Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in October 2020
In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Scott, and Rebecca review eight books they read during the spookiest month of the year.
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Between the Bookends: 5 Books We Read in February 2020
This month, Sophie and Rebecca share some of the books that have helped them settle into this brand new decade.
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Finally! BloomSky’s SKY2 & STORM Integrates Hyperlocal Weather With Video
Patricia shares her thoughts about the affordable, elegant BloomSky SKY1 weather station and camera combo and chats with the company about their upcoming SKY2 and STORM.
Continue ReadingOregon Scientific’s Weather+ Sensor: Perfect for Homebrewers
The Oregon Scientific Weather+ sensor system couples with a Bluetooth-enabled smart device to provide temperature, humidity, and pressure data.
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Is the AccuWeather App’s Future Radar… Accurate?
Patricia checks out the latest version of the AccuWeather Weather for Life app for iOS, featuring Future Radar.
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The Davis Instruments Weather Box Fills My Need for Data
Weather stations can bring a lot of fun and education, as well as weather data, into your home. If your family is into science, a weather station is a great buy.
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Why is the Sky Blue Here, Not There?
GeekMom Patricia answers questions about why the sky is so much more blue in the western United States.
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What to Do When Winter Storm Juno Hits
After two big storms in one week, GeekMom Sarah gets creative at playtime with everyday household items.
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Product Review: Oregon Scientific Weather@Home Bluetooth Weather Station
The Oregon Scientific Weather@Home station is an affordable geeky gift for anyone who might want to be more in tune with atmospheric conditions.
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Product Review: WeatherFlow Wind Meter for iOS and Android
This smartphone anemometer device is inexpensive, rugged, and perfect for those who require timely, accurate wind measurements for their favorite outdoor activities.
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Open Letter to The Weather Channel II: Is This a Weather War?
Dear Weather Channel, you’re going to have to up your game if you want my viewership back.
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9 Regional Weather Terms You May or May Not Know
Is it “hurricane”, “typhoon”, or “tropical cyclone”? Read on to learn about this and other regionally-inspired weather terms.
Continue ReadingThe Polar Vortex and Wind Chill Warnings: The Veritaserum
Polar Vortex. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
Continue ReadingRoller Coasters and Rebuilding After Hurricane Sandy
Almost eight months after Hurricane Sandy, the Jet Star roller coaster is gone from the waters off of Seaside Heights. But the storm is still an everyday presence.
Continue ReadingSevere Weather Preparedness Week: Be a Force of Nature
Are you a “Force of Nature”? Take the pledge to be one during National Severe Weather Preparedness Week from March 3-9th. This is the week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has joined forces with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to educate and inspire Americans to be ready for this year’s severe weather. They have adapted the catch-phrase “Be a Force of Nature” to help Americans remember to be proactive and ready.
Continue ReadingThe Weekly, Geekly Rewind: August 27, 2012
What’s Happening GeekMom Rachel recently got to poke the mind of a geek icon. Check out her interview with Gerald Casale, founding member of the band DEVO. It’s the last week before Labor Day, but don’t despair: Laura’s 35 Ways to Make Summer Last is all you need. Melissa’s adventures extend beyond the GeekMom universe, […]
Continue Reading7 Geeky Weather Facts for Your Next Trivia Night
May I introduce this list of fun, trivia-game-worthy facts that you might only hear from a meteorologist. Impress your friends at parties! Inspire your kids! There’s no end to the fun here! These facts are in no particular order, just the order they popped into my head. Nor are they adherent to any particular theme in weather history or meteorology. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingThe Semantics of Weather Awareness
In the wake of last weekend’s tornado outbreak impacting Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee, on ABC News, Diane Sawyer reported that there was no warning to the storms: Something terrifying took the South by surprise last night — no warning. 25 tornadoes striking in less than 24 hours. In the meteorology community, especially among some of […]
Continue ReadingA Mainer’s Visit From Hurricane Irene
In Maine we prepare for power outages in the winter, whether we get 12 inches of snow, or an ice storm that candy coats everything. We stock up on batteries, canned food and frozen goods. Yes, you heard me, frozen goods: if the power goes out we can throw it in the snow bank, nature’s […]
Continue ReadingShuttle Countdown T-6 Days: Forecasting for Shuttle Launches
As GeekMom’s token meteorologist AND military member, in honor of the final shuttle mission planned for next week, I’m thrilled to share with you some insight into the weather forecast preparations for a space shuttle launch. After all, what delays launches most often? The weather, right? I’m not sure if a precise count exists, but […]
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