A rare “particularly dangerous situation” tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service Wednesday for portions of Mississippi and Alabama.
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The most ‘intense’ sandstorm in a decade has turned Beijing’s sky orange. See the eerie images.
The worst sandstorm in a decade choked China’s capital city of Beijing on Monday, raising health concerns and snarling traffic.
Powerful weekend storm will bring heavy snow to Rockies and severe weather to the South
A powerful storm is headed to the nation’s midsection, including heavy snow in the Rockies and severe storms and flooding in the South.
Heavy rains lead to crippling floods in Hawaii. Scientists warn of more occurrences due to climate change.
Days of torrential rain have caused catastrophic flooding across Hawaii, which scientists say are occurring more frequently as the planet warms.
‘Fireball’ meteorite that landed in UK driveway could hold clues to solar system’s formation
A meteorite that landed in a driveway in the UK could provide a glimpse into what the solar system looked like as it formed 4.6 billion years ago.
‘Wonder of nature’: Self-decapitating sea slugs regenerate brand-new bodies
Researchers discovered that two species of Japanese sea slugs can regrow hearts and whole new bodies, even after removing their own heads.
A ‘space hurricane’ hovered above the North Pole for about 8 hours, study says
For the first time, scientists have spotted what they’re calling a “space hurricane” spinning above the North Pole, according to a new study.
Fossils of oldest titanosaur discovered in Argentina
At about 140 million years old, fossils from a huge dinosaur dug up in Argentina might be the oldest titanosaur yet discovered.
A massive iceberg – larger than New York City – breaks off Antarctica
A 490-square-mile iceberg, larger than New York City, broke off Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf.
Did the polar vortex cause Niagara Falls to freeze over?
The optics make it look like Niagara Falls are frozen, but the water continues to flow.