Making public tornado shelters more accessible
Meteorologists often harp on tornado safety and knowing where your safe place is during severe weather. Any time you turn on the news during tornado...
5 simple ways to run your A/C less this summer
Help your air conditioner help you stay cool this summer. Check out these things that you can do today to take some pressure off your...
Increasing U.S. temperatures have led to more mosquito days
The warm weather months are a time of outdoor fun, from hiking to water activities. But there’s one thing that can make it dreadful –...
The innovative career of Dr. Roger Wakimoto
It may seem like an unbelievable problem, but thunderstorms used to send planes mysteriously crashing to the ground, with tragic consequences. From just 1975 to...
Difference in hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones
You probably know what a hurricane is, but what about a typhoon? Or a cyclone? Basically, if you know what hurricanes are, you know what...
Ellison Onizuka: First Asian American Astronaut
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ellison Onizuka’s may not be the first name you think of when you hear about space exploration. But he forged...
How Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar took physics to the limit
Many people spend their entire lives dedicated to one topic of research, but Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar didn’t limit himself to just one. What You Need To Know...
Space weather: Forecasting beyond the sky
The sky is not the limit when it comes to forecasting the weather. There’s a special branch of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists...
Mangroves: Mother Nature’s coastal barrier
Mother Nature’s best barriers and protection for coastal communities are mangroves. They defend us against storm surge, currents, high waves and tides. Not only do...
Here’s what to know about the 2023 Atlantic hurricane names
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will follow a near-normal, yet destructive hurricane season of 2022. The 2022 season totaled 14 named storms, with eight of...