Video: NHC breaks down the Forecast Cone and how to use it
The National Hurricane Center made a great – quick – video discussing what the Forecast Cone is made for, how to use it, and where it isn’t very useful at all. Take a look!
Quick COVID Notes: Mask recommendation defended by basic math and fighting misinformation
Math is great. It is the language of the Universe. If you want to explain something complex, the easiest way to make sure it is expressed correctly is through mathematics. If you’re skeptical about the effectiveness of wearing a mask and social distancing, I thought it might be fun to re-visit a little experiment I ran through way back on… Read more →
NHC notes two areas of interest in tropical Atlantic
10:00AM UPDATE: Satellite imagery and recent satellite wind data indicate that the low pressure system located about midway between the west coast of Africa and the Lesser Antilles continues to get better organized. If current trends continue, advisories could be initiated on this system as a tropical depression later today. Regardless of development during the next couple of days, less… Read more →
How to spot the Comet NEOWISE (plus some background info on the comet itself)
Get ready for a once-in-an-every-6,000ish-years event. A lot of people have been snapping great pictures of the comet during the past few days. Комета NeoWise в небе моего города. В следующий раз вы можете её увидеть через 5000 лет …. pic.twitter.com/kWOEir4k7D — Petrov Dmitry (@dmivip08) July 17, 2020 Neowise Sunday evening over the Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy pic.twitter.com/Tbt9I3OP6n — Thierry Legault (@ThierryLegault)… Read more →
7/17/20 COVID Update: Brain damage possible, Hydroxychloroquine trial results, Math explains the peril
There are probably very few of you out there that are “undecided” about the steps to take to mitigate the threat of COVID-19. Sadly, the politicalization of science and fact has consumed the ability to have an open discussion about how to best tackle the issues. I’m not here to tell you how to feel or what to do. But… Read more →
