Bat Migrations Changing… And Not For The Better

Bat Migrations Changing… And Not For The Better

Climate change is causing many bats to migrate sooner. Some are not even migrating at all in some cases. Millions of bats can swarm the sky when they travel in a typical migration. These swarms can get so big, even weather radar can pick them up! That’s often...
HealthCast: Higher Risk of Heart Failure in Cold Weather

HealthCast: Higher Risk of Heart Failure in Cold Weather

Cold can be quite tough on the heart. Changes in air temperature and pressure have been found to increase hospitalization and death rates in those with a predisposed heart condition, according to a recent study in Environment International. “We know that doctors...
Geminid Meteor Shower Coming To A Sky Near You

Geminid Meteor Shower Coming To A Sky Near You

“The Geminids will be the best shower this year,” Bill Cooke, a NASA meteor scientist, said in a press release. Well, is it that time of the year already? The Geminids peak tonight (Dec. 13th-14th)! This reliable meteor shower that swings in every December is among...
La Niña coming to a winter near you

La Niña coming to a winter near you

(YouTube – casanever85) NO, Chris Farley! It’s not El Niño time. The ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) is pointing to the other one this season… La Niña… and that means much of the northern United States is in for a cooler winter this...