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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2439: Picturing Monsters

Roger Kaza

Posted on February 22, 2023 · Episode: 2439 Reflections on Hurricane Ike and the effect of satellite technology on the hurricane experience. Today, picturing monsters.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2421: William Ferrel

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on December 3, 2022 · Episode: 2421 William Ferrel: a story of genius, geophysics, and coincidence. Today, serendipity in the whirlwind.

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Posted on September 12, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: This won’t be the last oppressive summer in Houston. We'll have to either deal with it – or leave. We discuss how to adapt to the Bayou City’s changing climate in the coming years.

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Could Houston be done with highs of 105+ for the rest of the summer?

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Posted on August 29, 2023 · It's still dry and hot in Houston. Just not THAT hot. Space City Weather meteorologist Eric Berger has good news and bad news about temperatures in Greater Houston.

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Tropical Storm Harold spawned only light rain in Greater Houston

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Posted on August 22, 2023 · Houston Chronicle newsroom meteorologist Justin Ballard discusses the chances for tropical weather to bring rain or relief from triple-digit temperatures.

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Chances for rain (Aug. 22, 2023)

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Posted on August 22, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: While the bulk of rain in today’s forecast may land south of us, there are several other storm systems developing in the Atlantic. Could any of them bring some much-needed rain here?

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