Why the summer solstice is not the hottest time of the year
With many cities seeing record high temperatures recently, the term “summer heat!” is on the rise. However, astronomical summer, better known as the summer solstice,...
How far away stars and planets are across the universe
With our universe so vast, it’s hard to think about the distance from one object to the next. The closest celestial thing is our own...
Greenhouse gas now at highest level in over 4 million years
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the key drivers of rising temperatures on our planet and a new report shows the Earth’s CO2 levels are...
What if it rains on your wedding day?
Summer is nearly here, which places us in the peak of outdoor wedding season. Even though we can count on warmer temperatures during the summer...
Why we apply lawn fertilizer when we do
With warm weather comes more time spent outside, including doing yardwork. That includes tending to the lawn. For those who put down fertilizer, why do...
See the Strawberry Moon and a planetary lineup this week
This month’s full moon, the Strawberry Moon, happens Tuesday morning. You may not see it at its true fullest, though, depending on where you live....
A study to learn more about tornadoes
As long as meteorologists have tracked tornadoes, scientists and researchers have looked for ways to better forecast these destructive forces of nature. Right now, a...
When it’s a ‘Go’ and when it’s not
3… 2… 1… Liftoff! Watching a rocket soar into space is a mesmerizing experience, but the process to get there is arduous. Once officials set a...
Tornado scientists need your help
Do you have a tornado tale to share? You could help researchers. Here’s how. What You Need To Know There were over 1,300 tornadoes in...
The worst June tropical systems in recorded history
It’s the first official month of hurricane season. In June, most tropical systems only form into depressions or storms because we don’t have the right...