OpinionOctober 3, 2019
Hurricane Dorian Was Worthy of a Category 6 Rating
The Category-1-to-5 Saffir-Simpson scale for rating hurricanes is inadequate
Weather
WeatherSeptember 26, 2019
Catch Water from the Air
A misty science project from Science Buddies
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WeatherSeptember 18, 2019
How Extreme Weather Threatens People with Disabilities
Those with disabilities can experience more physical impacts and can be more socially isolated than the able-bodied
EnvironmentSeptember 17, 2019
Floodwaters Diverted from New Orleans Killed Off Marine Life
Water from the swollen Mississippi River fueled algae blooms and reduced salinity in the Gulf of Mexico
WeatherAugust 30, 2019
A Missing Link in Predicting Hurricane Damage
Eroding coastlines play a significant role in how infrastructure will be affected—but a new computer model now factors them in
WeatherAugust 22, 2019
Possible Links between Warming and Tornadoes Are Still Murky
New research finds connections between ocean temperatures and tornado activity
EnvironmentAugust 21, 2019
Alaska Reels During Summer of Fire, Heat and Floods
The impacts of a changing climate have been evident around the state all season
EarthAugust 6, 2019
July Was the Hottest Month in Recorded History
After a record-breaking heat wave in Europe and the Arctic, last month edged out July 2016
Public HealthAugust 5, 2019
Fans May Be Okay for Muggy Days—but Avoid Them in Extreme Dry Heat
New research contradicts conventional wisdom on fan use during heat waves
Natural DisastersAugust 1, 2019
Map Reveals Parts of the U.S. Northeast Most Vulnerable to a Geomagnetic Superstorm
The composition of ground rock in a area influences the likelihood of electrical blackouts from solar storms
EarthJuly 21, 2019
It’s Melting: Science on Ice
Glaciologist Elizabeth Case of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University’s Earth Institute takes us out near Juneau, Alaska, to study and live on the shifting ice.
Climate ChangeJuly 19, 2019
As Temperatures Soar During Heat Wave, So Will CO2
Greenhouse gas emissions will spike as grid operators fire up more power plants