Environment Will Climate Change Create Deadlier Tropical Storms? New research suggests that, due to global warming, storm-related deaths in developing nations could increase by as much as 52 percent. Gianluca Cerullo
News in Brief The Week in Photos Cyclone Fani Hits India (in Photos) The cyclone could be one of the strongest storms to hit the Indian subcontinent in decades. Leah Dunlevy
Environment What’s Causing the Wild Weather in the Midwest? So-called "big weather" events in the central U.S. all have their roots in the area's geography. Russ Schumacher
Environment What Happens When a Cyclone Becomes a ‘Bomb’? Americans in the storm's path can expect major travel disruptions, potential power outages, and risks to livestock. Russ Schumacher
News in Brief The Week in Photos Unseasonal Warmth and Wildfires in the U.K. (in Photos) People took advantage of the warmth, but along with the mild weather came the eruption of multiple wildfires. Kelley Czajka
Environment Why Does Trump Keep Mixing Up Weather and Climate? Trump is citing the polar vortex descending on the Midwest as evidence against climate change. Why is this faulty logic so common? Kate Wheeling
Environment How Wild Animals Cope With Icy Winter Temperatures When the mercury plummets, are wildlife suffering or just going with the icy flow? Bridget B. Baker
News in Brief Viewfinder Viewfinder: Riding Through the Rain in Hanoi A young boy rides his electric scooter in the rain in Hanoi, Vietnam, on January 7th, 2019. Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Viewfinder Viewfinder: Massive Waves Descend on Northern California Beaches A surfer rides a wave at the famous Mavericks surf break on December 17th, 2018, in Half Moon Bay, California. A giant swell brought waves of up to 50 feet high to Northern California. Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Week in Photos Hot, Dry Weather Disrupts Countries Across the Globe (in Photos) Record-high temperatures continue to exacerbate fire, drought, and other negative weather patterns around the world. Emma Sarappo