Earth's Seasons
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Solstice Science: How Humans Celebrate Official Start of SummerThis Sunday (June 21) marks the summer solstice, the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
By Elizabeth Goldbaum Published
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How to Choose a Sunscreen That Protects YouYou know you should wear sunscreen, but do you know what to look for in a sunscreen?
By Elizabeth Peterson Published
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Spring Colors Swirl in Picturesque North AtlanticA new NASA image hints at the complex factors that encourage giant plankton blooms in the North Atlantic.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Deadly Gut Bacteria Infections Peak in SpringInfections with difficult-to-treat and sometimes deadly gut bacteria called "C. diff" are highest in the spring, according to a new study.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Why Spring Gets About 30 Seconds Shorter Every YearBy Laura Geggel Published
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5 Weird Ways Cold Weather Affects Your PsycheBy Laura Geggel Published
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Human Hibernation: Snowy States Cause Longer SlumbersPeople in snowier states appear to sleep for a little longer during winter months than those in sunnier states.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Snowvember: What's Causing the Unseasonably Cold Weather?The polar vortex isn't the only weather system to blame for your frozen fingertips.
By Elizabeth Peterson Published
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Why Flu Strikes in WinterWinter is almost here, and that means a likely increase in people falling ill from flu. But why is flu season in winter anyway?
By Rachael Rettner Published
