How Nature Keeps Cool and Handles the Heat
How do animals keep cool in warm weather? Learn how animals in the Galapagos regulate their temperature for survival.
What is the Winter Solstice?
Around December 21, the Northern Hemisphere tilts the farthest away from the Sun. This is called the northern winter solstice, and it is when we have the least amount of daylight of any time of the year.
Joseph Henry: The Father of Weather Forecasting (And the First Smithsonian Secretary!)
Did you know that the Smithsonian's first Secretary, Joseph Henry, was also credited as the father of weather forecasting? Learn how Henry developed the first national weather forecasting system with the help of Smithsonian volunteers and telegraphs.
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
Have you ever thought that the leaves changing color was the first sign of autumn? Actually, other factors trigger the leaves to change color!
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