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Calculating Degree Days with Wolfram|Alpha
Sunday is the United States’ Independence Day, and one of the hottest days of the year in this part of the country. Many Americans will celebrate the day with outdoor activities such as barbecues,...
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Personalized Activity Results and Tools for Runners and Cyclists
Runners and cyclists can now get personalized physical activity and fitness results from Wolfram|Alpha. Our team has added enhanced activity formulas to provide specific results that account for the...
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Following the Sun’s Unique Path
Every day the Sun crosses the sky, rising in the east and setting in the west, but in detail its path is different every time. If it is winter, or if you live in the north, the Sun is lower and stays...
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Wolfram|Alpha has many trillions of pieces of data, many of which are facts about people, places, and things. All of this knowledge is built upon a computational engine that allows us to mash up topic...
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Oh, the weather outside has been mighty frightful in many parts of the U.S. and Europe these past few weeks! Your mother has told you, and we will remind you, that it is never a good idea to forgo your...
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Sunscreen, Wolfram|Alpha, and Facts: The Ultimate Beach Essentials
Spring has officially sprung, and here in the Midwest, we’re eagerly ice picking our way out of hibernation for some fun in the Sun! Some of us are enjoying the extended daylight hours, and others are...
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Take a Trip with Wolfram|Alpha
Vacation planning season is upon us! Planning a vacation is no easy feat, but Wolfram|Alpha can help. With data on airlines, gas prices, weather, and currency, taking a trip has never been easier....
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The Sun’s Roar
Early on June 7, 2011, the Sun once again showed signs of waking up from the last solar minimum: it unleashed a powerful solar flare. The x-ray emission from this flare can be seen in Wolfram|Alpha:...
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Moon Phases in Wolfram|Alpha
On a moonlit stroll, a young man points to the cloudless sky and says, “Look—a full moon!” His date is not impressed. “Technically,” she replies, “the Moon’s not full until 2pm, when its ecliptic...
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Stay Safe this Summer with the Wolfram Sun Exposure Reference App
It seems the sun won’t let up this summer, with many parts of the United States experiencing record-level temperatures. With the excessive heat comes the danger of overexposure to the sun, but it’s...
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