Rain on Earth is something that we've come to know well. It's relatively predictable in size and shape, and while we're noticing more extreme weather and lack of rain in some parts of the world ...

Sure, we've all heard of the urban heat island effect, where cities are hotter than surrounding rural areas. Now scientists have discovered a similar urban "rain island effect," where cities appear to ...

If it’s raining, whether a drizzle or a downpour, it’s wise to slow down and drive carefully. It could save your life. A new study shows precipitation of every intensity substantially increases the ...

New research showing how global warming intensifies extreme rainfall at the regional level could help communities better prepare for storms that in the decades ahead threaten to swamp cities and farms ...

One in every four rain showers that fall over the nation’s capital can be defined as acid rain, according to a joint study by Universidad Nacional (UNA) and the Municipality of San José. The “First ...

When rain—not snow—fell on the highest point of Greenland’s ice sheet this August for the first time in recorded history, it was considered a worrying anomaly related to the regions’ changing climate.

For the first time, changes in the acidity of rainfall have been directly linked to changes in pollution emissions hundreds of miles away, according to a new scientific report. The existence of a ...

They taste great in soup and can get you high if you eat the wrong ones. Now, scientists have discovered an unexpected function the humble mushroom—their spores can play a role in stimulating rainfall ...

Researchers studying the environmental consequences of acid rain have reached an important milestone, adding evidence for a theory that has been the focus of much scientific debate. Publishing in the ...

Rain fell on the summit of Greenland instead of snow for the first time on record in August, as the Northern Hemisphere experienced warmer-than-usual summer temperatures. A new study suggests that’s ...