Robot collects data under Antarctic ice
A robot has measured the temperature and saltiness from parts of the ocean that have never been sampled before. FOX 13's Dave Osterberg has more.
Florida’s horseshoe crabs threatened as sea levels rise
Rising sea levels threaten Florida horseshoe crab breeding grounds. FOX 13's Dave Osterberg reports.
‘Insect apocalypse’ threatens global food supply
Dave O. the Science Pro explains why fewer bugs flying around can be an ecological crisis.
Scientists test shark bite resistant wetsuits
Dave O. the Science Pro explores bite-resistant wetsuits designed to keep ocean-lovers safe from shark attacks by preventing deep cuts and major blood loss.
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.
?King tides? bring flooding to coastal areas
Parts of the east coast are seeing the effects of king tides and it?s happening at a time when Mother Nature is putting on a show in the sky as well. Dave O. the Science Pro explains.
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
Why are school buses colored yellow?
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains the science behind the official "National School Bus Glossy Yellow."
USF researchers uncover insight into pandemics
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg spoke with USF professor Dr. Rays Jiang about how research is shedding light on the history of pandemics.
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.
Government plans to open up a fly factory
The facility will help battle flesh-eating parasites. Dave O explains.
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.
Why is the moon covered in orange glass beads?
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains how microscopic glass beads discovered during the Apollo era could reveal the moon?s origin dating back billions of years.