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Extending Penn State
21:44 | Released 2009
From Urban Farmers' Markets to Energy from Biomass, learn how Penn State Cooperative Extension is helping communities across the state benefit from green technology.
Late Blooming
03:30 | Released 2009
The Atlantic tropical season got off to a late start with the first named storm on August 15. How unusual is that, and what does climatology suggest the rest of the season will be like?
Related to: Weather World
4th Fest Fireworks
21:16 | Released 2007
The Independence Day fireworks display in Centre County is considered to be one of the best in the country. See what goes on behind the scenes and find out how community volunteers contribute to the famous 4th Fest pyrotechnic show every year.
Related to: Pennsylvania Inside Out
Juniata, River of Sorrows
13:15 | Released 2003
In the summer of 2001, Dennis P. McIlnay traveled the 100-mile length of central Pennsylvania's Juniata River. Hear him discuss his book "Juniata: River of Sorrows," which details his fifteen-day journey along the historic river.
Related to: Take Note
Vortex 2 - Part 1
04:01 | Released 2009
The most ambitious field experiment ever mobilized to study the origin of tornadoes was conducted on the Great Plains, and two Penn State meteorologists are key members of the research team.
Related to: Weather World
Vortex 2 - Part 2
03:47 | Released 2009
VORTEX 2 is a fully nomadic, five-week tornado-chasing project with 100 scientists and support staff and 40 vehicles, all targeting the supercell thunderstorms that often produce tornadoes.
Related to: Weather World
SUMMER PREVIEW
03:18 | Released 2009
We often get an isolated day or two of warm weather in March or April in Pennsylvania, but just how unusual is it to get an extended stretch of 80-degree plus temperatures this early, like the one that engulfed the state the last four or five days?
Related to: Weather World
Farm Show Weather
02:59 | Released 2009
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the nation's largest indoor agricultural exposition, and each year at the event, you'll hear talk about the Mid-State folklore known as "Farm Show Weather."
Related to: Weather World
Wild Mushrooms
08:39 | Released
Bill Russell's book, "Field Guild to Wild Mushrooms," will help you to identify the mysterious mushrooms growing in your backyard and teach you how to use them to enhance your family dinners.
Related to: Pennsylvania Inside Out
Energy Alternatives
08:00 | Released 2008
What is biomass? And how important is it to Pennsylvani's future? Get the answers to these questions, and see what steps are being taken to ensure that Pennsylvania does not lag behind in the race for alternative sources of energy.