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Slight Chance of Science

Nov 14, 2024

Join us as we dive into the career of a Roanoke, Virginia native, and Virginia Tech alum Rebecca Keller, who flies directly into the heart of hurricanes as part of NOAA's elite Hurricane Hunter team. Discover what it's like to navigate the eye of the storm, the science behind these daring flights, and the vital data...


Jul 10, 2024

Meteorologist Leo Hirsbrunner speaks with Extension Agent Shawn Jadrnicek about the different types of soil for gardening and what else we can grow through the rest of the summer months. 


Jun 28, 2024

Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell speaks with a Dermatologist and a Senior Policy Advisor with the Environmental Protection Agency on the harmful effects the sun can pose on our bodies, what exactly the UV index is and why it's an important forecasting tool. 


Jun 7, 2024

Firefly or lightning bug? Whichever way you call them there could possibly be a decline in spotting the glowing bug. An entomologist with Virginia Tech gives us perspective on what might be causing the decline.


Jun 3, 2024

There’s a lot of talk about a historic cicada emergence in 2024, but it’s not for everyone. Entomologist Douglas Pfeiffer talks about the difference between annual and periodical cicadas, and what to look out for this summer.