Slight Chance of Science

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  • 4.8 (5)
  • Science

Look like a genius at the dinner table. Bite-sized lessons with a sprinkle of science. No complicated charts and graphs here. Hosts go straight to the experts and cover environmental topics along with breakthroughs at hometown universities. Slight Chance of Science is a production of WDBJ7-TV based in Roanoke, Virginia.

  1. 11/14/2024

    Into the Eye: A Roanoke Native shares her experiences as a NOAA Hurricane Hunter

    Join us as we dive into the career of a Roanoke, Virginia native, and Virginia Tech alum Rebecca Keller, who flies directly into the heart of hurricanes as part of NOAA's elite Hurricane Hunter team. Discover what it's like to navigate the eye of the storm, the science behind these daring flights, and the vital data collected that helps keep communities safe.

  2. 07/10/2024

    Dirty Talk: Soil and gardening hacks to help you get growing

    Meteorologist Leo Hirsbrunner speaks with Extension Agent Shawn Jadrnicek about the different types of soil for gardening and what else we can grow through the rest of the summer months.

    Dirty Talk: Soil and gardening hacks to help you get growing

  3. 06/28/2024

    Sizzle Smart: Diving into the UV Index and Skin Sun Safety

    Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell speaks with a Dermatologist and a Senior Policy Advisor with the Environmental Protection Agency on the harmful effects the sun can pose on our bodies, what exactly the UV index is and why it's an important forecasting tool.

    Sizzle Smart: Diving into the UV Index and Skin Sun Safety

  4. 06/07/2024

    Could fireflies be disappearing across America?

    Firefly or lightning bug? Whichever way you call them there could possibly be a decline in spotting the glowing bug. An entomologist with Virginia Tech gives us perspective on what might be causing the decline.

    Could fireflies be disappearing across America?

  5. 06/03/2024

    What'sWhat's The Buzz About This Year's Cicadas? The Buzz About This Year's Cicadas?

    There's a lot of talk about a historic cicada emergence in 2024, but it's not for everyone. Entomologist Douglas Pfeiffer talks about the difference between annual and periodical cicadas, and what to look out for this summer.

  6. 04/04/2024

    Guide to Viewing the April 8th Solar Eclipse

    The total solar eclipse is April 8, 2024. Chief meteorologist Brent Watts talks with NASA's Anita Day about the eclipse and how scientists are using the opportunity to study the sun.

    Guide to Viewing the April 8th Solar Eclipse

  7. 03/19/2024

    Warm Winters Bring Early Spring Flowers

    This year's abnormally warm winter has initiated plants and trees to bloom early, a trend that scientists are describing as the new standard. Meteorologist Payton Major dives into the environmental consequences of an early spring.

    Warm Winters Bring Early Spring Flowers

  8. 03/06/2024

    What's the plan, Stan? Getting you storm-ready.

    From understanding the watches and warnings to the hidden dangers in floodwaters, meteorologists Brent Watts and Leo Hirsbrunner are breaking down fact vs fiction to make sure you're prepared for the next big weather event.

    What's the plan, Stan? Getting you storm-ready.
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Look like a genius at the dinner table. Bite-sized lessons with a sprinkle of science. No complicated charts and graphs here. Hosts go straight to the experts and cover environmental topics along with breakthroughs at hometown universities. Slight Chance of Science is a production of WDBJ7-TV based in Roanoke, Virginia.

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