Dust in the air can alter climate change in unpredictable ways, according to UCLA researchers. Jasper Kok, an assistant professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, published a paper in April ...

Microscopic particles of dust, emitted into the atmosphere when dirt breaks apart, follow similar fragment patterns as broken glass and other brittle objects, according to new research. The research ...

Dust from the far-off Sahara desert can have some bizarre effects on weather in the United States, ranging from heavy "dirty rain" to changes in hurricane formation. Saharan dust blown from Africa ...

Giant plumes of Sahara Desert dust that gust across the Atlantic can suppress hurricane formation over the ocean and affect weather in North America. But thick dust plumes can also lead to heavier ...

Colliding dust particles might produce an eerie effect similar to "St. Elmo's fire" on Earth. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Air Quality Alerts Hit Southern California and Arizona, Officials Warn Dust Can Trigger Asthma Attacks and Lung Infections ...