Weather

To pin down causes of the structure's failure, investigators will probably gather its original design drawings, test its remains and run simulations of how well it could withstand forces

Moisture measured in trees, shrubs and grasses is lowest since records began in the 1970s

Blistering temperatures add to concerns of a potentially devasting wildfire season

But there is little evidence to show that the process is increasing precipitation

Meanwhile NOAA put the year just behind 2016 in the charts, but it was remarkably hot by either agency’s measure

Structures diverted the weather pattern’s floods to new farmlands 2,000 years ago

A record 30 storms have formed, compared to the previous high of 28; almost all were the earliest on record

Here are some brief reports about science and technology from all over, including one from Israel about what DNA reveals about the Dead Sea Scrolls’ parchment. 

Meteorologist J. Marshall Shepherd explains Hurricane Laura in the Gulf of Mexico and the ingredients for tropical cyclones

The peak of the season just started, but already there have been as many storms as in an entire average season

Unchecked climate change, urban development and population rise could all contribute to more people being exposed to punishing heat

Concerns over COVID-19 have officials urging evacuees to stay with friends and family or at hotels