Rain or Snow: How do you know?
How can it snow when temperatures are above freezing? Mountain Rain or Snow has the answer — and wants your help studying it.
Read MoreHow can it snow when temperatures are above freezing? Mountain Rain or Snow has the answer — and wants your help studying it.
Read MoreUse the power of citizen science to help researchers track emerging climate hazards that can impact your community.
Read MoreIn the midst of a global warming crisis, a new study finds that hot days above 80 degrees are taking a toll on people’s psychological well-being.
Read MoreBy Helen Cheng (@ms_helenc / @thebiotaproject) For those who live along the United States East Coast, October is the height of the hurricane season. According to the National Hurricane Center, the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The peak of the season is mid-August to late October, as shown in the graph below, with the number of storms increasing during this time of year. However, deadly hurricanes can occur anytime in the hurricane season. Understanding communities’ past experiences of hurricanes and how they perceive forecasts for…
Read MoreGlobalization has many negative impacts on the environment. Corporations that benefit from globalization most must work toward sustainability.
Read MoreAn intense wildfire can produce its own weather, potentially causing thunderstorms and even “firenadoes.” Read on to learn how.
Read MoreBy Emily Rhode @riseandsci Every year, thousands of flights are delayed and thousands of car accidents happen due to snowstorms and icy road conditions. Millions of dollars are spent each year plowing and de-icing runways, tarmacs, roadways, and bridges. Salt and plowing cause damage to roadways and waterways, and shoveling heavy snow causes injuries and deaths. Flight Delays (and Snow Days) Could be Things of the Past, Thanks to Science The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is very interested in a special type of conductive concrete made by researchers at the…
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