The rise and fall of the land
We’ve all heard of ocean tides, but have you ever heard of Earth tides? Yes, just like the ocean, the Earth’s crust also moves up...
Eunice Foote: The climate science pioneer
In the 1800s, it was hard for women to receive recognition for their work in any field, but one woman’s climate discoveries are finally being...
Tornado rips through New Orleans and its suburbs, killing 1
ARABI, La. — A tornado tore through parts of New Orleans and its suburbs Tuesday night, flipping cars and ripping roofs off homes and killing...
A portal to another galaxy? No, it’s a fallstreak hole
It looks like a UFO or some strange portal to another world, but it’s actually an unusual phenomenon known as a fallstreak hole. What You...
Let the blooms begin!
Spring is here and everyone’s favorite flowering trees are painting the nation pink, as cherry blossom season kicks off across the country. The exotic blooms...
From space to sea, Kathy Sullivan is a historic explorer
Dr. Kathy Sullivan is “the most vertical girl in the world.” It’s a catchy phrase, but it doesn’t fully capture just how remarkable of a...
The March full moon has a unique name
Thursday night will provide optimal viewing for March’s full moon. What You Need To Know The moon is called a Full Worm Moon There are...
Shark tracking gadgets expanding weather forecasting
Shark tracking gadgets could revolutionize the way you get your weather forecast. The Shark Lab at California University State Long Beach created a solar-power buoy...
Daylight saving time begins March 13
It’s that time of year where spring is starting to take hold and whether we like it or not, we’ve got to turn our clocks...
Weather crashes kill more people than tornadoes each year
If you had to make a list of the deadliest weather conditions, would you put “wet roads” at the top? Weather-related crashes kill more than...