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University Feature Story

Denali National Park

Long before the bears and moose prowled the landscape, Alaska's Denali National Park was home to much different kinds of creatures.

University Top Stories

Solar One

Green Kids
There's a small building in New York City that could be molding future environmentalists. Aimee Nuzzo of our Weather Plus partner WNBC has this look at "Solar One".

Fossils In Florida

Animal fossils are popping up all across the country lately, even in some very populated areas like Florida.

Junior Gardeners

The Weather Plus street team went to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to find out how to make some healthy snacks you can grow in your very own kitchen garden.

Hurricane-Force Winds

NBC's Robert Hagar has an experiment to show you just how strong and treacherous a hurricane's winds really are.

Flying Through The Storm

Here's a look at the daily duties of the Air Force reconnaissance team during hurricane season.

Renewable Energy

Thousands of people are taking the "green movement" to the next level, helping to spread the word about renewable energy.

Memorable Tornadoes

Meteorologist Bill Karins has a look back at some of our country's most devastating tornadoes.

The Farmer's Foe

The weather affects more than you may think. Find out what could keep your food from getting off the farm ... and onto your fork.

Weather vs. Climate

The weather is all around us. But what about climate? Here's meteorologist Kristen Cornett with the answers.

NASA's Two Hubs

Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral are two of NASA's biggest names that are often used in connection with shuttle launches.

Forecasting at NASA

Nowhere else in our country is precise weather forecasting more important than at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Spotting The Space

Spotting The Space
For those of you who were never able to fly to outer space, here's the next best thing.

Shuttle Weather Decisions

Solar Classroom

A Lion In The Bronx

Harnessing The Wind

Cloud Appreciation

Weather & NASA

Worst Weather Ever

The Weather & The Earth

Weather Myths

El Nino & La Nina

Energy From Trash?

Spotlight: Earthquakes

Weather Myths: Part 2

Why Is The Sky Blue?

Galapagos Islands

Behind The Scenes

Skyscrapers: Battling the Elements

Why Are the Glaciers Melting?

Diminishing Coral Reefs

Disaster Hot Spots

Wild Weather

Tracking Severe Weather

How Do They Do That?

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University Experiments

The Effects Of Weathering

Science guy Steve Spangler and KUSA's Mark Kobrick use an egg to show you the effect weathering has on the environment.

Science Behind Geysers

What makes a geyser erupt? With the help of some Mentos and a bottle of soda, science guy Steve Spangler shows us.

Centripetal Force

Here's science guy Steve Spangler to show us how centripetal force works.

Humidity Experiment

What is it about humidity that changes the way the temperature feels on our skin? Mike McKee has the answers.

Convection Experiment

Science guy Steve Spangler joins meteorologist Nick O'Kelly for an experiment on convection to help you better understand the weather.

Nitrogen Ice Cream

Our science guy Steve Spangler joins some cub scouts to show us how to make ice cream at home... from liquid nitrogen.

Homemade Eruptions

Ever wonder why soda explodes from a bottle if you shake it? Science guy Steve Spangler has the answers.

Water Experiments

How To Make Snow

Experiment: Pressure Cooker

Experiment: Lightning

Experiment: Air Pressure

Cooking Raindrops

Homemade Tornado

University Field Trips

Maryland

Field Trip: Maryland
The “Old Line State” of Maryland is known for its tasty crab cakes, but historically, the weather in Maryland has been no day at the beach.

Maine

The "Pine Tree" state of Maine is known for its acres of evergreens and miles of rugged coastline, but navigating the weather in Maine can be as rocky as some of its beaches.

Louisiana

Field Trip: Louisianna
Louisiana is a state that sees all kinds of extreme weather, as evidenced by the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina.

Kentucky

Kansas

Iowa

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Out Of This World Weather

Jupiter

At five times the size of Earth, the fifth planet from the sun, Jupiter, just happens to be the biggest planet as well.

Saturn

Have you ever wanted to take a trip out of this world? Here's a look at exactly how a trip to Saturn might pan out.

Uranus

With its unorthodox rotation, blue-green color and the most extreme seasons known to man, Uranus is definitely not playing by the planetary rules.

Mars

Venus

Pluto and Mercury

University Safety and Tips

Flood Safety

Flooding is one of the most common and deadly weather events. Here is some important information that could save your life during a flood.

Tornado Safety

OK Tornado
If your community is threatened by a tornado, follow these steps from FEMA.

Thunderstorm Preparation

Planning ahead for violent thunderstorms can increase your personal safety and reduce damage to your home.