The Sahara Won't Be A Desert Forever. Here's Why
The Sahara's sun-scorched sands cover North Africa, but it was once green and lush. Thanks to natural and human-caused climate change, it likely will be again.
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The Year Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Would End
Like many before him, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking predicted the world would end, but he had some pretty specific reasons for his beliefs.
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The Biggest Theories Why American Lions Went Extinct
American lions went extinct around 10,000 years ago. Exactly how is still a matter of debate. Here are the biggest theories that try to explain it.
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The Big Reason Why Chicago Electrifies This Body Of Water
The city of Chicago electrifies one of its bodies of water for a very important reason. One that involves years of history and animal science.
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Some Scientists Believe We're Having Another Mass Extinction Right Now
Over the eons, Earth has seen several mass extinction events, including one happening right now. This time, the cause isn't a huge asteroid impact. It's humans.
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Why You Don't Want To Bathe In Grand Canyon's Pumpkin Spring
The Grand Canyon's Pumpkin Spring might look pretty cool, but you definitely don't want to bathe in it. In fact, it's dangerous to do so. Here's why.
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Here's How Many Active Volcanoes Are In Iceland (And It's Probably More Than You Think)
Many people don't have to worry about an active volcano nearby. There are a few active volcanoes in Iceland - and you might be surprised at the overall number.
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The Dark Truth About Factory Farming
Factory farms are industrial facilities that produce massive amounts of meat found in restaurants and grocery stores, largely through abuse and exploitation.
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How The Winter Solstice May Affect Your Body, According To Science
The winter solstice happens every year, and it's the longest night of the year. Here's what the science says about how it affects your body.
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Is Sustainable Jet Fuel A Possibility?
With the threat of climate change increasingly looming overhead, many are wondering if sustainable jet fuel is a possibility. Here's what we know.
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The Troubling Reason America's Plant Hardiness Zone Map Gets Updated
America's USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map got updated in 2023 for the first time since 2012. And there's a troubling reason it happened - here it is.
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How Climate Change Is Turning Antarctica Green
As climate change reshapes life as we know it, Antarctica is becoming more hospitable to plant life -- with chilling implications for the entire planet.
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The Real Reason Hurricanes Are Rare In California
California has only ever been hit by one real hurricane. So why is it so rare to see them in the Golden State? There are a few different reasons.
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Bizarre Things About The Weather Our Ancestors Believed
Our ancestors needed explanations for the weather, and while their stories aren't very scientific, they do tell us a lot about ancient cultures.
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Bizarre Theories For Tornadoes In Ancient Rome That People Actually Believed
Here is a brief rundown on how the philosophers of ancient Rome understood tornadoes, as well as the Greek philosophers whose work they used as a basis.
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10 Times The Weather Turned The Tides Of War
Wars have been won and lost for a variety of reasons, and not always due to just human effort or error. Sometimes the weather played a key role in battle.
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What An El Nino Year Means For Weather
El Niños are naturally occurring weather patterns that happen every two to seven years. Here's what an expected El Niño means more specifically.
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How Climate Change Could Affect Life In The Deepest Parts Of The Ocean
We know that Earth naturally cycles through cool and warm periods, and that temperatures in 2100 are on track to hit the same highs as 5 million years ago.
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The Worst Monsoon Disasters In History
While monsoons are simply a change in wind, they can also bring lots of rain and subsequent flooding, causing disaster.
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Bizarre Things That Were Picked Up On Weather Radar
Weather radar allows us to predict and interpret all kinds of weather conditions. But weather radar can get confused and doesn't always make sense.
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The Risky And Bizarre Way That The Moon Could Reduce Global Warming
You know that whole global warming thing? Well how about we bypass all the hard work of figuring out a sensible, rational, cooperative way of dealing with it?
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Hector The Thundercloud: The Weather Phenomenon That Baffles Scientists
Hector the thundercloud is very predictable. So much so, in fact, that it arrives on a daily basis with almost perfect timekeeping.
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The Effect That Sunspots Actually Have On Earth's Weather
The sun has a very direct influence on life on Earth. In particular, sunspots influence the weather we experience to a certain degree. Here's how.
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How Does A Thunderstorm Become A Tornado?
Tornadoes are among the most imposing and fascinating weather phenomena, the result of thunderstorms. Here's how thunderstorms become tornadoes.
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The Real Reason Why Tornadoes Happen
Tornadoes start with thunderstorms, which require a combination of warm, moist air near the surface and relatively cold, dry air up higher.
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Here's What Disney World Lets You Do If There's A Hurricane
Sometimes things get a little wild, and a hurricane is nearby when you're at Disney World. Here's what happens when that unique circumstance takes place.
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This Is The Deadliest Tornado In US History
No tornado has ever exceeded the damage done by the 1925 Tri-State Tornado. In the span of several hours, over 600 people died and over 2,000 were injured.
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