Earth/Weather
A DNA tool provides a high-resolution view of biodiversity and ecological processes.
A new analysis of satellite data shows that melting glaciers are contributing to a planet that is bulging around the center.
Research findings give credence to theory that airplane contrails might alter weather on the ground.
A sensor developed by FedEx may help increase the rigor of measurements for climate scientists.
Predicting severe storms requires experience, technology -- and a lot of math.
As gold prices soar, so do deforestation and mercury pollution.
Scientists are searching for patterns in the occurrence of large magnitude earthquakes after a succession of large tremors.
Research shows that plants rely on internal alarm clocks to tell them when to wake up from winter.
Can beet juice and other alternatives help to keep the nation's highways ice-free?
Pilots receive first successful warning of volcanic activity based on lightning.
What Superman would see if he looked at a bolt of lightning.