Weather
Scorpions Swept Into Egyptian Homes by Floods Sting More Than 500 People
Rising water following a rare storm in Aswan forced the arachnids out of their underground burrows in search of dry land
This New Tool Lets You See Floods From Around the World, Dating Back to 1985
An innovative interactive map could aid future disaster planning, especially for vulnerable countries in the developing world
Africa's Last Rare Glaciers May Soon Disappear
The continent is especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, despite its population contributing little to the problem
'Saildrone' Captures First-Ever Video From Inside a Category 4 Hurricane
This uncrewed, remote-controlled vessel gathered valuable scientific data that could help researchers better understand and predict these violent storms
The National Weather Service Began as a Crowdsourcing Experiment
Smithsonian Secretary Joseph Henry used an army of volunteers in what would eventually become the nation's weather forecasting operation
The Maya Built This Monumental Pyramid Out of Volcanic Rock
New research cites the colossal construction as evidence of the civilization's rapid recovery from a devastating eruption
When a Natural Disaster Hits, Structural Engineers Learn From the Destruction
StEER engineers assess why some buildings survive hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and tsunamis, and why others do not
See When Fall Foliage Will Peak With This Interactive Map
County-by-county predictions reveal when to catch the most brilliant autumnal colors
Hurricane Ida Slams Louisiana Coast on the 16th Anniversary of Katrina
The Category 4 hurricane made landfall in southeastern Louisiana midday Sunday, causing extensive flooding and power outages
Europe's Extreme Floods Are 'Up to Nine Times More Likely' Because of Climate Change
July's heavy rains were made more severe by human-caused warming
From Supercomputers to Fire-Starting Drones, These Tools Help Fight Wildfires
As climate change worsens wildfires in the West, agencies are tapping into new technologies to keep up with the flames
Watch a Bolt of Lightning Strike the Washington Monument
The iconic obelisk remains temporarily closed as workers repair an electronic access system damaged by the storm
Three Volcanoes Are Erupting Simultaneously in Alaska
Scientists continue to monitor activity in Aleutians, other U.S. sites
Ancient Olympics' Birthplace Saved as Fires Rage Across Southern Europe
A massive heatwave sparked blazes along the Mediterranean, threatening cultural heritage sites and forcing mass evacuations
Rare Snowfall Blankets Cities Across Brazil
Some parts of the country are seeing snow for the first time in decades, and its threatening crop production
'Heat Dome' Descends on Central United States
Forecasts suggest more than 30 million people could see temperatures topping 100 degrees this week
Deadly Floods Rip Apart Western Germany, Claiming at Least 165 Lives
Nearly two months-worth of rain fell in just 24 hours, leading to flash floods that tore through buildings
Hurricane Elsa's Early Arrival Could Mean a Busier-Than-Usual Storm Season in the Atlantic
Following Elsa, the fifth hurricane so far, experts now forecast at least 20 named tropical storms and nine named hurricanes in total
Death Valley Records Hottest Average Temperature Over 24 Hours
The Stovepipe Wells weather station measured an average temperature of 118.1 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday
Heat Dome Scorches Pacific Northwest With Record-Breaking High Temperatures
Cities in Oregon and Washington have surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several consecutive days
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