Taking a piece of the sky: How hole-punch clouds form
You’re probably familiar with those fluffy cumulus clouds or a stormy cumulonimbus on a summer day, but have you ever heard of a fallstreak hole?...
Congress invests billions to improve weather forecasts
In November, Congress passed a $1.75 trillion infrastructure bill, and officials are spending part of that money on improving weather forecasts. What You Need To...
An attempt to control the weather
The idea of controlling the weather is not a new one. The hope of keeping bad weather away from people sounds like a great idea,...
Ways to combat seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal depression is a real thing, especially felt after Daylight Saving Time. When it gets dark out earlier, it typically gets colder, and it’s easier...
Fighting climate change using trees
Trees are not only beautiful, they also provide shade and create homes for our animal friends. They may also help combat climate change. What You...
Wax on, wane off: Knowing the moon phases
Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered why the moon always looks different? Learn the science behind the moon phases and...
Winter outlook suggests a mild season for most of the U.S.
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center published its first winter outlook for the upcoming season. For most of the country, the odds favor a warmer-than-normal winter. What...
Shakes on a plane: What causes air turbulence
Everyone has experienced it. You’re in the middle of your flight, and all of a sudden, you feel the plane shake or jolt. The pilot...
The official peak of hurricane season is here
We’ve reached the official peak of the Atlantic hurricane season but what does that mean exactly? From August through October, 78% of the tropical storm...
Using artificial intelligence to predict lightning strikes
The saying goes, “you never know when lightning will strike.” That may no longer be true thanks to computer learning and a space-based lightning monitoring...