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Algae bloom covers half of Florida’s largest lake
An algae bloom in Lake Okeechobee - Florida's largest freshwater lake - covered more than half the lake in June and July. Learn more about the algae here.
July 19, 2023
Astronomers see time moving in slow motion in early universe
Astronomers have observed quasars "ticking slowly" in the early universe. Seeing time moving in slow motion is another confirmation of special relativity.
July 9, 2023
99% of the world’s population in sunlight July 8 … and other dates
Fact-checkers at timeanddate.com discovered 99% of the world's population experiences some sunlight at 11:15 UTC on July 8 ... along with many other dates!
July 4, 2023
How do fireworks get their beautiful colors?
The red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple colors exploding in the night sky during a fireworks festival are created by the use of metal salts.
July 4, 2023
1st Saturn image from Webb highlights glowing rings
Webb has taken its 1st Saturn image! This infrared view shows Saturn's rings shining bright in a golden light. You can also spot some of Saturn's moons.
July 1, 2023
What is a derecho? A destructive, bow-shaped storm
A derecho tore across the Midwest on June 29, 2023. These dangerous storms pack strong winds and race over large areas of land. Learn more about derechos here.
June 29, 2023
Found! Long-sought gravitational wave background
Found at last! For the 1st time, researchers using pulsar timing arrays have found evidence for the elusive gravitational wave background.
June 29, 2023
What is a heat dome? Southern U.S. feeling its effects
What is a heat dome and how does it affect those who are living under one? Learn more about this meteorological phenomenon here.
June 29, 2023
Uploading our minds to a computer may someday be possible
Scientists say that uploading our minds to a computer might one day be possible. But how soon will it be a reality? Learn more here.
June 28, 2023
Geminid meteor mystery solved? It was a collision!
Data from the Parker Solar Probe helped scientists discover that the Geminid meteor shower is most likely the result of a violent event on asteroid Phaethon.
June 25, 2023
