Hurricane Specialists Caught In Irma's Path
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Michael Brennan of the National Hurricane Center in Florida about the latest forecasts for Hurricane Irma.
Environment
How Climate Change Exacerbates Hurricanes
As Irma approaches the U.S. and Jose spins in the Atlantic, many are wondering what hurricanes' connection to climate change might be.
What Goes Into Hurricane Forecasting? Satellites, Supercomputers And More
The latest hurricane models are using lightning-fast supercomputers to crunch ever-more data. And they're getting better.
From Ocean To Potion: Kelp Finds A Niche In The Craft Beer Market
Kelp isn't a new flavor enhancer for brewers. For hundreds of years, coastal farmers in Scotland grew grains in seaweed beds. But briny brews have been slow to catch on in the United States.
Hurricanes: A Science Primer
We know how damaging and costly, in many ways, such natural phenomena can be — but the devastation is not surprising, once you know how much energy is involved, says astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser.
Hurricanes Are Sweeping The Atlantic. What's The Role Of Climate Change?
Warmer waters and air are playing a role in this year's monster storms.
Powerful Storms Raise Questions About The Science Of Hurricanes
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Phil Klotzbach, a research scientist at Colorado State University, about the science of hurricanes and what makes Hurricane Irma so unusual.
Nashville Begins Tearing Down Some Homes To Prevent Future Flooding
Nashville, Tenn., has found a way to make sure some homes never flood again. It's tearing them down.
Why Do Parrots (And People) Eat Clay?
Several species of parrots in Southeastern Peru regularly gather at a cliff face in the Amazon basin to eat clay. So do other animals, including humans.