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Frequent Tornadoes a Symptom of Jet Stream Change

The frequency of tornadoes this year indicates variability in the northward migration of the summer jet stream.

Frequent Tornadoes a Symptom of Jet Stream Change

Posted by  Tim Wall  2 HOURS AGO   |   0

The frequency of tornadoes this year indicates variability in the northward migration of the summer jet stream. Read more

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Rare Tornadoes Hit Massachusetts - Caught on News Camera

Posted 6 HOURS AGO   |   0

Massachusetts was under a state of emergency after at least two tornadoes hit the state late Wednesday. Read more

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Hurricane Season Begins: Stormy Year Ahead

Posted 23 HOURS AGO   |   0

Forecasts predict this season will surpass the average number of 11 tropical storms. Read more

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Greenland's Early Viking Towns Chilled Out

Posted by  John D. Cox  Wed Jun 1, 2011 06:12 AM ET   |   0

Lake sediments in western Greenland confirm that abrupt climate change brought cold conditions to the region just before the collapse of the Norse settlements in the Middle Ages. Read more

Germany To Scrap Nuclear Power By 2022

Posted Tue May 31, 2011 10:01 AM ET   |   0

Germany on Monday decided to phase-out nuclear power by 2022 in the wake of the disaster in Japan. Read more

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Mystery Pic : Earth

Posted Tue May 31, 2011 08:57 AM ET   |   0

Think you're so smart? You probably are. So take your best shot and guess what this is a photo of. Read more

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The Woman Who Saved Monterey Bay

Posted by  Kieran Mulvaney  Tue May 31, 2011 07:17 AM ET   |   0

A new book highlights Julia Platt, a rabble-rousing pioneer in marine conservation. Read more

With Everest Teen Breaks Youngest Seven Summits Record

Posted by  Christina Reed  Fri May 27, 2011 01:09 PM ET   |   0

A teenager from Britain breaks the world record for the youngest to complete the Seven Summits challenge. Read more

Mars Formed Fast, Stayed Small

Posted by  Irene Klotz  Wed May 25, 2011 01:00 PM ET   |   0

Earth and Venus may have protected Mars from planet-building impacts common in the solar system's early days. Read more

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A New Fisheries Frontier in the Arctic

Posted by  Kieran Mulvaney  Wed May 25, 2011 12:02 PM ET   |   0

As sea ice melts, managing Arctic fisheries emerges as an important issue. Read more

Eruption of Iceland's Grimsvotn Volcano : Photos

Posted Wed May 25, 2011 08:52 AM ET   |   0

The eruption of Iceland's Grímsvötn Volcano that started on May 21 had plumes higher and more volatile than last year's eruption of Eyjafjallajökull, but with coarser, heavier material. Read more

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Swath of New Tornadoes Strikes Central U.S.

Posted Wed May 25, 2011 08:48 AM ET   |   0

As Missouri residents still reeled from a devastating tornado, more twisters strike neighboring states. Read more

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Resurrecting the Dead Sea

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Wed May 25, 2011 07:00 AM ET   |   0

With the Dead Sea drying up as a result of rising water demand, the historic body of water may one day disappear. Read more

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Microbes Can Affect Weather

Posted Tue May 24, 2011 05:57 PM ET   |   0

Bacteria could be to blame for bad weather and may even influence climate change. Read more

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Air Traffic Policy in Response to Ash

Posted by  Christina Reed  Tue May 24, 2011 04:12 PM ET   |   0

A new threshold for flying around volcanic ash plumes will lead to less delays and cancellations during the current Icelandic eruption. Read more

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