#spacesciences — Public Fediverse posts

Earth-sized #exoplanets must possess at least 20% to 50% of the water volume found in Earth's oceans to maintain the critical natural climate cycles required to sustain surface water and support life. Planets with limited surface water—often classified as desert worlds—are highly unlikely to remain habitable, regardless of their position within a star's habitable zone.
#Astrobiology #PlanetaryScience #EarthScience #SpaceSciences #Exoclimatology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/04/ps04152601.html

Exclusionary Behaviors Reinforce Historical Biases And Contribute To Loss Of Talent In The Earth Sciences
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2022EF002912 <-- shared paper
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“KEY POINTS
• Workplace experiences in the geosciences differ by gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability status, and career stage
• Historically excluded groups report more negative workplace environments and negative career outcomes
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts need to address hostile behavior effects on careers and retention in the geosciences..."
#workplace #workplaceculture #workplacewellness #geology #earthscience #earthsciences #professionals #spacescience #spacesciences #geosciences #workplacehealth #work #career #recruitment #careers #diversity #data #talent #inclusion #gender #race #ethnicity #careerstage #sexualorientation #abilitynotdisability #disability #disabilityemployment #negativeworkplace #survey #study #analysis #demographics #geoscientists #inclusion #atmosphere #research #study