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How can ozone be both good and bad?
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During the summer I am always hearing about ozone warnings in my city. This ozone is bad. But then I hear about the ozone layer, which is good. How can ozone be both good and bad?
The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Back. Here's What You Need to Know
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It's a celestial gift in the middle of August. Just look up for a spectacular sight.
Shooting Star Meaning, Spirituality and Superstitions
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These days, we may take the stars for granted, but it's not hard to imagine the wonder early humans must have felt gazing up at those inexplicable points of light. Naturally, superstitions were bound to develop - some more fortuitous than others.
Oh, Birds! Please Don't Fly Into Our Windows
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With the fall migration season for birds just around the corner, we took another look at how to prevent birds from colliding with windows.
How much extra gasoline would Americans use if daytime running lights were mandatory?
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Daytime running lights use gas to stay lit when the car is on. Learn how daytime running lights use gas and the amount it takes to power these lights.
12 Nocturnal Animals: List of Creatures That Thrive at Night
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When the sun goes down, an entirely different set of creatures comes to life. This nocturnal animals list highlights some of the world’s most amazing night animals, from skilled hunters with heightened senses to creatures that use the cover of darkness to avoid predators.
How Free Radicals Affect Your Body
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When an electron loses its partner, it creates a free radical. So is that free radical now potentially hazardous to your health?
Don't Miss Jupiter Shine Its Brightest in Almost 60 Years
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Jupiter will pass closest to Earth at the same time it's at opposition. That means it will be the brightest it's been in the sky in decades.
Does smog make for beautiful sunsets?
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Many people think that beautiful, blazing sunsets are one upside to living with the smog that hangs over polluted cities. Are they right? Does smog actually enhance sunsets?
Aldebaran: The Brightest Star in the Constellation Taurus
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Aldebaran is not just the brightest star in the constellation Taurus, it's also the 14th brightest star in the sky.