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The jet stream, or any wind, is the result of differences in surface temperature. In simple terms, warm air rises, creating low pressure, and cold air sinks, creating high pressure. Wind is the ...

Flights traveling west to east over the Atlantic Ocean this week have had the wind on their side, pushing some landing times up to an hour ahead of schedule. By Jesus Jiménez Passengers who were on ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The summer of 2025 brought unprecedented flash ...

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First, instead of moving storms quickly eastward, the sluggish jet stream stalled storm systems in place, causing prolonged downpours and flash flooding. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. At the same time, every hurricane that formed, including the three powerful Category 5 storms, ...