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Mystery of Mongol Retreat from Hungary Solved
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
A swampy spring thaw kept the Mongols from taking over Hungary in 1242.
Wildfires blaze in London during record heatwave
By Ben Turner published
Fires such as those caused by a recent record-breaking heatwave in Europe will likely become more common as the climate warms, scientists say.
Elusive Sprite Lightning Caught On Film
By Live Science Staff last updated
Sprites are ultra-fast bursts of electricity born edge of space.
Video Reveals 'Sprite' Lightning Secrets
By Dave Mosher last updated
Ultra-fast, ultra-bright sprites caught forming in the act.
Rare 'triple-dip' La Niña could bring another year of intense hurricanes and drought to the US
By Joanna Thompson published
The cooler climate pattern is predicted to persist for the third winter in a row, bringing an increased risk of powerful hurricanes to the eastern U.S. and flooding to Australia.
Hurricane season 2022: How long it lasts and what to expect
By Tia Ghose published
This guide to the Atlantic hurricane season of 2022, includes predictions, tropical storm science, naming conventions and storm safety tips.
Expect another above-average hurricane season in 2022, NOAA predicts
By Harry Baker published
NOAA has announced that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be more active than average for the seventh year in a row.
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