Increasing U.S. temperatures have led to more mosquito days
The warm weather months are a time of outdoor fun, from hiking to water activities. But there’s one thing that can make it dreadful –...
Learn about the greenhouse gases
We often associate the rise of greenhouse gases with climate change. But exactly how do greenhouse gases affect our atmosphere? What You Need To Know...
The innovative career of Dr. Roger Wakimoto
It may seem like an unbelievable problem, but thunderstorms used to send planes mysteriously crashing to the ground, with tragic consequences. From just 1975 to...
Is there a weather and pain connection?
May is the time for recognizing and spreading awareness about a widespread disease that impacts millions. I’m talking about arthritis, and you might wonder if there...
Difference in hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones
You probably know what a hurricane is, but what about a typhoon? Or a cyclone? Basically, if you know what hurricanes are, you know what...
Average date of the first tropical storm and hurricane
The Atlantic hurricane season often starts off relatively quiet, for reasons ranging from strong winds aloft to dry, dusty air coming off the coast of Africa....
Ellison Onizuka: First Asian American Astronaut
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ellison Onizuka’s may not be the first name you think of when you hear about space exploration. But he forged...
Deadly tornado hits south Texas, damaging dozens of homes
LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas (AP) — One person was killed when his mobile home was crushed as a powerful tornado tore through a community near the...
How Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar took physics to the limit
Many people spend their entire lives dedicated to one topic of research, but Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar didn’t limit himself to just one. What You Need To Know...
Space weather: Forecasting beyond the sky
The sky is not the limit when it comes to forecasting the weather. There’s a special branch of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists...