Rain : Science World Report

Jul 09, 2015 09:18 AM EDT

Climate Change: Record-Breaking Heavy Rain and Floods Caused by Rising Temperatures

As climate change continues, we may be in for some heavier rain. Heavy rainfall events have been increasing strikingly in the past 30 years and now, scientists have taken a closer look at what might cause these events.

Jun 19, 2015 05:07 PM EDT

Could Humans Control The Path Of Lightning With The Help Of Lasers?

New findings published in Science Advances discuss a way to guide electric discharges and even possibly steer them around obstacles through the use of lasers.

Jan 20, 2015 10:37 AM EST

Why Rain Smells So Good: Raindrops Release Bubbling Aerosols on Impact

There's nothing like the smell after a rainstorm. Now, scientists have uncovered exactly why the outdoors smell so good after rain falls. It turns out that raindrops release aerosols upon impact.

Oct 10, 2014 09:17 AM EDT

Scientists Discover the 'Superglue' of the Atmosphere that Increases Cloud Formation

Scientists have known for years that sulfuric acid contributes to the formation of tiny aerosol particles, which aid in cloud formation. Now, scientists have discovered that dimethylamine can also tremendously enhance new particle formation.