They say that astronauts looking down on Earth gain a sense of perspective that changes them forever. They begin to understand how much we are a part of our planet, and how much it is a part of us. The astronauts are 400 kilometres off the surface of Earth, and while the top of Kubu...
The southwestern sky will provide a beautiful photo opportunity on Friday evening, Jan. 3 when the slender waxing crescent moon will shine near the brilliant planet Venus. They'll be close enough to share the view in binoculars (orange circle) from sunset until they set at about 8:30 p.m...
Hurricane Kirk — Sept. 30 - present. Hurricane Kirk formed as a tropical depression in the North Atlantic between Senegal and the Caribbean. It strengthened to a tropical storm, before reaching hurricane strength on Oct. 1. On Oct. 4 it became a Category 4 hurricane with wind speeds of 14...
These massive sediment piles, visible from space on our planet and across the Solar System, indicate that conditions for sand transport have persisted for millenia. Unraveling how giant dunes form therefore has implications for understanding atmospheric flows and climatic stability. The initial wavelength...
By 1930, the world population doubled to two billion, then three billion by 1960, then four billion by 1974, and five billion by 1987. Such an exponential growth rate is unsustainable. All of these people are leaving a HUGE carbon footprint on the planet. As the world has industrialized...
biodegradable packaging, exploring examples of sustainable packaging like biodegradable packing peanuts, corrugated bubble wrap, and innovative solutions like packaging made from mushrooms and seaweed. We'll also discuss the ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to...
The planet’s weather produces disasters on a fairly regular basis. Hurricanes, also known as cyclones, are among the most prominent natural disasters, occurring quite frequently in the warmer parts of the world. They begin as low-pressure areas over warm oceans and grow into giant storms, hund...
" but that solar wind speeds – which help carry the event – were still elevated. The warning of a "moderate" storm has since been extended.Moderate geomagnetic storms, classified as G2, can potentially impact high-latitude power systems, damage transformers and extend the northern lights to ...
A warmer planet doesn’t just raise temperatures. From wildfires to flooding to coral bleaching, here are some real-world implications.
【题目】1. Mount Everet because of the jet streamsWhere: Top of the planetWhat: Fat-movingjet streamsForce:10It seems pretty obvious that the highest mountain in the world is going to attractsome strong winds, but why? Red Bull X-Alps athlete Honza Rejmanek, shares hisexpertise, “Mt. ...