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The Great Smog of London cast the city into darkness.

What caused some of these ominous events still remains a total mystery.

A hiker crosses a ravine on a log through Olympic National Park’s rainforest.

Two factors explain why Seattle, Portland, and surrounding areas get all that precipitation.

Counterintuitively, pouring water over yourself on a humid day might not cool you off.

While 100 percent humidity might seem to suggest there should be pure rain showers, there may not even be a hint of drizzle. So what does it mean to reach peak humidity?

A massive thunderstorm turns the sky dark over a field in Sweden.

Storms are used to set an ominous tone in spooky stories, even as they bring much-needed relief to parched fields or distressed humans on a hot day.

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Firefly populations have been declining, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel for the glowing bugs.

They can make cars look a bit cooler in the looks department, too.

Do sun shades really help reduce the interior temperatures of cars during the summer months, or is it just part of how companies sell them to shoppers?

A vehicle makes its way through flooded streets during a recent storm.

With flooding on the rise across the U.S., understanding what’s in the water is critical to protecting yourself and your loved ones.

Extreme heat can be dangerous—here’s how to stay safe this summer.

One state had the lion’s share of tornadoes between 2020 and 2024—but a different state sustained the most monetary damage.

Get ready to welcome summer, however you see fit.

In 2025, the summer solstice will fall on Friday, June 20. Here are some fascinating facts to celebrate the celestial occasion.

The Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre is like something out of a dream.

Australia’s largest salt lake, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, is currently a rare and stunning waterscape.

Rare noctilucent clouds are showing up in places they never used to, and scientists are trying to find out why.

Scientists say feeling too warm can make people less likely to cooperate with or help others.

Many gopher tortoises withstood the Category 4 hurricane and are now adapting to new land.

After Hurricane Helene devastated Florida’s coast, gopher tortoise populations unexpectedly surged in one area.

Anyone worried about aviation safety should strap in. Literally.

Crouching isn’t going to do a whole lot for you in a thunderstorm.

Guidance on kneeling when lightning strikes is well-intentioned, but it’s actually not the best course of action.

The tiny town of Rolla, Kansas, is about to be enveloped in the Black Sunday dust storm on April 14, 1935.

Ninety years ago, the Black Sunday dust storm blasted the Great Plains with millions of tons of topsoil scoured from the once-rich prairies. The Dust Bowl had arrived.

Learning how to become completely self-sufficient can be a liberating experience.

Looking for the ultimate off-the-grid lifestyle? Find out which states offer the best self-sufficiency, renewable energy options, and low cost of living.

Wondering when the first day of spring is in 2025? Here’s everything you need to know about the vernal equinox.

This winter car hack can make scraping ice off your windshield even easier. And the best part of all? You might have everything you need already, right in the kitchen.