What’s the origin of particulate matter (pm10, pm2 5)
Human ImpactThe Invisible Threat: Let’s Talk About Particulate Matter (PM10 & PM2.5) Ever heard of particulate matter? Probably not, unless you’re an air quality nerd like me. But trust me, it’s something you should know about. Think of it as this invisible gunk floating around in the air, a mix of tiny solid bits and liquid
Unlocking the Past: A Guide to Opening and Analyzing Vintage GOES-1 Satellite Image Files from NOAA CLASS
Data & AnalysisUnlocking the Past: Diving into Vintage GOES-1 Satellite Images from NOAA CLASS Ever wonder what weather forecasting was like way back when? Well, pull up a chair, because we’re about to take a fascinating trip back in time! We’re going to explore how to access and analyze those amazing early images from GOES-1, the very
Exploring Climate Data Store’s Daily Mean: Unveiling ERA 5 Reanalysis Data Insights
Weather & ForecastsDiving into the Climate Data Store’s Daily Mean: Unpacking the Secrets of ERA5 Ever wonder how scientists piece together the climate puzzle? A big part of it involves something called “reanalysis,” and one of the best resources out there is the ERA5 dataset from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) at ECMWF. Think of ERA5
Advection Fog or____________
Weather & ForecastsAdvection Fog, or Sea Fog: When the Coast Disappears Ever been to the coast and suddenly, poof, everything vanishes into a wall of white? Chances are, you’ve just met advection fog, also known as sea fog. It’s a pretty common coastal phenomenon, and while it can be beautiful in a spooky sort of way, it
What is this (possible) fossil from the triassic/jurassic boundary?
Wildlife & BiologyDigging Up the Past: What Fossils from the Triassic-Jurassic Boundary Tell Us Ever wonder what it was like when dinosaurs were just getting their start? The Triassic-Jurassic boundary, around 201.4 million years ago, gives us a peek. It was a crazy time on Earth, marked by a huge extinction that totally changed the game for
What is the origin of cleating in coal?
Energy & ResourcesCracking the Code of Coal: How Cleats are Born Ever looked closely at a chunk of coal? You might notice it’s not just a solid black mass. It’s crisscrossed with tiny fractures, like a miniature roadmap etched onto its surface. These are cleats, and they’re way more important than you might think – especially if