Technically speaking, the snow falling on mountains and other cold regions is just frozen water. It is formed of tiny crystals of frozen water and looks a bit like small pieces of cotton. A snowflake is an ice crystal, or an...

In this week’s episode we’ll test drive a new smart headlight that’s easy on the eyes. Discover the source of gas contamination in drinking water from wells --and finally we’ll learn how one breath could possibly save your life.

Mark Hillringhouse is a published poet, essayist, and photographer whose works have been widely exhibited in area galleries. His photo-essay on the Passaic River was published in the American Poetry Review and his photography and...

This video examines the forces creating weather. The way in which atmospheric conditions and patterns cause changes in the weather is explained. Instruction on how to use a weather map and how we can predict tomorrow's weather is...

At times, an ominous cloud band forms on the forward or leading edge of a thunderstorm. It is part of the thunderstorm gust front, called a shelf cloud, because it hangs out in front of the storm like a shelf. It may be smooth on the...

This video is answering the question of why do we sweat.

It's going to be a good Spring or a not so good Spring depending on where you live.

Air Handling Units. In this video we'll learn how air handling units or AHU's work. Starting with simple typical examples and increasing to more advanced designs. Covering ductwork, AHU, centrifugal fan, cooling coil, heating coil,...

“A blizzard could form in the U.S. between January 15 and January 18, according to forecasting models.

A brief recap of the satellite news media tour on February 1, 2012 that looked at the science of falling snow, how NASA observes snow from space, and the factors that lead to the 2010 "Snowmageddon."

The swirling nature of hurricane clouds are a familiar sight in satellite imagery, but in order to better understand these storms, scientists need to look inside them. In 2014, NASA's remotely piloted Global Hawk aircraft...

We find dew often on a clear morning when wind is calm. Dew is water droplets that condenses out of the air, when the relative humidity rises to 100%. Often seen on cars and grass, dew is a part of the water cycle.

Credits: NASA, NOAA In this video severe storm researcher and engineer Tim Samaras talks about his view on tornadoes and what remains to be understood. He also covers the importance of satellite imagery to his research.

We find frost often on a clear cold morning when wind is calm, and the temperature is near or below freezing. Frost is ice crystals that form from moisture in air, when the relative humidity rises to 100%. Often seen on cars and grass,...

This 2012 NASA video was done in connection with the GOES-R program. It features renowned researcher and storm chaser Tim Samaras. Samaras, his son Paul, and his chase partner Carl Young passed away in Oklahoma on Friday, May 31, 2013...

Clark Haass is on a mission. He wants to bring people to the table to eat hash and enjoy each others company. That's right, to Haass, author of author of “Hashcapades: The Art of the Perfect Hash Adventure—it's not just about the food,...

In this video, the teacher explains the concept of prevailing winds and their impact on rainfall. Using Death Valley, California, and Panama as examples, the teacher highlights the significant difference in precipitation due to...

Chris Czarnecki, a 4th generation restaurateur and chef, demonstrates one of his signature dishes at The Joel Palmer House in Dayton, Oregon. He shares their secret on how to infuse beef tenderloin with the unique flavor of the fresh...

Recipe Enclosed Below: Culinary instructor, Melinda Casady demonstrates how to cook a favorite lamb dish in her Portland Culinary Workshop studio in Portland, Oregon.

Clark Haass is bent on world domination, but not in the evil-overlord, bwa-ha-ha sense. He wants to bring the world to the table over a heaping plate of hash.

Part 2: After harvesting seeds, how do you properly store them for the next year? Robyn Streeter, co-owner of Your Backyard Farmer, has been actively growing food and teaching others how to grow food for many years. She demonstrates the...

Canine cookbook author Rick Woodford , Feed Your Best Friend Better, demonstrates an easy granola bar recipe that your dog will enjoy. Woodford believes in using fresh ingredients that come from the same common foods that humans will eat.

This video explains how changes in weather are influenced by the movements of air masses and moisture in the atmosphere. It introduces different types of air masses, such as continental tropical, tropical maritime, and continental polar,...

This video discusses how two geographic locations with similar temperatures can have different climates due to variations in moisture or precipitation. The video emphasizes the impact of precipitation on plant life and the special...