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The Scientific Method and GLOBE
This week we have a guest blogger, Dr. Dixon Butler. Dr. Butler was the GLOBE Chief Scientist from 1996-2003 and now works as a consultant to NASA. Students Working on GLOBE Hydrology Protocols The general explanation of the scientific method … Continue reading
Posted in General Science, GLOBE Protocols
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Frosty and Frozen: Europe’s Frigid Winter
Since the end of January 2012, Europe has been experiencing record-breaking cold temperatures and heavy snowfalls. Temperatures are dropping to -40°C (-40°F) and below in Europe. The canals of Venice are freezing over (the first time since 1991) and sections … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, General Science
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Trees are in Trouble: Climate Change and Dying Trees
Communities in the Sahel region of Africa depend on trees for firewood, food, building materials, and even medicine. Anecdotal observations in this savannah climate, a transition region to the south of the Sahara Desert, have suggested the number of trees … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Land Cover
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Was 2011 really hot or not?
If you’ve seen the science news headlines in the past few weeks, you may have noticed stories summarizing how 2011 ranked in climate history. What is interesting is that the headlines have been a bit contradictory. For example, if you’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, General Science
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The Mississippi River and Aquatic Dead Zones
From January 22 to 26, 2012, scientists from around the world gathered for the American Meteorological Society annual meeting, which was held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Scientists from the GLOBE Program stayed next to the beautiful Mississippi River. The Mississippi … Continue reading
Posted in Earth System Science, General Science, Hydrology
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