Innsbruck, Austria

Atmosphere Sciences

Atmosphärenwissenschaften

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Atmosphere Sciences at University of Innsbruck

Language: German Studies in German
Subject area: physical science, environment
University website: www.uibk.ac.at
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD
6 Semester
180 ECTS

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Atmosphere
An atmosphere (from Greek ἀτμός (atmos), meaning 'vapour', and σφαῖρα (sphaira), meaning 'sphere') is a layer or a set of layers of gases surrounding a planet or other material body, that is held in place by the gravity of that body. An atmosphere is more likely to be retained if the gravity it is subject to is high and the temperature of the atmosphere is low.
The majority of European (and global) biodiversity is made up of insects, but little is known about their distribution, abundance and the threats they face. This lack of knowledge is of particular concern for species involved in pollination, such as bees, butterflies and hoverflies and for the benefits society gains from pollination services.
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