Kindergarten to Grade 12 science teachers from across Florida, including Hillsborough County, spent four days this summer in a virtual research lab experience as part of a professional development workshop hosted by the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute’s Scientist in Every Florida School program titled ‘The Hydrosphere.’ Kindergarten …
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Washington: Of all the creatures on Earth, humans manipulate their environment the most. But how far can we push before something drastic happens? Scientists call for a better understanding of past extreme weather events in order to anticipate future changes. Enter geoarchaeologist and anthropologist C. Michael Barton at Arizona State …
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After months of deliberation, a group of international legal experts unveiled a new legal definition of “ecocide” in June. The definition, if adopted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), would put environmental destruction on a par with war crimes and pave the way for prosecution of world leaders and leaders. …
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Of all the creatures on Earth, humans manipulate their environment the most. But how far can we push before something drastic happens? Scientists call for a better understanding of past extreme weather events in order to anticipate future changes. Enter geoarchaeologist and anthropologist C. Michael Barton at Arizona State University. …
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Earth is a complex, multi-system wonder! Just as the human body is made up of several systems that all work in tandem to support human life, the earth system is made up of several systems that support a large number and variety of life forms. These subsystems are: the lithosphere, …
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WASHINGTON DC – Caroline Decker, former Vice President of Amtrak, joined WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, as Vice President of Federal Affairs. In his new role with cabinet, Decker will be responsible for engaging federally elected and appointed officials, overseeing and developing policies that impact WSP’s …
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As if the past 12 months hadn’t been surreal enough, last year’s Olympic Games opened today in Tokyo. The irony is that, despite the delayed start of the Games themselves, perfect timing is crucial in so many Olympic sports, where a new world record can be set in the 100th …
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Read More »Farm Arts Collective will present the last installment of DREAM ON THE FARM
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Publicity This slideshow requires JavaScript. Xavier Cortada’s participatory artistic practice is based at Pinecrest Gardens. Through exhibitions at the Hibiscus Gallery, installations along the colonnade in the gardens, and programs at the weekly Farmer’s Market, Cortada Projects uses the power of art to engage the public in learning and solving …
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Everything you need to know about Rayquaza’s return. Rayquaza returned to raids in Pokémon Go. Known as Pokémon Sky High, due to being a huge green dragon, you might also be able to catch a shiny black Rayquaza. Like the Legendary Pokémon it shares the Hoenn region with, including Groudon …
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Read More »EarthSky | Are Earth-like Biospheres Rare?
Artist’s concept of Kepler-442b (left) in contrast to Earth. This potentially habitable rocky exoplanet is about double the mass of Earth. It is the only world found to date that might be able to maintain a life-like surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere similar to those on Earth. Image via Ph03nix1986 / …
Read More »Hydrosphere Reservoir: a watch that comes with a diving experience
All Reservoir watches are designed with racing, marine or airplane counters with a retrograde minute hand and jumping hours. The new Reservoir Hydrosphere Bronze watch is entirely dedicated to diving with a bonus like no other: the watch, a limited edition of 50 pieces, includes an experience on the high …
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In 2019, French watchmaking house Tank unveiled its first diver’s watch, the aptly named Hydrosphere, whose unique configuration added a diver’s bezel to the retrograde time display inspired by the brand’s races. A year later, Reservoir introduced the Hydrosphere Bronze, which added intrigue through its use of an unusual case …
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This article explores the ways in which a background of non-discursive practices properly describable as âcultural commonsâ underlies the very possibility of law and norm in the governance of a social group. This effectiveness of these practices provides conceptual sources for the recovery of other forms of commons, such as …
Read More »Reservoir launches the Hydrosphere Limited – Greg Lecoeur Edition watch
In many ways, the heart of a functional diver’s watch design can be boiled down to three factors: high readability under various conditions, a way to measure elapsed time underwater and, of course, resistance to water. ‘water. While all three of these tenets tend to emulate traditional three-hand designs with …
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We all want our families to drink and use clear, clean water. There are a number of products on the market that claim to do just that – provide safe drinking water. What, in reality, is “clean” and “clean” means healthy? Take two glasses of water. One full of silt …
Read More »Chinese researchers study underwater life through in situ experiments
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Read More »Power Data Buoy Market size, increasing diversity of trends, analysis, future scope analysis with major key industry players by 2025
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Watchmaker and frequent NASA collaborator Anicorn celebrates the return of the US Space Agency’s iconic “Worm” logo with a limited edition watch designed by original logo creator Richard Danne. The Space Watch is Danne’s very first watch design and is presented in two colors; with 150 pieces in Space Black …
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“Ask the Expert” articles provide information and ideas from MSU scientists, researchers and academics on national and global issues, complex research and topics of general interest according to their areas of expertise. and academic study. They can present historical information, background, research results or offer advice. In May, the Arch …
Read More »Mooney Goes Wild Monday June 28, 2021
Derek Mooney and his guests explore the natural world in all its forms. Malar scratches Derek, Richard and Niall discuss why hawks and other animals seem to wear âeye makeupâ. The distinctive markings known as the malar stripes are believed to enhance the hunting ability of predators such as hawks …
Read More »Kevin Trinh ’19 receives grant from NASA for his research into the past of a Jupiter moon
The SP Crater in the San Francisco Volcanic Field in Flagstaff, Arizona. A path to geophysics and planetary science While Trinh attributes his initial passion for astronomy to reading many space books in elementary school, he says his undergraduate studies and research experiences in Earth sciences at Bowdoin and the …
Read More »Hydrosphere Reservoir Greg Lecoeur Edition
Reservoir’s latest special edition Hydrosphere dive watch created with Greg Lecoeur, offers the opportunity to dive with the 2020 Underwater Photographer of the Year later this year. The 45mm bronze Hydrosphere features a blue sun-brushed dial reflecting the seabed and Lecoeur’s signature at three o’clock. Although the watch is water …
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Read More »Hydrospace Technology: Collaboration Expands Global to Meet Growing Needs
Hydrospatial could be described as the part of the geospatial knowledge infrastructure that deals with the hydrosphere, and hydrospatial technologies support navigation, economic development, stability, security and defense, resilience and scientific research. . Here, Mark Smits, Director of Woolpert’s Geospatial Program and Senior Partner, highlights the trends and developments he …
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Jupiter Europa’s moon shelters under a tectonically modified ice shell a salty ocean in direct contact with its rocky interior. Such an oceanic environment makes the frozen moon a primary target for the search for a habitable world outside of Earth. The occurrence of magmatic activity on the seabed is …
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through Dr Junaid Jazib Shining the earth and its living atmosphere, a plant goes from seed to canopy so silently and peacefully that no one can notice its growth with the naked eye. An aggregation of trees means shade, shelter and improved climate. Trees bind the atmosphere, earth, and hydrosphere …
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ReSea Project, a Danish company providing a community-based solution to removing plastic from Indonesia’s oceans and rivers, shared its Cleanup Impact Status on Linkedin yesterday, indicating that they removed 305 metric tonnes of plastic waste from the ocean and verified the results using VeChain. “Our collection data from January to …
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Astronomers using terrestrial radar observations have measured some of the fundamental properties of the planet Venus: the precise length of a day, the tilt of its axis, and the size of its core. This composite image, taken by JAXA’s Akatsuki spacecraft, shows Venus. Image credit: JAXA / ISAS / DARTS …
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Read More »Central University of Punjab hosted international quiz competition and webinar to mark Earth Day 2021
The Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (CUPB) under the patronage of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Raghavendra P. Tiwari, celebrated International Earth Day by organizing an international quiz and a special conference on “How to develop a resilient society earthquakes â. The keynote speaker for this program was internationally renowned geophysicist Padma …
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Read More »The Department of Geosciences becomes the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (CESE)
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Read More »The Deep-time Digital Earth program: discovery guided by geoscience data
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Read More »Superyacht function transports passengers underwater in minutes | News from the United States and the world
The idea of ââjumping onto an observation deck and being transported to the ocean in a matter of minutes seems rather fancy. But superyacht owners may soon be able to do just that with a new design that offers an âunderwater viewing experienceâ for up to seven people on board. …
Read More »This superyacht feature transports passengers underwater in minutes
(CNN) – The idea of ââjumping onto an observation deck and being transported to the ocean in a matter of minutes seems rather fancy. But superyacht owners may soon be able to do so with a new design that offers an âunderwater viewing experienceâ for up to seven people on …
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Gresham Yacht Design is a UK based company that over the years has delivered groundbreaking and exceptional marine designs. With a tradition of innovation, Gresham never hesitates to think outside the box when it comes to showing what can be done that hasn’t been done or what can be improved …
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Read More »This new hydrosphere attaches to superyachts for epic underwater views – Robb Report
Sailors may soon have an exciting new way of seeing the world beneath the waves. Gresham Yacht Design has unveiled a remarkable new concept called “Hydrosphere” which will allow you to explore the ocean without ever leaving your ship. The London outfit has yet to provide detailed information on the …
Read More »They discover a powerful “river of stones” under the Caribbean Sea
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Norwegian superyacht designer Kurt Strand can’t seem to get enough of The Sunshine State. Shortly after writing a menacing 436-footer known as Miami, he unveiled a stunning superyacht concept called Florida. The futuristic 525-footer is equipped with “space-age technology” that will allow it to sail off the coast of the …
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What has been described as the first multi-million pound fleet of innovative and interconnected marine technology is expected to be deployed off Plymouth, UK soon, according to Plymouth Marine Laboratory, a marine research institute. An 8.5-meter-high stand-alone data buoy featuring an array of on-board sensors will soon be deployed at …
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The ancient Greeks had two words for time. âChronosâ meant chronological or sequential time, like the time displayed by a sundial. “Kairos”, on the other hand, meant a critical or opportune moment. Now is the time to take some crucial action. The Bible refers to Kairos as a time of …
Read More »New greenhouse at Windridge Elementary supports hands-on learning
On Friday morning, fifth-graders at Windridge Elementary School huddled in front of planters, looking for sprouts. Although it’s a day they usually spend learning from home, students flocked to the school to participate in the unveiling of their new greenhouse. âWe are so excited for the greenhouse because it gives …
Read More »WonderWorks unveils new STEM exhibit explaining Earth’s spheres
WonderWorks Orlando has announced the opening of a new science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) exhibition. The new subject of the exhibition will focus on the layers of the Earth’s spheres. âEarth is a topic that most people love to learn more about, so we’re excited about this new exhibit,â …
Read More »Dubai resident becomes first man to cross deepest place on Earth – News
Only 18 people have ever dared to travel to this part of the world. Dubai resident Hamish Harding pulled off what could be one of the world’s most daring feats on Friday: he plunged into Earth’s deepest – and perhaps most alien – realm, the pit of the Marianas. At …
Read More »Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog »Blog Archive Implications for human health: Soil erosion linked to glyphosate releases toxic pesticides from the soil
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Read More »WonderWorks Pigeon Forge Presents New STEM Exhibit Explaining Earth’s Spheres
Starting March 11, 2021, visitors to WonderWorks Pigeon Forge will be able to view a new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-focused exhibit that will spotlight the layers or spheres of the Earth. âThis is a great new exhibit that helps us learn more about this place we call home,â …
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Photo credit: USGS via Unsplash. My doctoral research focused on the tectonic history of early plates on Earth. Plate tectonics involves the movement of plates on the earth’s surface. It is believed to be driven by subduction, where one plate plunges into the mantle under another plate. Typically, this involves …
Read More »Mark Torres wins the Clarke Prize from the Geochemical Society
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An international team of geoscientists created the first continuous full-plate model with evolving plate boundaries stretching from a billion years ago to the present day. Plate tectonics is a unifying theory of modern geology, explicitly linking evolution and the processes that link the Earth’s mantle, lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Tectonic …
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WASHINGTON – NASA and three international partners have signed a cooperation agreement on a proposed mission to search for ice deposits beneath the surface of Mars, the precursor of human missions there. In a February 3 statement, NASA said it has signed a “declaration of intent” with the Canadian Space …
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Mathias Jonas, Secretary General of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), was forced to question the term âhydrospatialâ and its place in the language of the hydrographic community. During a roundtable at the Canadian Hydrographic Conference in Quebec in February 2020, I was faced with the question of whether the term …
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January 19, 2021: By Ryan Klinker – Office of Communications and Public Engagement Aariana Maynard Aariana Maynard, a junior strategic communications student at Liberty University, has taken another step forward in her journey to launch a career at NASA after an internship with the space agency last summer. The start …
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When Mariner 4 buzzed to Mars in 1965, it revealed a dry, parched world in stark contrast to the habitable planet dreamed of by decades of science fiction writers. Subsequent sightings revealed the apparent scars of rivers and deltas, and even potential sea shores. The revelations brought hope that the …
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If you asked someone with reasonable scientific knowledge how the Earth got its water, they would probably tell you that it came from asteroids – or maybe also comets and planetesimals – that crashed into our planet in its infancy. There are details, nuances, and uncertainties surrounding this idea, but …
Read More »Towards resilience in the face of extreme water-related events
© Elen33 Dr Anjuli S. Bamzai, NSF Division Director for Atmospheric and Geospatial Sciences and Ms Elizabeth Zelenski, Staff Member, NSF Deputy Director’s Office for Geosciences, explain research on extreme water events that have profound implications for society Hurricanes, droughts, floods and hailstorms. These disastrous natural events are the flip …
Read More »Tibetan snow, sea ice New perspectives on environmental and climate change
Most of the planet’s glaciers exist in the Himalayas and the Tibetan plateau. This area, with thousands of lakes, is also known as the Third Pole (TP). Essentially a huge reservoir of water, the TP provides water and food security to billions of people in Asia. Numerous studies have linked …
Read More »Monsoon and our cities sinking
On May 20, 2020, in what is emerging as a semi-annual environmental ritual, a super cyclone swept through the Bengal Delta, shattering the dikes of the Sundarbans and submerging large swathes of Calcutta. The winds and tides that accompany these super cyclones have a curious way of highlighting how deeply …
Read More »Will AI cross the proverbial chasm? Algorithm solves practical pitfalls of machine learning
âA lot of people in universities aren’t very good at software engineering,â says Kenny Daniel, co-founder and chief technology officer of cloud computing startup Algorithmia. “I’ve always had more software engineering skills.” That’s, in a nutshell, what makes Seattle-based six-year-old Algorithmia uniquely focused in a world overrun with machine learning …
Read More »Here are some of the best watches of 2020, according to experts
Each year, the watchmaking industry is celebrated with great fanfare at an award ceremony called the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (or GPHG). It’s more or less akin to the Oscars of watchmaking. For 2020, there are 84 nominees in 14 categories, many of which are somewhat esoteric. So, let’s …
Read More »Study Examines Effects of Nuclear War on Earth’s Oceans | Human World
Mushroom mushroom erupts during Castle Bravo nuclear weapons test on Bikini Atoll in 1954. Image via US Department of Energy / University of Colorado at Boulder. You’ve probably heard of nuclear winter, a hypothesis explored by decades of scientific research. It’s the idea that as a result of firestorms produced …
Read More »NASA Selects SSAI for Hydrosphere, Biosphere and Geophysics Support Services Contract
NASA Selects SSAI for Hydrosphere, Biosphere and Geophysics Support Services Contract Press Release From: Science Systems and Applications, Inc. Posted: Thursday January 30 2020 NASA selected Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) for the Hydrosphere, Biosphere and Geophysics (HBG) Support Services Contract at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The HBG …
Read More »SSAI secures potential NASA scientific research support of $ 425 million IDIQ
Science Systems and Applications Inc. has been awarded a potential five-year, $ 425 million contract to support scientific research activities within a subdivision of the Goddard Space Flight Center focused on the hydrosphere, biosphere and geophysics. SSAI will work with the Goddard HBG subdivision to apply observations and technology platforms …
Read More »NASA Selects SSAI for Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Geophysical Support Services Contract
NASA Selects SSAI for Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Geophysical Support Services Contract Press release from: Science Systems and Applications, Inc. Posted: Thursday January 30th 2020 NASA selected Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) for the Hydrosphere, Biosphere and Geophysics (HBG) Support Services contract at the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The …
Read More »The UN confirms the ocean is fucked up
The ocean is not doing well. The seas, which contain approximately 332,519,000 cubic miles of water, heat, rise, acidify and lose oxygen. And a new comprehensive UN climate special report, released Wednesday, presents an encyclopedic review of how the Earth’s oceans and ice caps have been altered as the world …
Read More »Aquatic voyages through the hydrosphere
Posted on July 2, 2019 through CNRM On May 2, 2019, we did a My Water Journey activity. The purpose of this activity was for us to understand how water moves through the hydrosphere. We wanted to do this project because it would allow us to better understand the project …
Read More »Reservoir Watches presents its first diver’s watch with the Hydrosphere collection | Viewing time
Although Tank watches has been around since 2015, my first experience with the brand was at Baselworld 2018, where I was struck by the brand’s all-or-nothing approach to watchmaking. Each timepiece produced by Reservoir is focused on a duel complication setup for time display. The hours are indicated via a …
Read More »Reframing Sensitivity Analysis in Earth System Models
Source: Water Resources Research The Earth is a dynamic system made up of interconnected components including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Due to the inherent complexity of this system, computer models with tens to hundreds of parameters are needed to unravel the interactions that occur between these domains and …
Read More »Lesson Plan: Major Earth Systems
Topic: Science Class: 5 Objective of the lesson: Understand and demonstrate how the major Earth systems interact with each other Next Generation Scientific Standard: 5-ESS2-1. Develop a model using an example to describe the interactions between the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and / or atmosphere. Materials: Entrance: To say: What is …
Read More »Radiocarbon in the oceans – Eos
Radiocarbon dating is a technique used in various disciplines, including environmental science and archaeology. In the geosciences, the processes by which radiocarbon is produced and cycled in the oceans, atmosphere, and biosphere are widely understood, but there is significant variability in radiocarbon concentrations over space and time. In an article …
Read More »What is the hydrosphere and where is it?
Our Earth is truly a “Water World”. What is the hydrosphere? According to the definition as used in physical geography, the hydrosphere is the collective mass of water found on, above, and below the Earth’s surface. It includes both the world’s marine and freshwater resources and encompasses oceans, rivers, lakes, …
Read More »Advancing a Multisphere Approach to Third Pole Research
Known in China as the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau or Qingzang Plateau, the Tibetan Plateau covers Qinghai Province and the Tibetan Autonomous Region (or Xizang) of China. Dubbed the third pole, the extended plateau region spans more than 5 million square kilometers, with an average elevation of around 4,000 meters above sea …
Read More »What are Earth System Studies?
ESS delves into the complex interplay of Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, pedosphere, biosphere and magnetosphere. What is SSE? Basic systems science, studied and developed at all educational levels, and fundamental science practices have found application in Earth System Science (ESS). The interactions between water, ice, rock, living things and …
Read More »Visualize Earth systems this week! | Earth
See this moving wind map here. It’s really cool ! Earth Science Week is an event organized by the American Geosciences Institute to promote understanding and stewardship of the Earth. The theme of this year’s event is “Visualizing Earth Systems”. The event runs from October 11-17, 2015. There are many …
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