James Croll (1821–1890) was a gifted scientist whose revolutionary theories had a profound impact on our understanding of the Earth's climate, ice ages and glaciation. While his contributions are recognised by an increasing number of modern-day scientists, in the public domain his legacy has been all but forgotten. Popularising Croll's story brings its own challenges: we know more about the science than we do about the man, and his theories do not lend themselves to quick and easy explanation. While Croll's scientific theories, presented alone, risk being viewed as complex and difficult to digest, his lifelong struggle against adversity is a compelling story with the potential for widespread public appeal. In recent years, interested individuals and institutions have begun to increase public awareness of Croll through talks and lectures, exhibitions, theatrical events and articles in print and online. There are many more possibilities that are worth investigating, in order to inspire and engage people locally, nationally and even internationally. Croll's story is fascinating from many points of view, and is open to interpretation by people of different ages and backgrounds. Perhaps even the gaps in our knowledge can be turned to advantage, allowing for imagination, creativity and expression.

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普及Croll：表达和创造力的机会

詹姆斯·克罗尔（James Croll，1821-1890）是一位天才科学家，他的革命性理论对我们对地球气候、冰河时代和冰川作用的理解产生了深远的影响。虽然他的贡献得到了越来越多的现代科学家的认可，但在公共领域，他的遗产几乎被遗忘了。普及克罗尔的故事也有其自身的挑战：我们对科学的了解比对这个人的了解更多，而且他的理论无法快速简单地解释。尽管单独提出克罗尔的科学理论，有可能被视为复杂且难以消化，但他与逆境的终生斗争是一个引人入胜的故事，具有广泛的公众吸引力。最近几年，感兴趣的个人和机构已经开始通过讲座和讲座、展览、戏剧活动以及印刷和在线文章来提高公众对 Croll 的认识。还有更多的可能性值得研究，以激励和吸引当地、国家甚至国际上的人们。克罗尔的故事从许多角度来看都引人入胜，并且可以被不同年龄和背景的人解读。甚至我们知识上的空白也可以转化为优势，允许想象力、创造力和表达。并接受不同年龄和背景的人的解释。甚至我们知识上的空白也可以转化为优势，允许想象力、创造力和表达。并接受不同年龄和背景的人的解释。甚至我们知识上的空白也可以转化为优势，允许想象力、创造力和表达。