
Meteorologists Rain on Cloud-Seeding Parade
Originally published in July 1957

Meteorologists Rain on Cloud-Seeding Parade
Originally published in July 1957

A Climate Fluctuation That Could Improve Forecasts Remains a Mystery
The unknown influence of climate change has thrown a wrench into efforts to understand the Madden-Julian Oscillation


The Ocean’s Swirling Currents Are Migrating Poleward
The shift, which may be linked to climate change, can affect sea levels and the distribution of heat and nutrients

Twin Dangers of Scorching Days and Sweltering Nights Are on the Rise
The combination of day and night extreme heat will only get more frequent—and hotter—in the future

Ocean Currents Are Speeding Up, Driven by Faster Winds
Climate change may in part be spurring the acceleration, which could change how heat and nutrients are pushed around the oceans

Facts about Groundhogs Other Than Their Poor Meteorology
Groundhogs are less accurate at weather forecasting than are coin flips, but they are nonetheless pretty interesting critters.

What Happens to White Christmases as the World Warms?
Although more winter precipitation will fall as rain because of climate change, don’t say goodbye to snow just yet

Millions of Birds Are Migrating Earlier Because of Warming
Weather radar data shows that many North American species are shifting their spring migration by two days each decade

More and More Links Are Emerging between Warming and Extreme Weather
Scientists found the fingerprints of warming on heat waves, torrential rains and other major events in 2018

New 5G Wireless Deal Threatens Accurate Weather Forecasts
Meteorologists say international standards for wireless technology could degrade crucial satellite measurements of water vapor

Climate Change May Be Blowing Up Arms Depots
More intense heat waves can destabilize the components of munitions, particularly where explosives are not properly stored

Olympic Marathon Moved out of Tokyo over Heat Concerns
Longer and hotter summer heat waves in the city pushed organizers to move the race to a cooler region of Japan