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Dinosaur Asteroid Hit the ‘Worst Possible Place’

GEOGRAPHY Had the asteroid struck a different location, the outcome might have been very different. (BBC) Zoom in on the Chicxulub impact crater, ground zero for the demise of the dinosaurs. Discussion Ideas How did an asteroid, comet, or other space rock lead to the demise of the dinosaurs? The impactor didn’t directly cause any extinctions. Instead, it induced a “global winter” (sometimes called an … Continue reading Dinosaur Asteroid Hit the ‘Worst Possible Place’

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An Aurora Named Steve

SCIENCE Thanks to social media and the power of citizen scientists chasing the Northern Lights, a new feature was discovered recently. Nobody knew what this strange ribbon of purple light was, so … it was called Steve. (European Space Agency) Use our resource to meet Steve, fox fire, and other oddities of the aurora. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in … Continue reading An Aurora Named Steve

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Solar-Powered Device Pulls Water from Thin Air

SCIENCE You can’t squeeze blood from a stone, but wringing water from the desert sky is now possible, thanks to a new spongelike device that uses sunlight to suck water molecules from air, even in low humidity. (Science) How else is solar energy being harnessed? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The great Science article … Continue reading Solar-Powered Device Pulls Water from Thin Air

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Costa Rican Volcano Spews Ash Sky-High

ENVIRONMENT Turrialba in Costa Rica has rumbled to life in what may be its strongest eruption in years, diverting flights and choking San José with ash and fumes. (Nat Geo News) What is volcanic ash? Why is it such a hazard? Check out our great encyclopedic entry to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including … Continue reading Costa Rican Volcano Spews Ash Sky-High

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Arctic Drilling Faces Threat from Outer Space

SCIENCE The Northern Lights are a beautiful sight—but, it turns out, they can mess up drilling operations. (Gizmodo) Use our resources to learn all about auroras! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas According to new research, those lovely Northern Lights can disrupt offshore oil drilling. What are the Northern Lights? Read through our encyclopedic entry … Continue reading Arctic Drilling Faces Threat from Outer Space

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