Posted on February 25, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Quantifying Extreme Heat: A Novel Approach to Determining the 95th Percentile of Tmax in Climate Data
Wildlife & BiologyGetting Started Extreme weather events have become more frequent and intense in recent years, highlighting the need for accurate methods to assess and predict their occurrence. A critical aspect of extreme weather analysis is the determination of the maximum temperature (Tmax) at the 95th percentile, often referred to as Tmax 95th percentile. This measure helps
Posted on February 25, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Defining Rational Flood Severity Classes: Establishing Optimal Thresholds for Extreme Weather Events in Earth Science
Wildlife & BiologyUnderstanding Flood Severity Levels Floods are natural disasters that can cause significant damage to the environment and pose a serious threat to human life and infrastructure. To effectively manage and respond to floods, it is critical to establish a system for categorizing flood severity classes. These classes help to assess the potential impact of a
Posted on February 24, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Understanding Hydrosphere: The Technical Term for Water Content in the Surrounding Environment
Wildlife & BiologyUnderstand the technical term for the amount of water in the environment. Water is a vital component of our planet, playing a crucial role in various ecological processes and sustaining life as we know it. When discussing the amount of water present in the surrounding environment, there is a specific technical term used by experts
Posted on February 21, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Resilience and Renewal: Unraveling the Mysteries of Terrestrial Ecosystem Recovery Post-End Permian Mass Extinction
Wildlife & BiologyRecovery of Terrestrial Ecosystems after the End-Permian Mass Extinction Preface The End-Permian mass extinction, which occurred approximately 252 million years ago, is considered the most severe extinction event in Earth’s history. It resulted in the loss of approximately 90% of marine species and 70% of terrestrial vertebrate species. The recovery of terrestrial ecosystems after this
Posted on February 21, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
How does planned cattle grazing compare with other methods (like carbon capture) of mitigating climate change?
Wildlife & BiologyPlanned Cattle Grazing: A Comparative Analysis of Climate Change Mitigation Methods As concerns about climate change continue to grow, the search for effective and sustainable methods to mitigate its effects becomes increasingly important. One approach that has gained attention in recent years is managed grazing. This article aims to provide an expert analysis of how
Posted on February 18, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Azolla Event: Unveiling the Role of Ancient Ferns in a Mass Extinction
Wildlife & BiologyDid the Azolla event 49 million years ago cause an extinction event? The Azolla Event, which occurred about 49 million years ago during the Eocene Epoch, was a significant phenomenon in Earth’s history. It involved the rapid spread of a tiny floating water fern called azolla, which covered large areas of the Arctic Ocean. The