Category Archives: Earth as a System

Wading and migratory birds overflow study in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Posted on 06/12/2013 by Jessica Mackaro

This week’s blog comes to us from Ms. Wafa Bin Daynna, the Country Coordinator for the Kingdom of Bahrain.  In this post she explains a new collaborative project occurring in the Kingdom of Bahrain exploring migratory birds throughout the country.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth as a System, GLOBE Protocols, Latin America and Caribbean | 3 Comments

Capturing Plant Green-Up Through Your Lens

Posted on 02/21/2013 by wordpressadmin

This week we have a guest blogger, Jessica Taylor. Jessica has been active as a GLOBE observer and trainer since 2001 and is a Master Trainer at NASA Langley Research Center. She conducts regular GLOBE Teacher Workshops in the areas … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth as a System, General Science, GLOBE Protocols | 1 Comment

Cloud forests and how trees get water

Posted on 01/02/2013 by wordpressadmin

Most trees obtain water through their massive root systems, but did you know that some trees can absorb water through their leaves as well? This ability is called foliar uptake. Scientists recently discovered that trees in cloud forests use foliar … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth as a System, Land Cover | 2 Comments

As the last leaf falls

Posted on 10/24/2012 by wordpressadmin

This was my first year doing the Green-Down Protocol with GLOBE. I am trained as an atmospheric scientist, so I have taken many atmospheric measurements over the course of my career. I had not ventured into the world of phenology … Continue reading →

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Exotic Plant Invasion Part II: Origin and History of Tree-of-heaven in the US and Japan and initial research results

Posted on 08/01/2012 by wordpressadmin

This week, Dr. Rico Gazal continues his discussion of Tree-of-heaven and provides initial research results. Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is spreading widely throughout West Virginia and threatening the native forest ecosystems in Appalachia.  This invasive plant was introduced to the United States from … Continue reading →

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