WEATHER

The dog days of summer don’t actually have much to do with dogs. Instead, they relate to Sirius, otherwise known as the Dog Star.

Solar storms are one of the most extreme types of space weather, and big ones can cause electronic malfunctions, GPS breakdowns, and gorgeous northern lights.

From the Founding Father who stuck whalebone where he shouldn’t have to the only known woman to have given herself a C-section.

The hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30 each year. Here’s what you need to know about these destructive storms.

“Meteorologically, D-Day was bound to be a gamble against the odds.”

Like gardening naked? You may want to move to one of these cities.

Ben Franklin’s famous experiment with the kite and key gave him a better understanding of the nature of electricity. But did that event lead to the lightning rod?

When we promise to honor a commitment, it's a "rain check." And yes, it originally had something to do with the weather.

Is it possible to make an objective list of cities offering your best chance of happiness? Maybe.

“Polar exploration is at once the cleanest and most isolated way of having a bad time which has been devised,” he later wrote.

Curious about Scottish slang? Learn the meanings of terms like ‘git awa’ and bile yer heid’ and impress your friends on your next visit to Scotland.

Uncover the intriguing history of how the seasons got their names and the meanings behind them.