Vortex phenomena are widespread in nature, from typhoons to ocean currents. In the field of optics, vortex beams, which carry orbital angular ...

See the incredible view where a lush forest meets the deep blue ocean, creating a perfect natural border. This video explores the hidden wonders and contrasts found in nature, all in one breathtaking ...

The converging waves swirl until they finally break into a 130-foot pillar of saltwater, in a process that scientists have ...

A new La Niña was declared by forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) in October and by the Australian Bureau of ...

La Niña has a major influence on winter weather in the U.S., but its effects vary drastically by region. What will we see?

For Tennessee, La Niña typically means warm, dry air for the Volunteer state, which pans out to a mild winter season. The National Weather Service is forecasting a milder winter for East Tennessee ...

A polar vortex is a swirling mass of frigid air high in the atmosphere that normally circles the Arctic, according to the National Weather Service. Sitting in the stratosphere, it usually keeps the ...

A conflict-driven reroute of international ships exposed how dramatically cleaner fuel reduces cloud formation.

With the polar vortex catching all the buzz in recent weeks, federal forecasters say our old friend La Niña is still a major force shaping winter weather for the United States.

On Wednesday, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado will be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize during a ceremony in Oslo. Machado, who was barred from running for president and has been in ...

Some of the heaviest, scariest, most mutant slabs on earth are hiding in the wilds of Western Australia – for instance, The Box, The Right, Cyclops, et al. It’s a rugged region, known for its sharky ...

If you’ve ever wondered why winter sometimes flips from mild to brutally cold, the answer might be hiding 20 miles above your head. That’s where a rare atmospheric phenomenon called sudden ...