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.
Saltwater wedge moving up Mississippi River
Dave O. the Science Pro explains why saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is moving up the Mississippi River as drought conditions continue.
Mysterious lights flash before earthquakes
Dave O. the Science Pro explains the phenomena behind lights flashing before an earthquakes.
NASA experiment creates oxygen on Mars
Since 2021, scientists have created enough oxygen for a human to breathe for four hours on Mars.
Dave O Science Pro: Fukushima water release
Dave O. explains why Japan's plan to release water from a wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant is causing concerns in some countries.
Dave O the Science Pro: How do wildfires spread?
Dave O. explains how the Hawaii fires spread so fast.
Burmese pythons help rats take over the Everglades
Dave O. the Science Po explains how a large rat population in the Everglades mat impact human health.
Drop in sargassum in Atlantic
Scientists say the amount of sargassum in the Atlantic Ocean has decreased over the past month, but they are still warning people not to touch it due to a dangerous bacteria that may be inside.
Orcas sink boats on purpose and a new use for dirty diapers
Traumatized orca may be teaching others to sink boats and researchers are incorporating diapers into concrete.
Cane toad population on the rise
It's breeding season for the invasive cane toads. There are reports of the poisonous frogs throughout southwest Florida, and they pose a threat to pets.
Dave O. the Science Pro: Northern Lights seen further south
Dave Osterberg explains why people across the U.K., northern Canada and, even the United States, have been able to see the Northern Lights, which are typically only seen by those in regions closer to the Arctic like Iceland and Scandinavia.
Why was Roman concrete so durable?
Researchers at MIT think they have cracked the code to the strength of ancient Roman concrete.
Ants can smell cancer + 'polar vortex' on the Sun
Dave O the Science Pro discusses two topics that are peaking his interest. First up, an unprecedented, enormous polar vortex on the Sun has scientists baffled. Later on, he discusses how ants are sniffing for cancer, according to a study.
Dolphins teach humans how to catch fish + animation of the dinosaur-killing asteroid
For over a century, fishermen in Brazil have formed an unusual partnership with local dolphins. Now a new study says the dolphins are training the humans how to catch fish. Plus, Dave O dives into a new animation showing the asteroid and tsunami that killed the world's dinosaurs some 66 million years ago.
Earth's inner core may have temporarily stopped turning, could reverse
New research is suggesting that the rotation of Earth's inner core may have paused and it could even go into reverse. Every 7 decades the inner core slows down and reverses. The only thing scientists don't know is how it could impact any minute impact, such as the length of our day or the magnetism of our planet.
Light pollution drowning starry night sky faster than thought, officials say
According to new research, 99% of the U.S. is impacted by light pollution. It's just getting harder to gaze at the stars at night as the years go by.
Dave O the Science Pro: Iguanas and comets
In this Dave O the Science Pro segment, the FOX 13 meteorologist discusses why those falling iguana alerts on cold days could vanish from South Florida. Plus, a comet may be visible to the naked eye as it passes Earth.
What is nuclear fusion?
Scientists recently announced a major breakthrough in the way energy could be created in the future. It's called nuclear fusion, and scientists claim they can create an energy that replicates the force that powers the sun.
How much do clouds weigh?
They may look light and fluffy, but clouds are heavier than you may think.
White House: Blocking the sun could stop climate change – but how can it be done?
Recently, the White House announced it was funding a 5-year research plan on how to artificially modify the Earth’s climate. One idea is to find a way to block out the sun by spraying aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight, just like a volcano would do if it erupted violently. The United Nations recognized the potential of this, but critics said there could be a problem with experimenting with it.