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Among the awe-inspiring spectacles of the night sky, there is little that can compete with the northern lights (or the southern lights on the other end of the world). Our earliest records of these lights, properly known as auroras, date…
From streams trickling down rocks a foot at a time to grand rivers plunging dozens of feet, waterfalls are beautiful natural wonders that attract spectators and photographers. The basics of how they work are simple to understand: Bodies of water…
In a post-pandemic world, concerns about air purity are more prevalent than ever. It’s not just viruses that are propelling growing awareness of the importance of clean air, either. One of the worst ways humans have impacted nature is through industrial…
These days, flashlights are an everyday part of our lives simply by virtue of the fact we all have one in our pockets. But that little light on the back of our smartphones — so often used to find keys…
Have you ever watched “Grey’s Anatomy,” “House,” or the like and wondered how much blood is in your body? Or, maybe you cut your hand while chopping vegetables for dinner and are worried about how much blood loss is fatal.…
Volcanoes are both terrifying and magnificent phenomena to behold. In Iceland, they’re simply a natural part of life that the residents have learned to live with. The about 130 volcanoes in the country are one reason it’s known as the…
Has something bright in the Eastern sky before dawn caught your eye? Recently, has it been shining brighter, rising a couple of hours after dark, and remaining visible until sunrise? You might think it’s a star at first glance, but…
From cirrus wisps to stratus blankets to cumulus puffs, clouds generally look lighter than air, unless there’s a dark nimbus cloud dumping rain on you. With an understanding of how clouds are made, we know that they consist of a…
Have you ever noticed that the Moon looks bigger when it’s nearest to the horizon? Although it might seem as though the Moon is closer at that point, it’s only an optical illusion. The Moon illusion, as it’s known, is…
As the second planet from the Sun, Venus is one of the brightest orbs you can see from our world and the closest planet in our solar system to Earth. While its mass and size make it Earth’s twin, Venus…
