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They’re a weird sight to see in the sky... if you’re lucky enough to see them. This week, it’s a brief primer on “ Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds ” or “KH clouds” or “fluctus clouds,” lots of names for the ...

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Nov. 4, 2024 — Using a sophisticated new modeling approach, researchers have estimated carbon dioxide emissions from inland waters to 22 million U.S. lakes, rivers ... Laser Measurements to ...

This list of commonly confused terms in astronomy will help you better understand the cosmos and the common phenomena we see ...

Scientists have spotted microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, in some of the most pristine environments on Earth, from the depths of the Mariana Trench to the snow on Mt.

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Clouds form when water vapor—an invisible gas in the atmosphere—sticks to tiny floating particles, such as dust, and turns ...

An astronaut’s photo from the International Space Station captures crepuscular rays and cumulonimbus clouds, revealing a ...

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Irving-based TXU Energy and the Dallas-based Texas Trees Foundation are launching a statewide tree-planting campaign, ...