Winds : Science World Report

Jul 23, 2016 05:40 AM EDT

Meteorologists Explain Why July 'Heat Dome' Brings Flooding Rains, Damaging Winds

The July heat this year will record 5.6 to 8.3 degrees higher than the above average temperature and may last even beyond July 24.

Dec 01, 2015 10:53 AM EST

Earth's Moon Has Unexpected Activity by Interacting with the Solar Wind

It turns out that the lunar space environment is far more active than previously thought. Scientists have found that the solar wind may have effects on lunar water levels and other features on the nearby world.

Nov 13, 2015 08:46 AM EST

Exoplanet Has Extreme Weather with Winds of 5400 MPH

Winds of over 2 kilometers per second have been discovered speeding past a planet outside of Earth's solar system.

Nov 11, 2015 10:37 AM EST

Martian Dust Devils May Reveal More about the Red Planets Surface and Core

Dust devils may actually help guide future missions to Mars. Scientists have used a seismometer to detect the tiny tilts of the ground as dust devils passed by, which may tell them a bit more about the dust devils on Mars.

Sep 15, 2015 10:12 AM EDT

Rocky Exoplanet's Winds May Allow Worlds to Host Alien Life

When it comes to finding habitable planets, it may depend on a rocky planet's "air conditioning system." Scientists have found that some exoplanets that permanently face their sun with the same side could, potentially, be habitable.

Sep 02, 2015 06:09 PM EDT

Wind May Have Sculpted Massive Plateau with Dust

Wind can be a powerful, shaping force. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at how wind sculpted one of Earth's most spectacular features: China's Loess Plateau.

Aug 18, 2015 10:49 AM EDT

Stormy Weather Signals Difficult Foraging Conditions For Seabirds

Stronger winds may mean troubled times for wild animals, affecting how well they can feed, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Animal Ecology.