Physics World
DECEMBER 9, 2021
As space missions venture ever further afield, spacecraft will inevitably be exposed to greater amounts of cosmic radiation that can damage or even destroy their onboard electronics. Cosmic radiation is ionizing radiation made up of a mixture of heavy ions and cosmic rays (high-energy protons, electron and atomic nuclei).
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 5, 2023
During an April 4 routine inspection, the Department of Environmental Protection found two Repsol Oil and Gas USA LLC shale gas wells in Apolacon Township, Susquehanna County venting natural gas to the atmosphere through the well annulus at the Kropp Well Pad.
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Greenbuilding Law
JUNE 5, 2022
Albedo The amount of solar radiation reflected from an object or surface, often expressed as a percentage. Atmosphere The gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth. The dry atmosphere consists almost entirely of nitrogen (78.1% The dry atmosphere consists almost entirely of nitrogen (78.1%
Physics World
JANUARY 30, 2022
The researchers suggest future work should focus on increasing the reflectance of wavelengths of sunlight not converted to electricity. And the photovoltaic panels then do convert some of that energy to electricity, but typical panels today are only maybe 16–20% efficient. Why was there a need for a systematic review like this?
Physics World
MARCH 2, 2022
A close analysis of data from NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has revealed that electromagnetic “whistler waves” – so named because early radio operators mistook these eerie, descending sounds for a person whistling – are unexpectedly absent from certain regions of the Sun’s upper atmosphere. Signatures of an ambipolar electric field.
Physics World
JUNE 28, 2021
Artificial intelligence can be used to detect coronal holes in the Sun’s upper atmosphere, an international research team has shown. When observed at extreme ultraviolet (EUV) wavelengths, holes can appear in the Sun’s corona – its upper atmosphere. Coronal holes are indicated by red contour lines. Courtesy: Jarolim et al.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 12, 2022
Global warming is causing there to be more cloud cover over land areas because a warmer atmosphere can essentially hold more moisture. At night, clouds absorb and re-emit heat that radiates out from Earth, which has a warming effect on temperatures. Across the United States, average minimum and maximum temperatures are 1.4°F
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