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Category Archives: Earth as a System
The transition seasons – why measurements now are very important
The seasons of spring and autumn are seasons of transition in the mid-latitudes – they hold onto memories of the season before while providing glimpses of the season to come. Recently, the Northern Hemisphere transitioned into meteorological fall, including the months … Continue reading
Wading and migratory birds overflow study in the Kingdom of Bahrain
This week’s blog comes to us from Ms. Wafa Bin Daynna, the Country Coordinator for the Kingdom of Bahrain. In this post she explains a new collaborative project occurring in the Kingdom of Bahrain exploring migratory birds throughout the country. … Continue reading
Capturing Plant Green-Up Through Your Lens
This week we have a guest blogger, Jessica Taylor. Jessica has been active as a GLOBE observer and trainer since 2001 and is a Master Trainer at NASA Langley Research Center. She conducts regular GLOBE Teacher Workshops in the areas … Continue reading
Posted in Earth as a System, General Science, GLOBE Protocols
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Cloud forests and how trees get water
Most trees obtain water through their massive root systems, but did you know that some trees can absorb water through their leaves as well? This ability is called foliar uptake. Scientists recently discovered that trees in cloud forests use foliar … Continue reading
Posted in Earth as a System, Land Cover
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As the last leaf falls
This was my first year doing the Green-Down Protocol with GLOBE. I am trained as an atmospheric scientist, so I have taken many atmospheric measurements over the course of my career. I had not ventured into the world of phenology … Continue reading
Posted in Earth as a System, GLOBE Protocols
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