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Are you safe from lightning if the skies are clear?
In the days of Ancient Greece, it was easy enough to chalk up a bolt from the blue to Zeus, the great curmudgeon of Mt. Olympus. But while Ancient Greeks probably never felt safe from their grumpy god, today we know a bit more about lightning safety.
How Carbon Capture Works
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We know that humans are largely responsible for fueling global warming with our carbon emissions. So what if we could seize all that carbon and squirrel it away in a safe place? Well, we can. It's just hard and really expensive.
How the Ozone Layer Works
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We hear about the ozone layer all the time. But, what is the ozone layer and what are the ozone layer's components?
How Sunspots Work
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Sunspots are explained in this article. Learn about sunspots.
What are tide tables?
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Whether you sail, surf, fish or collect shells, having one of these could help you out before you hit the water.
'Rainbow Lightning': One of Mother Nature's Rare Shows
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You may never see it happen live, but if you do, consider yourself lucky. Because this meteorological phenomenon doesn't happen very often.
What Are Days and Nights Like on the Moon?
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What do day and night look like on Earth's moon? HowStuffWorks explains how can you tell the two apart. And yes, they do look different.
Can You Pass This Basic Middle School Science Quiz?
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Middle school science is no joke; they start giving you the super-hard science then. Why not see how well you can do on a middle school science test? Grab your pencil and take the quiz!
Is humid air heavier than dry air?
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If humid air is just air plus water, then it has to be heavier than dry air, right? Sure, if it was only a matter of simple addition, but molecular physics is a lot like a bouncer at a club: Nothing gets in unless something else goes out.
Why a Geomagnetic Storm Makes for Pretty Skies and Tech Scares
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When the Sun gets rowdy, Earth feels it. A geomagnetic storm happens when solar activity stirs up Earth’s magnetic field, producing large magnetic disturbances that can mess with everything from navigation systems to power grids.