Eric Henrikson

Austin

Digital Reporter and Digital Marketing Producer at KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

Digital Reporter and Digital Marketing Producer at KBVO-TV (Austin, TX)

Emmy-winning science journalist @kxan_news reporting in Central Texas. Have a story idea? Send me a tip!

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Hail in super slow motion could help us better understand extreme weather

5 days ago | kxan.com | Eric Henrikson

AUSTIN (KXAN) - While hot weather is in the forecast, a recent string of severe weather events has left its mark across parts of Central Texas. A couple of tornadoes, plus hail storms, have ramped up a quiet severe weather season. Researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have been out in force, studying this weather before, during and in the aftermath. Sean Waugh is one such researcher.
Hail in super slow motion could help us better understand extreme weather

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Eric Henrikson

A hailstone hurdles towards its destruction. This footage was captured by a special rig built by Sean Waugh, a research scientist with NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (Credit: Sean Waugh)AUSTIN (KXAN) — While hot weather is in the forecast, a recent string of severe weather events has left its mark across parts of Central Texas. A couple of tornadoes, plus hail storms, have ramped up a quiet severe weather season.
Rare earth element extraction tech may give US a new edge in China trade war

1 week ago | kxan.com | Eric Henrikson

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The race for rare earth elements is on. For years, China has dominated the industry by investing in both extraction and production of an essential ingredient for everything from televisions to cars to even glasses. Last week, the United States and Ukraine announced a new trade deal. Part of this deal included access to Ukraine's mineral supply in exchange for military aid.
Rare earth element extraction tech may give US a new edge in China trade war

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Eric Henrikson

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The race for rare earth elements is on. For years, China has dominated the industry by investing in both extraction and production of an essential ingredient for everything from televisions to cars to even glasses. A solvent carrying rare earth elements passes through a filter. (Eric Henrikson/KXAN)Last week, the United States and Ukraine announced a new trade deal. Part of this deal included access to Ukraine’s mineral supply in exchange for military aid.
Sunspot larger than United States spotted in new image of the sun

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Eric Henrikson

SPACE (KXAN) - The world's largest solar telescope has revealed a sunspot larger than several planets. The Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawai'i, operated by the National Science Foundation, captured the image using a new device: the Visible Tunable Filter (VTF). The image revealed a cluster of sunspots that covers 241 million square miles. For reference, the United States has a land mass of over 3.5 million square miles, according to the U.S. Census.
Preschool kids raises funds for Make-A-Wish children amid economic strife

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Eric Henrikson

BUDA, Texas (KXAN) - A local preschool is helping grant the wishes of critically ill children this month. The Learning Experience, a preschool and daycare, raised more than $11,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation over the school year. The funds are extra important this year. Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas reports that the cost for granting wishes, which involves providing gifts and trips for critically ill children, have nearly tripled in recent years.
Preschool kids raises funds for Make-A-Wish children amid economic strife

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Eric Henrikson

BUDA, Texas (KXAN) — A local preschool is helping grant the wishes of critically ill children this month. The Learning Experience, a preschool and daycare, raised more than $11,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation over the school year. Preschoolers with The Learning Experience raised over $11k for the Make-A-Wish foundation. (Eric Henrikson/KXAN)The funds are extra important this year.
Cedar trees might be easier to remove because of Texas law

3 weeks ago | kxan.com | Eric Henrikson

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Texas lawmakers are taking on cedar allergies during the 89th legislative session. Two bills, House Bill 3798 and Senate Bill 1927, aim to prevent a city from prohibiting the removal of an Ashe Juniper tree. Ashe Junipers are found throughout Texas. Sometimes called Mountain Cedar, these trees are responsible for one of the state's most impactful allergens: cedar.
Cedar trees might be easier to remove because of Texas law

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Eric Henrikson

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas lawmakers are taking on cedar allergies during the 89th legislative session. Two bills, House Bill 3798 and Senate Bill 1927, aim to prevent a city from prohibiting the removal of an Ashe Juniper tree. MITSUSE, JAPAN – MARCH 02: Pollen spread from cedar trees on March 2, 1999, in Mitsuse, Saga, Japan. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)Ashe Junipers are found throughout Texas.
Oceans are in crisis this Earth Day; how scientists stay optimistic

3 weeks ago | kxan.com | Eric Henrikson

AUSTIN (KXAN) - As people around the world celebrate Earth Day this year by planting trees and turning off a few lights, scientists look toward the oceans. According to the United Nations, the ocean has "taken the brunt of the impacts" of human-driven climate change. Things look pretty bleak. Rising sea temperatures could lead to half of marine species going extinct by the end of the century.