Is Climate Change Turning Antarctica’s Snow Green? Antarctica has large patches of green snow that are visible from space using satellite imaging. This green snow is caused by algal blooms. The patches of green snow have been growing as the continent warms due to climate change. Scientists mapped the prevalence of the blooms along the Antarctic peninsula and published their findings in late May. Most think of […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 26, 2020 0 Comments
2020 Summer of Camping: Here Are the Things You Need for a Socially Distanced Summer 2020 is turning out to be the summer of camping. With the travel industry reeling in the aftermath of state-wide lockdowns and travel restrictions, many concerned travelers are looking for adventures closer to home. Camping is a natural fit for socially distanced vacations, and indeed, Forbes claims that “RV’s are the new toilet paper.” Here are the things you need […] Gear Review Lynn Barlow | June 26, 2020 0 Comments
Climate: Historical High Temperatures and Modern Climate Earth has experienced many temperatures over time, from historical high temperatures to ice ages and our modern climate. Earth has experienced a range of climates and temperatures over time. There have been notable thermal maximums in Earth’s history. Scientists research these thermal maximums and compare them to current climate trends. Earth was at its peak temperature just after its formation, […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 26, 2020 2 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Is Back On Snow at Copper Mountain, CO Mikaela Shiffrin is back on snow after the longest break she can remember in her professional skiing career. The 20/21 training season has officially begun for U.S. Ski and Snowboard team members with the first training camp of the year. Held at Copper Mountain, CO, the team followed social distancing protocols while experiencing better-than-expected conditions. Shiffrin took a month away […] Industry News Lynn Barlow | June 24, 2020 0 Comments
Brain Post: How Hurricanes Get Named Hurricanes get named using a system developed in the 1950s. Tropical storms also get named once they reach a sustained wind speed of 35 mph. The naming procedure is dictated by the World Meteorological Organization, and there are different naming conventions for storms that occur in the Pacific. Before the 1950s, hurricanes and tropical storms were assigned a number. This […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 23, 2020 1 Comment
Scientists Find a Massive Unknown Structure in Earth Using machine learning techniques, scientists have found a massive unknown structure in Earth. The structure is made out of an unknown dense material and was discovered at the boundary between Earth’s liquid outer core and mantel. Scientists used thirty years of earthquake data to discover the anomaly. The structure is an Ultra Low Velocity Zone, or ULVZ. It is an […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
Map Created Overlaying Modern Countries on Pangea A map has been created overlaying modern countries on Pangea. Pangea is the last supercontinent to have formed on Earth. Pangea formed 300 million years ago and was a solid landmass surrounded by ocean. The ocean surrounding Pangea is called Panthalassa, which means “all sea” in greek. This ancient superocean occupied 70% of Earth’s surface. Most of the oceanic plates […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
The 10 Most Deadly Jobs in America The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released a list of the 10 most deadly jobs in America. The national average rate of workplace fatalities is 3.5 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers. However, for those working dangerous jobs, the rate is much higher. Most workplace fatalities are transportation related. In fact, transportation accidents cause 40% of all workplace deaths. The next […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
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