16 images that will make you feel 'as free as a bird'
Now in its fourth year, the Bird Photographer of the Year competition received more than 13,500 entries from 63 countries, making 2019 its biggest year yet. Both professional and amateur photographers were encouraged to submit photos in the eight different…
Find the Teapot, and look toward the galaxyâs center
With the moon waning now, it’s time to go out in the country to witness the glorious Milky Way. Want to locate the direction to the galaxy’s center? This post points the way.
A Growing Number of Americans Are Alarmed about Global Warming – Scientific American
When it comes to concern about global warming, the good news is that a growing number of Americans are alarmed. The bad news is that most still are not alarmed, though they should be given what we already know, how…
This weekend, watch for a morning moon
The moon is now in a waning gibbous phase. Watch for it this weekend, shortly after sunrise, floating pale and beautiful against a blue sky.
July 2019 was hottest month on record for the planet
Much of the planet sweltered in unprecedented heat in July, as temperatures soared to new heights in the hottest month ever recorded. The record warmth also shrank Arctic and Antarctic sea ice to historic lows.
For the first time, scientists capture a shockwave bursting from the sun
The sun may be our most constant friend in the solar system, the yellow dwarf star that holds our entire solar system together. But that doesn’t mean it’s always a steadying force. In fact, the sun shakes things up on…
How many hours-of-safety do our homes have in extreme weather?
How long homes can maintain the last comfortable temperature during extreme weather can make the difference between life and death.
Why red meat raises your cancer risk
As with many health issues, the problem with red meat is sugar and the body’s reaction to a particular molecule. (Photo: Ronald Sarayudej [CC BY 2.0]/Flickr) Health experts have known for years that the consumption of red meat raises a…
What are the full moon names?
Lists of common full moon names – both by month and by season – for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Tesla Model 3 = 3rd Best Selling Vehicle In The Netherlands In July
Led by the Tesla Model 3, the Dutch plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) market grew 73% in July, with 2,372 plug-in registrations, which translated into a PEV share of 7%. For January through July, PEV share was at 8.6%, well above the 6% of
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