Harvesting rainwater in the United States is not a common practice due to relatively easy access to potable, running water. However, in recent years, intense, long-lasting droughts have become more common across the Western U.S., putting a strain on local water systems. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…

The Perseverance Mars Rover continues to produce first-of-its-kind science on the surface of the Red pPlanet. The latest finding sounds unbelievable. The rover Perseverance, launched from Earth in 2020 and landing on Mars in February 2021, carries seven scientific instruments, nineteen cameras, and two microphones. …

Scientists have created artificial hail to better prepare for future extreme weather events. After Storm Bernd hit Europe in 2021 with large hailstones, damaging properties, vehicles, and crops, researchers decided to create their own hail for experiments. Using a 3D printer, the team from the Max Planck Society and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz used a vertical wind tunnel for their tests.

A Martian skyscape greeted many across the UK and Europe in March as Saharan dust turned the skies orange. While car wash owners rubbed their hands following this messy visit, which left residue on cars and windows, the spectacle isn’t that uncommon. Read more weather and climate stories on Weather…

The 2021–2022 winter season was the 12th driest winter on record for the United States. The national average rainfall for the season was 5.76 inches, about 1.03 inches below average. Data from the U.S. Drought Monitor issued on March 8, 2022, showed about 60 percent of the Contiguous U.S. was…

So, you just sat down at a fancy restaurant and asked the waiter for a list of wine recommendations. The waiter lays out their connoisseur explanation of how the 2002 Champagne vintage was the best in a century, but to reconsider the 2013 Pinot Noirs. At this point, you’re thinking…

Since the invention of the stock market, economists have tried to discover what makes equities change value. Fluctuations in stock prices have been linked to many factors, from regional effects such as inflation to global events like pandemics and wars. …

Spring is a miraculous season full of growth, blossom, and new life. But while nature is at its best, many people struggle with fatigue during this season. So, what is the cause of springtime fatigue? The exact cause of springtime fatigue has not been scientifically classified. However, it is suspected…

When you look up at the sky, what do you see? Clouds? Rain in the distance? Occasionally a high-soaring plane. But, did you know most of this activity happens just a few miles above the Earth’s surface? The rest of the atmosphere, which comprises of five distinct layers, stretches several…