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Aug 30, 2014 12:28 AM EDT

Extreme Snowstorms Still Occur in a Warming World: Climate Change's Impact on Snow

You'd think that a warming world would cause milder winters. But that isn't the case, according to new research. Scientists have found that even though average snowfall will decrease, extreme snowfall events will likely still occur in the Northern Hemisphere.

Feb 15, 2014 01:22 PM EST

Predicting Storms During Winter Weather: Understanding Temperatures in the Atmosphere

Whenever the winter weather starts rearing its ugly head, forecasters are burdened with the complicated task of predicting storms, specifically what type of precipitation will fall and how much. The answer to determining the correct information lies within the temperatures in the atmosphere.

Feb 13, 2014 05:30 PM EST

Storm Relief Efforts on America Samoa Island Prove Effective Following Damage

Following a natural disaster or some sort of significant weather event, local communities rely on federal emergency relief efforts to come clean up or repair damages. A study shows that various countries, especially the United States, can benefit from community-based efforts.

Jan 08, 2014 08:32 AM EST

NASA Captures Extreme Star Storms on Brown Dwarfs

Could there be storms on stars? New research shows that there is. Using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, astronomers have uncovered swirling, stormy clouds on cool celestial orbs called brown dwarfs.