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The Science of Spring: Everything You Need to Know About the Vernal Equinox

William Strasmore March 21, 2026

Spring is set to make its official debut this Friday with the arrival of the vernal equinox. For residents across Buffalo and the greater Western New York region, the calendar may promise spring, even if the breeze off Lake Erie suggests otherwise.

From Fireballs to Meteorites: Understanding the Rarity of Space Rocks Reaching Earth

William Strasmore March 17, 2026

The event, likely a meteor blazing through the Earth’s atmosphere, has sparked significant local interest and a central scientific question: Did this impressive object survive its descent to become a rare meteorite, or did it simply vanish into dust?