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How Muggy Is It? Check The Dew Point!

How Muggy Is It? Check The Dew Point!

FromShort Wave


How Muggy Is It? Check The Dew Point!

FromShort Wave

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Sep 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Last week, Lauren Sommer talked with Short Wave about the dangerous combination of heat and humidity in the era of climate change and how the heat index can sometimes miss the mark in warning people how hot it will feel. That reminded us of producer Thomas Lu's conversation about relative humidity with Maddie Sofia. He digs into why some meteorologists say it's important to pay attention to dew point temperature and how moisture in the air and temperature influence the way our body "feels" when we're outside. (Encore)
Released:
Sep 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.