Penn State study finds that 59% of U.S. counties lack air quality monitoring. These “monitoring deserts” put over 50 million people at risk.

The Lyrid meteor shower—also known as the April Lyrids—is an annual meteor shower that typically occurs between April 15 and 29.

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The Lyrids are active from April 14 to 30 each year, with a peak on April 21-22. During the peak, observers can see around 18 meteors per hour under perfect viewing conditions. Fly ...

Every April, the night sky offers one of its most fascinating spectacles: the Lyrid meteor shower. This phenomenon, caused by debris from Comet Thatcher, is visible in much of the ...

Across the United States, 58% of counties have no active air-quality monitoring sites, according to a new study. Rural counties, especially those in the Midwest and South, are less likely to have ...

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