Earth's Seasons
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Celebrate the Autumn Equinox 2017 with Jupiter, Moon ConjunctionWhile residents of the northern half of the Earth prepare for shorter days and colder weather — the first day of fall is Friday (Sept. 22) — there is a sky spectacle to enjoy.
By Thomas Howell Published
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Blink and You'll Miss It: Trap-Jaw Ant's Strike Is Swift, Deadly, UniqueX-ray scanners and high-speed video captured views of trap-jaw ants' jaws in action — inside and out.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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South Asia May Become Too Hot for Humans to Survive by 2100By Tracy Staedter Published
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How much pee is in swimming pools?Before you take a dip, know this: There is definitely pee in the swimming pool. But, it's probably not that much.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Cicadas Are Coming! Brood VI Returns After 17 YearsThis spring, Brood VI periodical cicadas make their first appearance in 17 years.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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In Photos: Beautiful Butterflies of the American DesertsBy mid-February in the three great hot and dry deserts of the American West, wildflowers turn stark desert landscapes into a sea of color.
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher Published
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A Sweet Way to Test for Pee in the Pool?Testing to see if someone peed in the pool just got a little bit sweeter: Scientists in Canada have developed a new way to test for urine, and it involves measuring how sweet the water is.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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What's Up with Warm February Weather in Most of US?It may still be February, but spring-like temperatures in most of the United States are making people shed their winter coats unseasonably soon. So what's behind this warm weather?
By Laura Geggel Published
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Punxsutawney Phil Spies His Shadow, Signaling 6 More Weeks of WinterThe famous weather prognosticator, a pudgy groundhog, has crawled out of its burrow on Gobbler's Knob to reveal whether an early spring is on its way.
By Laura Geggel Published
