Weather

History's boldest military operation hinged on weather forecaster James Stagg. A new film with Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser explores his role in the end of World War Two.

Humans are more sensitive to the smell of rain than sharks are to blood. And rain has some surprising benefits for our bodies too – especially when it comes to our mood.

China hopes to increasingly control when and where it rains. Ally Hirschlag examines why its ambitious cloud seeding plan is so controversial – and whether it actually works.

Nicknamed the Bom, the country's weather agency has been heavily criticised over a recent redesign.

Dust storms are sweeping across the world, harming the health of millions of people. Now, scientists are racing to keep the dirt on the ground.

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica with the strongest windspeeds the Caribbean nation has ever experienced. Here's how it compares to other record-breaking storms.

From when exactly to use sunscreen to whether beach umbrellas really work, this is what scientific research tells us about staying safe in the Sun.