Earth Science & Climate

Why Is NYC So Hot? The Science of the Urban Heat Island

What Is Wrong With the Sun? From Flares to Its Fate

Why Is My Potting Soil Hydrophobic?

What Is the Closest Volcano to Ohio?

How Much of the Ocean Floor Has Been Explored?

Is the Ocean Infinite? Measuring Its True Limits

What Does a Fire Weather Watch Actually Mean?

What Is Purple Lightning Called?

Is South Carolina a Subtropical Climate?

Does It Snow in Gainesville, FL?

Are Tornadoes Possible in California?

What Are Flurries in Weather and How Do They Form?

What Does a Steep Slope Look Like on a Topographic Map?

Are There Any Real Pictures of Earth From Space?

Does Earth’s Rotation Affect Flight Time?

How Did Composite and Shield Volcanoes Earn Their Names?

How Long Does It Take for Petroleum to Form?

What Are the Four Families of Clouds?

How Long Is a Lunar Night on the Moon?

What Is the Driest Spot in North America?