An expert at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography explains the weather phenomenon that can wreak havoc across California.

Dr. Luis Buatois (Ph.D.) traces a series of hexagons with his finger, following the path carved by tiny organisms millions of ...

Why are some lakes so clear? T here’s just something about clear water that captivates us with its serenity and pristine beauty. And although we most often associate crystal or ...

Extreme precipitation events in Antarctica, which are mostly dominated by snowfall due to sub-zero temperatures, also include rainfall, according to new research.

Weather balloons and “hurricane hunter” planes aid the science of understanding California’s atmospheric rivers.

Investigators have recovered most of the airplane and helicopter from the Potomac River, but continued searching for objects on the river floor.

A plane equipped with lasers is helping search for debris from the deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter near Washington.