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Wildfires can release more energy than an atomic bomb. No wonder they look apocalyptic

Wildfires release enormous energy comparable to nuclear blasts, influencing atmospheric conditions and generating their own weather patterns.

Why does the moon sometimes look large and orange?

The Moon's appearance and color variation are influenced by its position and atmospheric conditions.
Large moons are an optical illusion, influenced by perception and distance.

Cosmic time machines': how space telescopes transformed our ability to understand the universe

Space telescopes like Hubble and James Webb are located in space to get a clearer view of objects in outer space.
Putting telescopes in space allows astronomers to avoid atmospheric effects like twinkling stars and get sharper images.
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