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Continue reading →: How Do We Know Humans Are Causing Climate Change?One of the most important questions in climate science is: How do we know that humans are responsible for global warming?The answer lies in decades of detailed observations and simulations — like the graph shown above — that compare natural and human influences on Earth’s temperature. Let’s explore what this graph…
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Continue reading →: 🌎 Understanding Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector (1990–2014)EPA Report: Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990–2014 (published around 2016) Climate change is deeply tied to human activities that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. To effectively combat it, we must first understand where emissions come from.The graph above, based on official emissions data from 1990 to 2014, shows the…
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Continue reading →: 🌍 The 1.5°C Threshold: Why It MattersLimiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels is not just a symbolic goal—it is a critical threshold that will determine the future health of our planet and its ecosystems. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), every fraction of a degree matters when it comes to avoiding catastrophic climate impacts.…
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Continue reading →: ECHOES BENEATH ASHES: CHAPTER 10Chapter 10: The Blackthorn Tragedy The events leading up to the death of the Blackthorn family remain shrouded in mystery, but reports from that fateful night paint a harrowing picture.The first sign of trouble came shortly after sundown. Neighbors living near the Blackthorn Estate reported seeing strange lights flickering in…
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Continue reading →: ECHOES BENEATH ASHES: CHAPTER 9Chapter 9: Beneath the Vault Clara’s flashlight flickered as she moved closer to the wall, the symbol’s sharp edges glinting faintly under the beam. Her fingers traced its surface, the metal cold and unyielding. A faint humming sound seemed to emanate from it, sending a shiver up her spine.“It’s the…
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Chapter 8: The Underground Vault The next morning, Clara sat in the passenger seat of Hensley’s car, her notebook open on her lap. They were heading toward the Blackthorn Estate, now nothing more than a charred skeleton of its former self. Clara’s research into the financial records had confirmed her…
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Continue reading →: 🌍 Climate and Biomes☀️ 2. Factors Determining Climate Climate in any given region is influenced primarily by: a) Latitude b) Altitude c) Ocean Currents d) Prevailing Winds e) Proximity to Water Bodies 🌳 3. Major Terrestrial Biomes Each biome is characterized by unique climatic conditions and species adapted to them: Biome Climate features Typical Vegetation Animal Examples Tropical Rainforest Hot,…
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Continue reading →: WHAT IS EUTROPHICATION AND HOW IT IS AFFECTING FOOD CHAIN IN OCEANS🌊 What is Eutrophication? Eutrophication is the process where excessive nutrients—primarily nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P)—accumulate in aquatic ecosystems. These nutrients typically originate from agricultural runoff (fertilizers), wastewater discharge, industrial effluents, and detergents. When nutrients become abundant, they trigger rapid growth or “blooms” of algae, a condition known as an algal bloom. 🌀 Steps Leading to Eutrophication: 🔗 How Eutrophication…
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Continue reading →: IMPACTS OF NUCLEAR WAR IN WORLD, ESS PERSPECTIVEESS: ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES 🌐 1. Ecological Impacts Atmospheric Changes (Nuclear Winter) Loss of Biodiversity Radiation Pollution 🌍 2. Social and Economic Impacts Massive Human Casualties Collapse of Agricultural Systems Breakdown of Infrastructure Societal Displacement ♻️ 3. Systems Perspective (ESS Lens) System Disruption and Feedback Loops Reduction of Carrying Capacity Alteration of…
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Continue reading →: 🇬🇧 UK Scientists Plan Outdoor Geoengineering ExperimentsUK scientists, backed by a £50 million government-funded programmed led by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), plan to launch small-scale outdoor geoengineering experiments aimed at evaluating technologies that could temporarily reduce global warming. The experiments will primarily investigate methods of solar radiation management (SRM), such as: 🚧 Why the…
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Continue reading →: ECHOES BENEATH THE ASHESChapter 7: The Blackthorn Ledger The early morning air was crisp as Clara stepped out of the Cornerstone Café, her notebook tucked securely under her arm. Hensley fell into step beside her, his expression unreadable but his eyes sharp. The small town of Ashbourne had begun to stir, shopkeepers flipping…
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Chapter 6: Clues in the Journal The pale morning light seeped through the curtains, bathing the cluttered table in a soft, muted glow. Clara sat with her third cup of coffee, the journal open before her, its charred edges a reminder of the fire that had left the Blackthorn Estate…
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Continue reading →: The Dire Wolf: De-Extinction or Ecological Disruption?1. Introduction The dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus) was a large, carnivorous mammal that lived in North and South America and went extinct approximately 10,000 years ago. With the rise of biotechnology and genetic engineering, the idea of de-extinction—bringing extinct species back to life—has moved from science fiction to scientific pursuit.…
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Continue reading →: ECHOES BENEATH THE ASHESChapter 5: The Flight from the Graveyard The flashlight’s sudden failure plunged the graveyard into a dense, almost suffocating darkness. Clara’s breath quickened, her fingers instinctively reaching for the small pistol tucked into her coat pocket. Her voice was barely a whisper, but it echoed in the still air: “Elias?”No…
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Chapter 4: The Call of the Ashes Clara’s decision to come to Ashbourne wasn’t a coincidence; it was a blend of professional ambition, personal curiosity, and an inexplicable sense of destiny. The story had started like many others—a whisper on the wind, a thread of intrigue dangling just out of…
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Chapter 3: Shadows of the Past Clara Dorne wasn’t the type to scare easily. She had learned early in her career that fear was a luxury she couldn’t afford. At 32, she had built a reputation as a relentless journalist, the kind who asked the hard questions and never backed…
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Continue reading →: ECHOES BENEATH THE ASHESChapter 2: Whispers in the Fog The morning fog clung to Ashbourne like a ghostly shroud, muffling the world in a damp, silvery haze. Clara awoke to the sound of her phone vibrating on the bedside table of the cottage. The display read an unfamiliar number, and for a moment,…
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Chapter 1: The Arrival The train screeched to a halt at Ashbourne Station, its shrill whistle slicing through the stillness of the crisp autumn morning. Clara Dorne stepped off the carriage, the wheels of her suitcase rattling against the uneven cobblestones of the platform. The faint scent of charred wood hung…
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Continue reading →: Everything You Need to Know about Coral Bleaching—And How We Can Stop ItWhat is coral bleaching?Coral bleaching happens when corals lose their vibrant colors and turn white. But there’s a lot more to it than that. Coral are bright and colorful because of microscopic algae called zooxanthellae. The zooxanthellae live within the coral in a mutually beneficial relationship, each helping the other…
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Continue reading →: The Great Invader: How COVID Attacks Every OrganThis article was updated Oct. 16, 2020 with new research about COVID and how it affects the body. April 23, 2020 — We have underestimated and misunderstood COVID-19 since it first appeared. And as we learn more, it’s clear that COVID-19 can be more than just a respiratory disease. It’s…
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Continue reading →: Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Experiments by Takahashi and Shinya Yamanaka in 2006 and 2007_Nobel prizeKeywords: Kazutoshi Takahashi, Shinya Yamanaka, Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells, Stem cells In 2006, Kazutoshi Takahashi and Shinya Yamanaka reprogrammed mice fibroblast cells, which can produce only other fibroblast cells, to become pluripotent stem cells, which have the capacity to produce many different types of cells. Takahashi and Yamanaka also experimented with human cell cultures in 2007. Each worked at Kyoto…
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Continue reading →: What causes itchy legs?Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Itchy skin, or pruritus, is a common condition that can affect any part of the body. Many factors can cause itchy legs, including skin conditions, diabetes, or allergic reactions. Typically, itchiness in the legs does not indicate a serious health…
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Continue reading →: What causes stabbing pain in the left groin in females?The groin is the area between the lower abdomen and the upper thighs. Females may experience stabbing pain on the left side of the groin for many reasons. Below, we look at various reasons why a female can experience this pain, as well as treatments and home care strategies and…
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Continue reading →: How to tell the difference between lice and dandruffLice are easy to confuse with dandruff, which is a very common problem. While lice are a temporary infestation, dandruff is a chronic skin condition. Every year, 6 to 12 million people in the United States get head lice. Most are children ages 3 to 12 years old. Both lice…
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Continue reading →: Is there a link between dandruff and hair loss?Dandruff itself does not cause hair loss, but the two may be linked. This is because some infections and medical conditions can cause both dandruff and hair loss. Dandruff is very common. People with dandruff and dandruff-like symptoms might lose hair, especially if the dandruff is severe. The cause of the hair…
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Continue reading →: How to treat dandruffDandruff is a condition of the scalp that causes flakes of skin to appear. It is often accompanied by itching. The exact cause is unknown, but various factors increase the risk. It is not related to poor hygiene, but it may be more visible if a person does not wash or…
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Continue reading →: What does the frontal lobe do?The frontal lobe of the brain is vital to our consciousness, as well as functions that appear uniquely human, such as spoken language. It is one of four paired lobes in the brain’s cerebral cortex, and it plays vital roles in memory, attention, motivation, and numerous other daily tasks. The…
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