When hurricanes temporarily halt fishing, marine food webs recover quickly
Hurricane Harvey destroyed the fishing infrastructure of Aransas Bay and reduced fishing by 80% over the following year. This removed humans from the trophic cascade and whole food webs changed.
Sept. 15, 2020 • ~6 min
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Why does some rain fall harder than other rain?
Some rainstorms drench you in a second, while others drop rain in a nice peaceful drizzle. A meteorologist explains how rainstorms can be so different.
Aug. 13, 2020 • ~5 min
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What is a derecho? An atmospheric scientist explains these rare but dangerous storm systems
Hurricane and tornado winds spin in circles, but there's another, equally dangerous storm type where winds barrel straight ahead. They're called derechos, and are most common in summer.
June 15, 2020 • ~9 min
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What makes the wind?
Wind travels all over the world. Where does it come from, and why?
May 14, 2020 • ~5 min
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It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week, and communities aren't ready for both coronavirus and a disaster
The US faces a high risk of hurricanes and other disasters this year that could leave thousands of people in need of shelter. COVID-19 will make those disasters more dangerous to manage.
May 5, 2020 • ~9 min
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