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By Dec 3, 2020
Science

Why is it so hard to predict the weather?

That light breeze could mean there’s a storm a few miles away.
By Aug 10, 2020
Space

Ammonia ‘mushballs’ could spark strange lightning on Jupiter

The slushy snowballs may heavily affect jovian meteorology.
By Jul 8, 2020
Science

This photographer chases the Midwest’s most dramatic storms. Here are some of his favorite shots.

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Environment

Hurricane season is early—again

Nature doesn’t wait for June 1.
By Jan 11, 2019
Environment

The polar vortex split apart. Here’s what to expect.

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By Dec 12, 2018
Science

The 2018 hurricane season was full of extremes. Here’s what we expect in 2019.

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By Nov 10, 2018
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Florence and Michael might be retired from the Hurricane naming book

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Hurricanes are getting more intense—but should we add a Category 6?

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