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Mythology
For thousands of years people have associated
objects in the sky, the Earth, and aspects of their physical world with
the gods and goddesses of their cultures. Through these pages, find out
about the gods and
goddesses of different cultures around the world, and the works of art
people have created to give them expression.
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Myths about Sun
Many cultures around the world have interesting myths about the Sun, reflecting its importance ...Read more
Myths about Earth
In cultures around the world, humans have developed stories to help them understand how the ...Read more
Myths about Moon
Many cultures around the world have interesting myths about the Moon, reflecting its prominence ...Read more
Myths about the Solar System
Explore mythology associated with the planets of the solar system. ...Read more
Sky, Constellations, and Stars
Since long ago, people around the world have associated the heavens, the stars, and the patterns ...Read more
Classical Mythology
Compare the Greek and Roman pantheons, and learn which gods and goddesses are equivalent. ...Read more
Mythology Hangman
Are you a genius when it comes to mythology? Can you spell all those names? Try our hangman ...Read more
Historical Events
4/18 Great San Francisco Earthquake, estimated magnitude of 7.8, on San Andreas Fault in 1906
4/19 Death of Charles Darwin, English naturalist, on this date in 1882 Details
4/19 F5 tornado hits Brownwood, Texas on this date in 1976
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Did you know?
Did you know that in Norse mythology, there is a huge rainbow bridge called Bifrost that connects Midgard, the realm of humans, to Asgard, the home of the gods?Do you know what the Greek goddess, Persephone, has to do with the seasons and the underworld?
Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day
Do you know what this word or phrase means?Orographic lift
xOrographic lift : Occurs when an air mass is forced to rise over geographic relief from a lower elevation. As the air mass rises it expands and cools adiabatically, which can raise the relative humidity to 100%, create clouds and precipitation.
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Research Highlights
Pollution from Asia Circles Globe at Stratospheric Heights
The economic growth across much of Asia comes with a side effect: pollutants from the region are wafting up to the stratosphere during monsoon season. The new finding, in a study led by scientists at the...Read more
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