In galaxies far, far away…we’ve discovered so much since the turn of the century. Here's a look at some of the greatest astronomical discoveries from 1998 to 2024, during the first 25 years of Space.com, which was founded on July 20, 1999, including dark matter, the first real photo of a black hole and more!
Meredith Garofalo takes you through look at the last 25 years of spaceflight from 1999 to 2024 during the first 25 years of Space.com. From the retirement of NASA's space shuttle program, to the new giant leap that is NASA's Artemis moon missions, private space travel and more, see how spaceflight has changed over the last quarter century.
This story won multiple awards including a regional Edward R. Murrow and was nominated for a New York Emmy.
This story won multiple awards including a regional Edward R. Murrow and was nominated for a New York Emmy.
This coverage received accolades winning awards from the Long Island Press Club and Fair Media Council, and was nominated for a New York Emmy.
Long Island diver Renata Rojas visits the Titanic with OceanGate Expeditions
Air Date: 9/2/2022
We've all seen hot air balloons soar above the horizon, but did you know that it takes a combination of science and weather to make them take flight? Come along for the behind-the-scenes ride to learn more and also why moments like this can be once-in-a-lifetime. This was my first story after my father passed away in August of 2022 and a special tribute as well.
(12/9/2020) –The 3rd of NOAA Satellites GOES-R series, GOES-T, is assembled & undergoing testing at Lockheed Martin. Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo gives us a look at the satellite up close, and has the latest details ahead of launch in 2021!
Exclusive: GOES-16 data changes the game in forecasting for NWS meteorologists
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, but how much do you actually know about this movement disorder? It's more common than you think.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend your work day in the air? Our very own First Alert Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo heads into the sky with an aerial photographer to learn about the work he does from above.
(07/23/2020) – The countdown is on -- as the window to launch NASA's next mission to Mars opens on the morning of July 30, 2020 from Cape Canaveral, FL. Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo shares more with us about this historic mission!
(09/30/2020) – After a successful trial run earlier this year, a new era begins! Future NASA/SpaceX missions will be launching our astronauts on more routine trips to the International Space Station, and Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo talks to some of the crew about this huge move forward in scientific research and space exploration.
(09/20/19) – Both on-lookers and surfers come from all over the world to the Turnagain Arm in Alaska, just south of the largest city in the state, to experience a bore tide. What makes it happen?
(01/05/18) – From humanitarian efforts after hurricanes to transporting weather satellites across the country, learn more about the pilots from Westover Air Reserve Base.
Iowans continue to recover from the historic derecho that moved through the Midwest on August 10, 2020, sharing their stories of what it was like to live through the damaging wind event and what it's been like during the clean-up process.
Even before the blades hit the ice at our favorite skating shows during the holiday season, we have to turn back the clock to the science that makes this all possible.
The GOES-T weather satellite successfully launched on March 1, 2022 which was also the beginning of Women's History Month. On assignment in Cape Canaveral, FL, and I had the opportunity to introduce the leading ladies behind this important mission.
(10/01/21) – World Space Week is October 4 - 10 this year, an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. This year's theme is “Women in Space” and Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo spoke to leaders in the space community around the world about the importance in taking part!
Editor: Brian Hartman
A local exclusive report on the team of meteorologists behind giving the “go” for rocket launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base
Paragliding…is it really like flying? In a special feature report, I learned how to paraglide and give you the birds eye view!