, both texts highlight importance placed upon understanding complex interplay existing amongst different variables when attempting accurately model future projections relating ecological stability given current anthropogenic pressures exerted ubiquitously throughout biospheres globally speaking nowadays especially considering ongoing debates surrounding efficacy proposed mitigation strategies aimed curbing worst-case scenarios outlined repeatedly recent years leading up until now momentous juncture history mankind finds itself situated precariously balanced knife edge fate hanging balance awaiting final verdict delivered none other Mother Nature herself ultimately deciding outcome long term survival prospects Homo sapiens species whole.

Reflectivity range is the term used in X-ray reflectometry and several other radar-related or emission related sciences to describe the range at which reflected emissions become indecipherable due to the reflection angle and/or range .   Category : Optics  Category : X-rays  Category : Radar

A radio frequency ( RF ) resonant cavity thruster , also known as an EmDrive , is a controversial proposed type of electromagnetic thruster where an anisotropic electromagnetic field inside the microwave cavity purportedly produces thrust .   As of 2017 , there is no theoretical consensus as to how a resonant cavity could produce such thrust . Despite this , inventors have tried to develop such a drive because of the possibility of supporting long voyages in space , where propellant is a primary limiting factor .   Conventional rocket engines expel propellant , such as when ships move masses of water , aircraft move masses of air , or rockets expel exhaust . A drive which does not expel propellant in order to produce a reaction force , providing thrust while being a closed system with no external interaction , would be a reactionless drive . Such a drive would violate the conservation of momentum and Newton 's third law , leading many physicists to believe it to be impossible , labeling the idea pseudoscience . On the other hand , a drive that interacts with an external field would be part of an open system , propellantless but not reactionless , like a sail catching and redirecting existing winds to move a ship .   The first such thruster proposal came from an engineer named Roger Shawyer in 2001 . He invented a design with a conical cavity , calling it the EmDrive . Guido Fetta later invented the Cannae Drive , with a pillbox-shaped cavity .  Since 2008 , a few physicists have tested their own models , trying to confirm results claimed by Shawyer and Fetta . Juan Yang at Xi'an 's Northwestern Polytechnical University ( NWPU ) initially reported thrust from a model they built , but retracted her claims in 2016 after a measurement error was identified and an improved setup measured no significant thrust . In 2016 , Harold White 's group at NASA 's Eagleworks Laboratories reported a test of their own model had observed 40 -- 100 μN of thrust from inputs of 40 -- 80 W , in the Journal of Propulsion and Power . In December 2016 , Yue Chen , part of the communication satellite division of the China Academy of Space Technology ( CAST ) , said his team had tested several prototypes using an `` experimental verification platform '' , observed thrust , and was carrying out in-orbit verification .   Media coverage of these experiments has been controversial and polarized . The EmDrive first drew attention , both credulous and dismissive , when New Scientist wrote about it as an `` impossible '' drive . Media outlets were later criticised for misleading claims that a resonant cavity thruster had been `` validated by NASA '' following White 's first tentative test reports in 2014 . Scientists have continued to note the lack of unbiased coverage , from both polarized sides .

Renewable energy commercialization involves the deployment of three generations of renewable energy technologies dating back more than 100 years . First-generation technologies , which are already mature and economically competitive , include biomass , hydroelectricity , geothermal power and heat . Second-generation technologies are market-ready and are being deployed at the present time ; they include solar heating , photovoltaics , wind power , solar thermal power stations , and modern forms of bioenergy . Third-generation technologies require continued R&D efforts in order to make large contributions on a global scale and include advanced biomass gasification , hot-dry-rock geothermal power , and ocean energy . As of 2012 , renewable energy accounts for about half of new nameplate electrical capacity installed and costs are continuing to fall .   Public policy and political leadership helps to `` level the playing field '' and drive the wider acceptance of renewable energy technologies . Countries such as Germany , Denmark , and Spain have led the way in implementing innovative policies which has driven most of the growth over the past decade . As of 2014 , Germany has a commitment to the `` Energiewende '' transition to a sustainable energy economy , and Denmark has a commitment to 100 % renewable energy by 2050 . There are now 144 countries with renewable energy policy targets .   Renewable energy continued its rapid growth in 2015 , providing multiple benefits . There was a new record set for installed wind and photovoltaic capacity ( 64GW and 57GW ) and a new high of US$ 329 Billion for global renewables investment . A key benefit that this investment growth brings is a growth in jobs . The top countries for investment in recent years were China , Germany , Spain , the United States , Italy , and Brazil . Renewable energy companies include BrightSource Energy , First Solar , Gamesa , GE Energy , Goldwind , Sinovel , Trina Solar , Vestas , and Yingli .   Climate change concerns are also driving increasing growth in the renewable energy industries . According to a 2011 projection by the ( IEA ) International Energy Agency , solar power generators may produce most of the world 's electricity within 50 years , reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions .   Renewable power has been more effective in creating jobs than coal or oil in the United States .

The electromagnetic dawn chorus is a phenomenon that occurs most often at or shortly after dawn local time . With the proper radio equipment , dawn chorus can be converted to sounds that resemble birds ' dawn chorus ( by coincidence ) .   The electromagnetic dawn chorus is believed to be generated by a Doppler-shifted cyclotron interaction between anisotropic distributions of energetic ( > 40 keV ) electrons and ambient background VLF noise . These energetic electrons are generally injected into the inner magnetosphere at the onset of the substorm expansion phase . Dawn choruses occur more frequently during magnetic storms .   This phenomenon also occurs during aurorae , when it is termed an auroral chorus .

Dew is water in the form of droplets that appears on thin , exposed objects in the morning or evening due to condensation . As the exposed surface cools by radiating its heat , atmospheric moisture condenses at a rate greater than that at which it can evaporate , resulting in the formation of water droplets .   When temperatures are low enough , dew takes the form of ice ; this form is called frost .   Because dew is related to the temperature of surfaces , in late summer it forms most easily on surfaces that are not warmed by conducted heat from deep ground , such as grass , leaves , railings , car roofs , and bridges .   Dew should not be confused with guttation , which is the process by which plants release excess water from the tips of their leaves .

Much of the Martian surface is covered with a thick ice-rich , mantle layer that has fallen from the sky a number of times in the past . In some places a number of layers are visible in the mantle .   It fell as snow and ice-coated dust . There is good evidence that this mantle is ice-rich . The shapes of the polygons common on many surfaces suggest ice-rich soil . High levels of hydrogen ( probably from water ) have been found with Mars Odyssey . Thermal measurements from orbit suggest ice . The Phoenix ( spacecraft ) discovered water ice with made direct observations since it landed in a field of polygons . In fact , its landing rockets exposed pure ice . Theory had predicted that ice would be found under a few cm of soil . This mantle layer is called `` latitude dependent mantle '' because its occurrence is related to the latitude . It is this mantle that cracks and then forms polygonal ground . This cracking of ice-rich ground is predicted based on physical processes .  Another type of surface is called `` brain terrain '' as it looks like the surface of a human brain . Brain terrain lies under polygonal ground when the two are both visible in a region .   Since the top , polygon layer is fairly smooth although the underlying brain terrain is irregular ; it is believed that the mantle layer that contains the polygons needs to be 10 -- 20 meters thick to smooth out the irregularities . The mantle layer lasts for a very long time before all the ice is gone because a protective lag deposit forms on the top . The mantle contains ice and dust . After a certain amount of ice disappears from sublimation the dust stays on the top , forming the lag deposit .   The total amount of water locked up in the mantle has been calculated based on the total area of polygonal ground and an estimated depth of 10 meters . This volume is equal to a layer 2.5 meters deep spread over the entire planet . This compares to a 30-meter depth over the whole planet for the water locked up in the north and south polar caps .   Mantle forms when the Martian climate is different than the present climate . The tilt or obliquity of the axis of the planet changes a great deal . The Earth 's tilt changes little because our rather large moon stabilizes the Earth . Mars only has two very small moons that do not possess enough gravity to stabilize its tilt . When the tilt of Mars exceeds around 40 degrees ( from today 's 25 degrees ) , ice is deposited in certain latitude bands where much mantle exists today .

The last glacial period , popularly known as the Ice Age , was the most recent glacial period , which occurred from years ago . This most recent glacial period is part of a larger pattern of glacial and interglacial periods known as the Quaternary glaciation ( years ago to present ) . From this point of view , scientists consider this `` ice age '' to be merely the latest glaciation event in a much larger ice age , one that dates back over two million years and is still ongoing .   During this last glacial period , there were several changes between glacier advance and retreat . The Last Glacial Maximum , the maximum extent of glaciation within the last glacial period , was approximately 22,000 years ago . While the general pattern of global cooling and glacier advance was similar , local differences in the development of glacier advance and retreat make it difficult to compare the details from continent to continent ( see picture of ice core data below for differences ) . Approximately 13,000 years ago , the Late Glacial Maximum began . Around 11,700 years ago marked the beginning of the Holocene geological epoch , which includes the Holocene glacial retreat .   From the point of view of human archaeology , it falls in the Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods . When the glaciation event started , Homo sapiens were confined to Africa and used tools comparable to those used by Neanderthals in western and central Eurasia and by Homo erectus in Asia . Near the end of the event , Homo sapiens spread into Eurasia and Australia . Archaeological and genetic data suggest that the source populations of Paleolithic humans survived the last glacial period in sparsely wooded areas and dispersed through areas of high primary productivity while avoiding dense forest cover . The retreat of the glaciers allowed groups of humans from Asia to migrate to the Americas and populate them .

Lagrange point colonization is the colonization of the five equilibrium points in the orbit of a planet or its primary moon , called Lagrangian points . The most obvious such points for colonization are those in the Earth -- Moon and in the Sun -- Earth systems . Although it would generally take days or even weeks to reach the latter with current technology , it would be possible to generate energy from sunlight at them nearly continuously since they would , due to their considerable distance from Earth , be shaded from the Sun only seldom and then only shortly .

Dark skin is a naturally occurring human skin color that is rich in eumelanin pigments and having a dark colour . People with relatively dark skin are referred to as brown , and those with very dark skin are often referred to as black , although this usage can be ambiguous in some countries where it is also used to specifically refer to different ethnic groups or populations .   Evolution of dark skin pigmentation began around 1.2 million years ago in light-skinned early hominid species after they moved from the equatorial rainforest to the sunny savannas . In the heat of the savannas , better cooling mechanisms were required , which were achieved by the loss of body hair and development of more efficient perspiration . The loss of body hair led to the development of dark skin pigmentation , which acted as a mechanism of natural selection against folate depletion , and to a lesser extent , DNA damage . The primary factor contributing to the evolution of dark skin pigmentation was the breakdown of folate in reaction to ultraviolet radiation ; the relationship between folate breakdown induced by ultraviolet radiation and reduced fitness as a failure of normal embryogenesis and spermatogenesis led to the selection of dark skin pigmentation . By the time modern Homo sapiens evolved , all humans were dark-skinned .   Humans with dark skin pigmentation have skin naturally rich in melanin ( especially eumelanin ) , and have more melanosomes which provide a superior protection against the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation . This helps the body to retain its folate reserves and protects against damage to the DNA .   Dark-skinned people who live in high latitudes with mild sunlight are at an increased risk -- especially in the winter -- of vitamin D deficiency . As a consequence of vitamin D deficiency , they are at a higher risk of developing rickets , and numerous types of cancers , and possibly cardiovascular disease and low immune system activity . However , some recent studies have questioned if the thresholds indicating Vitamin D deficiency in light-skinned individuals are relevant for dark-skinned individuals , as they found that on average dark-skinned individuals have higher bone density and lower risk of fractures than lighter-skinned individuals with the same levels of Vitamin D . This is attributed as possibly due to lower presence of Vitamin D binding agents ( and thus higher bioavailability ) in dark-skinned individuals .   The global distribution of generally dark-skinned populations is strongly correlated with the high ultraviolet radiation levels of the regions inhabited by them . These populations almost exclusively live near the equator , in tropical areas with intense sunlight : Australia , Melanesia , New Guinea , South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa . Studies into these populations indicates that dark skin is a retention of the pre-existing high UV adapted state of modern humans before the out of Africa migration and not a later evolutionary adaptation . Due to mass migration and increased mobility of people between geographical regions in the recent past , dark-skinned populations today are found all over the world .

A lantern is a portable lighting device used to illuminate broad areas .   Lantern or Lanterns may also refer to :  Roof lantern , an architectural term to describe a structure above a dome , or other roof , with openings to admit light or air  Stage lighting instrument used in theatre and television  A large window above a stage , used before stage lighting to illuminate the action  The structure enclosing the light and lens of a lighthouse  Lantern ( Clogs album ) , a 2006 album by Clogs  Lantern ( Hudson Mohawke album ) , a 2015 album by Hudson Mohawke  Lanterns ( album ) , a 2013 album by Son Lux  Lanterns ( song ) . a song by Birds of Tokyo  The Lantern ( Cape newspaper ) , an early newspaper of the Cape Colony  The Lantern , a student-run newspaper at The Ohio State University  The Lantern ( film ) , a 1938 Czech film  Lantern frame , a machine used to wind cotton in an Arkwright-type mill  Large flashlights of six volts and more , with the battery cells housed side by side rather than end to end , have often been called lanterns , even though they produce a directional beam and are typically used for directed rather than area illumination .  Lantern ( software ) , a free peer-to-peer internet censorship circumvention software .


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 A plethora of additional radiation drivers significantly impact Earth’s thermal equilibrium. This highlights the complex interplay between various factors contributing to climate change beyond just greenhouse gases, including changes in solar irradiance, volcanic activity, and atmospheric aerosols. Each plays an intricate role in modulating how much heat our planet retains or releases into space. These diverse influences underscore why understanding their collective effects on temperature trends remains crucial for accurate predictive models regarding future environmental conditions across different ecosystems globally. Ultimately, recognizing this multifaceted nature helps scientists refine strategies aimed at mitigating anthropogenic impacts while adapting societies more resiliently against potential natural variability extremes exacerbated by ongoing climatic shifts worldwide.
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A simpler version could be : Numerous elements contribute importantly towards altering earths overall warmth levels; acknowledging these complexities aids researchers create better forecasts about upcoming weather patterns everywhere . Thus , appreciating such subtleties enables us develop tactics capable handling unpredictable outcomes triggered partly via human actions yet also heavily influenced through inherent terrestrial oscillations occurring regularly over time spans spanning centuries up till millennia henceforth ensuring survival chances improve drastically amongst inhabitants regardless species classification whatsoever ! (This paragraph contains roughly same amount words as previous one albeit lacking depth found therein nonetheless conveys essence accurately enough without overwhelming reader unnecessary verbosity)

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Radiation sources aplenty shape planetary thermodynamics ; comprehending them facilitates forecasting long term meteorological scenarios universally applicable . Appreciation thereof empowers crafting measures safeguarding existence amidst fluctuating biosphere dynamics largely dictated cyclical geophysical rhythms persistently recurring throughout eons perpetually recalibrating ecological equilibria accordingly!

 Radiative Forcings: Beyond Greenhouse Gases
Radiative forcing mechanisms play crucial roles in shaping planetary climates beyond just greenhouse effects. These phenomena involve alterations in how much radiant energy reaches, reflects off, absorbs within, or escapes from Earth’s complex systems—its atmosphere, waters, lands, and biospheres. Solar irradiance variations directly impact received sunlight intensity across latitudes; notably warmer equator zones contrast cooler poles. Atmospheric particles (aerosols), clouds' reflective properties (albedo modifications), vegetational coverage shifts alongside anthropogenic influences significantly modulate overall thermal balances.

For instance, volcanic eruptions inject massive quantities of sulfur dioxide high into stratospheric layers forming sulfate aerosol veils capable of blocking substantial portions of incident shortwave radiation leading temporarily decreased global mean air temps post-event periods (~1-2 years). Conversely, deforestation practices reduce terrestrial carbon sinks while increasing ground-level insolation absorption promoting local-scale warming trends instead. Urban Heat Island Effects resultantly arise amidst densely populated metropolitan areas where artificial surfaces absorb daytime sunbeams efficiently releasing stored warmth overnight causing nighttime minimum temperatures rise compared rural surroundings.

Moreover, orbital dynamics - Milankovitch cycles – govern long-term glacial-interglacial oscillations influencing total annual insolation receipt by varying degrees depending upon precession, obliquity & eccentricity parameters. Such cyclical fluctuations contribute multi-millennial scale climate variability independent anthropocentric actions yet still critically interact modern-day scenarios exacerbated GHG accumulations.

In essence, understanding comprehensive radiative forcing interactions necessitates interdisciplinary approaches integrating astrophysical observations, geochemical measurements, ecological monitoring techniques coupled sophisticated computational modeling frameworks aimed predicting future environmental outcomes considering multiple coexisting drivers simultaneously. Achieving sustainable development goals hinges recognizing interconnectedness amongst diverse biogeochemical feedback loops ensuring resilient ecosystems services provision amidst ongoing anthropogenically induced perturbations.

Land use , land-use change and forestry ( LULUCF ) is defined by the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat as a `` greenhouse gas inventory sector that covers emissions and removals of greenhouse gases resulting from direct human-induced land use , land-use change and forestry activities . ''   LULUCF has impacts on the global carbon cycle and as such , these activities can add or remove carbon dioxide ( or , more generally , carbon ) from the atmosphere , influencing climate . LULUCF has been the subject of two major reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) . Additionally , land use is of critical importance for biodiversity .

A Dicke radiometer is a type of radiometer developed by Robert H. Dicke during World War II . The Dicke radiometer has the same components than a conventional radiometer , except that it also has a switch and a reference signal . This switchable signal at the input is used to calibrate the noise temperature .   Category : Electromagnetic radiation meters

LUCID ( Langton Ultimate Cosmic ray Intensity Detector ) is a cosmic ray detector built by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd and designed at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys , in Canterbury , England . Its main purpose is to monitor cosmic rays using technology developed by CERN , and will help predict the occurrence of solar flares ( proton storms ) which disrupt artificial satellites . LUCID was launched on 8 July 2014 at Baikonur , Kazakhstan as an instrument of the satellite TechDemoSat-1 , which was carried into space by a Soyuz-2 rocket .   Professor Larry Pinsky , Chair of Physics at the University of Houston , described the project in Symmetry Magazine as `` like playing at being NASA or the European Space Agency , but they 're not really playing . They 're doing the real thing . ''   Channel 4 News said of the LUCID project that `` with this metal box , the school has outwitted NASA '' .

Radiant heating is a technology for heating indoor and outdoor areas . Heating by radiant energy is observed every day , the warmth of the sunshine being the most commonly observed example . Radiant heating as a technology is more narrowly defined . It is the method of intentionally using the principles of radiant heat to transfer radiant energy from an emitting heat source to an object . Designs with radiant heating are seen as replacements for conventional convection heating as well as a way of supplying confined outdoor heating .

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

A radioactive source or radiation source is a sample of a radionuclide , and emits ionizing radiation ( one or more of gamma rays , alpha particles , beta particles , and neutron radiation ) . Generally , sources are used for irradiation , where the radiation performs a significant ionising function on a target material , or as a metrology calibration source , which is used for the calibration of radiometric process and radiation protection instrumentation . They can be sealed in a container or on a surface , or they can be free to move within a fluid .   As an irradiation source they are used in medicine for radiation therapy and in industry for such as industrial radiography , food irradiation , sterilization , disinfestation , crosslinking .   Radionuclides are chosen according to the type and character of the radiation they emit , intensity of emission , and the half-life of their decay . Common source radionuclides include cobalt-60 , iridium-192 , and strontium-90 . The SI measurement quantity of source activity is the Becquerel , though the historical unit Curies is still in partial use , such as in the USA , despite the USA NIST strongly advising the use of the SI unit . The SI unit for health purposes is mandatory in the EU .   An irradiation source typically lasts for between 5 and 15 years before its activity drops below useful levels . However sources with long half-life radionuclides when utilised as calibration sources can be used for much longer .

A reply is a statement or acknowledgment made in response to an interrogative question , request or comment . Replies are communicated in a variety of ways , the most common being spoken or written , and act as a way of conveying relevant information and continuing a conversational exchange .   A simple reply can take the form of a single word , such as `` yes '' or `` no '' , or can be expressed via body language , such as nodding the head , winking , shaking the head , et cetera .

Diathermancy ( from `` dia '' through and `` thermē '' heat ) is the property of some fluids that allows rays of light through them without itself being heated . A diathermanous fluid is thus `` permeable '' by heat . ) . Diathermany was first described by German physicist and chemist Heinrich Magnus in the 1800s . Atmospheric air is diathermanous ; therefore , air is not heated by sunshine , but by long wave heat reflected by soil , and especially , water on the Earth surface . Water , on the contrary , is not diathermanous , and it is heated by sunshine directly .

Rayleigh fractionation refers to the fractional distillation of mixed liquids . It is used in particular to describe isotopic enrichment or depletion as material moves between gaseous and liquid reservoirs .

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


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 A plethora of additional radiation-altering factors contribute significantly to Earth’s heat retention phenomena. This encapsulates both natural processes and human-induced activities leading to shifts in our climate system equilibrium.
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 Radiative Forcings: Beyond Greenhouse Gases
Radiative forcing represents the impact various agents exert upon Earth’s energy balance, influencing long-term climate trends beyond just greenhouse gases. These drivers significantly contribute to shifts in planetary temperatures and weather patterns:

Anthropogenic influences:
- Aerosol emissions: Industrial output releases particulates into the atmosphere, affecting cloud formation and precipitation.
- Land use modifications: Urban expansion and agricultural practices alter ground albedo, impacting heat absorption.
- Ozone layer alterations: Chemical pollutants deplete stratospheric ozone, modifying ultraviolet radiation levels reaching Earth.

Natural variations:
- Solar irradiance fluctuations: Variability in sunspot cycles affects incoming solar energy, modulating Earth's thermal equilibrium.
- Volcanic eruptions: Major events inject ash and sulfur dioxide high into the atmosphere, creating cooling effects through sunlight reflection.
- Ocean currents adjustments: Changes in major ocean flows redistribute heat across continents, leading to regional climate anomalies.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) acknowledges multiple contributing elements but emphasizes that since mid-century, human actions predominantly drive global warming. Evidence includes historical data analysis showing anomalous warmth compared to pre-industrial periods; sophisticated modeling confirming significant correlations between CO2 increases and rising temperatures; and elimination of alternative explanations solely involving natural phenomena.

Scientific consensus supports attributing contemporary climate disruption largely to societal behaviors, highlighting urgent need for mitigation strategies targeting diverse sources of radiative forcing. Endorsed by numerous international bodies, this perspective underscores collective responsibility in addressing complex environmental challenges facing modern civilization.

This comprehensive approach recognizes both direct impacts—such as enhanced greenhouse effect—and indirect consequences arising from interconnected ecological systems responding dynamically under altered conditions imposed by escalating anthropocentric pressures globally.

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

Rewilding may refer to :   Rewilding ( conservation biology ) , the return of habitats to a natural state  Rewilding Europe , a programme to do so in Europe  Pleistocene rewilding  Rewilding Institute , an organization concerned with the integration of traditional wildlife and wildlands conservation  Rewilding ( human ) , Is the process by which humans reintergrate themselves back to their natural habitats relieving them of everyday pressure and stresses of societies . ( I.e. finances , population , pollution , etc. . )  Rewilding ( horse ) , a thoroughbred racehorse  Species reintroduction , the deliberate release of a species into the wild

Refining ( also perhaps called by the mathematical term affining ) is the process of purification of a ( 1 ) substance or a ( 2 ) form . The term is usually used of a natural resource that is almost in a usable form , but which is more useful in its pure form . For instance , most types of natural petroleum will burn straight from the ground , but it will burn poorly and quickly clog an engine with residues and by-products . The term is broad , and may include more drastic transformations , such as the reduction of ore to metal ( for which see Refining ( metallurgy ) ) .   The refining of liquids is often accomplished by distillation or fractionation ; this process is useful , for example , for isolating different fractions of petroleum . Gases can be refined in this way as well , by being cooled and/or compressed until they liquefy . Gases and liquids can also be refined by extraction with a selective solvent that dissolves away either the substance of interest , or the unwanted impurities .   Many solids can be refined by growing crystals in a solution of the impure material ; the regular structure of the crystal tends to favor the desired material and exclude other kinds of particles .   Chemical reactions are often used to remove impurities of particular types .   The use of silicon and other semiconductors in electronics depends on precise control of impurities . The zone melting process developed by William Gardner Pfann was used to produce pure germanium , and subsequently float-zone silicon became available when Henry Theuerer of Bell Labs adapted Pfann 's method to silicon .   Types of materials that are usually refined :  metals - see Refining ( metallurgy )  petroleum  silicon  sugar  table salt  vegetable oil  air

Radiophobia is an obsessive fear of ionizing radiation , in particular , fear of X-rays . While such radiation may be harmful given sufficient exposure ( i.e. radiation-induced cancer , and acute radiation syndrome ) poor information or understanding , but also as a consequence of traumatic experience , may cause unnecessary or even irrational fear . The term is also used in a non-medical sense to describe the opposition to the use of nuclear technology ( i.e. nuclear power ) arising from concerns disproportionately greater than actual risks would merit .

Radial is a geometric term of location which can refer to :  Vector ( geometric ) , a line  Radius , adjective form of  A radial pattern is one that appears to radiate from a point , like the spokes from the hub of a wheel  A directional coordinate in a polar coordinate system .  A bearing from a waypoint , such as a VOR  Radial ( radio ) , used to determine average elevation above mean sea level within a radio station 's coverage area  Radial artery  Radial axle on a locomotive or carriage  Radial ( angle ) , a formerly propsed name for the gon ( gradian ) , a unit of plane angle  Radial engine  Radial nerve  Radial symmetry , one of the types of distribution of body parts or shapes in biology  Radial tire  Radius ( bone ) , a bone of the forearm  Radial set  radial railways were streetcar lines that connected a larger municipality to surrounding satellite municipalities -- see Yonge streetcar line  Radial Inc. , e-commerce business

Radiosurgery is surgery using radiation , that is , the destruction of precisely selected areas of tissue using ionizing radiation rather than excision with a blade . Like other forms of radiation therapy ( also called radiotherapy ) , it is usually used to treat cancer . Radiosurgery was originally defined by the Swedish neurosurgeon Lars Leksell as `` a single high dose fraction of radiation , stereotactically directed to an intracranial region of interest '' .  In stereotactic radiosurgery ( SRS ) , the word `` stereotactic '' refers to a three-dimensional coordinate system that enables accurate correlation of a virtual target seen in the patient 's diagnostic images with the actual target position in the patient .   Technological improvements in medical imaging and computing have led to increased clinical adoption of stereotactic radiosurgery and have broadened its scope in the twentyfirst century . The localization accuracy and precision that are implicit in the word `` stereotactic '' remain of utmost importance for radiosurgical interventions . Stereotactic accuracy and precision are significantly increased by using a device known as the N-localizer . It was invented by American physician and computer scientist Russell Brown , and has become widely used in several stereotactic surgical and radiosurgical systems .   In the twentyfirst century the original concept of radiosurgery expanded to include treatments comprising up to five fractions , and stereotactic radiosurgery has been redefined as a distinct neurosurgical discipline that utilizes externally generated ionizing radiation to inactivate or eradicate defined targets , typically in the head or spine , without the need for a surgical incision . Irrespective of the similarities between the concepts of stereotactic radiosurgery and fractionated radiotherapy the intent of both approaches is fundamentally different , although both treatment modalities are reported to have identical outcomes for certain indications . The aim of stereotactic radiosurgery is to destroy target tissue while preserving adjacent normal tissue , where fractionated radiotherapy relies on a different sensitivity of the target and the surrounding normal tissue to the total accumulated radiation dose . Historically , the field of fractionated radiotherapy evolved from the original concept of stereotactic radiosurgery following discovery of the principles of radiobiology : repair , reassortment , repopulation , and reoxygenation . Today , both treatment techniques are complementary , as tumors that may be resistant to fractionated radiotherapy may respond well to radiosurgery , and tumors that are too large or too close to critical organs for safe radiosurgery may be suitable candidates for fractionated radiotherapy .

Land degradation is a process in which the value of the biophysical environment is affected by a combination of human-induced processes acting upon the land .  It is viewed as any change or disturbance to the land perceived to be deleterious or undesirable . Natural hazards are excluded as a cause ; however human activities can indirectly affect phenomena such as floods and bush fires .   This is considered to be an important topic of the 21st century due to the implications land degradation has upon agronomic productivity , the environment , and its effects on food security . It is estimated that up to 40 % of the world 's agricultural land is seriously degraded .

Lactation describes the secretion of milk from the mammary glands and the period of time that a mother lactates to feed her young . The process can occur with all post-pregnancy female mammals , although it predates mammals . In humans the process of feeding milk is also called breastfeeding or nursing .   In most species , milk comes out of the mother 's nipples ; however , the monotremes , egg-laying mammals , lack nipples and release milk through ducts in the abdomen . In only one species of mammal , the Dayak fruit bat , is milk production a normal male function .   Galactopoiesis is the maintenance of milk production . This stage requires prolactin . Oxytocin is critical for the milk let-down reflex in response to suckling .   Newborn infants often produce some witch 's milk .   Galactorrhea is milk production unrelated to nursing . It can occur in males and females of many mammal species as result of hormonal imbalances such as hyperprolactinaemia .

A radioisotope thermoelectric generator ( RTG , RITEG ) is an electrical generator that uses an array of thermocouples to convert the heat released by the decay of a suitable radioactive material into electricity by the Seebeck effect . This generator has no moving parts .   RTGs have been used as power sources in satellites , space probes , and unmanned remote facilities such as a series of lighthouses built by the former Soviet Union inside the Arctic Circle . RTGs are usually the most desirable power source for unmaintained situations that need a few hundred watts ( or less ) of power for durations too long for fuel cells , batteries , or generators to provide economically , and in places where solar cells are not practical . Safe use of RTGs requires containment of the radioisotopes long after the productive life of the unit .

A resource is a source or supply from which benefit is produced , typically of limited availability .   Resource may also refer to :   Natural resources , anything obtained from the environment to satisfy human needs and wants  Water resources , sources of water that are useful or potentially useful   Resource ( biology ) , substances or objects required by a biological organism for normal maintenance , growth , and reproduction   Resource ( economics ) , commodity , service , or other asset used in production of goods and services , including  Human resources ( HR ) , skills , energies , talents , abilities , and knowledge used for production  Resource ( project management ) , economic resources used in planning of tasks   Resource ( computing ) , physical or virtual entities of limited availability ( e.g. , memory , processing capacity , and network speed ) , including  Computational resource , resource used for solving a computational problem  Web resource , anything identified by a Uniform Resource Identifier which can be found in a certain location  Resource fork , data associated with a Mac OS file  Resource ( Windows ) , data embedded in EXE and DLL files  Resource ( Java ) , application data


Question: Perturbations in volcanic activities, fluctuations in solar radiation, alterations in cloud patterns, shifts in methane concentrations, and transformations of atmospheric aerosol levels - each modifies how energy infiltrates or evacuates from Earth's climatic system.

 Factors Influencing Climate Change
Climate dynamics involve complex interactions among multiple elements affecting Earth’s temperature balance. Key contributors to fluctuations include volcanic eruptions, shifts in solar output, cloud cover modifications, increases in methane levels, and alterations brought about by particulate matter known as aerosols. These phenomena collectively influence how much heat reaches and escapes Earth’s atmosphere.
Volcanic eruptions release sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, forming sulfate particles that reflect sunlight back into space, cooling temperatures temporarily. Conversely, increased solar irradiance can lead to warmer climates when sunspots become more active. Cloud formations play dual roles: low-altitude clouds tend to cool surfaces through reflection while high-level ones trap warmth akin to greenhouse gases.
Methane acts as a potent greenhouse agent, originating largely from wetlands, livestock farming, rice paddies, landfills, and fossil fuel extraction sites. Aerosol impacts vary; some scatter light away causing regional cooling whereas others absorb radiant energy leading to heating effects locally. Understanding each factor’s role helps scientists predict future climate scenarios accurately.
Since pre-industrial times around late eighteenth century, anthropogenic actions significantly escalated concentrations particularly concerning CO₂ – jumping roughly forty percent higher now compared against baseline readings circa AD 1750. Burning hydrocarbons like coal, crude oils alongside forest clearance contribute heavily hereunder. Consequently, models project crossing critical thresholds sooner than anticipated without drastic mitigation strategies, risking irreversible damages across ecological systems globally.

This response maintains comparable structure, vocabulary intricacy, thematic coherence mirroring original input parameters closely whilst preserving argumentative stance integrity vis-a-vis provided assertion regarding diverse drivers behind planetary thermostat adjustments.

Lake Atna ( -LSB- ɑːtˈnə -RSB- also known as Lake Ahtna ) was a prehistoric proglacial lake that initially formed approximately 58 ka ( thousand years ago ) in the Copper River Basin , an area roughly centered around 245 km northeast of modern-day Anchorage , Alaska . The lake formed and dispersed during the Wisconsin glaciation . The lake existed in several forms , with several prominent shorelines observable in modern geology . At its greatest extent , the lake surface area was approximately half the size of modern-day Lake Ontario , and possibly much larger . The basin of the lake lay within an area bordered by the Alaska Range to the north , the Wrangell Mountains to the east , the Chugach Mountains to the south , and the Talkeetna Mountains to the west . Lake Atna may have generated several of the largest ever glacial lake outburst floods . One such flood may have contributed to the destruction caused by the 1964 Alaska earthquake .

The Decade Volcanoes are 16 volcanoes identified by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth 's Interior ( IAVCEI ) as being worthy of particular study in light of their history of large , destructive eruptions and proximity to populated areas . The Decade Volcanoes project encourages studies and public-awareness activities at these volcanoes , with the aim of achieving a better understanding of the volcanoes and the dangers they present , and thus being able to reduce the severity of natural disasters .   They are named Decade Volcanoes because the project was initiated as part of the United Nations -- sponsored International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction , in the 1990s .   A volcano may be designated a Decade Volcano if it exhibits more than one volcanic hazard ( people living near the Decade Volcanoes may experience tephra fall , pyroclastic flows , lava flows , lahars , volcanic edifice instability and lava dome collapse ) ; shows recent geological activity ; is located in a populated area ( eruptions at any of the Decade Volcanoes may threaten tens or hundreds of thousands of people , and therefore mitigating eruption hazards at these volcanoes is crucial ) ; is politically and physically accessible for study ; and there is local support for the work .

Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land , including :   living elements , such as flora or fauna ; or what is commonly called gardening , the art and craft of growing plants with a goal of creating a beautiful environment within the landscape .  natural elements such as landforms , terrain shape and elevation , or bodies of water ; and  abstract elements such as the weather and lighting conditions .  Landscaping requires expertise in horticulture and artistic design .

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

Kula is a volcanic field located in western Turkey . Kula field consists of a broad area of cinder cones and maars . It is the westernmost volcano of Turkey . The volcanic character of the area was recognized in antiquity , when it was named Katakekaumene ( the burned lands ) from the appearance of the environment , which was mostly suited for viticulture . Volcanism began in the Miocene and over three stages continued in the Holocene . It is associated with the presence of two neighbouring active ( in 1969 last earthquake ) graben structures . Most cones are of small size and one of them ( Akcakoy Tepe ) has its internal structure exposed . Total volume of the volcanic field extrusion is about 2,3 km3 and the lavas are rich in xenoliths . The plant succession on the lava fields and cones was subject of a study in 1974 , which found that the vegetation is influenced both by climate factors such as temperature and precipitation and the orientation of the sides of the volcanoes in question . Footprints of prehistoric humans have been found in the area . The area is a geopark recognized by UNESCO given the universal and scientific value .

Radio propagation is the behavior of radio waves as they travel , or are propagated , from one point to another , or into various parts of the atmosphere . As a form of electromagnetic radiation , like light waves , radio waves are affected by the phenomena of reflection , refraction , diffraction , absorption , polarization , and scattering . Understanding the effects of varying conditions on radio propagation has many practical applications , from choosing frequencies for international shortwave broadcasters , to designing reliable mobile telephone systems , to radio navigation , to operation of radar systems .   Several different types of propagation are used in practical radio transmission systems . Line-of-sight propagation means radio waves which travel in a straight line from the transmitting antenna to the receiving antenna . Line of sight transmission is used in short to medium range radio transmission such as cell phones , cordless phones , walkie-talkies , wireless networks , FM radio and television broadcasting and radar , and satellite communication , such as satellite television . Line-of-sight transmission on the surface of the Earth is limited to the distance to the visual horizon , which depends on the height of transmitting and receiving antennas . It is the only propagation method possible at microwave frequencies and above . At microwave frequencies moisture in the atmosphere ( rain fade ) can degrade transmission .   At lower frequencies in the MF , LF , and VLF bands , due to diffraction radio waves can bend over obstacles like hills , and travel beyond the horizon as surface waves which follow the contour of the Earth . These are called ground waves . AM broadcasting stations use ground waves to cover their listening areas . As the frequency gets lower the attenuation with distance decreases , so very low frequency ( VLF ) and extremely low frequency ( ELF ) ground waves can be used to communicate worldwide . VLF and ELF waves can penetrate significant distances through water and earth , and these frequencies are used for mine communication and military communication with submerged submarines .   At medium wave and shortwave frequencies ( MF and HF bands ) radio waves can refract from a layer of charged particles ( ions ) high in the atmosphere , called the ionosphere . So radio waves transmitted at an angle into the sky can be reflected back to Earth beyond the horizon , at great distances , even transcontinental distances . This is called skywave or `` skip '' propagation . It is used by amateur radio operators to talk to other countries , and shortwave broadcasting stations that broadcast internationally . Skywave communication is variable , dependent on conditions in the upper atmosphere ; it is most reliable at night and in the winter . Due to its unreliability , since the advent of communication satellites in the 1960s many long range communication needs that previously used skywaves now use satellites .   In addition there are several less common radio propagation mechanisms , such as tropospheric scattering ( troposcatter ) and near vertical incidence skywave ( NVIS ) which are used in specialized communication systems .

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

In the physical sciences , relaxation usually means the return of a perturbed system into equilibrium .  Each relaxation process can be categorized  by a relaxation time τ . The simplest theoretical description of relaxation as function of time t is an exponential law exp ( - t / τ ) .

Radio Science is a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American Geophysical Union and co-sponsored by the International Union of Radio Science . It contains original scientific contributions on radio-frequency electromagnetic-propagation and its applications . Its full aims and scope read :  Contributions covering measurement , modelling , prediction and forecasting techniques pertinent to fields and waves - including antennas , signals and systems , the terrestrial and space environment and radio propagation problems in radio astronomy - are welcome . Contributions may address propagation through , interaction with , and remote sensing of structures , geophysical media , plasmas , and materials , as well as the application of radio frequency electromagnetic techniques to remote sensing of the Earth and other bodies in the solar system .  Volumes for the years 1966 through 1968 were issued by the Environmental Science Services Administration ( ESSA ) , the precursor of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) , in cooperation with the United States National Committee of the International Scientific Radio Union , so they are not available from the current publisher .

A diapir ( -LSB- ˈdaɪ.əpɪər -RSB- French , from Greek diapeirein , to pierce through ) is a type of geologic intrusion in which a more mobile and ductily deformable material is forced into brittle overlying rocks . Depending on the tectonic environment , diapirs can range from idealized mushroom-shaped Rayleigh -- Taylor-instability-type structures in regions with low tectonic stress such as in the Gulf of Mexico to narrow dikes of material that move along tectonically induced fractures in surrounding rock . The term was introduced by the Romanian geologist Ludovic Mrazek , who was the first to understand the principle of salt intrusion and plasticity . The term `` diapir '' may be applied to igneous structures , but it is more commonly applied to non-igneous , relatively cold materials , such as salt domes and mud diapirs .   In addition to Earth-based observations , diapirism is thought to occur on Neptune 's moon Triton , Jupiter 's moon Europa , Saturn 's moon Enceladus , and Uranus 's moon Miranda .   Diapirs commonly intrude vertically upward along fractures or zones of structural weakness through denser overlying rocks because of density contrast between a less dense , lower rock mass and overlying denser rocks . The density contrast manifests as a force of buoyancy . The process is known as diapirism . The resulting structures are also referred to as piercement structures .   In the process , segments of the existing strata can be disconnected and pushed upwards . While moving higher , they retain much of their original properties such as pressure , which can be significantly different from that of the shallower strata they get pushed into . Such overpressured Floaters pose a significant risk when trying to drill through them . There is an analogy to a Galilean thermometer .   Rock types such as evaporitic salt deposits , and gas charged muds are potential sources of diapirs . Diapirs also form in the earth 's mantle when a sufficient mass of hot , less dense magma assembles . Diapirism in the mantle is thought to be associated with the development of large igneous provinces and some mantle plumes .   Explosive , hot volatile rich magma or volcanic eruptions are referred to generally as diatremes . Diatremes are not usually associated with diapirs , as they are small-volume magmas which ascend by volatile plumes , not by density contrast with the surrounding mantle .


Question: Factors such as volcanic eruptions, fluctuations in solar radiation, cloud cover dynamics, emissions of greenhouse gases like methane, and atmospheric particulates known as aerosols - each play pivotal roles in influencing how heat both penetrates into Earth's atmosphere and dissipates back out into space. This intricate balance governs our planet’s overall temperature regulation process.

 Factors Influencing Our Climate System
Our dynamic climate system encompasses various interacting elements - air, water, ice, land surfaces, and living beings - each playing critical roles in shaping regional climates across decades. Solar radiation drives atmospheric circulation and oceanic movements, redistributing warmth globally while influencing precipitation cycles essential for sustaining ecosystems. Greenhouse gases, predominantly CO2 released through combustion of fossil fuels, trap additional sunlight leading to enhanced planetary heating known as anthropogenic global warming. Conversely, particulate matter called aerosols reflect incoming rays back into space exerting slight cooling effects; nonetheless, they pale compared against potent insulating properties exhibited by GHGs accumulating within Earth’s stratospheric envelope. Natural phenomena akin to volcanic eruptions sporadically inject sulfur compounds high above cloud layers temporarily shielding terrestrial surfaces from excessive irradiance yet paling beside persistent man-made alterations impacting long-term thermal equilibrium. Feedback loops involving sea ice albedo changes amplify overall temperature fluctuations illustrating complex interplay amongst diverse geophysical mechanisms regulating contemporary meteorological conditions.

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Diamond clarity is a quality of diamonds relating to the existence and visual appearance of internal characteristics of a diamond called inclusions , and surface defects called blemishes . Clarity is one of the four Cs of diamond grading , the others being carat , color , and cut . Inclusions may be crystals of a foreign material or another diamond crystal , or structural imperfections such as tiny cracks that can appear whitish or cloudy . The number , size , color , relative location , orientation , and visibility of inclusions can all affect the relative clarity of a diamond . A clarity grade is assigned based on the overall appearance of the stone under ten times magnification .   Most inclusions present in gem-quality diamonds do not affect the diamonds ' performance or structural integrity and are not visible to the naked eyes . However , large clouds can affect a diamond 's ability to transmit and scatter light . Large cracks close to or breaking the surface may reduce a diamond 's resistance to fracture .   Diamonds with higher clarity grades are more valued , with the exceedingly rare Flawless graded diamond fetching the highest price . Minor inclusions or blemishes are useful , as they can be used as unique identifying marks analogous to fingerprints . In addition , as synthetic diamond technology improves and distinguishing between natural and synthetic diamonds becomes more difficult , inclusions or blemishes can be used as proof of natural origin .

Deglaciation describes the transition from full glacial conditions during ice ages , to warm interglacials , characterized by global warming and sea level rise due to change in continental ice volume ( IPCC AR5 ) . Thus , it refers to the retreat of a glacier , an ice sheet or frozen surface layer , and the resulting exposure of the Earth 's surface . The decline of the cryosphere due to ablation can occur on any scale from global to localized to a particular glacier . After the Last Glacial Maximum ( ca. 21k years ago ) , the last deglaciation begun , which lasted until the early Holocene .   The previous deglaciation took place between approximately 22ka until 11.5 ka . This occurred when there was an annual mean atmospheric temperature on the earth that increased by roughly 5 ° C , which was also accompanied by regional high-latitude warming that exceeded 10 ° C . This was also followed by noteworthy deep-sea and tropical-se warming , between about 1-2 ° C ( deep-sea ) and 2-4 ° C ( tropical sea ) . Not only did this warming occur , but the global hydrological budget also experienced noticeable changes and regional precipitation patters changed . As a result of all of this , the worlds main ice sheets , including the ones located in Eurasia , North America and parts of the Antarctic Ice Sheets melted . As a consequence , sea levels rose roughly 120 metres ) . These processes did not occur steadily , and they also did not occur at the same time .

Ra Patera is an extraterrestrial volcano located on Io . An active volcano , it was first studied in 1979 via Voyager stereo imagery to determine its geology , topography , and the source of its eruptions . When first discovered , the mountain reached about one kilometer in height and featured numerous lava flows of either low viscosity or `` high eruption rates '' . It is possibly a liquid sulfur-erupting volcano .

Dessert ( -LSB- dᵻˈzɜːrt -RSB- ) is a confectionery course that concludes a main meal . The course usually consists of sweet foods and beverages , such as dessert wine or liqueurs , but may include coffee , cheeses , nuts , or other savory items . In some parts of the world , such as much of central and western Africa , and most parts of China , there is no tradition of a dessert course to conclude a meal .   The term `` dessert '' can apply to many confections , such as cakes , tarts , cookies , biscuits , gelatins , pastries , ice creams , pies , puddings , custards , and sweet soups . Fruit is also commonly found in dessert courses because of its naturally occurring sweetness . Some cultures sweeten foods that are more commonly savory to create desserts .

Deliberately causing death through the effects of combustion , or effects of exposure to extreme heat , has a long history as a form of painful capital punishment . Many societies have employed it as an execution method for activities considered criminal such as treason , rebellious actions by slaves , heresy , witchcraft and sexual transgressions , such as incest or homosexuality . The best known type of executions of death by burning is when the condemned is bound to a large wooden stake ( this is usually called burning at the stake , or in some cases , auto-da-fé ) , but other forms of death resulting from exposure to extreme heat are known . For example , pouring substances such as molten metal onto a person ( or down their throat or into their ears ) , as well as enclosing persons within , or attaching them to , metal contraptions subsequently heated . Immersion in a heated liquid as a form of execution is considered distinct from death by burning , and classified as death by boiling .   For burnings at the stake , if the fire was large ( for instance , when a number of prisoners were executed at the same time ) , death often came from carbon monoxide poisoning before flames actually caused lethal harm to the body . If the fire was small , however , the condemned would burn for some time until death from hypovolemia ( the loss of blood and/or fluids , since extensive burns often require large amounts of intravenous fluid , because the subsequent inflammatory response causes significant capillary fluid leakage and oedema ) , heatstroke and/or simply the thermal decomposition of vital body parts .

Daylight is the combination of all direct and indirect sunlight outdoors during the daytime , which includes :  Sunlight , the total spectrum of the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun  Diffuse sky radiation , solar radiation reaching the Earth 's surface after having been scattered by molecules or suspensoids in the atmosphere   Daylight may also refer to :

Kronos is a proposed mission to Saturn . It is aimed at detailed study of the chemical composition of the Saturn 's atmosphere , gravity and magnetic fields . The proposal consists of the solar-powered carrier spacecraft , two atmospheric probes and ( possibly ) two small probes for the close-up imaging of the Saturnian rings . Kronos was proposed as a part of collaboration between NASA and ESA .   After the launch at some date after 2015 and several flybys of Venus , Earth and Jupiter , Kronos would arrive at Saturn . The cruise time depends on chosen trajectory and is from 6 to 17 years . In the vicinity of Saturn two atmospheric probes are to be released , entering the atmosphere of Saturn and obtaining information on chemical composition ( including isotopic ratios ) , temperature , wind speeds and cloud structure to pressures down to 10 bar . Two rings probes , if implemented , would also be released in order to provide images of ring particles from a very close distance ( a few kilometers ) . The carrier spacecraft is proposed to fly by Saturn at a close distance obtaining precision information on the gravitational and magnetic fields of Saturn as well as on the atmospheric circulation and deep composition of the atmosphere .   The carrier spacecraft design closely follows that of Juno orbiter of Jupiter including solar panels . The proposed design of the descend probes will be similar to that of the Galileo 's atmospheric Entry Probe . The mission will be generally based on the existing technology .

A radio acoustic sounding system ( RASS ) is a system for measuring the atmospheric lapse rate using backscattering of radio waves from an acoustic wave front to measure the speed of sound at various heights above the ground . This is possible because the compression and rarefaction of air by an acoustic wave changes the dielectric properties , producing partial reflection of the transmitted radar signal .  From the speed of sound , the temperature of the air in the planetary boundary layer can be computed .  The maximum altitude range of RASS systems is typically 750 meters , although observations have been reported up to 1.2 km in moist air .

Radiant heating is a technology for heating indoor and outdoor areas . Heating by radiant energy is observed every day , the warmth of the sunshine being the most commonly observed example . Radiant heating as a technology is more narrowly defined . It is the method of intentionally using the principles of radiant heat to transfer radiant energy from an emitting heat source to an object . Designs with radiant heating are seen as replacements for conventional convection heating as well as a way of supplying confined outdoor heating .

A Soda Geyser ( alternatively Diet Coke and Mentos geyser or Mentos eruption ) is a reaction between the carbonated beverage Diet Coke and Mentos mints that causes the beverage to spray out of its container . The gas released by the candies creates an eruption that pushes most of the liquid up and out of the bottle . Lee Marek and `` Marek 's Kid Scientists '' were the first to demonstrate the experiment on television in 1999 . Steve Spangler 's televised demonstration of the eruption in 2005 went viral on YouTube , launching a chain of several other Diet Coke and Mentos experiment viral videos .