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For thousands of years people have associated objects in the sky, the Earth, and aspects ...
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Explore stories and folklore about the Aurora Borealis, Meteors, and the Moon, and more. ...
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This is a brief collection of poetry that relates to space and/or mythology. ...
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Submit your own poem about this month’s featured weather image. ...
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Explore Science, Art, Mythology and other subjects further in the books recommended here. ...
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Find a great science- or space-related movie to watch. ...
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Landscape painters have been representing clouds in their art for centuries. Different artists ...
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See examples of famous mythology-related works of art. ...
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Explore other websites about mythology and art. ...
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See images of famous scientists and philosophers. ...
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Did you know?
Did you know that you can sometimes identify the types of clouds in
famous landscape paintings?
Do you know what the Greek goddess, Persephone, has to do with the seasons and the underworld?
Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day
Do you know what this word or phrase means?
P-wavexP-wave : A compressional wave (or pressure wave) in the Earth's surface that shakes the ground back and forth in the same direction and the opposite direction as the direction the wave is moving
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Research Highlights
As turboprop and jet aircraft climb or descend under certain atmospheric conditions, they can inadvertently "seed" mid-level clouds, causing narrow bands of snow or rain to develop and fall to...
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