Melting at the top: Rapidly warming Arctic will have global consequences
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Average Arctic winter temperatures will rise roughly four to seven degrees Celsius over land and seven to ten degrees Celsius over the oceans, leading to profound changes by the end of the century. The maps based on the average of five climate models, project the state of Arctic sea ice in September for three periods between 2010 and 2090 as a result of global warming, which is discussed.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2005
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Christian differences
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The US church has been experiencing phenomenal growth as the increasing competition in the free-market continues to spark membership. Statistics show that the Southern Baptist Convention is currently the largest Protestant denomination in the US, with an estimated 16 million members.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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Ethnic groups in the world
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A description of the ethnic composition of nations is presented. The world is dominated by countries having 50 or more ethic groups, that have at times resulted in ethnic conflicts.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
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