Why the Shady Side of the Street Feels So Different
A walk from sun to shade reveals the difference between air temperature, warm surfaces and the sunlight reaching your body.
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The small observations that make the world interesting: weather, light, water, materials, and the science hiding in an ordinary day.
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Where Does a Puddle Go When the Sun Comes Out?
Follow a puddle through evaporation, the ground and the drain, and see why neighboring patches dry at different speeds.
· 4 min readWhy One Patch of Ground Holds a Puddle and the Next Does Not
Rain meets a landscape with different pores, slopes, roots, and recent history. Follow water through an ordinary yard to understand soaking, storage, and runoff.
· 9 min readWhy the Metal Handle Feels Colder Than the Wooden Door
Materials at the same temperature can feel surprisingly different. Follow the heat moving out of your hand to understand handles, floors, and ordinary household surfaces.
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