Record-breaking heat ups awareness of weather trends
Living in an area with record-breaking heat increases perceptions that the weather is getting hotter, a study finds.
Ancient leaf wax holds clues to future climate
Ancient sediment containing leaf wax offer insights into the future climate of Africa, say researchers.
Tagging turns animals into live weather stations
Increased tagging of fish, seals, birds, and other animals can help fill key data gaps in understanding the world’s changing climate.
Aerosol emissions drive Atlantic hurricanes, Sahel rain
Temperature fluctuations in the tropical Atlantic Ocean are largely driven by human-induced aerosol emissions, a study finds.
Year-end snowfall may predict season totals
The amount of snowfall an area has gotten by the end of December might be a good indicator for the amount it will get for the season.
Year-end snowfall may predict season totals
The amount of snowfall an area has gotten by the end of December might be a good indicator for the amount it will get for the season.
3 factors threaten swimming as New England swelters
Sharks, bacteria, and pool closures combine to threaten swimming. Fun is at stake, say experts, but also public health.
Child maltreatment rates rise when it gets hotter
New research offers insights into how climate change will affect child welfare.
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and more deadly
Heatwaves are happening more often and are becoming more deadly, a new study shows.
Dry lightning can spark wildfire even when it’s wet
Dry lightning can spark wildfires even when conditions are wet, according to a new study.