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Why does Saturn weather look like an 8-bit video game?
Weather usually swirls. But Saturn’s atmosphere can organize itself into enormous shapes with surprisingly straight sides. Scientists already knew about its famous hexagon. Now they’ve discovered a 10-sided pattern, too.

Ric Kearbey
Sep 83 min read


The Notebook rain scene: Was that famous rain real or fake?
That pouring rain in The Notebook looked incredibly real. The water was real, but Mother Nature had almost nothing to do with it.

Ric Kearbey
Sep 62 min read


September weather: 5 things that might surprise you
Think September means summer is over? Not so fast. From rapidly shrinking daylight to triple-digit heat and even snow, September has a few surprises left.

Ric Kearbey
Sep 15 min read


So you thought it was fall? Why is it so hot in September?
September promised crunchy leaves and hoodies. Instead, it’s back to swamp-butt season. Wondering why it’s so hot in September? From jet streams to heat domes, discover why this false fall feels more like July.

Ric Kearbey
Sep 14, 20252 min read
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