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How on Earth does a typhoon hit Alaska?
A typhoon hits Alaska… yes, Alaska. This wild storm didn’t just fade out in the Pacific, it transformed, slammed the Bering Sea, and rewrote the rulebook.

Ric Kearbey
Oct 163 min read


Three supermoons in a row in 2025! It all starts with tonight’s glowing Harvest Moon
Tonight’s Harvest Moon 2025 supermoon kicks off a stunning trio of lunar shows. Here’s why this glowing October moon looks bigger, brighter, and more magical than usual.

Ric Kearbey
Oct 62 min read


Goodbye, golden evenings: why do days get shorter in fall (and how ‘fall back’ makes it worse)
Why do days get shorter in fall? Explore how Earth’s tilt shortens our evenings, how ‘fall back’ changes sunsets, and why Chicago and Tampa feel it differently.

Ric Kearbey
Sep 233 min read


So you thought it was fall? Why is it so hot in September?
September promised crunchy leaves and hoodies. Instead, it’s back to swamp-butt season. Wondering why it’s so hot in September? From jet streams to heat domes, discover why this false fall feels more like July.

Ric Kearbey
Sep 142 min read


Before that coffee! Morning sunlight benefits prove 10 minutes outside can change your day (and your night).
Discover how a 10-minute morning sunlight session can reset your brain and energy levels, a free boost even better when paired with your favorite coffee ritual.

Ric Kearbey
Aug 275 min read


Hurricane Erin’s scar: sea surface temperature map reveals storm’s cold wake in a hot Atlantic
Hurricane Erin left behind a visible scar on the Atlantic. See how this cold wake formed, why it matters, and why the rest of the ocean is still a hot tub of storm fuel.

Ric Kearbey
Aug 222 min read


Outer Banks beach houses: why they keep getting built on shifting sand
uter Banks beach houses keep collapsing into the ocean, yet counties still allow them to be built on shifting sand. With Hurricane Erin stirring up massive waves, the debate over these risky oceanfront homes feels more urgent than ever. Here’s why they keep going up, who owns them, and why sympathy often runs thin when the Atlantic takes them back.

Ric Kearbey
Aug 203 min read


Achoo! How sunshine can trigger a sneeze attack
Achoo! How sunshine can trigger a sneeze attack.

Ric Kearbey
Aug 132 min read


Why your weather app gets it wrong (and how AI will fix it)
Ever wondered why your weather app gets it wrong? Forecasts aren’t magic—they’re math, and the atmosphere loves chaos. From misunderstood rain chances to fast-changing skies, we break down the biggest weather app myths and show how AI is rewriting the forecast game. Google, IBM, and DeepMind are building smarter systems that could predict rain down to your street. The future? Hyper-local, AI-powered accuracy.

Ric Kearbey
Jul 255 min read


Is corn sweat real? It’s making you feel like a wet sponge
Think summer feels extra brutal in the Midwest? Blame “corn sweat.” As corn grows, it releases moisture into the air, turning fields into natural humidifiers. That extra humidity cranks up the heat index, making 90°F days feel like 105°F. In this explainer, we dive into the science behind corn sweat, why it matters for farmers and forecasters, and how it impacts your summer comfort—and even storm potential.

Ric Kearbey
Jul 252 min read
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