The NASA news release is here. Write up from AccuWeather: In a news release from NASA Monday, a group of scientists have determined that unusual winds caused the rapid decline (23% loss) in winter perennial ice over the past two years in the … [Read more...] about NASA: Recent Rapid Decline in Sea Ice Caused by Unusual Winds
Archives for October 4, 2007
The Differential Value of Heritage
Natural and cultural heritage has differential value; what is priceless and irreplaceable to some is disposable to others. This differentiation is cause for many conflicts and manifests anywhere from highly localised disputes to the very core of … [Read more...] about The Differential Value of Heritage
Orange-thighed Tree Frogs
Confined to tropical Northern Queensland rainforests, between Cooktown and Townsville, Orange-thighed Tree Frogs (Litoria xanthomera) live in the upper-canopy and descend to the ground only to breed. Emerging only after heavy rains, these beautiful … [Read more...] about Orange-thighed Tree Frogs
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD has worked in industry and government. She is currently researching a novel technique for long-range weather forecasting funded by the B. Macfie Family Foundation.