Northern Hemisphere Quotes (3 quotes)
Buys Ballot Law: Standing with back to the wind, the pressure to the left is lower than to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.
Slightly reworded from the Glossary of Meteorology online at the site of the American Meteorological Society. Various statements of this law are found in different sources.
The vernal equinox marks a transition in the Earth’s journey around the sun, signaling the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s a time of equilibrium, when day and night are in perfect balance, showcasing the intricate dynamics of our solar system.
A fictional quote imagined in the style of an astrophysicist and planetary scientist (19 Mar 2024).
The vernal equinox serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. As the Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience equal lengths of day and night, it underscores the universal rhythms that govern our planet’s ecosystems.
A fictional quote imagined in the style of a primatologist and conservationist (19 Mar 2024).
In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion.
(1987) -- 
