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Learn about the speed of light with the night sky
On this Science 4 Everyone, Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller shares what planets and constellations to view this month to learn about the speed of light.
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Which gets more sunlight: DC or the northern-most US city?
On this Science 4 Everyone, Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and science teacher!) Ryan Miller compares D.C. with Utqiaġvik, Alaska, to explain how location determines daylight amounts.
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These 2 locations are ‘hot spots' for Beltway accidents
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller analyzed accident data on the Beltway. Here’s what it revealed.
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Timeline: Daylight saving time laws and history
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller looks at the laws and history that led to daylight saving time. Clocks changed Sunday, Nov. 5, to standard time.
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How food waste adds to climate change
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller shares the sneaky ways food waste is bad for the environment and what to do about it.
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All about clouds: Cirrus, cumulus and altostratus
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller shares how to identify the different types of clouds.
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How and why does dew form in the morning?
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and science teacher) Ryan Miller uncovers the science behind the formation of dew. The key ingredient: moisture.
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Science 4 Everyone: Learning about explosives with the Arlington County bomb squad
Storm Team4 meteorologist (and science teacher) Ryan Miller gets some hands-on education with the Arlington County bomb squad.
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Weather rewind: Tropical systems in DC since 1861
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller breaks down the tropical systems that have moved through the D.C. area in the past.
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What grass is best for your lawn?
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller breaks down what to know about turf grass and how it can improve your environment.
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Here's why hurricanes abruptly change directions
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller explains how global weather patterns impact the course of hurricanes.
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Try these science-based study tips this school year
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller shares tips to help you study better this school year.
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What is light pollution? An Arlington planetarium helps explain the night sky
On this Science 4 Everyone, Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller explains the types of light pollution and how it clouds D.C.’s view of the night sky.
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What's the difference between a meteoroid, meteor and meteorite?
On this Science 4 Everyone, meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller shares fun facts about the meteors that streak brightly across the evening sky.
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Weather toolbox: Learning about Doppler radar
On this Science 4 Everyone, Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller explains how radio waves help track storms.
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Urban heat islands: Exploring high temps in DC
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and science teacher!) Ryan Miller explains the variables that cause high temperatures and why mitigating heat is important in D.C.
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More trees, less crime? Here's what data says about DC
On this Science 4 Everyone, Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to look at the link between hot temperatures, tree coverage and crime in D.C.
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Why does high humidity make it harder to cool off?
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller uses some simple household items to show why it’s so hard for your body to cool down when it’s humid outside.
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What's the ‘feels like' temp? Here's how to calculate it
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller explains how air temperature and moisture create the “feels like” temperature.
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Science of Fire: Avoid these unusual fire starters at home
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller spoke to the Arlington County Fire Marshal’s Office about the unexpected ways fires can start at home.