Tag : Maine

El Niño could return this summer and impact hurricane season

We have had a stretch of active hurricane seasons in the Atlantic basin. This has been in part because of…

1 year ago

Electrifying future homes

A neighborhood in Southern California could set the standard for energy-efficient homes throughout the country. The U.S. Department of Energy…

1 year ago

Multiple storms are bringing big snow to record heat

Millions of people are dealing with active weather this week. Some are facing their biggest snowstorm of the winter, while…

1 year ago

The change to Celsius in U.S. remains stalled; here’s why

Ever discuss weather with someone from a different country and get a strange look when you tell them the temperature?…

1 year ago

George Washington Carver’s legacy is more than peanuts

Peanuts–that may be what George Washington Carver is best known for, but that was just one part of his work.…

1 year ago

Past Daytona 500 Weather Extremes

Despite February being part of Central Florida’s dry season, it seems like rain threatens the Daytona 500 each year. We…

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The first African American woman in space

Becoming an astronaut is hard enough, but one woman overcame obstacles to become the first African American woman in space.…

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The Tuskegee Weather Detachment

In World War II, there was a division of African American airmen that made history flying planes in combat. Around…

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How weather and the seasons might affect your love life

Mother Nature, flowers and candy could be your recipe for finding a love for all seasons or Valentine’s Day. It…

1 year ago

DaNa Carlis’ new role at NSSL is a historic homecoming

Dr. DaNa Carlis is breaking barriers as the first African-American to lead NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) in Tulsa,…

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