How politics is reshaping scientific research in America
The Trump administration's proposal changes how scientific research is funded. We learn how this could affect the future of science and the public.
Weather Realness
Illinois Public Media premieres a new weekly radio program and podcast, a partnership with the Department of Climate, Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences in the School of Earth, Society & Environment at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Weather Realness brings the best weather and climate scientists in Illinois to help the public understand weather and climate by providing scientific facts and enlightening conversation.
Why Illinois is seeing so much severe weather
The midwest can’t seem to take a break from severe weather. In June, tornadoes and thunderstorms left a trail of damage in Illinois.
How to stay safe during extreme heat
It’s summer time and that means warmer temperatures. Learn how to stay safe during extreme heat.
Why Garden Hills floods and how new infrastructure could help
Garden Hills has experienced chronic flooding for decades. We discuss how flooding affects communities and the engineering behind the Garden Hills Neighborhood drainage project.
How the National Weather Service plans weather safety for the FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is just days away. But weather hazards like extreme heat and storms can pose a risk to players and fans. We talk about how the National Weather Service manages weather safety for sporting events like this one.
Meteorologist professor reviews the science behind “Pressure”
“Pressure” is a war film about D-Day that spotlights the importance of weather forecasting in military decisions. We break down the weather science behind the film how weather forecasting has evolved.
How weather forecasting evolved from guesswork to science
Weather forecasts are a part of everyday life, but predicting the weather was once considered impossible. Learn how meteorology evolved from early observations and hand calculations into the modern science we rely on today.
What summer weather could look like in Illinois this year
Summer isn’t always just hot. From thunderstorms and flash floods, summer can bring a variety of hazards. We talk about what Illinois residents can expect for the months ahead.
How a dust storm swept across central Illinois earlier this week
Dust storms are unusual in Illinois, but they can be dangerous. We talk about the dust warning we received earlier this week and how it happened.
What wildfire season looks like in Illinois and the risks they bring
While wildfires aren’t common in Illinois, they do occur twice every year. We take a deeper look at the wildfire season in our state and how they’re changing under climate change.
