Uranus is an oddity among the planets of our solar system. Where other planets spin around an axis roughly in line with their orbital axis, Uranus spins on its side, Keep reading
Tag: cyclone
Stabilizing Jupiter’s Polar Storms
Four years ago, Juno discovered an octagon of eight cyclones at Jupiter’s northern pole and a similar five cyclone structure at its southern pole. Since then, both polygons have remained Keep reading
Protecting From Storm Surge
The most dangerous and destructive part of a tropical cyclone isn’t the wind or rain; it’s the storm surge of water moving inland. This landward shift of ocean takes place Keep reading
Jovian Polar Vortices
Jupiter’s atmosphere is full of enduring mysteries, and its poles are no exception. Instruments aboard the Juno spacecraft have gotten a better look at Jupiter’s North and South poles than Keep reading
In the Eye of a Hurricane
Although eyes are common at the center of large-scale cyclones, scientists are only now beginning to understand how they form. Since real-world cyclogenesis is complicated by many competing effects, researchers Keep reading
Juno’s Citizen Science
The Juno mission’s JunoCam has been producing stunning photos each time the spacecraft swoops past Jupiter. The instrument has a planning team, but its primary use is for citizen scientists, Keep reading
Recreating Hurricanes
Hurricane-related winds and storm surge cause massive damage every year. Understanding and being able to predict the impact of these storms on coastal structures can help save lives and properties. Keep reading
Coriolis
There’s an infamous supposition about drains swirling one way in the Northern Hemisphere and the other way in the Southern Hemisphere. Destin from Smarter Every Day and Derek from Veritasium Keep reading
Hurricane Irene
This August 25th satellite image shows Hurricane Irene over the Bahamas and Florida. Hurricanes are fueled largely by the release of heat as warm water vapor in the rising air Keep reading