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A record winter during the American Revolution almost put independence on ice
George Washington lacked a modern seasonal forecast when his army faced unprecedented cold in the winter of 1779-80.
- Weather
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Groundbreaking data set gives unprecedented look at future weather
A rich, new data set is giving scientists an unprecedented look at the future of weather
- Climate,
- Data,
- Weather
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New model reveals origins of the Sun's seasons
The solar seasons — which change every six to 18 months from "bursty" to quiet, and vice versa — have been realistically simulated for the first time in a computer model.
- Sun + Space Weather
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North American storm clusters could produce 80 percent more rain
Storm clusters known as mesoscale convective systems will pose a much greater flooding risk later this century in a warming climate.
- Climate,
- Weather
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New research could predict La Niña drought years in advance
Two new studies have significantly improved scientists’ ability to predict the strength and duration of droughts caused by La Niña.
- Climate,
- Weather