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Heat domes—which are behind some of summer's most extreme temperatures—occur when high pressure systems trap heat in the atmosphere.
Eden Gordon|
Why do we make wishes on shooting stars? The tradition stretches from ancient Egyptian beliefs to Ptolemy, Disney songs, and modern stargazing culture.
Jane Alexander|
Experts aren't positive why some people hear a humming noise that never ceases. However, new research may offer an explanation for the sound, which inspired the show "The Listeners."
Eden Gordon|
Did Jim Lovell really say “Houston, we have a problem”? Not exactly. Here’s the real Apollo 13 story behind the famous misquote.
Chris Wheatley|
It’s such a natural reaction, but how did this custom begin?
Paul Anthony Jones|
Why are sunsets red, for that matter? And why is space black? The answer is all about how light interacts with Earth's atmosphere.
Eden Gordon|
Ever wondered why flight attendants insist your tray table be up for takeoff and landing? The real reason is a matter of life-or-death airline safety.
Nitya Rao|
Did Nikola Tesla really believe that the numbers three, six, and nine held the key to the universe?
Eden Gordon|