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Mythology

   For thousands of years people have associated objects in the sky, the Earth, and aspects ...Read more

Stories

Explore stories and folklore about the Aurora Borealis, Meteors, and the Moon, and more. ...Read more

Poetry

This is a brief collection of poetry that relates to space and/or mythology. ...Read more

Poetry & Pictures

Submit your own poem about this month’s featured weather image. ...Read more

Books

Explore Science, Art, Mythology and other subjects further in the books recommended here. ...Read more

Movies

Find a great science- or space-related movie to watch. ...Read more

Clouds in Art

Landscape painters have been representing clouds in their art for centuries. Different artists ...Read more

Mythology Art Archive

See examples of famous mythology-related works of art. ...Read more

Mythology and Art Links

Explore other websites about mythology and art. ...Read more

People Art Archive

See images of famous scientists and philosophers. ...Read more

Did you know?

Did you know that Huizilopochtli was dressed with hummingbird feathers on his head?

Did you know that the Maya believed that the Earth was flat, and that there was a jaguar called a bacab in each corner that supported the sky?

 

Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day

Do you know what this word or phrase means?

Eutrophication
xEutrophication : Accumulation of nutrients that supports dense growth of algae which decays and depletes the water of oxygen

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Research Highlights

More than One: Long-Reining Microbe Controlling Ocean Nitrogen Shares the Throne

Scientists have been taking a close look at microbes that live in the ocean. The microbes they are studying are a type of bacteria and are very tiny. They may be small but they have a big impact on life...Read more

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