Changing atmospheric pressure often leads to wind, and it can trigger dust storms, rain showers, thunderstorms and even ...

What Makes the Wind Blow explains the fundamental forces behind wind and air movement using real-world and laboratory demonstrations. The film shows that wind is caused by differences in air pressure, ...

During a brief but dramatic chapter in Earth's history about 41,000 years ago, the planet’s magnetic field nearly collapsed.

To mark the 55th anniversary of Earth Day next week, and the call for everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable ...

The recently restored Greens Ledge Lighthouse, located a mile off the Connecticut coast, offers overnight stays in the middle ...

All of Michigan will have a chance to see Northern Lights on Tuesday night, thanks to a severe solar storm. A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S.

As geopolitical and trade tensions rise, China’s dominance of both mining and processing means these niche metals have become ...

China’s dominance of both mining and processing means these niche metals have become a cudgel to use against opponents.

In response to punitive tariffs imposed by Washington, Beijing earlier this month added seven rare earths to its export ...

"The more we stop the community from buying them ... it will change the demand of the balloons and be less of a focal point in celebrations." ...

While people go about their daily routines, the planet is in perpetual motion, rotating through its own magnetic field. A new ...