We talked briefly about the immense amazingness of the ocean in our article Source Series: The Tides of Change. So we don’t need to remind you all of the incredible ecosystem which surrounds us (let me
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Source Series: The Tides of Change
The ocean is a wondrous and awe-inspiring ecosystem. It covers most of our planet (71% of it…and let’s not forget that number is increasing)! The average depth of the ocean is nearly 2.5 miles, but the lowest
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Every day, our world is getting bigger. Scientists make discoveries left and right that expand our horizons exponentially. Technological advances make it possible to dive deeper into the oceans, peer further into the cosmos and learn more
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The world would be in rough waters if it weren’t for the ability to transport goods by ship. Despite all the advances in travel technologies, from road to rail to air and even space, nothing comes close
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It’s a precious few that haven’t heard of Albert Einstein’s landmark equation: E=MC2. The value of this elegant equation is that it has revealed that matter and energy are intimately related. It has been responsible for enormous
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As the southwestern United States became more and more populated in the beginning of the 20th century, the tempestuous Colorado River tested the depth of the desire of West Coast settlers. Communities that clung to the banks
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The oft repeated phrase “water is life” speaks to the dependence that humanity has on this essential natural resource. Harnessing the power of water is a clear marker in the development of advanced civilizations- from the earliest
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