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What Is White Noise?
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What is white noise? There's a little more to it than the ambient noise you associate with a humming air conditioner or whirring fan.
Rossby Waves Affect Our Weather and Tides, But What Are They?
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Rossby waves influence everything from high tides to extreme weather patterns, and not just on Earth. They also occur on the sun and on Venus and Jupiter as well. So, what are they exactly?
A Comprehensive Guide to Hurricane Harvey: Facts, FAQs, and How to Help
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Explore the impact of Hurricane Harvey. Understand its devastation and aftermath. Learn about the history of Hurricane Harvey today.
What Is It Like in the Eye of a Tornado?
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The eye of a tornado isn't something that most of us see. Usually, if you see a tornado you go and hide. But let's look into the eye of a tornado.
How Blimps Work
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Blimps combine the simple buoyancy of a hot air balloon with the technology of an airplane. Learn all about these lighter-than-air vehicles.
What would it take to reverse global warming?
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To reverse global warming we would have to start by reducing our carbon emissions. Learn more about what it would take to reverse global warming.
How do they start jet engines on airplanes?
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How do you start a gas turbine engine? What is the mechanism to begin the rotation of the large fan blades?
Solar Storm + Earth's Magnetic Field = Auroras Galore
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In 1859, the Carrington Event was the most intense global solar storm ever recorded. The effects were felt all over the Earth.
How Floating Bridges Work
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Bridges span the gap and help us get from point A to B, but who knew they could float, too? Find out what the deal is with floating bridges in this article.
How the Sun Works
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The sun warms our planet every day, provides the light by which we see and is necessary for life on Earth. Learn about the sun.