Comparing the Greenhouse Effect: Water Rockets vs. Methalox/Kerolox Cycles
Climate & Climate ZonesRocket Science Isn’t Just About Space: Comparing Greenhouse Gases from Water Rockets to Real Rockets Okay, so we all love watching rockets blast off, right? It’s pure spectacle. But have you ever stopped to think about what all that fire and smoke actually does to our atmosphere? Probably not, but it’s something worth considering as
Assessing the Impacts and Risks of Climate Change: A Comprehensive Earth Science Perspective
Climate & Climate ZonesClimate Change: Seeing the Earth’s Story Through an Earth Scientist’s Eyes Okay, let’s be real: climate change isn’t some far-off problem anymore. It’s here, it’s now, and it’s changing our planet in ways we’re only beginning to fully grasp. As an earth scientist, I spend my days digging into the nitty-gritty of how our planet
Decoding Barometric Pressure: Unraveling the Thresholds for High and Low Atmospheric Pressure
Weather & ForecastsDecoding Barometric Pressure: What’s the Deal with Highs and Lows? Ever wonder what those numbers on your weather app really mean? We’re talking about barometric pressure, also known as atmospheric pressure or air pressure. Simply put, it’s the weight of the air pressing down on you. This force is always changing, thanks to things like
Harnessing the Power of Saltwater: Revolutionizing Desert Greening and CO2 Sequestration
Human ImpactTurning Deserts Green: How Saltwater Could Be Our Secret Weapon Deserts. When you picture them, what comes to mind? Endless sand dunes, scorching heat, and maybe a lone tumbleweed rolling by? But what if I told you these seemingly barren landscapes hold a surprising key to a greener future? It sounds crazy, I know, but
Unraveling Nature’s Twist: Exploring the Impacts of a La Niña Following Mount Pinatubo’s 1991 Eruption
Energy & ResourcesUnraveling Nature’s Twist: Exploring the Impacts of a La Niña Following Mount Pinatubo’s 1991 Eruption Okay, picture this: 1991. Grunge is hitting the airwaves, and then BAM! Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines blows its top in one of the 20th century’s biggest volcanic tantrums. We’re talking about a colossal belch of roughly 20 million tons
Harnessing Geoengineering Innovations for Meeting Paris Agreement Targets: Exploring Methane-focused Earthscience Solutions
Historical AspectsTaming Methane: Can Clever Tech Help Us Hit Climate Goals? Okay, so we all know about the Paris Agreement, right? That big deal where the world promised to try and keep global warming in check – ideally, below 1.5°C. Tricky, to say the least. And while carbon dioxide (CO2) hogs the spotlight in climate change