Quiet season hurricanes can still be impactful
Evidence of an emerging El Niño is leading forecasters to predict a less active hurricane season in the Atlantic this year. But that doesn’t mean that...
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...
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 forecast gets turbo-charged for those...
U.S. tornado count reaches record high in 2023 so far
The severe weather season not only got off to an early start, but a possible record-breaking one as well for tornadoes. A preliminary report shows...
All-women crews are trending in male-dominated fields
It takes a set of highly skilled and educated individuals to send a rocket into space. But in today’s field of space exploration, it takes...
Too hot or too cold: Which is really worse?
Some like it hot… others do not. Finding that Goldilocks temperature suitable to all is a constant up-and-down battle. Being too hot or too cold...
Moon mountain named in honor of Melba Mouton
Few humans can say they were a part of the mission that allowed Astronauts to successfully land on the moon in 1969. Only the prestigious...
Closest new moon in centuries could bring some impacts
As opposed to the more notable full moon, new moons are less talked about in the news. But this month’s new moon is special and...
Uncovering the beauty and dangers
Snow, ice and freezing temperatures all define the coldest and darkest season of the year: winter. Encounters with arctic air and powerful winter storms not...
Deicing is a necessary procedure to ensure a safe flight
Last call for boarding! Air travel maybe stressful for some and eventful for others, no matter what time of the year it is. Although the...