Weather

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica with the strongest windspeeds the Caribbean nation has ever experienced. Here's how it compares to other record-breaking storms.

From when exactly to use sunscreen to whether beach umbrellas really work, this is what scientific research tells us about staying safe in the Sun.

Sweltering summers are making an AC a lifesaving device. But despite the heatwaves, millions of Americans simply can't afford it.

The wall of dust known as a haboob was propelled by thunderstorm winds through parts of Arizona's Pinal County.

Ice cream is a staple of summer – but melts quickly when the mercury rises. Can scientists help it keep its cool?

As heatwaves become more intense with climate change, scientists are racing to understand how extreme heat changes the way our brains work.

Beyond extreme weather or medical emergencies: some insurers now offer payouts for rain, heatwaves or "inconveniences" that spoil your trip.

In the early 1990s, eight people tried to survive in a hermetically sealed glass structure filled with miniature forests, oceans and savannah.