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What Is a Heat Dome?

Scientists believe that heat domes may be more frequent in the future.

What Is a Heat Dome?

Funnel of Love: Mosquitoes Looking for Mates Formed ‘Mosquito Tornadoes’ in Siberia

What's worse than a single mosquito? Mosquitoes that don't want to be single.

Funnel of Love: Mosquitoes Looking for Mates Formed ‘Mosquito Tornadoes’ in Siberia

When Are the Dog Days of Summer?

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When Are the Dog Days of Summer?

8 Creative Ways People Kept Cool Before Air Conditioning

Air conditioning—and lighter clothing—have made summer days a bit more bearable.

8 Creative Ways People Kept Cool Before Air Conditioning

21 Wonderful Words for Wind

In case you want to get a little more specific.

How Hot Is Too Hot for Cats?

Cats need relief from the heat, too.

The 5-Second Rule: The Simple Way for Knowing When It's Too Hot to Walk Your Dog

Not too hot to trot.

10 Tips for Coping With a Heat Wave

Don't let the heat beat you up this summer.

93 Names Have Been Retired For Atlantic Hurricanes and Tropical Storms—Is Yours One of Them?

A hurricane as seen from a satellite.

Rjukan, Norway: The Town That Relies on Giant Mirrors for Winter Sunlight

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What the 'Probability of Precipitation' on Your Weather App Really Means

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What Are Those Domes on the Side of the Highway Used For?

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Coat vs. Jacket: What’s the Difference?

Coats and jackets living together in harmony.

Why Are Deserts So Hot During the Day and Cold at Night?

Deserts heat up and cool down rapidly.

Is It Safe to Eat Snow?

Snow is not part of a balanced diet.

The Reason You Should Never Spread Rock Salt on Concrete Driveways

Rock salt can damage concrete driveways.