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08-12-2020

What Is Low Earth Orbit (LEO)?

On July 24th, 1950, the United States launched the first object into space: the “Bumper-WAC.”...

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08-24-2019

Climate Change in the 21st Century

Climate change is going to be the largest story of...

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water cycle

12-16-2018

What is the water cycle?

For billions of years, the water existing on Earth has...

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What is summer solstice?

12-14-2018

What is the Summer Solstice?

The Summer Solstice it is derived from the Latin sol...

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What is Rain

11-24-2018

What is Rain?

Rain is the primary source of most of the fresh...

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What is Haze?

11-24-2018

What is Haze?

Haze is an atmospheric phenomenon where dust, smoke, and dry...

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What is Arctic Haze?

11-24-2018

What is Arctic Haze?

Arctic haze is a phenomenon that occurs in the atmosphere...

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