atmospheric pressure

What meteorologists look for as they hunt for early signs of a tropical cyclone forming

What meteorologists look for as they hunt for early signs of a tropical cyclone forming

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

When tropical meteorologists peer at satellite images, they often catch sight of subtle cloud formations hinting at something more ominous brewing. The ...

What meteorologists look for in early signs of a future hurricane

What meteorologists look for in early signs of a future hurricane

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

When tropical meteorologists peer at satellite images, they often catch sight of subtle cloud formations hinting at something more ominous brewing. The ...

Don’t drink alcohol on an airplane, experts warn. But if you must, follow this advice.

Don’t drink alcohol on an airplane, experts warn. But if you must, follow this advice.

LifeStyle
Olivia Martin

Getting drunk on a plane is one of those bucket list items that sound fun in theory — especially if it prefaces ...

What is an atmospheric river? A hydrologist explains the good and bad of these flood-prone storms and how they’re changing

What is an atmospheric river? A hydrologist explains the good and bad of these flood-prone storms and how they’re changing

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

A series of atmospheric rivers is bringing the threat of heavy downpours, flooding, mudslides and avalanches to the Pacific Northwest and California ...