Does Weather Remember?

Does Weather Remember?

Author: Weather August 14, 2021 Duration: 26:15
You hear "Hurricane Yoda is due to make landfall in Bergvilleton", you think 'wait didn't hurricane X-ray just strike there last week?'

Ever notice how a sudden storm can change your entire day, or how a stretch of sunny weather lifts the mood of a whole city? What Is It About The Weather digs into those exact connections, moving beyond forecasts to examine the profound and often surprising ways atmospheric conditions shape our health, history, and daily routines. This isn't just a science show; it's a curious exploration for anyone who's ever felt a shift in the barometer. Each episode unpacks a specific thread, from how ancient medical practices were tied to seasonal patterns to the way modern architecture tries to outsmart the climate. You'll hear conversations that reveal why weather is a constant, compelling character in the human story, influencing everything from economic trends to personal creativity. The tone is conversational and often playful, driven by a genuine fascination with the subject. By the end of an episode, you might find yourself looking at the clouds differently, armed with a new piece of knowledge that makes the world feel a bit more interconnected. Tune in for a thoughtful and engaging podcast that proves the weather is never just small talk.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 222

What Is It About The Weather
Podcast Episodes
Why Don’t I Get That Weather? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:13
Do you ever wonder about why you don’t see ‘that’ weather that is in the news? In this episode we explore lightning, tropical cyclones, tornadoes and sleet. Who gets them and why. We have a lot of resources for you to ex…
What Is It About The Weather? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:36
“What Is It About The Weather?” turns 50. In this episode we explore a variety of questions from the last year asked by friends, family, listeners, and complete strangers. No hemming and hawing, let’s jump right to the e…
Did Weather Give Us Mario Kart? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:25
Is weather the reason we have Mario Kart? Or for that matter, drive a Toyota, Honda, or Lexus? Take pictures with a Canon? Watch movies from Sony? You can probably see where we are going here. All these are iconic Japane…
How Accessible Is Weather [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:57
Do we do enough to make weather available to everyone? How can we better convey weather information for those with impairments? Will new sonic visualization and haptic feedback technologies break barriers? Special thanks…
Can A Solar Eclipse Change The Weather? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:56
Certainly a solar eclipse can impact the temperatures you feel much like a cloud or just moving into the shade on a sunny day, but can it really change the weather? Come find out as we also discuss planning for the weath…
What App Is Best For Weather Alerts? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:23
What app do you use to get your critical weather alerts? Has it ever failed you? Is it reliable? We explore the key issues around alert apps and discuss our top three in the latest episode. If you are interested in explo…
How Can I Grade My Weather Forecast? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:41
Can I grade weather forecasts I use whether it be from a website, person, or app? Sure you can, and in this episode we discuss both the why and how behind this process of forecast verification. You can try this service f…
How Much Energy Is There In Weather? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:38
Have you ever wondered just how much energy exists in the weather? Energy can come from things like tropical cyclones or lightning and of course even the sun, but how about something as simple as wind? Join the conversat…
How Do Insects Deal With Winter? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:40
Do harsh winters really reduce insect populations? How do those pesky bugs survive winter? What is the Butterfly Effect? All this and more in the latest episode of What Is It About The Weather? Are you interested in read…
How Did We Learn To Keep Dry? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:20
Rain, sleet and snow may not stop your mail delivery person, but for millennia it has been wreaking havoc on our lives. So how did we learn to keep ourselves dry? And what technologies have we used and developed to achie…