Did COVID-19 prediction formulas miss something? New study suggests yes
A new study published by an interdisciplinary team of researchers, including several from the University of Florida, suggests ...
Believe it or not, the Earth set another record for heat
For Americans, news of a record warm January might seem odd given how cold it was. But the U.S. is just a tiny fraction of ...
Almanacs, weather service make Colorado spring weather forecasts. How accurate are they?
While better than, say, a groundhog's prediction, long-term weather forecasting is hit and miss. Here are the best guesses ...
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Why Auroras Are Suddenly Everywhere All at Once
Auroras have long mystified humanity. Now that we know what they are and why they happen, we can better predict how best to ...
University of Arkansas7h
Honors College Lecture Traces the History of Eclipse Prediction
Daniel Kennefick will preview his fall 2025 Honors College Signature Seminar and trace the evolution of eclipse prediction through 12 key historical examples.
NOAA Employees Told to Pause Work With ‘Foreign Nationals’
An internal email obtained by WIRED shows that NOAA workers received orders to pause “ALL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS.” ...
DOGE now has access to NOAA's IT systems; reviewing DEI program, sources say
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is now scrutinizing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ...
Understanding the science behind predicting mixed precipitation winter weather events
When it comes to weather forecasting many of us probably know it isn't an exact science, as there are just too many variables ...
The butterfly effect: this obscure mathematical concept has become an everyday idea, but do we have it all wrong?
The image of the tiny flapping butterfly has come to stand for the outsized impact of small actions, or even the inherent unpredictability of life itself. But what was Lorenz – who is now remembered ...