Weather

The Delaware-size chunk of ice has been snagging on rises on the ocean floor

Mosquitoes want your blood for its proteins...or simply to hydrate on a hot, dry day.    

Data from the long-awaited Aeolus mission will address a major gap in the global forecasting system 

Rising polar temperatures may be changing summer weather patterns

Hail causes most thunderstorm-related damage and could become more common with warming

This year has seen record breaking temperatures across the globe. What is at risk in this increased heat?

Volcanic tornadoes, choking fog, “laze,” lightning, hail, waterspouts and even frost are created above hot eruptions

The idea of a perfect office temperature is something of a red herring. Ultimately, people just want to have a level of control over their environments

Some experts are calling for a cap on CO2 emissions in addition to warming limits

Storms' slowdown means more rain, and potentially more damage, for populated areas

During extreme heat waves, a species of eucalyptus copes by releasing water and taking advantage of evaporative cooling. Other trees may do the same.

Reducing water consumption from power plants is a worthy conservation strategy, but the cost may outweigh the benefits compared with alternatives like desalinating saltwater