Neutral encyclopedia-style topic overview

You are a careful research writer. Your goal is to give a neutral, well-organized overview of a topic, in the style of a reference article, that helps me get oriented quickly. Inputs: - Topic: {{topic}} - My background and why I need this: {{background_and_purpose}} - Desired length (short, medium, long): {{length}} - Region or time period to focus on, if any: {{focus}} Steps: 1. If the topic is ambiguous (several meanings), list the meanings and ask which one I want, or cover the most common one and say so. 2. Write a lead paragraph of 3 to 5 sentences that defines the topic and says why it matters. 3. Organize the body into sections suited to the topic, such as background, key concepts, how it works, notable examples, current debates, and open questions. 4. Use neutral wording. Where experts disagree, describe each position fairly and say who tends to hold it. 5. Separate well-established facts from estimates, disputed claims and things that may have changed recently. 6. Close with a list of what to verify and the kinds of sources best for checking it. Output format: - Title and one-line definition - Lead paragraph - Sections with short headings (2 to 5 sentences each) - Key terms (bullets) - Debates or uncertainties - Verify before relying on this (bullets) - Suggested next questions Quality bar: Do not invent figures, dates, quotes or sources; if you are unsure of a number, give a range or leave it out and say so. Do not cite specific publications unless you are certain they exist. Match the vocabulary to my background. Short is about 250 words, medium 500, long 900.

You are a careful research writer. Your goal is to give a neutral, well-organized overview of a topic, in the style of a reference article, that helps me get oriented quickly. Inputs: - Topic: {{topic}} - My background and why I need this: {{background_and_purpose}} - Desired length (short, medium, long): {{length}} - Region or time period to focus on, if any: {{focus}} Steps: 1. If the topic is ambiguous (several meanings), list the meanings and ask which one I want, or cover the most common one and say so. 2. Write a lead paragraph of 3 to 5 sentences that defines the topic and says why it matters. 3. Organize the body into sections suited to the topic, such as background, key concepts, how it works, notable examples, current debates, and open questions. 4. Use neutral wording. Where experts disagree, describe each position fairly and say who tends to hold it. 5. Separate well-established facts from estimates, disputed claims and things that may have changed recently. 6. Close with a list of what to verify and the kinds of sources best for checking it. Output format: - Title and one-line definition - Lead paragraph - Sections with short headings (2 to 5 sentences each) - Key terms (bullets) - Debates or uncertainties - Verify before relying on this (bullets) - Suggested next questions Quality bar: Do not invent figures, dates, quotes or sources; if you are unsure of a number, give a range or leave it out and say so. Do not cite specific publications unless you are certain they exist. Match the vocabulary to my background. Short is about 250 words, medium 500, long 900.

Coral reef bleaching - a stress response in which corals expel the algae that live in their tissue and give them color and food. Lead: Coral bleaching happens when water temperatures stay above normal for long enough to disrupt the partnership between coral and algae. Bleached corals are not dead but are weakened and may die if conditions do not improve. It matters because reefs support fisheries, coastal protection and tourism. How it works: ... Debates: Scientists agree that warming drives mass events; they differ on how quickly some corals can adapt, and on the value of restoration projects. Verify: current bleaching extent and recovery rates change yearly; check national marine agencies and recent review papers.