Earth Sciences
Cryptic biodiversity in a changing world. (1/2)
(+info)Imperfect isolation: factors and filters shaping Madagascar's extant vertebrate fauna. (2/2)
(+info)The Earth sciences are a group of academic disciplines that focus on the scientific study of the Earth, its systems, processes, and phenomena. This encompasses a wide range of fields, including geology, physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. The Earth sciences seek to understand the Earth's internal structure, composition, and dynamics, as well as its surface processes, climate, and environmental changes over time.
Some specific areas within the Earth sciences include:
1. Geology: the study of the solid Earth, including its rocks, minerals, and structures.
2. Geophysics: the application of physics to the study of the Earth, including its internal structure, dynamics, and magnetic fields.
3. Geochemistry: the study of the chemical composition and processes of the Earth's materials, such as rocks, minerals, and fluids.
4. Paleontology: the study of ancient life forms, including fossils and their environments.
5. Meteorology: the study of the atmosphere, weather patterns, and climate.
6. Oceanography: the study of the oceans, including their physical properties, chemistry, biology, and geology.
7. Environmental science: the interdisciplinary study of environmental systems, including their natural and human-induced changes.
Overall, the Earth sciences provide valuable insights into the complex interactions between the Earth's various systems and how they have evolved over time. This knowledge is essential for understanding our planet's past, present, and future, as well as for developing strategies to mitigate natural hazards and protect its resources.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Science" is a broad field that refers to a systematic and logical process used to discover how things in the universe work. It's not typically used as a medical term. However, within the context of medicine, "science" often refers to evidence-based practices, which are treatments and preventions that have been scientifically researched and proven to be effective. This could include areas like pharmacology (the study of drugs), pathophysiology (the study of changes in the body due to disease), or clinical trials (studies used to test new treatments). If you're looking for a specific medical term, could you please provide more context?
Earth Sciences Museum
Green Earth Sciences
Permeability (Earth sciences)
Gaia Earth Sciences
Environmental Earth Sciences
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Outline of Earth sciences
Earth sciences graphics software
Branner Earth Sciences Library
Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Australian Journal of Earth Sciences
Russian Journal of Earth Sciences
Machine learning in earth sciences
International Journal of Earth Sciences
List of earth sciences awards
Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences
Journal of African Earth Sciences
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Journal of Asian Earth Sciences
Austrian Journal of Earth Sciences
Earth science
Journal of South American Earth Sciences
NASA Earth Science
Earth-Science Reviews
Earth Science Week
Earth system science
Ductility (Earth science)
Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering
Faculty of Earth Sciences, King Abdulaziz University
Outline of Earth sciences - Wikipedia
Bentonite | Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
earth science | ScienceBlogs
Earth Science | Science News
Earth Science Part time jobs | PhD
surface temperature
ERC Advanced Grant - Earth system science
1A: Earth System Science
Earth Sciences: Books and Journals | Springer | Springer - International Publisher
Earth Sciences
How Does Google Earth Work? | Live Science
TRUST Final Evaluation Report - Earth Science | AMNH
TIME for Kids | Earth Science
13 Incredibly Lucky Earth Facts | Live Science
Metal Isotope Facility | UCL Earth Sciences - UCL - University College London
Events | Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences - EPS
Dr Nick Cook - School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Structural Geology - Department of Earth Sciences - Utrecht University
NSF Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships (EAR-PF) (nsf22625) | NSF - National Science Foundation
Frontiers in Earth Science | Cryospheric Sciences
Events | Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences - EPS
Earth and Environmental Sciences Programme, Faculty of Science
Science: Lost ocean found deep in the Earth | New Scientist
Ph.D. Program - Department of Earth Sciences - Western University
News - School of Earth and Environmental Sciences - Cardiff University
BIOS3221 | School of Biological Earth & Environmental Sciences - UNSW Sydney
Core Area of Expertise: Space and Earth Science - NASA
Getting down to Earth in Environmental Education | Science News
Scott Kelly returns to earth, but science for | EurekAlert!
Geology10
- Pedosphere - The outermost layer of the Earth that is composed of soil and subject to soil formation processes Outer layers By composition Crust (geology) - The outermost solid shell of a rocky planet, dwarf planet, or natural satellite. (wikipedia.org)
- Economic geology - Science concerned with earth materials of economic value Engineering geology - The application of the geology to engineering practice. (wikipedia.org)
- Environmental geology - Science of the practical application of geology in environmental problems. (wikipedia.org)
- The spectrum ranges from geology and geophysics, mineralogy and oceanography to earth system science. (springer.com)
- We study deformation and metamorphic processes in the Earth at all scales, from nanostructures to plate boundaries, using tools ranging from electron microscopy to field geology. (uu.nl)
- The Structural Geology group manages the electron microscopy and electron microprobe facilities of the Department of Earth Sciences and participates in the electron microscopy centre , housed in the Faculty of Science of Utrecht University. (uu.nl)
- During the field trip, I felt like I was not only an earth science student learning geology but instead an archeology student studying ancient history. (edu.hk)
- Our students have been very successful in being awarded student grants through organizations such as the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research, Geological Society of America, Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS), Integrated Ocean Drilling Program, National Science Foundation, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, and the Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM). (binghamton.edu)
- Visit your local library for suggestions of good introductory texts on geology and earth science. (open.ac.uk)
- After graduating with the first geology class from Chico, I was fortunate to be trained at USGS 6-month training center by many of the founders of groundwater science such as Ferris, Theis, Bredehoeft, Hem, and Lohman. (csuchico.edu)
Planetary science3
- It is also known as geoscience, the geosciences or the Earthquake sciences, and is arguably a special case in planetary science, the Earth being the only known life-bearing planet. (wikipedia.org)
- Astrophysics intersects with Ames' other areas of expertise, leveraging supercomputing for complex simulations, astrophysics and astrochemistry facilities that contribute towards planetary science, and the development of space technologies like coronagraphs that enable future scientific research. (nasa.gov)
- Planetary science at Ames studies our closest neighbors and the furthest bodies of our solar system, specializing in planet modelling and researching the origins and evolution of planetary systems. (nasa.gov)
Faculty1
- The Planetarium is a collaboration between The Faculty of Science, Lund Observatory, the Department of Physics and the Faculty of Engineering LTH. (lu.se)
Geosciences5
- Geochemistry is a natural science discipline that combines geosciences and chemistry. (springer.com)
- Geophysics is a sub-discipline of geosciences and physics that investigates the physical properties and processes of the crust and interior of the earth. (springer.com)
- Within the strategic Sustainability theme of Utrecht University, the Faculties of Science and Geosciences are linking their research in the Energy and Resources sector, addressing both upstream and downstream aspects of the resources supply chain. (uu.nl)
- We believe knowledge of the issues affecting our planet's systems better prepares USC undergraduates for careers in a changing world-whether their career path is pre-med, pre-law, information technology, education, business, the physical sciences, or the geosciences. (usc.edu)
- The School of Earth Sciences welcomes links with industry and other organisations in the Geosciences. (bristol.ac.uk)
Biological6
- Earth system science is an interdisciplinary science that investigates how the sum of physical, chemical, biological and social components and their processes and interactions influence the state and changes of planet Earth. (springer.com)
- The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) at University College Cork will host an information evening for those interested in enrolling in the School's BSc Environmental Management evening degree. (ucc.ie)
- Stuart Firestein is the chair of Columbia University's department of biological sciences where, along with his colleagues, he studies the vertebrate olfactory system, possibly the best chemical detector on the face of the planet. (worldsciencefestival.com)
- This foundational course focuses on the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the global Earth system as they relate to sustainability challenges and intersections with society. (lu.se)
- Knowledge and understanding · describe the structure and function of the Earth system, including its physical, chemical, and biological subsystems. (lu.se)
- Judgement and approach · use a scientific approach to explain changes in the Earth system including its physical, chemical, and biological subsystems. (lu.se)
NIEHS7
- At the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) we study the effects of the environment on health in laboratories located in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. (nih.gov)
- NIEHS is committed to conducting the most rigorous research in environmental health sciences, and to communicating the results of this research to the public. (nih.gov)
- NIEHS research uses state-of-the-art science and technology to investigate the interplay between environmental exposures, human biology, genetics, and common diseases to help prevent disease and improve human health. (nih.gov)
- NIEHS offers a broad range of job opportunities, career enhancement programs, and research training grants and programs in environmental health sciences and administration. (nih.gov)
- The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is expanding and accelerating its contributions to scientific knowledge of human health and the environment, and to the health and well-being of people everywhere. (nih.gov)
- A unique mix of science and music drew an enthusiastic crowd April 22 for an NIEHS-sponsored Earth Day celebration at the downtown Durham Convention Center. (nih.gov)
- John Schelp, from the NIEHS Office of Science Education and Diversity, assisted. (nih.gov)
Earth's6
- Earth's mantle - The part of the interior of the planet Earth between the crust and the core. (wikipedia.org)
- Pedology - The study of soils in their natural environment Geomorphology - The scientific study of landforms and the processes that shape them Spatial decision support systems - Computerised aid to land use decisions Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) - Various satellite navigation systems Hydrology - The science of applying engineering techniques to the properties of the earth's water, especially its movement in relation to land. (wikipedia.org)
- the solid Earth (rock materials on the surface and in Earth's interior layers) and soil. (carleton.edu)
- Life on Earth exists in even the most unexpected places including inside rocks on and below the Earth's surface, beneath oceans and polar ice, and even floating in the air. (carleton.edu)
- At present, this facility is mainly used to examine the Earth's biogeochemical cycles, and to determine how the present and past Earth systems are responding to rapid climate change. (ucl.ac.uk)
- At Ames, research projects in Earth science include studying climate change, carbon cycles and ecosystems, Earth's surface and interior, the composition of the atmosphere, weather, and water and energy cycles. (nasa.gov)
Research16
- It is published by the Society for Science, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education (EIN 53-0196483). (sciencenews.org)
- Explore our pages and order proven teaching materials and high-quality research literature, such as the Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series and Surveys in Geophysics. (springer.com)
- The Earth Sciences Department of BSC-CNS has the aim of modelling and understanding the behaviour of the Earth System, focusing its research activities on atmospheric processes and climate change modelling. (bsc.es)
- Meet the people who research, teach and serve in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. (st-andrews.ac.uk)
- The broad goal of our research is to provide a fundamental understanding of Earth material behavior, which is needed to model and to interpret both natural and human-induced phenomena occurring within and at the surface of the Earth. (uu.nl)
- Integrated research using field studies, advanced microcopy and experimental work is needed to investigate key problems in the deformation behaviour of Earth materials, including the micro- and nanoscale mechanisms that control slip in seismic fault zones, and the coupling of recrystallization to solid-state flow during large strain deformation. (uu.nl)
- All this research is available to the wider Earth science community and the public. (nasa.gov)
- The research published in the journal Science overturns a long held theory around a famous pattern in nature. (ucc.ie)
- Caleb Scharf's research career spans cosmology, exoplanetary science, and astrobiology. (worldsciencefestival.com)
- The purpose of the trip to Central America was to see first-hand the practical applications of NASA's Earth science research and development. (nasa.gov)
- Did you know that science experiments and laboratory research can be done ANYWHERE? (nih.gov)
- The Space Sciences Laboratory at Berkeley was initiated in 1958 with a primary goal of fostering outstanding research in space-related sciences and providing education for the next generation of space scientists. (nih.gov)
- At the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, research and education in remote sensing dates back to the early 1980's. (lu.se)
- The spacecraft brought back a number of physical and life sciences research projects, including heart and gut tissue chip projects that traveled to the ISS as part of the Tissue Chips in Space initiative . (nih.gov)
- The focus is applied public health research and prevention science that has the capacity to improve health now. (cdc.gov)
- The National Science Foundation supports COMPRES, the Consortium for Materials Properties Research in Earth Sciences under NSF Cooperative Agreement EAR-1661511 . (compres.us)
NASA7
- Google Earth features 3D reconstructions, annotation tools and satellite imagery provided by NASA dating back all the way back to 1984, allowing users to virtually travel back in time. (livescience.com)
- The imagery and data used by Google Earth is collected through partnerships with NASA, National Geographic and others, making it quite a collective effort. (livescience.com)
- When you open Google Earth for the first time, that image is composed of trillions of pixels from NASA satellite photos," Shah said. (livescience.com)
- The most striking images we have of our own Earth come from NASA missions. (nasa.gov)
- From the vantage point of low Earth orbit, NASA technologies are able to study our own Earth and understand how its changing. (nasa.gov)
- You can learn about how the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) studies the environment from global perspectives by visiting their Science at NASA , and Space Science websites! (nih.gov)
- The photo was transmitted to Earth by the United States Lunar Orbiter 1 and received at the NASA tracking station at Robledo de Chavela near Madrid, Sparin. (nih.gov)
Environmental4
- This module offers an exceptionally wide range of skills, many of which are transferable to other areas, as well as those you will need to progress to other modules in earth, environmental and natural sciences. (open.ac.uk)
- I've been teaching high school science (Earth Science, Biology, AP Environmental Science, and Fish and Wildlife) for 14 years in the Sacramento area. (csuchico.edu)
- The course provides knowledge of the biophysical components and overall function of the Earth system in relation to global climate and environmental change. (lu.se)
- The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences proudly congratulates Ms. Laird for receiving this award. (case.edu)
Paleontology1
- Climate Change: Discover How It Impacts Spaceship Earth (Build It Yourself) covers many concepts in earth science, from paleontology to climate systems to how to make a battery out of apple (how can a kid's science activity not include the apple battery! (scienceblogs.com)
Physical3
- Earth science is a branch of the physical sciences which is a part of the natural sciences. (wikipedia.org)
- The physical and chemical properties of the Earth and other terrestrial planets depend on the atomic to nanoscale structure of their constituent rocks, minerals and fluids. (uu.nl)
- Get your students inspired with high school physical science kits, robotics, Carolina ChemKits, and much more. (carolina.com)
Scientists5
- More later: WASHINGTON (Nov. 22, 2011)--In an apparent effort to discredit climate science, hackers again posted stolen emails from leading climate scientists online today, just days ahead of a United Nations climate meeting. (scienceblogs.com)
- In 2014, we have launched a mentorship program that matches undergraduate majors with Earth Scientists who have gone on to careers outside of academia. (usc.edu)
- And scientists have actually been able to map those out, despite the planet's great distance from Earth (at least 1,000 light-years away. (popsci.com)
- Scientists and engineers are connected across academic institutions to support the translation of science into innovation. (bristol.ac.uk)
- To prepare for this cosmic migration, today's scientists are exploring how living in space affects the human body-right down to DNA-and whether we might tweak our own genome to enhance our ability to live beyond Earth. (worldsciencefestival.com)
Scientist1
- I was accompanied by Woody Turner, Program Scientist, Earth Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, whose knowledge of NASA's Earth science program provided me with a deeper understanding and appreciation of what I saw. (nasa.gov)
Oceans1
- Earth materials with at least one nanoscale dimension are ubiquitous and include fault rocks, magnetic particles in sediments, biominerals and nanofossils, exsolutions in igneous and metamorphic crystals, intercrystalline fluid films and weathering layers at mineral surfaces, as well as nanoparticles in the atmosphere, oceans and polar ice sheets. (uu.nl)
Planet's2
- Some life has adapted to the most frigid places on Earth (including Antarctica, where the planet's record low was set at minus 128.6 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 89.2 degrees Celsius) and its hottest deserts (including El Azizia, Libya, where the record high of 136 degrees F, 57.8 degrees C, was recorded). (livescience.com)
- Both earth and space science help us learn more about our planet's environment and how it contributes to our personal health and welfare. (nih.gov)
Department of Earth2
- The Department of Earth Sciences teaches more General Education (GE) science credits than any other science department at USC. (usc.edu)
- The graduate program in the Department of Earth Sciences offers Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs in geological sciences. (binghamton.edu)
Interdisciplinary1
- Springer's portfolio in the field of earth sciences reflects the diversity of this interdisciplinary field of study. (springer.com)
News5
- A version of this article appears in the September 28, 1991 issue of Science News. (sciencenews.org)
- Our mission is to provide accurate, engaging news of science to the public. (sciencenews.org)
- Science News was founded in 1921 as an independent, nonprofit source of accurate information on the latest news of science, medicine and technology. (sciencenews.org)
- Subscribers, enter your e-mail address for full access to the Science News archives and digital editions. (sciencenews.org)
- A version of this article appears in the July 8, 1972 issue of Science News. (sciencenews.org)
Processes4
- Earth system science is the study of processes that move energy and materials among the pedosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. (carleton.edu)
- Our publications study how geological, geophysical, mineralogical, chemical and astronomical processes affect the Earth system or how rocks can be clearly determined. (springer.com)
- and time - from the 4.5 billion year age of the earth to geological processes that happen in a flash. (open.ac.uk)
- The information received from earth satellites sometimes gave a different and more subtle understanding of the desertification processes than what was commonly accepted. (lu.se)
Solar system2
- The existence of life is what sets Earth apart from other planets in our solar system. (carleton.edu)
- NASA's primary mission is to seek understanding about the cosmos, including all the stars in the sky, the other planets beyond and within our solar system, and our own Earth. (nasa.gov)
Geological4
- PhD students are required to sit for an oral preliminary exam, typically during their third semester, to assess their general understanding of the geological sciences. (binghamton.edu)
- We'd love to send you some more info about the Geological Sciences program at Binghamton. (binghamton.edu)
- Learn how Binghamton's Geological Sciences program can help you meet your education and career goals. (binghamton.edu)
- The teaching materials will develop your practical skills using geological maps, microscopes, and many types of field data, alongside developing your general science and study skills. (open.ac.uk)
Explore1
- Now let's explore what happens to that energy once it hits the Earth. (purdue.edu)
Climate science1
- I'm enjoying James Lawrence Powell's book "The Inquisition of Climate Science" Powell's book specifically addresses the clilmate change denialist movement and the global warming deniers themselves, and does so severely. (scienceblogs.com)
School2
- This is fantastic opportunity to get involved with the School of Earth Sciences. (bristol.ac.uk)
- The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences at Glasgow is a vibrant hub of activity with connections across the globe. (gla.ac.uk)
Visualization2
- Visualization of the Earth system as a set of four overlapping, interacting spheres. (carleton.edu)
- The award will provide WSU researchers access to innovative data science, spatial analysis, and visualization tools to examine how pollutants from Superfund and other hazardous sites contaminate Michigan water supplies and threaten human health and the environment. (nih.gov)
Journals1
- Among our long-running series are titles such as Springer Earth System Sciences , but we also carry high-quality journals such as Modeling Earth Systems and Environment . (springer.com)
Resources1
- Carolina Science Online®, our new eLearning platform, brings your classroom to life with resources for all ages. (carolina.com)
Antarctica1
- The Earth is shown on the left of the photo with the U. S. east coast in the upper left, southern Europe toward the dark or night side of Earth, and Antarctica at the bottom of Earth crescent. (nih.gov)
System4
- The full Earth system is made up of four overlapping, interacting 'spheres. (carleton.edu)
- The hydrosphere plays several very important roles in the Earth system. (carleton.edu)
- We offer students of Earth System Sciences authoritative textbooks and reference works. (springer.com)
- 2/5 · demonstrate the ability to analyse the interconnected structure and function of the Earth system from the local to the global level. (lu.se)
University2
- Michael Wysession of Washington University in St Louis has been analysing seismic waves from earth tremors in the western Pacific. (newscientist.com)
- A team of Wayne State University (WSU) researchers have received the " AI for Earth " Azure Award from Microsoft. (nih.gov)
Orbit2
Study5
- Geographic information science - Scientific study of geographic data and information Edaphology - The science concerned with the influence of soils on living things. (wikipedia.org)
- However, technical advances in instrumentation mean that the field of electron microscopy is now evolving to allow many new advances in the nanoscale study of the structure and properties of Earth materials. (uu.nl)
- You'd normally be prepared by completing OU level 1 study as part of one of our science qualifications . (open.ac.uk)
- Using tissue chips on the ISS provides a unique opportunity for researchers to model and study conditions related to diseases and aging over weeks or months, rather than the years that it would take for these conditions to develop on Earth. (nih.gov)
- Findings from the project may have implications both for improving the health of astronauts and for finding new ways to study and treat heart diseases related to aging on Earth. (nih.gov)
Telescopes1
- How astronomers started using telescopes and discovered how Earth is not at the center of the cosmos. (lu.se)
Environment6
- Ecosphere - there are many subsystems that make up the natural environment (the planetary ecosystem or "ecosphere") of the Earth. (wikipedia.org)
- enabling us to understand the cycling of carbon in the environment and to investigate the evolution of life on Earth. (bristol.ac.uk)
- Questions in science (S111) and Environment: journeys through a changing world (U116) are also appropriate if you're confident in your maths skills. (open.ac.uk)
- The discoveries from space and earth science missions engage our imaginations and encourage students to consider exciting careers in science, health, and the environment. (nih.gov)
- A resource for kids, parents, and teachers to find fun and educational materials related to health, science, and the environment we live in today. (nih.gov)
- What better way to talk about music in the environment than to tie it in with Earth Day? (nih.gov)