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Jun 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Delhi's Air: A Breath of Fresh Data

Delhi, a city known for its heavy pollution, has seen some good news lately. Over the past decade, the amount of tiny, harmful particles in the air, called PM2. 5 and PM10, has been going down. This drop is thanks to new eco-friendly tech and stricter rules on industries, even though there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. The biggest improvements happ...

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Jun 22 2025WEATHER

North Dakota Tornado Leaves Three Dead and a Trail of Destruction

The night sky over North Dakota turned deadly on Friday. A tornado tore through the state, leaving at least three people dead and a path of destruction in its wake. The storm hit rural Enderlin, about 60 miles southwest of Fargo, catching many residents off guard. Two people lost their lives in the initial impact, with a third victim found later by the Enderlin Sheld...

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Jun 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Treasures: This Week's Must-Have Gadgets and Media

There is a lot of exciting tech and media out there right now. Let's dive into some of the best stuff that people are talking about this week. People have been sharing their favorite finds. Jason switched from a paper planner to the Remarkable Paper Pro. This device combines the best of both worlds: the feel of paper with the convenience of digital editing and color...

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Jun 01 2025WEATHER

The Stormy Road Ahead: Weather Service Faces Big Challenges

The Atlantic hurricane season is approaching, and the National Weather Service is in a tough spot. The agency, which keeps the public safe from storms, is dealing with a big problem: not enough staff. This issue started when the government decided to cut jobs to save money. Since January, about 1, 000 workers have left the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrat...

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May 26 2025WEATHER

Weather Forecasting in Peril: The Impact of Data Gaps

Weather forecasting is a complex task that relies on accurate data. In recent times, the United States has faced significant challenges in this area. The National Guard was called in to deal with an ice storm in Northern Michigan at the end of March. Meteorologists struggled to predict the extent of the ice coverage. Ahmad Bajjey, a prominent meteorologist in Detroit...

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May 20 2025WEATHER

Oklahoma Braces for Stormy Days Ahead

Oklahoma and other central states are in for a rough ride with severe thunderstorms hitting on Tuesday and Wednesday. These storms could bring strong tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail the size of tennis balls. This is not the first time this week that the area has seen severe weather. Monday brought tornadoes to Nebraska and Oklahoma. Other states such as Arkans...

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May 20 2025SCIENCE

The Sun's Unpredictable Storms: Are We Prepared?

Predicting space weather is tricky. Unlike Earth weather, it doesn't get as much attention, even though the risks are high. Scientists can spot solar storms and estimate when they'll reach Earth, but there's a big unknown. The magnetic field of a storm, known as the Bz component, can't be predicted until it's almost at our doorstep. This magnetic field can either be ...

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May 15 2025SCIENCE

Mars' Glowing Sky: A New Light Show for Future Explorers

The red planet has a new trick up its sleeve. A rover on Mars has captured the first aurora that humans can see with the naked eye. This isn't just a pretty sight; it's a big deal for space weather studies. The green glow in the Martian sky was caused by a solar storm that hit Mars last year. Scientists knew it was coming and pointed the rover's cameras to catch ...

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May 15 2025SCIENCE

Mars Lights Up: The First Glimpse of Alien Aurora

The Red Planet has always been a mystery. But recently, it gave us a surprise. A team of scientists spotted something amazing. They saw the first visible aurora on Mars. This is a big deal. It is the first time humans have seen this light show on another planet with their own eyes. The aurora is like the northern lights on Earth. It happens when tiny particles...

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Apr 07 2025SCIENCE

New Eye in the Sky: GOES-19's Big Role in Weather Watching

The latest addition to the weather-watching family, GOES-19, is now fully operational. This satellite, part of the GOES-R series, has taken over the role of GOES East. It is now keeping a close eye on the Western Hemisphere from a whopping 22, 236 miles above the equator. This isn't GOES-19's first time sending back pictures. It started sharing preliminary images and...

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