A guide for planning your trip to witness the rare celestial phenomenon Today is the day. A total solar eclipse will sweep across North America, creating a spectacle of darkness and light that will awe millions of people. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, blocking the sun’s...
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April 22, 2023April 22, 2023Science
Celebrate Earth Day with a Little History
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd as a way to recognize and promote environmental awareness and protection. This annual observance began in 1970, making this year the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. The first Earth Day was the brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson, a Democrat from Wisconsin who was concerned about the...
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February 22, 2023February 22, 2023Gardening
Vegetable Gardening Recommendations
Full Sun Growing Options Many vegetables thrive in full sun, which is typically defined as at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Here are some popular vegetables that are best suited for growing in full sun: Tomatoes: Tomatoes love warmth and sunshine and need at least 6-8 hours of direct sun per day...
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February 21, 2023February 21, 2023Astronomy
The Night Sky Four Billion Years Ago
Four billion years ago, the night sky would have looked very different from what we see today. During this period, the Earth was in its early stages of formation, and the atmosphere and environment were vastly different from what we know today. Here’s what we can speculate the night sky would have looked like: The...
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February 21, 2023February 21, 2023Science
The National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center is a museum located in Chantilly, Virginia, that houses some of the most significant artifacts in the history of aviation and space exploration. The Udvar-Hazy Center is an extension of the main Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and features even...
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February 20, 2023February 20, 2023Science
The Smithsonian Institute
The Smithsonian Institution is a world-renowned organization dedicated to the preservation, research, and dissemination of knowledge about the natural world, human history, and the arts. Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian consists of a complex of museums, research centers, and education programs that work together to promote a greater understanding of the world and its diverse...
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February 19, 2023February 19, 2023Astronomy
Falling into a Black Hole
Falling into a black hole is one of the most extreme and unusual experiences that can be imagined. A black hole is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. As a result, any object that gets too close to a black hole is inevitably...
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February 19, 2023February 19, 2023Astronomy
The Night Sky One Billion Years Ago
How it Would Look It is impossible to accurately describe the night in the northern hemisphere one billion years ago with certainty since the scientific knowledge of the Earth’s environment and atmosphere from that time is limited. However, based on scientific data and research, we can make some informed speculations. One billion years ago, the...
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April 22, 2020October 13, 2020Astronomy, Bettering America, Politics
Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day
Today we celebrated the 50th Earth Day at home because of the novel coronavirus. I acquired wildflowers to plant throughout the yard to encourage native insects to thrive. But enough about me, this is about the Earth. The best way to celebrate it is with a speech from Carl Sagan called “The Pale Blue Dot.”...