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How Do Tornadoes Form?
Environment

How Do Tornadoes Form?

Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground. Most strong tornadoes form from supercell thunderstorms, but not every sup…

September 11, 2026
The Unbelievable Truth About Winter on Mars
Conquer Mars

The Unbelievable Truth About Winter on Mars

Mars can experience winter temperatures as low as -123 degrees Celsius, has two types of snow with square snowflakes, and has many strange shapes on the surface when the…

May 6, 2025
Mountains become space junk dumping grounds
Space science

Mountains become space junk dumping grounds

Because it lies below the flight path of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the Altai Mountains are regularly showered with rocket debris after each launch.

December 12, 2024