Snow Chance: Study Rules Out Ice Age Hotspot Theory
The Cryogenian era is a geologic period that lasted from 720 to 635 million years ago.
Weather
5 Times The American Flag Survived Extreme Weather
On Flag Day, a look back at how Old Glory has battled dangerous weather and lived to tell the tale.
Ghosts In The Machine: Unexpected ‘Visitors’ Crash Live TV Weather Forecast
Technical glitch disrupts broadcast by Minneapolis meteorologist.
‘Close To A Miracle’: Drought Reveals Submerged Ancient City
Researchers had a limited time to study traces a long-lost city on the floor of an Iraqi reservoir before the waters rose again.
Zapped! Security Camera Videos Capture The Power Of Lightning
A flash and bang was caught on neighbor’s security camera as lightning hit a house — one of several such strikes this week.
Seattle Slog: City Could Pick Up Nearly A Month’s Worth Of Rain In 3 Days
Rain that makes it east of the Cascades range would help ease a drought over much of eastern Washington and Oregon states.
Illuminating History: Footage Shows 10 Years Of Lightning Bolts Zapping NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
“The most powerful lightning strike ever recorded” was filmed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Sudden Rockslide At Lake Powell Stuns Tourists, Sends Boaters Fleeing Large Wave
The avalanche, which may have ties to the drought in the West, launched a plume of water and created a massive wave in its wake.
Cold Facts/Heated Debate: Study Shows Link Between Office Temps, Worker Productivity
Thermostat battles in workplaces usually pit men (it’s too hot!) against women (it’s too cold!).