Science

December 11, 2024

Get Ready for the Geminid Meteor Shower, the Last Big Astronomy Event of 2024

From a total solar eclipse to bright auroras and comet sightings, 2024 has been amazing for stargazers around the world. Now, as the year is coming to a close, it is going out with a bang. The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year, is right around the corner. This year, the Geminid meteor shower will peak on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14.

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December 1, 2024

Here’s Why You Might Want to Place a Bowl of Salt by Your Window This Winter

Every winter, salt emerges as a hero. Local officials spread it on streets and highways to keep traffic running. Since salt lowers the freezing point of water, it prevents ice from forming and making the roads dangerous. Now, it turns out it could also hold a way to keep your house safe and in great shape, too—all you need to do is place bowls of salt by the windows.

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October 26, 2024

Toxic Algae Turns Lake Erie Bright Green

Anyone who lives near the Great Lakes of North America is likely familiar with the green algae that can encroach upon its deep blue waters. The Great Lakes hold a fifth of Earth's fresh surface water. They are incredibly valuable aquifers and ecosystems, hosting plenty of plant and animal life. But like all ecosystems, they change with the seasons and the times. Scientists track these changes in many ways, perhaps most dramatically through satellite imagery.

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