Matthias Breyne et al.
The World’s Very First Marine Research Station In Ostend (Belgium)
In the mid-1800′s Belgian biologist Pierre Joseph Van Beneden established the first marine research station. This station attracted researchers from across Europe and inspired the establishment of other scientific facilities. In this essay, the authors provide an overview of Van Beneden’s works and the significance of his station.
Matthias Breyne et al., posted on
August 18th, 2010
Articles, Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Oceans
NASA Daily Image
Large X-class Flare Erupts on the Sun
On Jan. 27, 2012, a large X-class flare erupted from an active region near the solar west limb. X-class flares are the most powerful of all solar events. Seen here is an image of the flare captured by the X-ray telescope on Hinode. This image shows an emission from plasma heated to greater than eight million degrees during the energy release process of the flare. Image Credit: JAXA/Hinode