Wondering why airplanes take off and land into the wind? Learn how wind direction boosts lift, improves control, and ensures ...

Wind direction plays a crucial role in determining daily temperatures—especially in regions like Western New York. A northerly breeze coming off Lake Ontario often brings cooler air into Rochester.

Astronomers have described the first measurements of plasma layers within an interstellar shock wave that surrounds a pulsar.

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

Does it feel like Texas hasn’t had a rest from the wind lately? You’re not imagining it. April is, in fact, the windiest month across the state, from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast. Average sustained ...

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

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

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

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, ...

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.