5th Annual John H. Carlson Lecture presented by MIT
| Hours: | 7:00PM - 8:00PM |
| Ages: | Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Lectures/Discussions |
Bjorn Stevens, PhD, director, Atmosphere in the Earth System Department, Max-Planck Institute for Meteorology, and professor, University of Hamburg, Germany
Water shapes our atmosphere.
This seemingly simple molecule plays a defining role in some of the earliest recorded attempts to rationalize the cosmos, is resplendent in mythology, and has long been an element of folklore.
In the late 19th century, watching water was a crucial component of the first coordinated and systematic attempts to predict the weather.
In the 20th century it became appreciated that a comprehension of the global climate system, and its susceptibility to perturbations, is intimately linked to an understanding of water.
What is it about the mighty water molecule that makes it so important?
Can an understanding of a few key facts about water help us better comprehend our atmosphere, patterns of weather, climate and climate change?
In this lecture Professor Bjorn Stevens will use a few physical examples and demonstrations to illustrate how some simple properties of the mighty water molecule give shape to the world around us.
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Free with registration
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www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/programs_and_classes/aquarium_lecture_series/
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Central Wharf, Boston, MA, 02110 map
Phone: 6179735206
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