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Weather Stories
Extreme weather stories decoded, de-jargoned, and delivered with just the right amount of nerd.


Is Santa real? The Christmas Eve clues that keep making us wonder
Is Santa real. Every Christmas Eve, strange things happen in the sky. A cozy read aloud story for kids with weather clues, wonder, and a magical family experience.

Ric Kearbey
Dec 21, 20255 min read


Is an Alien Probe headed our way? Comet 3I/ATLAS explained
Comet 3I/ATLAS explained in plain English: What is it, why is it making headlines, and is it really an alien probe? Here is the science (and the fun facts) behind the interstellar visitor everyone is talking about.

Ric Kearbey
Jul 30, 20254 min read


Russia earthquake tsunami: Could this monster quake rival 2004?
A rare and powerful tsunami shook the Pacific, sending massive waves crashing into coastal towns. Learn what caused it, why warnings came so fast, and how these ocean monsters form—and what it means for future risks.

Ric Kearbey
Jul 29, 20254 min read


Why did the school bell ring before the tornado hit?
A warning that came from the wall, not the sky It was May 25, 1955. It was a warm spring evening in Udall, Kansas, the kind of town where...

Ric Kearbey
Apr 11, 20252 min read


The island where you can stand in two different days
A frozen spot on the map holds one of Earth’s strangest time tricks If you glance at a world map, you might miss them, two tiny islands...

Ric Kearbey
Apr 5, 20252 min read


Lost in Space? Not Anymore! SpaceX Brings Astronauts Home After Extended Mission
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore , left, Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, second from left, and NASA astronauts Nick Hague , second...

Ric Kearbey
Mar 19, 20253 min read
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