The News
Why Katrina Became a Monster and Rita Fizzled
by Jon Hamilton.
All Things Considered, March 1, 2007 · It's a tale of two hurricanes. Katrina and Rita were both massive storms as they churned along a similar path through the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. But Katrina remained strong as it approached land while Rita faded. Scientists say they're beginning to understand why the two storms behaved so differently.

The Research
Read the research behind this story in the journal Science.