Air pollution from Asia is changing weather patterns over the Pacific

New research on Asian air pollution has found that it is increasing rainfall and intensifying storms over the Pacific Ocean.

All you need to know: Tornado safety

Tornado season has started. Learn about the best places to seek shelter and how to protect yourself and stay safe during incoming storms.

Severe weather batters U.S. Central Plains

After a slow start to severe weather season in 2014, Sunday brought storms to the U.S. Central Plains. Monday through Wednesday, the system will move into the U.S. Southeast.

Best info sources for severe weather outbreaks

Need great weather information, and need it fast? Here's info on NOAA Weather Radios, and a list of great sources to follow via Twitter, and some recommended apps.

How sea level influenced evolution in the Galapagos

The Galapagos Islands, whose separateness was so pivotal to Charles Darwin's contributions to the theory of evolution, are not separate at all when sea level is low.

The tiny creek connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

There's a point called Two Ocean Pass on the Continental Divide. It separates the headwaters of Pacific Creek (which flows west to the Pacific) and Atlantic Creek, (which flows east to the Atlantic Ocean).

Mountaineers leave Everest, as Sherpas say they won’t climb

Mountaineers began leaving Mt. Everest yesterday, as Sherpas refuse to climb again this year, out of respect for 16 who died in last week's deadly avalanche.

Is spacetime like a liquid?

A very slippery superfluid, that’s what spacetime could be like, say physicists.

6.6-magnitude earthquake off Vancouver Island on April 23

The quake hit at 8:10 p.m. local time. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. No tsunami warning was issued.

Make a #GlobalSelfie with NASA on Earth Day, April 22

Step outside and take a picture of yourself. Then post it to social media, using the hashtag #GlobalSelfie. NASA will use your photos to create a mosaic image of Earth.

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