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Why Cities are Adopting Open Cloud Technology (Op-Ed)
By Michael Dixon published
Cities are turning to the cloud to improve operations and communications with their citizens.
Is the Antarctic Ozone Hole Causing Warming?
By Denise Chow published
The hole in the planet's ozone layer may be shifting wind patterns and cloud cover over Antarctica in a way that could be triggering slightly warmer global temperatures, a new study finds.
Types of Clouds
By Joe Rao, Astronomer published
Clouds form in three basic patterns or classifications: cirrus, stratus and cumulus.
Loads of Microbes Found High in Atmosphere
By Douglas Main published
Some of the microbes appear to live high in the atmosphere.
Storm Clouds Crawling With Bacteria
By Tia Ghose published
Tiny bacteria that live in the clouds may seed ice crystals that cause rain
What Makes Ice Cubes Cloudy?
By Benjamin Radford published
Water free of minerals and impurities freezes first, pushing the cloudy parts containing the sediment (and tiny trapped air bubbles) toward the center.
Can a Wildfire Ever Put Itself Out?
By Live Science Staff published
They may douse themselves with a little water, but not enough to squelch the flames.
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