From ice cores extracted from the Tibetan Plateau, scientists recovered the equivalent of 1,705 virus species. Reading their ...

Between 18,000 and 11,000 years ago, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere suddenly shot up. This caused rapid ...

New research reveals that only the most intense Atlantic-sourced storms are responsible for filling a normally dry lake in ...

Millions of years ago, our Solar System sailed through the Orion Complex, part of the vast Radcliffe Wave structure. This ...

Perhaps the most unusual weather event was a volcanic eruption that once caused hundreds of entrants to miss the race.

Omaha Public Power District crews are continuing power restoration efforts Monday after last week’s major storm.

There are many notable women throughout the history of Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. Many of their stories have been ...

Some climate activists think the benefits of permitting reform outweigh the costs. Others are skeptical. They see ...

In ancient China, spring rains were called "as precious as oil" for their vital role in nature's spring revival. Today, a ...

With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 25, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...