Weather

Hurricane Maria will trigger profound demographic changes for Puerto Rico​

The fungus can grow, undetected, in just a couple days

Even before getting their own lives settled, teams collect information on storm behavior and their effects on the ecosystem

News stories often focus on the immediate cause of the blaze

Storms could inflict much larger losses as coastal communities grow rapidly

Experts believe Irma's destructive impact on the state will be unprecedented and widespread

In an era of catastrophic weather, institutions—like agencies that manage storm barriers—as well as infrastructure must be redesigned

Observers warn it could be one of the most infamous storms in Atlantic hurricane history

Forecasters depend on satellites and flights to track hurricanes—but balloons add crucial precision  

Both Harvey and Irma intensified due to perfect storm conditions

A veteran of New Orleans and San Antonio hospitals talks about health challenges in the wake of Harvey and Irma

Here’s how Irma compares with Katrina, Patricia, Haiyan and other record holders