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Earth: A Primer on the Third Rock From the Sun

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Earth is an enormous and extremely complex planet. Learn about the inner workings of the planet Earth and find out what forces are constantly at work on Earth.

How Is Helium Made?

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Helium is the second lightest element on the Periodic Table. How is helium created?

14 Types of Clouds Drifting Across the Sky

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Clouds are more than just fluffy shapes in the sky; they tell us what’s happening in the atmosphere; Scientists classify different types of clouds based on their height, shape and whether they bring fair weather or severe weather.

Lilac vs. Lavender Color Palettes and Plant Properties

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At first glance, a lilac vs. lavender comparison might seem like a trick question. Both belong to the lavender family of pale purple shades, and both bring to mind springtime blooms, calming atmospheres and fragrant flowers.

How the Northern Lights Illuminate the Night Sky

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How does the aurora borealis (the Northern Lights) work? What causes it? Why can you only see it in the North? Are the myths about it producing sound true?

How Ozone Pollution Works

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We want the ozone layer, but we don't want ozone pollution... Good in the atmosphere but bad on the ground? Find out about ozone pollution, how it affects you and what you can do about it.

Muons: The Subatomic Particles Shaking Up the World of Physics

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First discovered in the late 1930s, muons are passing through you and everything around you at a speed close to light, as cosmic rays strike particles in our planet's atmosphere. So what are muons and how are they informing the new physics?

How big does a meteor have to be to make it to the ground?

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How big is a shooting star? Do they land on earth or do they burn up? Learn how what tiny particles of space dust have to do with meteors.

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?

Exploring Jovian Planets, the Titans of Our Solar System

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The four Jovian planets are officially designated as gas (and/or ice) giants. Which planets are they and what makes them so unique?

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