NASA’s Juno spacecraft spots massive cyclone on Jupiter
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has been hanging around the mighty gas giant Jupiter for a number of years now, and it’s returned some very interesting observations …
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Brace yourself: A french fry shortage may soon sweep the US
Chilly temperatures and wet weather have given potato farmers across the United States and Canada a serious setback. Many farmers have been unable to harvest …
Cold front sweeping across the US has already killed 5 people, and it’s not over yet
Winter is coming, but for a huge chunk of the United States it feels like it’s already here. Record cold temperatures have already swallowed up …
Ocean buoy reveals birds hanging out in eye of Hurricane Dorian
Whenever a powerful storm threatens coasts, we often focus on the potential impact on human lives and infrastructure. It can sometimes be easy to forget …
The eye of Hurricane Dorian looks absolutely insane from space
Hurricane Dorian continues to batter the East Coast of the United States with high winds and plenty of rain, and as the storm creeps slowly …
Hurricane Dorian downgraded to category 2, but could still pack a major punch
Like many storms of its kind, Hurricane Dorian has proven to be incredibly unpredictable. After first gaining enough strength to qualify as a category 5 …
Here’s what Hurricane Dorian looks like from the International Space Station
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station don’t typically spend their days checking out weather back on Earth, but when a storm as large as Hurricane …
NASA satellites paint a terrifying picture of Hurricane Dorian
As the southeastern United States braces for impact, NASA is doing its best to aid in the monitoring and forecasting of Hurricane Dorian, which is …
Downed power line turns Ohio intersection into an inferno
None of us spare much thought for the power lines looming over our heads as we cruise down the streets of Anytown, USA, but drivers …
Watching a tornado from a drone is both terrifying and mesmerizing
People who live across the Midwestern U.S. know that tornadoes are just something you have to deal with. They can be utterly devastating, of course, …
Hurricane Michael was even more powerful than scientists initially thought
The science of tracking hurricanes has seen huge advancements in recent years, allowing forecasters to better predict paths and overall impact of the large storms …
NASA’s InSight lander now offers the first public Mars weather service
When you’re getting ready in the morning and need to know whether to wear a jacket or not you probably just tap your smartphone screen …
Intense storm system brought snow to Hawaii, but it’s not as weird as it sounds
Hawaii is one of the most popular vacation destinations on the planet, with sunny beaches and tropical temperatures that make it the perfect place to …
This map will show you how climate change will transform your city
As the Earth gradually warms up due to human activity like the burning of fossil fuels, whatever city or town you call home will eventually …
China deploys new rocket-launching robotic ship, but it’s not built for war
When one of the world’s superpowers deploys a robotic ship capable of launching rockets it’s safe to assume that it’s going to raise plenty of …
Snowfall in Greece gives Athens a much different look
As it always does, winter has covered many parts of the world in a dusting of snow to start the year. Last week we were …
New research shows that tornadoes don’t form the way everyone thought
Tornadoes are some of the most destructive weather events on the planet, so understanding how they form is vital in forming early warning systems that …
Hurricane Michael has arrived, and it’s stronger than anyone expected
Hurricane Michael just made landfall along the Florida panhandle and it’s packing much more of a punch than most assumed it would when warnings about …
New high-tech spray-on coating can make buildings, cars, and even spaceships cooler
Managing temperatures in particularly hot and sunny climates can be very difficult even today. You can use air conditioning to displace the heat from inside …
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station got a scary look at Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence continues its march towards the East Coast of the United States today, and astronauts aboard the International Space Station got a birds-eye view …
Hurricane Florence looks absolutely wild from the International Space Station
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have a gorgeous view of Earth whenever they want it. Since the space station completes a full orbit of …
How to track Hurricane Lane, currently aiming for Hawaii
A rare hurricane watch has been issued for parts of Hawaii as Hurricane Lane, a Category 4 storm, looks increasingly like it might hit some …
Scientists finally have a suitable explanation for Jupiter’s weirdly colorful bands
Of all the planets in our Solar System, Jupiter is probably the most interesting to look at. It’s just a big ball of fast-moving gasses …
Smoke from California wildfires is drifting all the way to New York City
California is currently in the midst of a pretty serious wildfire crisis. Emergency management officials are working tirelessly to contain the fires as they jump …
The massive dust storm on Mars has completely changed how the planet looks
Remember that giant, planet-wide dust storm that sprung up on Mars in late May? Yeah, well, it’s still going on. Initially thought to be a …
Watch the colossal Martian dust storm swallow the planet, and Opportunity along with it
By now you’ve surely heard about the massive dust storm currently raging on Mars. Our planetary neighbor is experiencing a pretty serious bout of cloudy …
Here’s what NASA’s Opportunity rover saw as it was swallowed up by the Martian dust storm
Things are not looking great for NASA’s Opportunity rover on Mars. The rover, which is nearing its 15th year, is currently stuck in a fierce …
Hailstorm sends American Airlines jet into plunge described as ‘five minutes of hell’
We’ve all seen the statistics that tell us how safe flying is. It’s safer than pretty much any kind of transportation, you’re more likely to …
Browse 20 years of Earth’s weather with NASA’s incredible Worldview tool
Whenever NASA shows off a stunning new image of Earth from space it’s fun to take a few minutes to soak in all the details. …
Uh-oh, NOAA’s brand new weather satellite is already broken
Remember that awesomely powerful new weather satellite that delivered this really cool lightning-tracking video earlier this week? Yeah, so, funny story, it might already be …
