JWST spots methane on a giant exoplanet, but its star may be distorting the signal

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and elsewhere have observed a ...
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Atmospheric River Forecast: Sacramento regional Flood Watch explained

RAIN ALL ACROSS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. AND THIS IS WHY WE’LL DO A LITTLE ATMOSPHERIC ANATOMY HERE FOR JUST A SECOND. SO THIS IS OUR ATMOSPHERIC RIVER. REMEMBER, THAT’S JUST MOISTURE HIGH UP IN THE ...
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The equinox myth: Day and night aren’t actually equal

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A subtle but fascinating astronomical milestone has just occurred a few days ahead of the spring equinox, and it helps explain why ...
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Sun dog phenomenon captivates Iowa residents after blizzard

OFFICIALS SAY DOZENS OF PEOPLE WERE HURT IN THOSE CRASHES, AND IT WAS QUITE THE SIGHT IN THE SKY THIS MORNING FOLLOWING THE BLIZZARD. MANY OF YOU, OUR VIEWERS, SENT IN PHOTOS OF A STUNNING SUNDOG LOOK ...
IFLScience

Cascading Collisions Could Explain Saturn’s Rings, Titan’s Atmosphere, And Many Other Saturnian Mysteries

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...
NBC 7 San Diego

What is an atmospheric river? The weather phenomenon explained

Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7, wherever ...
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As climate changes, the PNW could experience stronger and more frequent atmospheric rivers

Parts of Oregon and Washington are experiencing back-to-back atmospheric river events in less than a week. Oregon’s state climatologist says a changing climate will make these types of storms stronger ...
The New York Times

Research Flights Over the Atlantic Could Help Improve Atmospheric River Forecasting

A global effort to better understand moisture-laden rivers in the sky, like those currently battering the West Coast, will take flight in January. By Eric Niiler Reporting from the annual meeting of ...
The Register-Guard

Atmospheric river returns to Oregon from coast to Cascades

The atmospheric river that just hit Oregon and caused a landslide that indefinitely closed Highway 229 has mostly dissipated, but the National Weather Service's Portland office predicts another one ...
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Atmospheric river vs. Pineapple Express: What’s the difference?

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The wet and windy weather felt across the Pacific Northwest is thanks to a long band of water vapor stretching across the Pacific Ocean. An atmospheric river continues to ...
The Washington Post

A 7,000-mile atmospheric river is stretching from Philippines to the U.S.

A strong-to-extreme atmospheric river will stretch 7,000 miles from the Philippines to the Pacific Northwest this week, bringing significant rainfall, high-elevation snow and strong winds to ...
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Types of Precipitation and Layers of the Atmosphere Explained

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adam Sherwinski teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander about the different types of precipitation This video explains the ...