The nuclear fallout from the first testing of the Atomic Bomb left a lasting imprint on Earth's geological time scale, creating a mark between the Holocene and Anthropocene Epochs. Dr. Francine McCarthy, shares how her team's discovery in a Canadian lake reveals this change and why it sparks contentious debates among experts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 05, 2023•26 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, we delve into the cataclysmic Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 that reshaped The Florida Keys. First, we're joined by Meteorologist Les Still, who unravels the science behind this devastating hurricane and the history of Flagler's Railroad. Then, acclaimed author Chanel Cleeton discusses her historical fiction novel "The Last Train to Key West", which vividly brings this event to life. Join us for a captivating exploration of meteorology, history, and the human spirit in the face of ...
Aug 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 20
We are half-way through the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season and the tropics are getting ACTIVE! So we are checking in with two of our tropical experts - James Spann and Alex Garcia to explore the factors that fuel these storms and the ways technology is revolutionizing our ability to track and understand them. After this episode, you'll be armed with all the knowledge you need for the 2nd half of the season! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...
Aug 22, 2023•36 min•Ep. 19
We're on the brink of a brand-new school year, and what better way to kickstart your brain cells than with some mind-blowing weather trivia with guest host, 13-year-old Selah from Ohio! Meteorologists Veronica Johnson and Ed Piotrowski give us the lowdown on hail formation, hurricane hunting, climate change and meteorology career insights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 15, 2023•32 min•Ep. 18
Grounding is a simple yet powerful practice that involves physically connecting with the Earth's energy. In this episode, we'll explore the science behind grounding with Dr. Laura Koniver. She will explain how Grounding works, why it works, and the medical studies that support this. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 08, 2023•38 min•Ep. 17
In 2019, Dr. Jess Wade discovered a giant gap in female and minority scientist representation on Wikipedia, so she started writing. Over the course of three years, she wrote over 1700 bios! Here's her story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Aug 01, 2023•12 min•Ep. 16
This week we wrap up the story of the research team that discovered a human bone while taking sediment cores to study ancient hurricanes in the Bahamas. Dr. Richard Sullivan shares the story of the discovery and how studying climatological conditions helps us better understand the trajectory of past indigenous communities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 25, 2023•25 min•Ep. 15
Blue Holes aren't just a natural wonder, they can also be a portal to the past. Dr. Jeff Donnelly shared with us what they have learned about ancient hurricanes by taking sediment cores from blue holes AND about an unexpected discovery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jul 18, 2023•18 min•Ep. 14
AI is everywhere these days! It's being used to locate rip currents in the ocean. It's bringing accuracy and precision to precipitation forecasts. But are there drawbacks to this cutting-edge technology? We will talk to meteorologists and oceanographers around the country about how they are using AI... for better or for worse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 11, 2023•33 min•Ep. 13
In the wake of the OceanGate Titan tragedy, Emily sits down with marine scientist, Dr. Ellen Prager to talk about the dangers of traveling to the ocean floor, the physics behind submersible design and the wonders of deep sea exploration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jul 04, 2023•17 min•Ep. 12
Diving into the world of river forecasting and clearing up confusion about river stage, emphasizing the risks posed by flooding rivers and the importance of monitoring water levels with hydrologist David Ondrejik from the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 27, 2023•36 min•Ep. 11
While most of us run from fire, there's a brave group of men and women jumping in.... from the sky! It's firefighting meets skydiving in the wild job of a smokejumper. Smoke jumping has been in practice for more than 80 years. Today we talk to a retired jumper about his career diving into the inferno. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 20, 2023•17 min•Ep. 10
The 1996 blockbuster, Twister changed the way the world looked at meteorologists and storm chasers. This week we are taking a deep dive into the movie, the fans that still love it and the science that inspired it. We are also getting a sneak peek of the sequel coming out next summer! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 13, 2023•25 min•Ep. 9
Did you know the Northern Lights are a treat for the eyes AND the ears? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Fiona Amery to unlock the mystery behind the sounds of the Aurora Borealis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jun 06, 2023•19 min•Ep. 8
June 1 marks the start of the 2023 Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Basin and this week we are reflecting on survival to prepare for the future. Listen to a story of resilience from the Florida Keys in 2017 as well as an interview with the brand new director of the National Hurricane Center, Dr. Mike Brennan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 30, 2023•21 min•Ep. 7
For decades, aircraft have bravely penetrated hurricanes, propelling hurricane forecasting into an unprecedented era. Embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of hurricane hunting alongside Lt. Col. Ryan Rickert, an Air Force flight meteorologist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
May 23, 2023•28 min•Ep. 6
As we work toward one day putting humans on Mars, atmospheric scientists like Dr. Scot Rafkin are studying it's atmosphere. Find out if you'd need an umbrella on the Red Planet! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
May 16, 2023•22 min•Ep. 5
Climate change is affecting everyone across the country, but some neighborhoods are at an unfair disadvantage when it comes to those impacts;. We recently spoke to Heather McTeer Toney about how heat can incite violence in low-income neighborhoods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
May 09, 2023•22 min•Ep. 4
We know it feels terrible, but does submersing yourself in a cold body of water benefit your health or can it actually be dangerous? We take a deep dive into the fad of cold plunging with medical expert, Dr. John Whyte. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
May 02, 2023•14 min•Ep. 3
Meteorologists don't just forecast future weather, sometimes they look to past weather information to solve crimes! This week we talk to Dr. Elizabeth Austin about her job as a Forensic Meteorologist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apr 25, 2023•21 min•Ep. 2
The gas emitted by cows is a major player when it comes to global warming. Bill Gates, a known supporter of climate change reduction methods, has invested in a company that is using a seaweed additive to reduce methane emissions in cows. Methane expert, Dr. David Brown from Spark Climate Solutions chats with Emily about why methane is something we should be concerned about the science behind this seaweed additive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
Apr 18, 2023•16 min•Ep. 1
The National Weather Desk presents a brand new podcast. Off the Radar takes you beyond just the atmosphere and digs deep into topics related to weather, climate, space and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apr 10, 2023•1 min
