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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Cosumnes_River_College/Contemporary_Biology_(Aptekar)/02%3A_Chemistry_of_Life/2.02%3A_WaterDo you ever wonder why scientists spend time looking for water on other planets? It is because water is essential to life; even minute traces of it on another planet can indicate that life could or di...Do you ever wonder why scientists spend time looking for water on other planets? It is because water is essential to life; even minute traces of it on another planet can indicate that life could or did exist on that planet. Water is one of the more abundant molecules in living cells and the one most critical to life as we know it. Approximately 60–70 percent of your body is made up of water. Without it, life simply would not exist.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/General_Ecology_Ecology/Chapter_2%3A_The_Physical_Environment/2.5%3A_Earth's_Energy_BalanceEarth’s temperature depends on the balance between energy entering and leaving the planet. When incoming energy from the sun is absorbed, Earth warms. When energy is released from Earth into space, th...Earth’s temperature depends on the balance between energy entering and leaving the planet. When incoming energy from the sun is absorbed, Earth warms. When energy is released from Earth into space, the planet cools. Many factors, both natural and human, can cause changes in Earth’s energy balance, including changes in greenhouse gasses; variations in the sun’s energy reaching Earth; and changes in the reflectivity of Earth’s atmosphere and surface.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/General_Ecology_Ecology/Chapter_5%3A_Terrestrial_and_Aquatic_Communities/5.1%3A_Earth's_Biomes/5.1.4%3A_Climate_and_the_Effects_of_Global_Climate_ChangeAll biomes are universally affected by global conditions, such as climate, that ultimately shape each biome’s environment. Scientists who study climate have noted a series of marked changes that have ...All biomes are universally affected by global conditions, such as climate, that ultimately shape each biome’s environment. Scientists who study climate have noted a series of marked changes that have gradually become increasingly evident during the last sixty years. Global climate change is the term used to describe altered global weather patterns, including a worldwide increase in temperature, due largely to rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Biochemistry/Fundamentals_of_Biochemistry_(Jakubowski_and_Flatt)/Unit_IV_-_Special_Topics/28%3A_Biosignaling_-_Capstone_Volume_I/28.19%3A_Signal_Transduction_-__TemperatureThis page describes the mechanisms of temperature sensing and thermoregulation in mammals, exploring the roles of different ion channels, particularly TRP and TREK channels, in detecting thermal stimu...This page describes the mechanisms of temperature sensing and thermoregulation in mammals, exploring the roles of different ion channels, particularly TRP and TREK channels, in detecting thermal stimuli. It delves into how these channels contribute to the sensation of heat, cold, and thermal pain, with TREK channels playing a key role in moderating thermoreceptor activity by hyperpolarizing cells and TRP channels depolarizing them to increase excitability.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/16%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Plants/16.02%3A_Plant_Physiology/16.2C%3A_TranspirationThis page discusses transpiration, the evaporation of water from plants, mainly through leaf stomata during photosynthesis. It highlights the necessity of replacing lost water via xylem transport from...This page discusses transpiration, the evaporation of water from plants, mainly through leaf stomata during photosynthesis. It highlights the necessity of replacing lost water via xylem transport from roots and notes the benefits of transpiration, such as aiding photosynthesis and cooling. Environmental factors like light, temperature, humidity, wind, and soil water availability influence transpiration rates.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Wheaton_College_Massachusetts/Principles_of_Biochemistry/02%3A_Introduction_to_Biochemistry/2.01%3A_WaterDo you ever wonder why scientists spend time looking for water on other planets? It is because water is essential to life; even minute traces of it on another planet can indicate that life could or di...Do you ever wonder why scientists spend time looking for water on other planets? It is because water is essential to life; even minute traces of it on another planet can indicate that life could or did exist on that planet. Water is one of the more abundant molecules in living cells and the one most critical to life as we know it. Approximately 60–70 percent of your body is made up of water. Without it, life simply would not exist.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Marine_Biology_Laboratory/02%3A_Physical_Oceanography-_Measurement_Density_and_BuoyancyThis page describes a physical oceanography lab focused on measuring water properties like salinity and temperature, exploring buoyancy in marine life. Students will use tools for data collection and ...This page describes a physical oceanography lab focused on measuring water properties like salinity and temperature, exploring buoyancy in marine life. Students will use tools for data collection and create water density layers. A key task involves designing a plankton model that sinks slowly while remaining stationary, with guidelines for testing and a laboratory write-up analyzing buoyancy strategies of three marine organisms.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/09%3A_Climate/9.05%3A_Evidence_of_Global_Climate_ChangeThis page examines global climate change through three main areas: evidence, causes, and effects. It notes that scientists use indirect measurements, like Antarctic ice cores, to study historical clim...This page examines global climate change through three main areas: evidence, causes, and effects. It notes that scientists use indirect measurements, like Antarctic ice cores, to study historical climate data. The Industrial Revolution significantly increased atmospheric carbon dioxide due to fossil fuel use. Additionally, it highlights key temperature anomalies over the last 2000 years, such as the Medieval Climate Anomaly and the Little Ice Age, which have led to various climatic impacts.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Clackamas_Community_College/Clackamas_Biology_112_OER_Textbook_(OpenStax)/01%3A_Introduction_to_Biology/1.05%3A_WaterDo you ever wonder why scientists spend time looking for water on other planets? It is because water is essential to life; even minute traces of it on another planet can indicate that life could or di...Do you ever wonder why scientists spend time looking for water on other planets? It is because water is essential to life; even minute traces of it on another planet can indicate that life could or did exist on that planet. Water is one of the more abundant molecules in living cells and the one most critical to life as we know it. Approximately 60–70 percent of your body is made up of water. Without it, life simply would not exist.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/01%3A_The_Chemical_Basis_of_Life/1.05%3A_Hydrogen_BondsThis page discusses hydrogen bonds, which are weak attractions between polar molecules like water. Each water molecule can form bonds with four others, leading to unique properties such as a wide liqu...This page discusses hydrogen bonds, which are weak attractions between polar molecules like water. Each water molecule can form bonds with four others, leading to unique properties such as a wide liquid temperature range and high heat of vaporization. These characteristics support cooling via sweat evaporation and stabilize temperatures near water bodies.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Concepts_in_Biology_(OpenStax)/02%3A_Chemistry_of_Life/2.02%3A_WaterDo you ever wonder why scientists spend time looking for water on other planets? It is because water is essential to life; even minute traces of it on another planet can indicate that life could or di...Do you ever wonder why scientists spend time looking for water on other planets? It is because water is essential to life; even minute traces of it on another planet can indicate that life could or did exist on that planet. Water is one of the more abundant molecules in living cells and the one most critical to life as we know it. Approximately 60–70 percent of your body is made up of water. Without it, life simply would not exist.
