Icy plumes that precede devastating storms called supercells may be tied to "hydraulic jumps," something Leonardo Da Vinci observed over 500 years ago.
Josie Garthwaite-Stanford •
futurity
Sept. 30, 2021
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~9 min
It's been really hot in areas of the US lately. An expert offers tips keeping cool during a heat wave and explains why they're getting harder to handle.
Kyle Mittan-U. Arizona •
futurity
June 24, 2021
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~7 min
Following a storm that left Texans without electricity, water, and heat, a report shows the complete costs of power outages remain unknown years later.
Nat Levy-UT Austin •
futurity
March 3, 2021
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~5 min
"Install carbon monoxide detectors in your home," says Diane Calello. "They are the only way to detect this odorless, colorless, life-threatening gas."
Patti Verbanas-Rutgers •
futurity
Feb. 17, 2021
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~3 min
This winter could be especially difficult because of COVID-19, but a researcher who's been studying the "Norwegian mindset" in colder months has a tip.
Melissa De Witte-Stanford •
futurity
Dec. 23, 2020
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~8 min
Artificial intelligence could use past weather data rather than complex, costly physics calculations to deliver faster, more accurate weather forecasts.
Hannah Hickey-U. Washington •
futurity
Dec. 17, 2020
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~6 min