Tag : Worcester

Mangroves: Mother Nature’s coastal barrier

Mother Nature’s best barriers and protection for coastal communities are mangroves. They defend us against storm surge, currents, high waves…

12 months ago

The importance of sunglasses and what kinds to buy

We are in the midst of the sunniest months of the year and protecting your eyes from the harmful ultraviolet…

12 months ago

Stormier space weather is coming over the next decade

You won’t hear rumbles of thunder from active space weather, but it can still affect our day-to-day lives. And it’s…

12 months ago

Storm surge model upgraded ahead of hurricane season

Earlier this week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its third upgrade to the Probabilistic Storm Surge (P-Surge)…

12 months ago

May’s full moon comes with a meteor shower

The weekend kicks off with two events in the night sky. What You Need To Know May’s full moon is…

12 months ago

Here’s what to know about the 2023 Atlantic hurricane names

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will follow a near-normal, yet destructive hurricane season of 2022. The 2022 season totaled 14…

12 months ago

Fighting toxic algae blooms with robots

Scientists at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering (USC Viterbi) are using robotics to spot toxic algae…

12 months ago

How to beat the urban heat

As cities expand, the fast path to growth and urbanization usually means replacing natural land with new roads, more pavement…

12 months ago

Why cities always seem windier

Wind gusts reaching up to and over 20 mph may constitute as a “breezy day” for some. But that wind…

1 year ago

A long-term problem with a short list of solutions

It's a disaster that lasts for years and can cost billions. Droughts can become tough to get out of, and…

1 year ago