As our seas rise and hurricanes get stronger, it is important that we understand more about storm surge – the most dangerous part of a hurricane. In this episode of Weathered we tell the story behind the best video we’ve ever seen of...

Everything you could want to know about Jupiter.

How Martian Weather Can be Catastrophic for Mission to the Red Planet.

Storms are a regular occurrence throughout the solar system, and they can get Big. So what are the largest ones we've ever observed?

Hubble doesn't just look at distant nebula and galaxies, but has also observed celestial bodies and events in our own solar system. So what has it seen?

What happened to NASA's Opportunity rover and how its mission eventually ended on Mars.

Beacon of Maracaibo (also called Maracaibo lightning/Catatumbo lightning) refers to the phenomenon of relentless lightning which goes on for nearly 300 days in a calendar year and for over 9 hours in each of those days. This seemingly...

The awesome and devastating power of tornadoes is unlike any other that Mother Nature dishes out. The largest among them, known as EF5s, produce winds in excess of 200 mph and can span two miles across. We discuss the surprising fact...

A field of force produced by a magnetic object or a changing electrical field.
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Coastal features around the world vary hugely. How do waves contribute to shaping coastlines? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Waves are created by wind. Waves vary in size and strength. Waves break in shallow water....

In 2005, New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The city had flood defences which were meant to protect it. Why did these fail and could this happen again? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Hurricane Katrina hit New...

In 2005, New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina. What defences did the city have to protect it? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. New Orleans, Louisiana USA, straddles the Mississippi river and lies below sea level. New...

Storm surges are huge domes of water sucked upwards by the eye of a hurricane. What happens if they hit the shore, or worse, a city? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Storm surges are caused by low pressure in the eye of a...

The Hindenburg tragedy was one of the great aviation disasters of the 20th century. Chemical reactions are thought to have brought down the airship, but which ones? Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. The Hindenburg was a German...

What makes a tornado nature's most dangerous storm? Scientists are working to identify the unique set of circumstances which combine to create a tornado. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Tornadoes are a violent, spinning vortex...

The worst avalanche in 40 years destroyed countless buildings and killed many people in this Austrian village, but it was factors 4,000 kilometres away that caused this disaster. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Galtur is a...

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Guess What I Am while developing basic English reading skills.

Lambasted by Rolling Stone magazine as "rock and roll's all-time worst day — a day when everything went perfectly wrong," the 1969 music festival at Altamont Speedway in Northern California was a concert unlike any other. Immortalized in...

Dive into the history and making of Stargazy Pie, a unique British dish celebrated in a tiny fishing village with a tradition dating back hundreds of years.

Sail into 'Are There Different Types Of Wind?' to discover how not all winds are the same—from gentle breezes to powerful gusts! It's a whirlwind adventure into the science of air in motion, made simple and fun for kids.

Shine bright with the 'Sun Song' as we journey to the heart of our solar system to learn about our dazzling star! A quick, warm adventure in learning, perfect for young astronomers eager to glow with knowledge.

Blast off to 'Mercury Song' to zoom through space and learn about the solar system's smallest planet! A quick, fun journey to the stars, perfect for young astronomers ready to rock.