5 Fascinating Facts About Migratory Birds
Why do birds fly south? How do they know when its time to go? We answer these and other questions about this interesting phenomenon here!
Weather
Where Did The Term “Under The Weather” Come From?
We know what it means, but where did it originate? Find out.
Why Does Rain Smell So Good? Meet Petrichor
The yummy earthy scent of that first rain has a name: petrichor. We explain where it comes from.
Water Witching: Fact or Fake?
Locating water underground using a stick? Is it pseudoscience or the real deal? Find out!
5 Best Places to Watch a Thunderstorm in the US 2026
Five US destinations made for storm watchers: Florida, Colorado, the Texas Panhandle, Arizona’s Huachuca Mountains, and Tornado Alley Kansas. NOAA data.
What Exactly Are “Fair Skies”?
Believe it or not, this weather term actually has an official definition. Read more!
What Is an Alberta Clipper? Speed, Path, and Why It’s Cold
No, it’s not a barber or a ship! Learn more about this powerful weather system that comes sweeping down the Plains.
11 Cold Weather Safety Tips for Frostbite, Hypothermia, and Frozen Pipes
Cold weather extremes can be dangerous. These important cold weather tips can keep you, your family, and pets safe when the mercury and wind chills drop!
What Is an Atmospheric River, or Pineapple Express?
Read about this oddly-named, but common weather occurrence that can pack quite a punch!
Which Pole Is Colder, North or South? The Numbers Behind It
What’s the coldest place on Earth? The answer may surprise you!
