So far, this winter has seen one of the warmest Decembers on record in much of the northern United States. Though many residents experienced snow around the holidays, snow coverage was still at or ...

Prepare for a return of frigid weather in March—and April. Editor at Large You could be forgiven for not noticing that last month was the planet's third warmest February on record. That’s because ...

The treatment of kidney stones could soon be getting much faster, easier, and safer. Scientists have devised a method of non-invasively tearing the objects apart, using what are known as "acoustic ...

The U.S. is set to feel the impacts of an Arctic polar vortex next week, meteorologists have warned, with sub-zero temperatures possible across much of the country. Meteorologists explained that polar ...

SEATTLE — Cherry trees are starting to blossom, an encouraging sign of spring. But the early blooms will get a rude awakening next week as record cold takes hold of the Pacific Northwest. A part of ...

Early-season stratospheric warming events spark hype around frigid temperatures. Learn the myths and the science about the ...