Can you trust your car thermometer? Yes and no
Have you ever sat in your car on a sizzling summer day and snapped a picture of the temperature on your dashboard? It’s hard not...
Apple season and drought conditions
Fall is here and apple picking season is in full swing. Whether you already went, or still plan to take a trip to your local...
Chemists create weatherproof batteries
A team of chemists and engineers at the University of California San Diego developed a new type of electrolyte chemistry for lithium batteries that could...
The Orionid meteor shower peaks early Oct. 21
The peak of the Orionid meteor shower is happening this week, but you’ll have to up pretty early to have the best viewing. What You...
Behind the weather folklore: Woolly bear caterpillars
Before meteorologists started predicting the upcoming winter season, people relied on all sorts of weather lore. What You Need To Know Folklore says the upcoming...
Cold front drops temperatures across the country
A cold front that swept across the country is bringing a big taste of fall. What You Need To Know A cold front dropped temperatures...
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...
See Jupiter near the full Hunter’s Moon
October’s full moon officially happens the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 9, and you can use it the night before as an easy target for finding Jupiter. ...
Tropical Storm Julia forms in the Caribbean
Julia became the tenth named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season on Friday, Oct. 7. What You Need To Know Tropical Storm Julia...