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06Jan

Severe Winter Storm Hits Millions Across the US

Dense snow fall and wind reduce visibility on January 5, 2025 in Shawnee, Kansas. Credit: DepositphotosA powerful winter storm struck the United States on Sunday, with meteorologists alerting millions in the East to blizzard conditions and forecasting the heaviest snowfall in a decade for some areas.Over 60 million people are in the path of...

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29Feb

Lightning Maps Show 36.8 Million Strikes Yearly in the US

If you're leary of lightning, the Gulf states may not be for you. Credit: PixaobayWondering if you reside in a region prone to lightning strikes? Recent maps reveal the precise locations where lightning makes contact with the ground throughout the United States annually. Hint: If you're concerned about lightning strikes, you may want to...

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23Feb

The US makes a Tense Return to the Moon after Fifty Years

Artist's concept fo Odysseus on the MoonIntuitive MachinesThe US has made a comeback to the Moon after more than 50 years. At 6:24 pm EST, the robotic Odysseus landed autonomously on the lunar surface, followed by a tense 13-minute wait as radio communications were established with mission control.The landing of the IM-1 mission today...

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