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Why Naming Winter Storms Makes No Sense; The Difference Between Tropical And Non-Tropical Systems

November 29, 2015 by Jon Plotkin 7 Comments

The recent system, named Coldilocks by Decoded Science and Cara by The Weather Channel, was initiated by a large swirl at jet stream level. Analysis courtesy of NOAA.

Tropical and non-tropical weather systems develop differently and are fueled differently. The Weather Channel should abandon its practice of naming winter storms.

What Makes a Hot Pepper So Hot?

November 26, 2015 by Vincent Summers 7 Comments

Habanero peppers are rather mild by today's standards.

An ever-growing current trend is breeding and eating the hottest hot pepper. What is the chemistry of hot? Is there anything healthy in eating hot peppers?

Freezing Rain Event “Coldilocks:” Three Brrrs Are Just Right

November 25, 2015 by Jon Plotkin 1 Comment

The National WEather Service forecast for Friday morning calls for a high probability of freezing rain from New Mexico to Wisconsin. Forecast courtesy of NOAA.

There will be a major freezing rain event this week in the US. Decoded Science gives it a name, explains how it comes about, and tells you where it will hit.

Peru, Solomon Islands and Oklahoma: Earthquakes 19-25 November 2015

November 25, 2015 by Jennifer Young 1 Comment

The map shows earthquakes of at least M4.5 in the week of 19-25 November

A pair of similar, deep, tremors in Peru, an earthquake in the Solomon Islands and the continuing earthquake swarm in Oklahoma make this week’s headlines.

Weather Around The World, 11/24: New Clean Air Rules; COP 21; Typhoon; The Blob; Slippery Holiday Travel

November 24, 2015 by Jon Plotkin 1 Comment

The precipitation forecast for the next week calls for over seven inches of rain in southeast Oklahoma and adjacent Texas and Arkansas. Forecast courtesy of NOAA.

Decoded Science brings you all the latest news on climate change, snowstorms, typhoons and more.

NOAA: October Global Temperatures Set New Records For Land And Sea

November 20, 2015 by Jon Plotkin Leave a Comment

Global air and sea temperatures have been rising since the start of the industrial revolution. Recently they have spiked. Graphic courtesy of NOAA.

October was hot; the first ten months of 2015 were hot. Decoded Science tells you how hot — and what it might mean.

West Lake Landfill Fire Close to Nuclear Waste: Radiation Danger?

November 19, 2015 by Judy Haar 5 Comments

This map displays the sources of radiation at the West Lake Landfill. Image Courtesy of the Missouri University of Science & Technology

West Lake Landfill Fire below the surface is nearing nuclear waste. How could this happen, and what are the dangers associated with burning radiation?

Preserving Palmyra: Ancient City In Danger From ISIS

November 18, 2015 by Natasha Sheldon 1 Comment

3D prototype aspect of the theatre at Palmyra

In response to the devastation in Palmyra, archaeological geometrician Conor Parsons intends to recreate a virtual 3-D representation of the ancient city.

Albert Einstein – In Science or Philosophy Nothing is Random

November 18, 2015 by Janet Cameron Leave a Comment

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According to scientist Albert Einstein, our actions have been determined from the onset of the Universe – and we have no free will except for freedom from coercion.

Japan, Greece and Alaska: Earthquakes 12-18 November 2015

November 18, 2015 by Jennifer Young Leave a Comment

The map shows earthquakes of at least M4.5 from 12-18 November 2015

On a relatively quiet week, the largest earthquake was off Japan – but an earthquake in Greece claimed lives.

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