planet

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Both El Niño and its counterpart La Niña are natural shifts in global weather patterns, primarily focused on Pacific Ocean temperatures, but they can impact the whole planet.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The planet has several unusual features that scientists still struggle to explain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The Esses - perhaps the most technically demanding piece of racetrack on the planet - was designated a "zero kilowatt zone", where teams could deploy no electrical energy.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Elon Musk’s rocket company is one of the most unique on the planet, handling more than half of all orbital launches worldwide and building its competitive moat through the pioneering use of reusable rockets.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As I unthreaded the tiny screws from the density buffer—whatever that was—I asked Klawde if he missed his home planet.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth