Tag : Los Angeles (App Region)

May’s full moon comes with a meteor shower

The weekend kicks off with two events in the night sky. What You Need To Know May’s full moon is…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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