GLOBE Science

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GLOBE Scientists' Blog

Scientists' Blog posts invite community discussion on a variety of relevant science topics. Engage with GLOBE scientists on the Scientists' Blog!

Science Topics

Carbon Cycle

"Carbon: the building block of life." You may have heard this phrase, but have you understood what it really means? Carbon is the most abundant element in living things and accounts for approximately 50% of the total mass of plants and animals. Carbon is also present in Earth's atmo… View topic ›

Extreme Environments (FLEXE)

How extreme is the deep sea? What does it take to flourish along a mid-ocean spreading center 2500 meters below sea level? Characterized by crushing pressure, near freezing temperatures, and no light, the deep sea is the largest environment on Earth. Hot hydrothermal vents and cold hydrocarbon… View topic ›

Seasons & Biomes

Are the seasons changing where I live? What are the seasons and seasonal indicators in my biome? Are global biomes shifting? A biome is a large geographic area of distinctive plant and animal groups that are adapted specifically for a particular environment. Biome type is determined by the climat… View topic ›

Watershed Dynamics

Where does your water come from? Do you always have enough or is the supply limited where you live? What factors affect the flow of water in the area where you live? The GLOBE Watershed Dynamics Project will enable students to investigate their own watershed in order to understand the flow of wa… View topic ›