• Into the Eye: A Roanoke Native shares her experiences as a NOAA Hurricane Hunter
    Nov 14 2024

    Join us as we dive into the career of a Roanoke, Virginia native, and Virginia Tech alum Rebecca Keller, who flies directly into the heart of hurricanes as part of NOAA's elite Hurricane Hunter team. Discover what it's like to navigate the eye of the storm, the science behind these daring flights, and the vital data collected that helps keep communities safe.

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    31 mins
  • Dirty Talk: Soil and gardening hacks to help you get growing
    Jul 10 2024

    Meteorologist Leo Hirsbrunner speaks with Extension Agent Shawn Jadrnicek about the different types of soil for gardening and what else we can grow through the rest of the summer months.

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    16 mins
  • Sizzle Smart: Diving into the UV Index and Skin Sun Safety
    Jun 28 2024

    Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell speaks with a Dermatologist and a Senior Policy Advisor with the Environmental Protection Agency on the harmful effects the sun can pose on our bodies, what exactly the UV index is and why it's an important forecasting tool.

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    15 mins
  • Could fireflies be disappearing across America?
    Jun 7 2024

    Firefly or lightning bug? Whichever way you call them there could possibly be a decline in spotting the glowing bug. An entomologist with Virginia Tech gives us perspective on what might be causing the decline.

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    8 mins
  • What’s The Buzz About This Year’s Cicadas?
    Jun 3 2024

    There’s a lot of talk about a historic cicada emergence in 2024, but it’s not for everyone. Entomologist Douglas Pfeiffer talks about the difference between annual and periodical cicadas, and what to look out for this summer.

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    11 mins
  • Guide to Viewing the April 8th Solar Eclipse
    Apr 4 2024

    The total solar eclipse is April 8, 2024. Chief meteorologist Brent Watts talks with NASA’s Anita Day about the eclipse and how scientists are using the opportunity to study the sun.

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    9 mins
  • Warm Winters Bring Early Spring Flowers
    Mar 19 2024

    This year's abnormally warm winter has initiated plants and trees to bloom early, a trend that scientists are describing as the new standard. Meteorologist Payton Major dives into the environmental consequences of an early spring.

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    16 mins
  • What's the plan, Stan? Getting you storm-ready.
    Mar 6 2024

    From understanding the watches and warnings to the hidden dangers in floodwaters, meteorologists Brent Watts and Leo Hirsbrunner are breaking down fact vs fiction to make sure you're prepared for the next big weather event.

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    26 mins