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Washington DC (SPX) Jun 21, 2023 - A total solar eclipse will darken a swath of North America as the Moon blocks the light of the Sun for a few minutes on April 8, 2024. In addition to casting a breathtaking, passing shadow over the

This rare and awe-inspiring phenomenon occurs when sunlight passes through ice crystals in the upper atmosphere.

A startup offering climate cooling services should be a wake-up call

Snow in the mountains

Snow in the mountains

Some of the shrinkage observed is normal and will return; however, scientists believe the CO2 contribution is permanent.

Sprite or red sprites are a rare type of lightning that occur way above the atmosphere. Hurricane Nicole generated a rare sprite lightning before hitting Florida earlier this week, according to reports.

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Mopping cleaning products have chemicals that can contribute to air pollution: new study. Mopping can cause air pollution, according to a new study. Some chemicals found in cleaning products, often used when mopping floors, contain tiny particles that can trigger a reaction from the outdoor pollutant ozone and create hazardous airborne particles that can lead to air pollution and health hazards.

Singh said a total of 124 indigenous satellites have been put into Earths orbit including 12 student satellites. "The total number of foreign satellites that have been put into Earths orbit is 342 satellites (for 34 countries) by indigenous launch vehicle," he said. ISRO Earned USD 35 Million Plus 10 Million Euros from 2019-21 Through Foreign Satellite Launches: Govt To Parliament.