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Did you know that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted something truly unusual happening in the atmosphere of a distant planet? Recently, astronomers using Webb observed a planet named WASP-107b, located about 200 light-years away. This planet is a gas giant, similar in size to Jupiter but much less massive, making it a … Read more
It’s August 15, 2025, and while we often think about climate change in terms of rising sea levels or extreme weather, its effects are reaching much further – even into space. Did you know that our increasingly polluted atmosphere is making our vital GPS and communication satellites more vulnerable to solar storms? This might sound … Read more
As a scientist with a PhD in Atmospheric Science, I’ve spent years diving deep into climate modeling. So, when I saw the news that Bill Nelson, NASA’s Administrator, mentioned that a new appointee, Mr. Duffy, said climate science will “move aside” at NASA, it definitely caught my attention. Now, I understand that NASA does a … Read more
It’s fascinating how the vastness of space can connect to the most intimate details of our own bodies. Today, let’s take a journey from the swirling clouds of Jupiter to the very pupils that allow us to see it all. It’s a reminder that the science of our planet is deeply intertwined with the universe … Read more
Did you see the moon recently? On August 6th, 2025, a skywatcher in Canada shared a stunning image of the moon, glowing a deep, vibrant red. They rightly guessed that wildfire smoke was the culprit, turning our familiar celestial neighbor into what’s often called a ‘blood moon.’ It’s a phenomenon that might seem magical, but … Read more
Did you know that we can literally breathe in the past? It sounds like science fiction, but thanks to incredible scientific work, we can now get a glimpse into the air our dinosaurs breathed. And it all comes down to their teeth! Unlocking Ancient Air Researchers recently made an amazing discovery: they’ve managed to reconstruct … Read more
Did you know the moon can appear bright red, almost like a scene from a science fiction movie? It happened recently, and I managed to capture a vivid red moon caused by wildfire smoke. It’s a stunning visual reminder of how much our atmosphere influences what we see, and it connects directly to the larger … Read more
Did you know that lightning strikes are a far greater threat to trees than many of us realize? It’s not just the dramatic wildfires that grab headlines; lightning itself is a silent force capable of felling vast numbers of trees. As an atmospheric scientist, I’ve spent years studying the complex dance between weather and our … Read more
Did you know that tiny specks of dust from outer space, which land on Earth every day, can actually tell us about the air our planet breathed millions of years ago? It sounds like science fiction, but it’s a fascinating reality that scientists are exploring. Scientists have discovered that certain types of cosmic dust, specifically … Read more