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When the Oceans Heat Up: Mapping the forces behind hurricanes and the Caribbean’s growing vulnerability
In late October, the Caribbean once again found itself in the path of a powerful storm. Hurricane Melissa swept across Jamaica before turning toward Cuba, bringing winds that topped 180 miles per hour and rainfall intense enough to flood entire towns. For many residents, it was a familiar yet worsening scene; roads washed away, power lines down, and coastlines reshaped overnight. Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica, bringing winds over 180 mph. (source: NOAA) Far beneath the

Justin McClinton
Nov 34 min read
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Citizen Science Travel and Why It’s the Future of Exploration
When you think of science, it’s easy to picture a person in a white lab coat surrounded by colorful beakers and complex machinery. You...

Justin McClinton
Jun 103 min read
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The Problem with Disney's Aladdin: A Spatial Analysis
Disney's Aladdin distorts Middle Eastern culture through spatial and ideological misrepresentation, shaping perceptions with inaccurate depi

Justin McClinton
Feb 244 min read
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MEO: What, Where, Why?
The Vision Behind McClinton Geographic True Exploration. Bridging the Divide Spatial science and technology have revolutionized how we...

Justin McClinton
Nov 17, 20241 min read
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Stuck in Space: Will NASA’s Astronauts Ever Make It Back to Earth?
An Overview. NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June...

Justin McClinton
Aug 19, 20242 min read
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From Imagination to Innovation: How Science Fiction Shapes Our Future
Explore the profound impact of science fiction on innovation and societal progress. From inspiring technology to ethical discourse.

Justin McClinton
Jun 8, 20246 min read
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Sci-Fi not so Fiction: Iron Man and the Future of Automation
Automation coupling, or joint cognitive systems is a concept in which human cognition and machine cognition are performed in conjugation,...

Justin McClinton
Oct 18, 20234 min read
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Society's New "Age of Exploration"
Are we ready for a new "Age of Discovery/Exploration?" I say, "no," however with the series of events occurring at the moment;...

Justin McClinton
Sep 10, 20235 min read
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