Weather

Why are there two layers of clouds? © Dan Bright

Why are there two layers of clouds?

8 UK high-temperature records broken in the 2010s © Getty Images

UK climate 2010s second-hottest decade in last 100 years

Why don’t hailstorms last as long as rainstorms? © Getty Images

Why don’t hailstorms last as long as rainstorms?

What would happen if we turned off the jet stream? © Getty Images

What would happen if we turned off the jet stream?

Seven beautiful clouds to brighten your day © Tania Ritchie

Seven beautiful clouds to brighten your day

The Paradox of the Coriolis Effect, Hurricane Alley and Radio Thunder © Getty Images

The Paradox of the Coriolis Effect, Hurricane Alley and Radio Thunder

Why does hot weather make me turn into the Hulk (i.e. very, very angry)? © Dan Bright

Why does hot weather make me turn into the Hulk (i.e. very, very angry)?

How hot would a pavement have to be in order to fry an egg on it? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Quick Q&A: How hot would a pavement have to be in order to fry an egg on it?

How accurately can we predict the weather? – Andrew Blum (Actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio stares at a visual showing Hurricane Sandy using data from Goddard Earth Observing System Model © NASA/Goddard/Rebecca Roth)

Andrew Blum How accurately can we predict the weather?

Is it true that cows lie down when it’s about to rain? © Getty Images

Is it true that cows lie down when it’s about to rain?

What causes gusts of wind? © Getty Images

What causes gusts of wind?

Why can't we see the wind? © Getty Images

Why can’t we see the wind?

Is there any truth behind the saying ‘red sky at night, shepherd’s delight’? © Dan Bright

Is there any truth behind the saying ‘red sky at night, shepherd’s delight’?

How can my cat know that a thunderstorm is on its way an hour before I do? © Getty

How can my cat know that a thunderstorm is on its way an hour before I do?

Wildfire simulator, South Carolina © Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

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