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...
Near-record year for billion-dollar weather disasters
We’re averaging a billion-dollar weather disaster every 17 days as a swarm of storms pushes the U.S. closer to a new record. What You Need...
‘Earthshine’ levels show the planet is dimming
Over the past two decades, scientists have been studying earthshine levels, something that Leonardo da Vinci also researched. Their findings show that our planet is...
Largest comet ever seen will pass through our solar system
Save the date. In roughly 10 years, a once in a lifetime (a very long lifetime) event will take place in the sky above us....
Deodorants are worse for air pollution than cars
We all know that cars cause air pollution, but did you know that lotions, bug sprays and deodorants also do? What You Need To Know...
A Moon “wobble” will cause coastal flooding in the 2030s
In the not so distant future, coastal areas in the U.S. will experience more flooding… even if it’s not raining. A lunar cycle will lead...
Who was active and who wasn’t
The Plains and Southeast are often the hotbed of severe weather. And while they certainly had plenty of active storms this year, another part of...
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...