Volcano in Antarctica spews golden dust
Money is quite literally falling from the sky in Antarctica, as Mt. Erebus is erupting gold dust.
Widest-ever global coral crisis 'within weeks'
Dave O. The Science Pro breaks down a potential global crisis impacting coral reefs that could become the worst bleaching period in recorded history. It would impact over 50% of the world's coral reefs.
In-depth look at 2024 hurricane season forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg took an in-depth look at the 2024 hurricane season forecast following the release of Colorado State University's predictions of a very busy season.
Louisiana Gov claims disaster on crawfish shortage
The Louisiana governor declared a statewide disaster over a shortage of the state's well-known crawfish.
Universal antivenom for snake bites possible
Researchers are looking into a universal antivenom that would work for all snake bites, instead of requiring a specific antivenom for each different kind of bite and venom.
Unpacking the history and purpose of Leap Year
Dave Osterberg breaks down the reason and history of the Leap Year and Leap Day on February 29.
How did a stingray get pregnant without a mate?
A stingray that went viral for getting pregnant without a mate is expected to give birth soon. Dave O. The Science Pro explains some theories on how this can be.
Air pollution harming pollinators
Air pollution is changing the way the flowers smell, which is interfering with insects getting to them and pollinating them.
75% of U.S. at risk of damaging earthquake
Dave O. the Science Pro explains why this state is most at risk of sustaining a cataclysmic earthquake.
Billions of cicadas to emerge
Get ready for double the noise as billions of cicadas get ready to buzz as two broods get ready to emerge at the same time for the first time in 200 years.
Researchers trying to minimize threat of invasive species
Dave O. the Science Pro explains why Florida seems to be ‘ground zero’ for invasive species and what’s being done to minimize a future threat.
Why do we have Leap Years?
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains why we add an extra day to the calendar every four years.
2023 weird weather facts
Dave O. the Science Pro takes a look back at the weird weather of 2023.
Solar storm interference
Dave O. the Science Pro explains why the sun’s solar flares may interfere with railroad signals.
What does space smell like?
Dave O. the Science Pro says that while nobody can actually sniff the smell of outer space, there is a scent when astronauts take off their suits and helmets following a spacewalk.
Chinstrap penguin naps
Dave O. the Science Pro explains how Chinstrap penguins take 10,000 naps a day.
Noisy water and aftershocks from the 1800s
Dave O. The Science Pro explains how oceans will be five times louder by 2100 and how the United States is still feeling aftershocks from earthquakes in the 1800s.
Where are the lovebugs?
Dave O. the Science Pro talks with a University of Florida professor about the decline in lovebugs.
Loud helicopters and crocodiles
Dave O. The Science Pro explains the impact loud helicopters have on crocodiles and their mating rituals.
Bananas on verge of extinction
Dave O. the Science Pro explores a fungal disease that may wipe out the type of bananas we buy at the store.