News Breaking �鶹��ý Channel: Tornadoes

Weather Radar Supports Research and Education, Helps Fill Coverage Gaps

Georgia Institute of Technology — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:05:05 EST

Collaboration among three Georgia institutions of higher education on the operation of a new weather radar system will enhance student learning, provide new opportunities for research, and help improve severe weather coverage in north Georgia.

Why people say no to low interest disaster recovery loans, and why they should say yes

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:05:40 EST

A University of Iowa researcher found that 28% of eligible recipients turn the loans down because they worry the interest rate is too high. However, as climate change causes more destructive natural disasters, they should be encouraged to say yes to avoid stressing public relief agencies.

'Twisters' Draws From Storm-Chasing Science Led by Nebraska Expert

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:05:58 EST

'Twisters' draws from storm-chasing science led by Nebraska expert

A cosmic tool for studying twisters and other severe storms

Ohio State University — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:20:07 EST

Cosmic rays could offer scientists another way to track and study violent tornadoes and other severe weather phenomena, a new study suggests.

Are soaring home insurance rates in Gulf Coast states coming for the rest of the country?

Tulane University — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:05:58 EST

Iowa State students crisscross tornado alley, chasing storms, sharing data, learning lessons

Iowa State University — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:05:38 EST

A new course this spring, "Field Observations of Thunderstorms," took 13 Iowa State students and their three instructors across "Tornado Alley" for eight days. They found storms, collected data and shared information with national forecasters. It all could have been straight out of the 1996 movie "Twister" or this summer's sequel, "Twisters."

What's with the recent wild tornadoes? Expert weighs in

University of Colorado Boulder — Mon, 13 May 2024 12:05:11 EST

Ready for the storm: FAMU-FSU researchers analyze infrastructure, demographics to see where tornadoes are most disruptive

Florida State University — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:05:09 EST

Research led by Eren Ozguven, director of the Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response Center (RIDER) and a professor at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, examined demographics, infrastructure and more than seven decades of weather data to determine which places in Kentucky are most vulnerable to tornadoes.

You Didn't See It Coming: the Spontaneous Nature of Turbulence

University of California San Diego — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:00:50 EST

UC San Diego Professor of Physics Nigel Goldenfeld has shown in theoretical models of turbulence that even molecular motions can create large-scale patterns of randomness over a defined period of time.

Researchers design a national testing facility to simulate tornadoes, downbursts and gusts

Iowa State University — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:00:39 EST

A research team has won a four-year, $14 million grant to design a national testing facility that will simulate tornadoes and other windstorms. Experiments will measure the loads that windstorms exert on structures and help researchers engineer building improvements that can reduce damage and save lives.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expands statewide disaster response network

Texas AArrayM AgriLife — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:40:28 EST

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery, DAR, unit is expanding its statewide disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts following the appropriations to support the "Keeping Texas Prepared" initiative in the 88th legislative session.

The heat is on! Don't panic. Get the latest news on heat waves and the dangers of heat in the Extreme Heat channel

News — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:15:54 EST

As we enter the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere and the possibility of extreme heat becomes more common, it's important to stay up-to-date on the science of heat waves and take measures to protect ourselves from this growing public health threat.

Immigration Nation: Research and Experts

News — Fri, 12 May 2023 15:30:08 EST

Title 42, the United States pandemic rule that had been used to immediately deport hundreds of thousands of migrants who crossed the border illegally over the last three years, has expired. Those migrants will have the opportunity to apply for asylum. President Biden's new rules to replace Title 42 are facing legal challenges. Border crossings have already risen sharply, as many migrants attempt to cross before the measure expires on Thursday night. Some have said they worry about tighter controls and uncertainty ahead. Immigration is once again a major focus of the media as we examine the humanitarian, political, and public health issues migrants must go through.

TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer's proteins

News — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:10:43 EST

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

College Student Recalls Harrowing Experience to Find Dog Lost During Devastating Arkansas Tornado

University of Arkansas at Little Rock — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:05:46 EST

They say that cats have nine lives, but one UA Little Rock student-athlete believes it's a miracle that she found her beloved dog, a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd named Remy, alive and well after he was trapped in her apartment for almost a day following the devastating tornado that struck Little Rock on March 31.

Surf, Sand and Seaweed: The latest breakthroughs in Marine Science

News — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:40:41 EST

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Marine Science channel on �鶹��ý, a free source for media.

Wildfires are intensifying around the world. Here are the latest headlines in wildfires research for media

News — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:05:54 EST

California's McKinney Fire grew to become the state's largest fire so far this year. The risk of wildfire is rising globally due to climate change. Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Wildfires channel on �鶹��ý.

Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, and Stay Up to Date on Climate Science �鶹��ý with These Latest Headlines

News — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:05:40 EST

The latest research news in Climate Science on �鶹��ý.

Tornadoes and pets

University of Delaware — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:50:46 EST

Iowa State students learn disaster response during simulated tornado

Iowa State University — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:50:51 EST

After nearly two years of pandemic response, Iowa State University emergency manager Clayton Oliver is bringing his knowledge of and experience in disaster response to ISU students in an honors seminar. The students applied what they have learned in a simulated tornado disaster at a university apartment.