"The creation of the Oxford English Dictionary began in 1857, took seventy years to complete, drew from tens of thousands of brilliant minds, and organized the sprawling language into 414,825 precise definitions. But hidden within the rituals of its creation is a fascinating and…
"Questions about the origins and nature of Earth have long preoccupied human thought and the scientific endeavor. Over the past four decades, Earth scientists have made great strides in understanding the planet's workings. Ever-improving tools are available to understand how Ear…
Origin and evolution of Earth: research questions for a changing planet
by National Research Council (U.S.)., Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council (U.S.)., Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, National Research Council (U.S.)., Committee on Grand Research Questions in the Solid-Earth Sciences
"Questions about the origin and nature of Earth and the life on it have long preoccupied human thought and the scientific endeavor. Deciphering the planet's history and processes could improve the ability to predict catastrophes like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, to manage…
