Science
Why Is the Sky Blue? The Physics of Scattered Light
The daytime sky is blue because air molecules scatter the shorter, bluer wavelengths of sunlight far more strongly than the…
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Environment
The Greenhouse Effect, Explained
The greenhouse effect is the natural warming that happens when gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the Earth. Here is how it…
Science
Climate vs Weather: What's the Difference?
Weather is what the atmosphere is doing right now; climate is the long-term pattern of weather over decades. Here is how the two…
Science
What Is the Ozone Layer?
The ozone layer is a band of gas high in the atmosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. Here is…
Science
What Is the Jet Stream?
The jet stream is a fast, high-altitude ribbon of wind that steers weather systems across the globe. Here is what it is, why it…