Panama Canal drought causes global shipping delays
Many shipping vessels are being forced to forgo or take a detour from the “world’s greatest shortcut” as ongoing drought conditions impact the infamous Panama...
Your trees in the winter: Dead or dormant?
There is a different type of beauty during the winter. After months of seeing the luscious summer greenery and vibrant fall foliage, the colors fade...
Safety tips for driving through the rain
From drizzle to downpours, driving in the rain could be difficult and dangerous if you are not careful. According to U.S. Department of Transportation Federal...
Weather impacts online sales and holiday shopping
The evolution of e-commerce brought many advantages to retail, especially during the holiday season. The convenience of shopping anytime, anywhere, continues to delight both buyers...
2023 ozone hole 12th largest on record volcano Hunga-Tonga
This year’s ozone hole was the 12th largest on record, according to NOAA and NASA. The ozone hole reached a maximum size of 10 million...
Why Election Day is on a Tuesday in November
Election Day falls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, this year. Like every year, it’s the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. There’s solid reasoning behind...
Solar activity may peak in 2024 in latest NOAA forecast
Our sun is an interesting place. A glowing fiery ball of hydrogen and helium that without it, would limit the existence of life as we know it....
How to reuse your pumpkins after Halloween
Halloween may have ended, but you can find a lot of ways to reuse your pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns now that the trick-or-treating is done. What...
Looking back at Superstorm Sandy
On this day, 11 years ago, one of the strongest storms to hit the Northeast moved onshore: Superstorm Sandy. Along with redefining the coast, the...
Study links elevated pollution levels to breast cancer
One in eight women living in the U.S. will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The...