Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding

A hydrologist explains why the region is known as Flash Flood Alley and how its geography and geology can lead to heavy downpours and sudden, destructive floods.

Hatim Sharif, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at San Antonio • conversation
yesterday • ~6 min

Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters

The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program has been particularly important for understanding when a hurricane is about to rapidly intensify, a dangerous situation for coastal communities.

Chris Vagasky, Meteorologist and Research Program Manager, University of Wisconsin-Madison • conversation
July 2, 2025 • ~8 min

Hurricane Helene set up future disasters, from landslides to flooding – cascading hazards like these are now upending risk models

Risk models can’t rely just on the past anymore. A team of geoscientists suggests new ways to forecast evolving hazards in real time as cascading disaster risk worsens.

Brian J. Yanites, Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology, Indiana University • conversation
June 26, 2025 • ~7 min

Natural disasters don’t disappear when the storm ends or the earthquake stops – they evolve

Risk models can’t rely just on the past anymore. A team of geoscientists suggest new ways to forecast evolving hazards in real time as cascading disaster risk worsens.

Brian J. Yanites, Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology, Indiana University • conversation
June 26, 2025 • ~7 min

Natural hazards don’t disappear when the storm ends or the earthquake stops – they evolve

Risk models can’t rely just on the past anymore. A team of geoscientists suggest new ways to forecast evolving hazards in real time as cascading disaster risk worsens.

Brian J. Yanites, Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology, Indiana University • conversation
June 26, 2025 • ~7 min

Checking in on New England’s fishing industry 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ hit movie theaters

Fishing was once more open to all off New England. After devastating fishery collapses, stricter rules helped fish stocks recover, but they also changed the face of fishing and the lives of fishermen.

Stephanie Otts, Director of National Sea Grant Law Center, University of Mississippi • conversation
June 25, 2025 • ~9 min

Checking in on New England fisheries 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ movie

Fishing was once more open to all off New England. After devastating fishery collapses, stricter rules helped fish stocks recover, but they also changed the face of fishing and the lives of fishermen.

Stephanie Otts, Director of National Sea Grant Law Center, University of Mississippi • conversation
June 25, 2025 • ~9 min

Checking in on New England fisheries 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ hit movie theaters

Fishing was once more open to all off New England. After devastating fishery collapses, stricter rules helped fish stocks recover, but they also changed the face of fishing and the lives of fishermen.

Stephanie Otts, Director of National Sea Grant Law Center, University of Mississippi • conversation
June 25, 2025 • ~9 min

Low-income homeowners hit by disasters may get less help from the government, as Trump administration nixes rules on fairness, community input and resilience

Changes made to comply with executive orders could interfere with the mission of a program that has historically helped some of the people who most need a hand.

Ivis García, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University • conversation
June 20, 2025 • ~8 min

How to stay safe during heat waves – and heat stroke warning signs to watch for

A public health researcher explains the signs someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.

Brian Bossak, Professor of Public Health, College of Charleston • conversation
June 19, 2025 • ~9 min

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