Hurricane Melissa research flights
Dave O. the Science Pro talks one-on-one with a NOAA hurricane hunter who flew into the eye of Hurricane Melissa.
Puss caterpillar is back in Florida
The puss caterpillar is the most venomous caterpillar in the nation and are usually found in the spring and fall in Florida. Dave O. the Science Pro explains why you don’t want to touch them despite their fuzzy appearance.
What is the Fujiwhara Effect?
Dave O. the Science Pro explains the Fujiwhara Effect and how it helped Humberto pull Imelda away from Florida.
Sunscreen made from pollen helps planet
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg breaks down a new type of sunscreen that’s environmentally friendly.
Fighting pythons with robotic rabbits
Robotic rabbits are the latest weapons in the fight against the rising population of pythons. FOX 13’s Dave Osterberg explains
Using AI for targeted weed spraying
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg speaks with Dr. Nathan Boyd about how scientists at the University of Florida are using artificial intelligence to better apply herbicides in tomato fields.
Florida panthers rebound with help from pumas
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains how the Florida panther population is getting a boost from Texas pumas.
No catastrophic tsunamis after major earthquake
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains why there was no major tsunami last week in the aftermath of one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded.
Positive and negative lightning strikes
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains the difference between positive lightning strikes and negative lightning strikes.
What fueled Hurricane Idalia’s rapid intensification?
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains research from USF explaining what caused Hurricane Idalia to rapidly intensify as it moved over the Gulf in 2023.
Turning toxic fungus into anti-cancer compound
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains how the fungus that may have caused King Tut’s Curse may hold the key to new treatments for leukemia.
Gold mining is sucking the Amazon dry
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains how a certain method of mining gold is damaging the Amazon Rainforest.