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Category Archives: General Science
Supercomputing and climate research: high resolution long-time simulations to improve our understanding
Have you ever watched a newscast and the on-air meteorologist mentions “according to our weather models, our best chances for rain will occur between the hours of 6 and 9 pm”? Have you wondered what exactly are those models they’re … Continue reading
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Salute to teachers
This week, we are taking a slightly different approach to our blog. At the highest level, our blog usually centers on science and education themes. This week, however, we are taking a step back to focus on the people who … Continue reading
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Full Circle Superior Part II: Studying Streams
This is the second in a series about the science of Full Circle Superior; a walk around the world’s largest freshwater lake. You can read the first blog post here. My wife, Kate Crowley, and I determined that we would … Continue reading
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Full Circle Superior Part I: Point Samples
This week we take a look at Lake Superior through the eyes of Mike Link and his wife Kate Crowley. Mike is the retired founding director of The Audubon Center of the North Woods in Minnesota, an author of 24 … Continue reading
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Exotic Plant Invasion Part II: Origin and History of Tree-of-heaven in the US and Japan and initial research results
This week, Dr. Rico Gazal continues his discussion of Tree-of-heaven and provides initial research results. Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is spreading widely throughout West Virginia and threatening the native forest ecosystems in Appalachia. This invasive plant was introduced to the United States from … Continue reading