Tag : APP Weather Stories

Fighting toxic algae blooms with robots

Scientists at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering (USC Viterbi) are using robotics to spot toxic algae…

12 months ago

How to beat the urban heat

As cities expand, the fast path to growth and urbanization usually means replacing natural land with new roads, more pavement…

12 months ago

Why cities always seem windier

Wind gusts reaching up to and over 20 mph may constitute as a “breezy day” for some. But that wind…

12 months ago

A long-term problem with a short list of solutions

It's a disaster that lasts for years and can cost billions. Droughts can become tough to get out of, and…

1 year ago

How the Pacific Ocean regulates our climate

New research from earth scientists shows that the Pacific Ocean plays a significant role in our climate regulation, lowering greenhouse gases.…

1 year ago

Are there more tornadoes now than there used to be?

2023 got off to a fast start for severe weather, especially for tornadoes. The number of known tornadoes in recent…

1 year ago

Strong geomagnetic storm Sunday night

NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center says that a strong geomagnetic storm is underway, meaning the northern lights, or aurora borealis, could…

1 year ago

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks Saturday night

The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend. What You Need To Know You may see 10 to 15 meteors…

1 year ago

What happens when Doppler radar goes dark

You’re at home on a hot summer day and you made plans to have your child’s birthday party at the…

1 year ago

How monster movies are born out of monster storms

Stormy weather and the attempted control of it has been at the heart of monster movies since their inception. What You…

1 year ago