The science behind the season
The days become shorter; the air becomes crisp, and pumpkin-flavored everything appears in stores. This means fall is upon us, but why exactly is it...
Northern lights were visible this week in the mid-latitudes
Earlier this week, social media was buzzing with pictures of the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the northern lights. People sent pictures to various Spectrum...
Record-breaking heat takes hold for parts of the U.S.
Even though Sept. 1 marked the start of meteorological fall, temperatures will say otherwise as record-breaking heat scorches the eastern two-thirds of the country this...
What’s the point? Dew point, that is
Why do meteorologists like to use dew points so much instead of relative humidity? It’s because it measures the true moisture content in the atmosphere....
How to get the best sunrise & sunset shot
Some of my favorite nature photos are those taken at sunrise and sunset. But how does one capture such vivid colors during these times? I...
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 you might wonder if there...
What happens when Doppler radar goes dark
You’re at home on a hot summer day and you made plans to have your child’s birthday party at the park this afternoon. Suddenly, you...
NASA says climate change will make air travel more dangerous
A NASA report reveals that air travel could face a bumpy future due to climate change, but a new invention could help. What You Need...
What it’s like covering an erupting volcano Mauna Loa
The eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island captivated the nation and world. The volcano erupted on Nov. 27. It is the first time...
How NASA’s Cold Atom Lab is defying gravity
One lab at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California is literally trying to defy gravity. The Cold Atom Lab (CAL) at JPL allows scientists...