James Webb Space Telescope Surrounded by Rising Floodwaters
Isolated in a giant thermal vacuum chamber, NASA’s $8.6 billion next-generation observatory is riding out the worst of Hurricane Harvey
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Drought-Ridden L.A. Tries Rainmakers to Tap Storm Clouds
As hoped-for precipitation from El Niño falls short, Los Angeles resorts to a controversial method to reap water from the sky
Paris Climate Talks: The Consequences of Climate Change
What will a world that is a few degrees hotter look like? As negotiators gather in Paris, reporter Adam Levy investigates some of the effects that temperature changes will have on our planet.This article was reproduced with permission and was first published on November 20, 2015. It is a Nature Video production.
Paris Climate Talks: The 2-Degree Limit
World leaders will soon meet in Paris, tasked with stopping the world from heating up by more than 2 degrees. Nature Video investigates the basis of this limit, and how much carbon we can burn before we reach it.This article was reproduced with permission and was first published on November 19, 2015. It is a Nature Video production.
When the Weather Forecast Is Wrong, Don't Shoot the Messenger
Meterology is far from a guessing game, yet anything but simple
Tiny Ocean Plants Geoengineer Brighter Clouds
Marine life seems to create a reflective sunshade above the Southern Ocean
Turning to Bacteria to Fight the Effects of Climate Change
Recently the United Nations warned that the world could suffer a 40 percent shortfall in water by 2030 unless countries dramatically cut consumption.
What about Earth’s Microbiome?
The latest temperature readings from Antarctica are giving the world pause, along with the finding that 70 percent of the western Antarctic ice shelf has melted.
30 Heat-Tolerant Beans Identified, Poised to Endure Warming World
New strains of beans that beat the heat could do more than protect food security; they could even expand into new territories
Neutrinos On Ice: The Journey South
Editor's Note: Welcome to ANITA, the Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna! From October to December, Katie Mulrey is traveling with the ANITA collaboration to Antarctica to build and launch ANITA III, a scientific balloon that uses the entire continent of Antarctica for neutrino and cosmic ray detection.
Are the Into the Storm Tornadoes Realistic? Send Us Your Review
Four simultaneous twisters rip apart a small town in a new apocalyptic movie. Plausible or preposterous?
Mysterious Craters Are Just the Beginning of Arctic Surprises
Researchers are rethinking century-old observations as they witness the unexpected and peculiar perils that are emerging from thawing Arctic permafrost
Can We Control the Weather?
Governments and farmers worldwide spend millions every year trying to control the weather. New science suggests they might be on to something
One Hurricane Is Enough to Ruin Your Year
GOWANUS—The surge of sewer water, toxic sludge and “Brooklyn whitefish” (aka condoms) stopped one short block away from my house back on the long night of October 29, 2012.
Changed Climate Already Inflicts Damages at Home, U.S. Reports
The third U.S. climate assessment note global warming's disruptions have hit the country, with more severe weather and economic impacts
Winter Floods Linked to Global Warming
The probability of extreme winter floods appears to have increased by 25 percent compared with pre-industrial levels
Florida Deluge Was All-Time Record
More than 15 inches of rain in one day was aided by a warmer atmosphere that can hold more moisture
Indian Monsoons Are Becoming More Extreme
Intense flooding, and excessive dry spells, have arisen in the past 30 years, making farming harder than ever
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Wind Turbines Generate "Upside-Down" Lightning [Video]
The turning blades can actually help spark lightning strikes, potentially incapacitating wind turbines
Warming Arctic Spurs Cyclones and Sea Ice Loss
The frequency of the strongest storms in the Arctic continues to increase
