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Scientists are chasing rare clouds spawned by wildfires that shoot smoke as high as jet planes fly and create their own dangerous weather. The groundbreaking research could save firefighter lives and help us understand how wildfire smoke affects our climate.
New research on 40,000 Texas storms reveals that cities don't just experience weather—they actively reshape it. The breakthrough could help prevent urban flooding as extreme weather becomes more common.
When atmospheric scientist Perry Samson got caught inside a tornado during a 2008 research trip, he tried to snap a photo for the "instant PhD" he'd promised students. The camera didn't work, but his sense of humor and quick thinking kept him alive.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are photographing electric fireworks happening 55 miles above thunderstorms that Earth-bound observers miss entirely. These brilliant red sprites, blue jets, and ultraviolet rings are helping scientists understand weather, protect aircraft, and improve global communications.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory just watched the first cloud form inside their revolutionary new chamber. This breakthrough tool could finally answer why some clouds rain while others don't.
Scientists just figured out why Australia's 2024-2025 monsoon arrived a record-breaking five weeks late. Their findings will help communities prepare more accurately for future wet seasons.