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April 8 Total Solar Eclipse
When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun’s atmosphere to strange animal behaviors — and even possible effects on humans.
It comes with the Sun near the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, setting the stage for a breathtaking display: The corona will glow spectacularly from the Moon’s silhouette along the path of totality, a corridor stretching from Mexico to Canada via the United States.
Total solar eclipses offer “incredible scientific opportunities,” NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy told a press conference this week about the celestialevent.
The US space agency is one of the institutions at the ready for the eclipse, with plans to launch so-called “sounding rockets” to study the effects on Earth’s upper atmosphere.
Here is a look at what researchers are hoping to learn from the upcoming eclipse:
– Sun’s atmosphere –
When the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun and blocks it, the elusive outermost edge of the Sun’s atmosphere, or corona, will be visible “in a very special way,” Melroy said.
“Things are happening with the corona that we don’t fully understand,” she said.
The heat within the corona intensifies with distance from the Sun’s surface — a counterintuitive phenomenon that scientists struggle to fully comprehend or explain.
Solar flares, a sudden explosion of energy that releases radiation into space, take place in the corona as do solar prominences, enormous plasma formations that loop out from the Sun’s surface.
During an eclipse, the bottom most part of the corona — where a lot of this activity occurs — is more clearly visible than when using specialized instruments to block the central part of the Sun, offering a golden opportunity for study, said Shannon Schmoll, director of the Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University.
Researchers are particularly thrilled about the Sun being near the peak of its 11-year cycle.
“The chance we’re going to see something amazing is very high,” Melroy said.
– Earth’s atmosphere –
The total eclipse also will afford scientists a chance to study changes in part of the Earth’s upper atmosphere known as the ionosphere, important because it affects radio waves used for communication and navigation.
“Disturbances in this layer can cause issues with GPS and communications,” said Kelly Korreck, the eclipse program manager at NASA headquarters.
The ionosphere, which is where Earth’s atmosphere meets space, is affected by the Sun, which electrically charges the particles there during the day.
NASA’s three sounding rockets will be launched before, during and just after the eclipse from Virginia to measure these changes.
The major decrease in sunlight provoked by the eclipse — more rapid and localized than a simple sunset — should allow researchers to learn more about how light affects the ionosphere so they can better predict potential problematic disruptions.
– Animal behaviors –
Startling animal behavior has been noted during eclipses: Giraffes have been seen galloping, while roosters and crickets can start crowing and chirping.
Beyond the drop in sunlight, temperatures and wind — conditions to which animals are sensitive — can also decrease significantly during an eclipse.
Andrew Farnsworth, a researcher in ornithology at Cornell University in New York state, studies how eclipses affect birds, using weather surveillance radar to detect birds in flight.
During the last total solar eclipse visible from the United States in August 2017, scientists observed a “decline in the number of animals flying around,” Farnsworth told reporters.
The 2017 eclipse disrupted the daily activities of insects and birds, but did not trigger usual animal nocturnal behaviors such as birds migrating or bats emerging, the expert said.
This time around, birds might be more apt to migrate during the eclipse, given that it’s in April, he said.
“These kinds of patterns — they’re important for understanding the ways animals perceive their worlds,” Farnsworth said.
– Human wonder –
“Eclipses have a special power. They move people to feel a kind of reverence for the beauty of our universe,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told reporters.
Researchers studied this feeling of awe in 2017, using data from nearly three million users of Twitter, now called X.
Those in the so-called “path of totality,” under which the Moon will fully block out the Sun, tended to use the pronoun “we” (as opposed to “I”) and express concern about other people, according to Paul Piff, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Irvine.
“What we’re finding is that experiences that bring about awe… seem to attune people and connect us to one another, to connect us to entities that are larger than ourselves,” Piff said.
This year, he plans to study if the experience has any effect on political divisions in society.
– Citizen scientists –
About 40 citizen science projects are planned around the eclipse, from using a phone app to register the temperature and cloud cover to recording ambient noise during the event.
“We encourage you to help NASA observe the sights and sounds around you,” Nelson said.
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Honor Israel is a Lagos based Leadership coach and the founder of The Art of Innovative Leadership. In his once a week free coaching sessions on his whatsapp group, he teaches on how to develop the resilience mindset.
I’m writing this article from my bed, using a torch for visibility, reflecting on my perspectives on resilience. Robert T. Kiyosaki, in his book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, highlights that what separates successful rich people from others is often referred to as gut, boldness, courage, grit, or what I prefer to call resilience for the purpose of this article. Kiyosaki shared an interview he had with a radio presenter about becoming an entrepreneur. He advised her to take courses in sales, direct selling, or copywriting, or to take a job in advertising to develop the necessary skills for entrepreneurship. The presenter misunderstood the advice, seeing it as a deviation from her belief in being a professional writer. This highlights that resilience is crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs are charting unknown territories infested with challenges. Leaving the comfort of the corporate world to establish your own venture means competing in a highly competitive market where unconventional methods may be necessary for survival. So, what is resilience?
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What is Resilience?
Resilience is the ability to persist and not give up in the face of adversity. It is about staying on course even when faced with setbacks, losses, distress, or external interference. As an entrepreneur, your sphere of influence is often limited, and you must navigate an external environment filled with challenges from vendors, suppliers, applicants, regulators, and more. Resilience is not just a skill; it is a mindset cultivated through life experiences, reflection, strategic thinking, and a strong support system.
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How to Develop the Resilience Mindset
1. Life Experiences
Resilience is learned through adversity. For example, Kiyosaki notes that learning how to manage setbacks is crucial to building wealth and success. This idea is supported by Angela Duckworth in her book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, where she explains that grit (which aligns closely with resilience) is often developed through difficult experiences. These experiences provide the context to understand and apply theoretical knowledge in practical ways.
2. Reflection
Resilience involves self-awareness, often developed through reflection. This aligns with the teachings of Viktor Frankl in Man’s Search for Meaning, where he emphasizes the importance of finding purpose in life’s struggles. Reflection helps clarify goals and values, allowing individuals to draw strength from their experiences and maintain focus on their long-term objectives.
3. Strategic Thinking
Resilience also involves strategic thinking, or what I prefer to call unconventional thinking. Entrepreneurs often have to think outside the box and find innovative solutions to problems. As outlined in Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, resilience involves using both intuitive and deliberate thinking to navigate challenges effectively.
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4. Support System
A strong support system is essential for resilience. Brené Brown, in her book Daring Greatly, discusses the importance of vulnerability and seeking help. Building a support network during times of adversity is not a sign of weakness but a critical component of resilience.
5. Clarity
Adversity often brings clarity to one’s goals and values. Stephen Covey, in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, emphasizes the importance of beginning with the end in mind. Resilient people use challenging experiences as opportunities to refocus and align their actions with their long-term vision.
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Key Insights
1. Challenges in Business: The business world is fraught with challenges, requiring a positive mindset of resilience and adaptability.
2. Resilience as a Mindset: Resilience is not a skill but a mindset, cultivated through attitude and habit.
3. Persistence in Adversity: Resilience is the ability to persist in the face of setbacks.
4. Essential Traits: Resilience and adaptability are essential traits for every entrepreneur.
5. Synonyms for Resilience: Other terms for resilience include boldness, guts, grit, and courage.
6. Learning Through Experience: Resilience cannot be learned in a classroom but through life experiences, reflection, strategic thinking, and support from others.
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Ikeja Electricity company in a notice issued to her customers on Monday stated: “Please, be informed of the downward tariff review of our Band A feeders from N225/kwh to N206.80/kwh effective 6th May 2024 with guaranteed availability of 20-24 hours supply daily.
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