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What is the Brocken Spectre? A misty figure in the fog
The Brocken Spectre is your own shadow cast on mists below you from high on a mountain. The shadow may appear enormous and has a rainbow ring around it.
November 18, 2022
Why don’t we feel Earth’s spin?
We don't feel Earth spin on its axis because Earth's spin is steady - and moves at a constant rate in orbit around the sun - carrying us as passengers right along with it.
November 17, 2022
Hurricane Nicole strikes Florida, delays Artemis
Hurricane Nicole dropped to tropical storm status after its landfall in Florida south of Cape Canaveral. Artemis 1's launch has been delayed yet again.
November 10, 2022
Emperor penguins added to ‘threatened’ list
Emperor penguins are joining the list of threatened species from the Endangered Species Act. Will humanity be able to keep emissions low enough to save them?
November 7, 2022
Climate change will produce more rainbows
Researchers from the University of Hawaii found that climate change will bring more rainbows to higher latitudes and higher elevations.
November 2, 2022
Ozone hole continues shrinking in 2022
Earth's ozone hole over Antarctica was biggest between September 7 and October 13. The depleted area was smaller than last year and continued a shrinking trend of recent years.
October 28, 2022
Longest nonstop bird flight: A new world record
A bar-tailed godwit has flown 11 days and 8,425 miles from Alaska to Tasmania, Australia. This sets the new world record for longest nonstop bird flight.
October 27, 2022
Mississippi River hits record low levels
The Mississippi River has hit all-time lows in some areas. A hot, dry summer has led to lower water levels, revealing bones and boats. Read more here.
October 20, 2022
Why were prehistoric insects so big?
Hundreds of millions of years ago, giant insects were common on Earth. In fact, prehistoric insects were here before the dinosaurs!
October 15, 2022
What causes ocean waves?
Energy passing through water creates ocean waves. Some are even hazardous. Here's what you need to know, in this 30 second video.
October 14, 2022
