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Uranus emits more heat than previously thought
Uranus radiates more energy than it gets from the sun, two new studies find — just as Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune do.
In contrast to Earth, Mars's middle atmosphere appears driven by gravity waves
A new study by researchers including those at the University of Tokyo revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial ...
Understanding the science behind Earth's changing seasons
The different seasons shape our lives and daily routines including the clothing choices we make, what activities we ...
Earth's Orbit and Tilt Linked to Ice Age Cycles, Next One Delayed by Climate Change
Research links Earth's axial tilt to past ice ages, showing human-driven warming may prevent future glaciations.
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The winter solstice is on Monday. A planetary scientist's simple animation explains what solstices are and how they work.
Solstices and equinoxes are the products of Earth's axial tilt: the degree to which the planet is tilted relative to the sun. The axis around which the Earth spins isn't straight up and down ...
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The fall equinox is on Wednesday. A simple animation shows what equinoxes are and why they mark the change of season.
Earth's tilt is responsible for equinoxes and solstices Equinoxes are the products of Earth's axial tilt: the degree to which the planet is tilted relative to the sun. The axis around which the ...