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Do you know these meteorology basics? Quiz
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Meteorology has come a long way from "red sky in the morning, sailors take warning." How much do you understand about the science behind the forecasts you see on the news?
Find the Best Weather in the U.S. in These 8 Cities
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Some places seem to have it all: sunny skies, warm temperatures, low humidity and no need to shovel snow.
What's the Difference? Quiz
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Don't be too hard on yourself if you've ever mixed up a couple of similar-looking, sounding or tasting things. Learn the differences with our quiz.
Why do small changes in Earth's temperature have a big impact?
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Though not everyone agrees why the Earth is getting warmer, temperatures are inching up worldwide. A couple of degrees doesn't seem like such a big deal. What difference can a subtle change make?
Can You Identify These World War II Planes From an Image Without Any Hints?
Up and away and zooming through the skies, do you think you have what it takes to identify these beautiful aircraft from World War II? You do? Well, let's test your knowledge then, shall we?
Is there any place on Earth that's safe from natural disasters?
Determining the safest place on Earth can be a little tricky. After all, if we all knew where it was, wouldn't we all be clamoring to live there already? And anyway, what do we even mean by "safe" -- and safe from what?
Can You Identify This Restored Plane from an Image?
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Rise from your grave! These knights of the skies could not rest. Can you recognize these grand old warbirds? Prove it with this quiz!
How Is Barometric Pressure Measured and Why?
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Weather forecasters can tell what the weather will be by reading the barometric pressure, but how does it work?
6 Facts About the Lovely, Incredibly Destructive, Lionfish
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The showy lionfish is a stunning beauty. But this invasive species, which was released into the wild in the 1980s, is wreaking havoc on delicate reef ecosystems worldwide.
NOAA's Argo Program Has Been Observing the Oceans for Two Decades
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NOAA's Argo program distributes floating observatories across the globe. Why? They collect data about the world's oceans that is critical to understanding the planet.