Hurricanes can cause extreme destruction. Hurricane forecasters are trying to develop ways to improve forecasting a storm's intensity and path.

Cory and Shawn present their report on air pollution, in which they contend that the air density affects the performance of baseball teams during home games. This is because the air density affects the speed at which the ball travels through the air. They use the Colorado Rockies and the Philadelphia Phillies as examples: The Rockies average four more home runs per game because Colorado's air is much cleaner than Philadelphia's.

Explains how advanced statistics are used to predict the weather.

Strong stormy weather can cause flash floods. This is when heavy rain pours down on a region and very quickly floods an area. Scientists are trying to find ways to warn people before flooding hits by studying weather patterns.

Phil tells Mike a story of how he, Cro, and others used levers and catapults to save the lives of Bobb and Steamer when they get trapped by a earthquake to inspire Mike to have better aim when throwing paper baskets.