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Climate Change May Put Power Grid at Risk in the West

By Bobby Magill

The West should "climate proof" its power grid or risk electricity shortages, a new study says.

Snapshot of a Storm: Scientists Capture 1st 'Image' of Thunder

By Shannon Hall

For the first time, scientists have imaged thunder, shedding light on the physical processes that create it.

The King Fire in the Eldorado and Tahoe National Forests

Intense Wildfire Season Expected in West

By Bobby Magill

Forest Service anticipates spending up to $1.6 billion fighting a fire season that could be worse than normal.

Hurricanes of Terror: Why 2 Names Were Dropped from Storm List

By Becky Oskin

Two terrifying hurricane names, Isis and Odile, were dropped from the Pacific storm list for 2016.

Zap! New Map Charts Every Lightning Bolt

By Shannon Hall

A new map shows the distribution of lightning strikes across the Earth over the past two decades.

From Space, Typhoon Maysak's Eye Looks Like a Black Hole (Photo)

By Megan Gannon

The astronauts living and working on the International Space Station are eye to eye with a deadly super typhoon as it heads toward the Philippines.

Global Rain and Snow Swirl Across Stunning New Maps

By Becky Oskin

Stunning new global maps of rain and snow pummeling the planet were released by NASA today.

US Weather Blew Hot and Cold in February

By Becky Oskin

Weather patterns drew a dividing line between West and East in the United States in February, according to NASA.

Capturing Falling Snow, One Flake at a Time (Gallery)

By Live Science Staff

A new 3D camera can capture single snowflakes as they fall, and it's revolutionizing how forecasters predict the impacts of stormy winter weather.

Global Warming Brought on California's Severe Drought

By Becky Oskin

California's severe drought is just a taste of the dry years to come, thanks to global warming, a new study finds.

Arctic Blast Blankets Eastern US in Ice and Snow (Photo)

By Becky Oskin

An Arctic blast sweeping across the East Coast, from Canada south to Florida, left much of the country blanketed in ice and snow this week.

Some Racing Raindrops Break Their 'Speed Limit'

By Jeanna Bryner

Putting Tablet Users in the Pilot Seat

By Cori Beth Russell

Undergraduates designed Storm Evader to teach students about weather while teaching problem-solving skills.

2014 Was Earth's Hottest Year On Record

By Becky Oskin

Global temperatures in 2014 shattered earlier records, making 2014 the hottest year since 1880.

2014 Hottest Year Ever? Scientists Unveil Data Today

By Becky Oskin

Today (Jan. 16), climate scientists are expected to announce that global temperatures in 2014 shattered earlier records, making 2014 the hottest year since 1880.