Everything you need to know about hygrometers
In meteorology, the meteorological variables that determine the weather are continuously measured. The most important variables are atmospheric pressure, ...
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Mercury thermometer
Surely once when you were a child they have measured your body temperature when you have had a fever and for this they have ...
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What are salps and why are there so many of them now on the beaches of Cantabria?
Bathers on the beaches of Cantabria have been baffled by the sudden arrival of salps, gelatinous marine organisms, in…
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Do street thermometers measure temperature well?
In the summer months it is not unusual for thermometers to exceed 50ºC. However, can we really trust…
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Why hasn't he gone to the Moon again?
The historic achievement of Apollo 11 in 1969 not only gave the United States a significant advantage in the competition...
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What are the easiest constellations to see in summer?
The summer night sky in the northern hemisphere presents an impressive spectacle. Countless stars illuminate the expanse above,…
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Parts of an earthquake
An earthquake occurs when the Earth's crust shifts and releases energy in the form of seismic waves from within...
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How to identify and escape rip currents
While concerns about sharks, rays and jellyfish are the order of the day in the…
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Effects of sand and dust storms on the oceans
When the wind blows strongly over arid soils devoid of vegetation, deserts and semi-deserts produce...
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10 curious facts about the Sun that perhaps you didn't know
The Sun is one of the most important and interesting phenomena in the solar system. It affects almost all aspects...
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Places to avoid during a thunderstorm
To ensure safety during a thunderstorm, it is essential to know and follow several essential precautions. Electrical storms, which…
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