What gives pumpkins their orange coloring?
Carving pumpkins has become a tradition across America ahead of Halloween. Each year, kids and adults alike cut into the orange gourds and carve them...
Celebrating Mario Molina, a pioneer of climate research
As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month, it’s hard to imagine where climate research would be right now without the contributions of Mexican chemist Mario...
A megaflood could be California’s next ‘big one’
Droughts, earthquakes and wildfires are natural disasters that occur in California. But the Golden State may have to prepare for another climatic event that hasn’t...
See the changing colors of fall
The sure sign of autumn’s arrival is spreading across the country. What You Need To Know Leaves are starting to change color Mid-October is usually...
Why fall weather is a favorite
We may be losing daylight and watching temperatures drop, but lots of people embrace fall and count it as their favorite time of year. What...
The 6 most devastating hurricanes to hit the U.S. in October
We’ve passed the peak of hurricane season as we head into October, but we still see many tropical cyclones for this month, with over 500...
Ian will make landfall in South Carolina on Friday
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday afternoon, the first hurricane to make landfall in the continental U.S. this year. Its first landfall...
Fall brings more spiders into your home
You may have noticed a few more spiders crawling around the corners of your home or in your cabinets. They may also look a little...
The history of Fiona as a tropical name
Fiona developed on Sept. 15 as a tropical storm well out in the Atlantic, becoming our sixth named system of the 2022 hurricane season. This...
How to limit sun glare this time of year
The beginning of fall can become a frustrating time because of sun glare if your work commute takes you on east-west roads. Even north-south commutes...