In the northern hemisphere, big storms spin counterclockwise as they travel, but in the southern hemisphere they spin clockwise. Why do storms spin in different directions depending on their location? [2:55]

Hurricanes are one of nature's most powerful natural hazards. Jenni Evans of Pennsylvania State University and Jeff Donnelly of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution are studying how hurricanes form and what factors influence where and...

While many scientists will be studying Superstorm Sandy for years to come, some researchers are focused instead on how to make communities less vulnerable to such a storm. [2:55]

With Sandy leaving destruction in her wake, a look at how cities might plan for future storms.

EstuaryLIVE meteorologists explain how a hurricane forms, how it moves, and how to measure potential damage from these dangerous storms. [10:03]

This video clip explains what a system is and what happens when one part of a system is changed or altered (1:22).

In this video segment you will discover ways that humans can help prevent global warming (0:44). Learn how to make quick and easy changes to your daily routines that can help prevent global warming.

This video segment shows how some geographical regions are interrelated (1:06). This video examines hurricanes, drought, human activity, and El Nino in relation to each other.

It's impossible to say that climate change is responsible for any individual storm or hurricane, but climate change is making these storms stronger. How much stronger? It turns out, Hurricane Harvey is the ideal test case to measure how...

Big Bird and Gordon prepare for a big hurricane on Sesame Street. [14:55]

Throughout it's history, the U.S. has endured many devastating hurricanes. These are the deadliest hurricanes in American history. [6:24]

At first, hurricanes were only given women's names -- until some women protested and got storms named after men, too. Check out this short video. [1:01]

Discusses scientific research to determine if hurricanes were becoming more severe as a result of global warming. At that time (2008), they were unable to identify a solid connection but said it could not be ruled out. Aired Apr. 18,...

Learn what hurricanes are and how they differ from tornadoes. Discover how scientists gather data about hurricanes.

How did cities along the coast weather Hurricane Gustav -- and can New Orleans residents can rest any easier in the face of coming storms?

Mold has become a concern for residents of a Sandy-damaged neighborhood in Queens.

Scientists are taking a long view of Sandy.

One of the casualties of Hurricane Sandy was the death of thousands of lab mice due to flooding at New York University. What impact on important scientific research will this have? For example, mice are critical in brain research. Aired...

Learn new and interesting facts about hurricanes.