Earth/Weather

Their growth is declining in the Adirondack Mountains, while scientists look for the culprit.
Alison F. Takemura, Contributor
In the 1960s geologists had to throw out their textbooks.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Physical scientists aren't trained for all the political and moral issues.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
The so-called "five-year rule" of exceptional Bordeaux vintages could indicate a shift in climate patterns.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
Asteroid Day aims to raise awareness of future collision risks.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Technology helps improve your local forecast and communicates your severe weather risk.
Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer
Dust particles may trigger ice crystals because of physical properties rather than chemistry.
Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Contributor
Why is the winter's coldest day usually more than a month away?
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
Cold, then warm, then rain, then everything freezes.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Game theory provides a clue.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Scientists studying El Niño in the tropics find evidence of a link to historical disasters.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Sometimes hour-to-hour weather events are more independent than at other times.
Chris Gorski, Editor