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Ships at Sea Stoke Lightning Strikes
Exhaust fumes from oceangoing vessels lead to an almost doubling of lightning activity over shipping lanes compared to adjacent areas of the sea.
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Weather
Why (Ex-)Hurricane Ophelia Took a Wrong Turn toward Ireland and Britain—and Carried All That Dust
What set it apart from other Atlantic hurricanes was its direct route to Europe
Chemistry
Smoke from Deadly California Wildfires Could Damage Wine Crops
Chemicals from these blazes can give the libation an ashy flavor
Environment
NASA Satellite Reveals Source of El Niño–Fueled Carbon Dioxide Spike
The OCO 2 mission serendipitously coincided with one of the strongest El Niños on record
Climate Change
Here's What We Know about Wildfires and Climate Change
Scientists think that global warming may already be influencing fire seasons
Public Health
Hurricane Damage in Puerto Rico May Fuel Drug Shortages
The head of the U.S. FDA says 14 medicines are only made there
Biology
Researchers Rally to Save Monkeys on Hurricane-Ravaged Island
Known as “Monkey Island,” Cayo Santiago is considered a research treasure
Climate Change
Longer Springs Might Hurt Bees, Not Help Them
New research reveals how climate change and bee declines could be linked
Climate Change
Puerto Ricans Could Be Newest U.S. Climate Refugees
Hurricane Maria will trigger profound demographic changes for Puerto Rico
Public Health
Beyond Bleach: Mold Is a Long-Term Problem after Flood and Disasters
The fungus can grow, undetected, in just a couple days
Weather
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Send Scientists Searching for Data
Even before getting their own lives settled, teams collect information on storm behavior and their effects on the ecosystem
Policy
Chasing the Flame: Does Media Coverage of Wildfires Probe Deeply Enough?
News stories often focus on the immediate cause of the blaze
Weather
The Monster Hurricanes of 2017
The science behind the powerful storms that have thrashed the Caribbean and U.S. coasts
Weather
World Faces Sharp Rise in Tropical Storm Damage Risk
Storms could inflict much larger losses as coastal communities grow rapidly
Weather
Surging Seas Pose Extreme Threat to Florida
Experts believe Irma's destructive impact on the state will be unprecedented and widespread
Weather
6 Rules for Rebuilding After Harvey and Irma
In an era of catastrophic weather, institutions—like agencies that manage storm barriers—as well as infrastructure must be redesigned
Weather
3 Things We Know about Hurricane Irma
Observers warn it could be one of the most infamous storms in Atlantic hurricane history
Weather
What Old-Fashioned Weather Balloons Foretell about Irma’s Track
Forecasters depend on satellites and flights to track hurricanes—but balloons add crucial precision
Weather
Ask the Experts: How Did 2 Such Powerful Hurricanes Occur Back to Back?
Both Harvey and Irma intensified due to perfect storm conditions
Public Health
Hurricane Health Toll: Texas Doctor Uses Lessons from Katrina
A veteran of New Orleans and San Antonio hospitals talks about health challenges in the wake of Harvey and Irma
