Tag : Central NC

Learn about the greenhouse gases

We often associate the rise of greenhouse gases with climate change. But exactly how do greenhouse gases affect our atmosphere?…

12 months ago

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…

12 months ago

Is there a weather and pain connection?

May is the time for recognizing and spreading awareness about a widespread disease that impacts millions. I'm talking about arthritis, and…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

Average date of the first tropical storm and hurricane

The Atlantic hurricane season often starts off relatively quiet, for reasons ranging from strong winds aloft to dry, dusty air coming…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

Deadly tornado hits south Texas, damaging dozens of homes

LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas (AP) — One person was killed when his mobile home was crushed as a powerful tornado tore…

1 year ago

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. …

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago