Just Science 2.0

"Just Science" showcases the recently published user-friendly video map of climate change by the Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature (BEST) study. The application offers a visually engaging, color-coded world map illustrating the evolution of the Earth's land temperature from 1800 to 2009. Utilizing monthly data from various local recording stations, it creates a global representation in red, green, and blue, depicting temperature deviations from historical averages.

Delve into the intricate graphical depiction of temperature shifts in your surroundings post the Industrial Revolution. With a spectrum of colors, let the visual data convey the story. By sparing yourself the challenge of deciphering complex scientific papers or information from biased media sources, you can grasp climate change patterns firsthand within a concise 5-10 minutes through Just Science.

The inclusion of temperature data from over 39,000 distinct stations worldwide — five times more than past studies — sets BEST apart. Ranging from ancient handwritten British logs dating back to 19th-century naval voyages to up-to-date digital monitoring stations, rigorous calibration ensures accuracy.

Motivated to address prevalent criticisms from both public and scientific quarters regarding existing global surface temperature records as a pivotal climate change indicator, the Novim Group (www.novim.org) spearheaded and funded the BEST study (www.berkeleyearth.org) to undertake a fresh scientific evaluation of global climatic shifts.

With its tailored functionalities, Just Science empowers users to:

• Interact with a color-coded video map showcasing global climate change
• Zoom in to explore detailed continental regions
• Adjust playback speeds and increments to identify trends
• Access Wikipedia for relevant world history references
• Stay updated with Novim's latest news articles
• Gain insights into Novim and the BEST study