Topic: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Hey, what happened to winter? What its wimpiness portends for spring.

Despite a few powerful snowstorms, the winter of 2011-12, with record-breaking temperatures and less precipitation than normal, has been the fourth warmest on record in the US. What gives?

Sun continues to spew

Solar storm could become severe 'bell ringer' in next 24 hours (+video)

Biggest solar storm in years now bombarding Earth (+video)

Solar flare: Biggest in six years hits the Earth (+video)

Solar flare races towards Earth, expected to cause disruptions to Earth's magnetic field

Will the solar storm disrupt power grids? (+video)

Two powerful 'X-class' flares erupt on sun (+video)

Somber searches resume as tornado outbreak leaves heartland reeling

Debris from tsunami to reach West Coast, join Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Fracking study sends alert about leakage of potent greenhouse gas

Study: Himalayan glaciers melting more slowly than thought, but seas are still rising

Blue Marble: The science behind NASA's spectacular Earth images

Blue Marble: NASA releases hi-res image of Earth's B-side

What if we could predict tornadoes a month out? Scientists make strides.

Solar storm forces Delta, United to divert flights

Solar storm buffets Earth: How protected is the US power grid?

Space station dwellers safe from massive radiation storm

After solar flare, massive storm speeds Earthward

Tornadoes hit Birmingham and broader South. Is that normal for January?

Massive eruption on sun to shower Earth with radiation

Northern lights: Huge solar flare may trigger Saturday night show

Forecast: Seattle weather could stay eventful in next three months

Famine early warning system gives Africa a chance to prepare

While a deal sets up new climate talks, scientists help Africans adapt now