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What are atmospheric water generators?

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Water generators have been around for a long time, but they use a lot of energy. Enter the atmospheric water generator, cleaning your water one drop at a time.

Could Our Spacecraft Accidentally Ignite an Alien World's Entire Atmosphere?

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Outer planets in our solar system have atmospheres made up of flammable chemicals that can cause explosions on Earth. Could a rocketship, or electric spark, ignite them?

How Hot Is the Sun? Colder, the Closer You Get!

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How hot is the sun, and why does this star's atmosphere hit higher temperatures than its core? Read on to learn about the weird physics.

How Weather Works

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere, rather than something that only affects your area. Read more about weather and the complex system behind it.

What human activities increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Although a certain amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) occurs naturally in the Earth's atmosphere, there are several human activities that increase levels of the greenhouse gas.

Where Are the Northern Lights and Southern Lights?

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Auroras themselves aren't rare, but spotting one can be tricky: You need a clear, dark sky within one of the auroral zones. What are 10 spots that up the odds a bit?

How Indoor Clouds Work

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Can weather move indoors? Thanks to an artist from Amsterdam, yes. Learn how indoor clouds work.

Meteors burn up when they hit the Earth's atmosphere. Why doesn't the space shuttle?

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In science, we are learning about the atmosphere. It protects us from meteors because it burns them up. So, why doesn't the space shuttle burn up?

How could adding lime to seawater cut atmospheric CO2?

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Adding lime to seawater could increase the efficiency of the world's oceans as carbon sinks. Learn about adding lime to seawater and carbon sinks.

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