Tag : App Winter Science

‘Sudden stratospheric warming’ can drive arctic outbreaks

You’ve almost certainly heard of the polar vortex. But what about "sudden stratospheric warming," a weather term that’s started making…

4 months ago

How you can calculate the wind chill this winter

Winter means cold, and winter plus wind equals colder! The term to describe the combination of wind and cold is…

4 months ago

Why is salt used on roads in the winter?

We all know that road crews and plows work hard to keep roads clear and safe for drivers this time…

4 months ago

Sustainable and cost-effective ways to heat your home

Winter just began, and the coldest days of the season are on the horizon. Through much of the country, many…

4 months ago

Why allergies may be flaring up

If you notice more sniffles and worsening allergy symptoms this time of year, you may suffer from “Christmas Tree Syndrome,”…

5 months ago

Your trees in the winter: Dead or dormant?

There is a different type of beauty during the winter. After months of seeing the luscious summer greenery and vibrant…

5 months ago

What happens to honeybees in the winter?

Have you ever wondered what happens to bees in the winter? What You Need To Know In the winter, honeybees…

1 year ago

The shocking science about static electricity during winter

The other day I was shopping at the grocery store. When I reached for a bag of potatoes, I felt…

1 year ago

Satellite provides new tool for tracking the Polar Vortex

The polar vortex can bring severe cold and storms. This winter, there’s a satellite that is helping forecasters track it…

2 years ago

Hurricane Hunters don’t get a vacation during the winter

It may be winter, but there's no rest for the Hurricane Hunter squadrons and the men and women who pilot…

2 years ago