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1. Comets and the Moon: What’s the Connection?

   Many people misunderstand comets. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Theo Nakamura•February 14, 2012

2. The Hidden Side of Tides

   Here is what tides actually involves, what the latest research says about it, and the practical details most people never hear about.

   By Samuel Brightwater•February 14, 2012

3. How Meteor Showers and Glaciers Are Linked

   Here is what meteor showers actually involves, what the latest research says about it, and the practical details most people never hear about.

   By Owen Pritchard•February 13, 2012

4. What’s Really Going On With the Sun?

   What causes the changes linked to the sun, how volcanoes fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

   By Lucia Ferreira•February 13, 2012

5. Auroras: What to Know

   Researchers have learned a lot about auroras in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

   By Grace Adeyemi•February 12, 2012

6. Comets vs. Auroras: Key Differences

   From the basics to the newest findings, this guide explains comets in plain language and clears up a few of the most common myths.

   By Theo Nakamura•February 12, 2012

7. What Experts Say About Tides

   Many people misunderstand tides. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Grace Adeyemi•February 12, 2012

8. Comets, Explained

   Many people misunderstand comets. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Avery Lindqvist•February 11, 2012

9. Surprising Facts About Glaciers

   Many people misunderstand glaciers. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Samuel Brightwater•February 11, 2012

10. Everything You Need to Know About Comets

    What causes the changes linked to comets, how earthquakes fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

    By Grace Adeyemi•February 10, 2012

11. The Moon: Facts vs. Fiction

    From the basics to the newest findings, this guide explains the moon in plain language and clears up a few of the most common myths.

    By Grace Adeyemi•February 10, 2012

12. How The Moon and Mars Are Linked

    Many people misunderstand the moon. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

    By Lucia Ferreira•February 10, 2012

13. Everything You Need to Know About Eclipses

    Many people misunderstand eclipses. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

    By Elena Castellanos•February 9, 2012

14. Eclipses, Explained

    From the basics to the newest findings, this guide explains eclipses in plain language and clears up a few of the most common myths.

    By Avery Lindqvist•February 9, 2012