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The importance of sunglasses and what kinds to buy

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We are in the midst of the sunniest months of the year and protecting your eyes from the harmful ultraviolet radiation should be one of...
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Stormier space weather is coming over the next decade

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You won’t hear rumbles of thunder from active space weather, but it can still affect our day-to-day lives. And it’s going to get more active...
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Storm surge model upgraded ahead of hurricane season

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Earlier this week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its third upgrade to the Probabilistic Storm Surge (P-Surge) model, just in time for...
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May’s full moon comes with a meteor shower

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The weekend kicks off with two events in the night sky. What You Need To Know May’s full moon is the Flower Moon The Eta...
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Here’s what to know about the 2023 Atlantic hurricane names

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The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will follow a near-normal, yet destructive hurricane season of 2022. The 2022 season totaled 14 named storms, with eight of...
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Fighting toxic algae blooms with robots

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Scientists at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering (USC Viterbi) are using robotics to spot toxic algae blooms.  What You Need To...
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How to beat the urban heat

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As cities expand, the fast path to growth and urbanization usually means replacing natural land with new roads, more pavement and buildings. The problem? Unshaded...
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Why cities always seem windier

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Wind gusts reaching up to and over 20 mph may constitute as a “breezy day” for some. But that wind forecast gets turbo-charged for those...
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A long-term problem with a short list of solutions

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It’s a disaster that lasts for years and can cost billions. Droughts can become tough to get out of, and the amount of rain needed...
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How the Pacific Ocean regulates our climate

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New research from earth scientists shows that the Pacific Ocean plays a significant role in our climate regulation, lowering greenhouse gases. What You Need To Know...