What is the Winter Solstice?
As the year draws to an end, the days get colder and nighttime begins earlier – or does it? For
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Can Venice Sink?
One of Italy’s most famed cities has few traditional roads. Venice has long been primarily navigated by boat, as the
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How Is Snowfall Affecting Arctic Reproduction?
It might seem weird to think that snowfall could impact the number of living things in the Arctic, but that’s
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Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
Picture fall in your head. You might be envisioning piles of orange, red, brown, and yellow leaves lining suburban sidewalks,
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What Is The Autumn Equinox? Six Key Questions, Answered
Today, the autumn equinox will occur. Contrary to popular belief, the equinox isn’t a day-long event – it’s one short
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Why Is This New Eel Species So Shocking?
Although climate change threatens to render certain life forms extinct, scientists constantly discover new species. Just this week, scientists discovered
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Experiencing Fall Allergies? Here’s What’s Causing Them
Allergies are commonly associated with the start of spring, but plenty of people experience fall allergies too, even before the
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Will Climate Change Bring More Sharks North?
For decades, the Jersey Shore has been a top destination for beachgoers from not just New Jersey, but parts of
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What Is Overfishing, And Why Is It Bad?
Contrary to a famous idiom, there are not plenty of fish in the sea. Scientific research into the fishing industry
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Five Ways To Celebrate The First Day Of Summer
Even though Memorial Day was weeks ago and temperatures have been pretty high lately, today is the official first day
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