What can sand dunes on Earth and Mars teach us about the latter’s wind behavior and atmosphere? This is what a recently awarded NASA grant hopes to address as a PhD student at Texas A&M University ...

This fall, NASA scientist Kris Bedka flew into Hurricane Helene to test a device that uses lasers to create ultradetailed wind measurements. It could be the key to unlocking better storm predictions.

The Earth’s atmosphere is a complex system that creates extraordinary weather phenomena. From glowing clouds to raining fish, our planet hosts an array of meteorological marvels that seem to defy ...

Pattern Energy Group LP has announced that its Spring Valley Wind project — the first wind power project in the state of Nevada — has completed construction and is fully operational. The 151.8 MW ...

What is wind? Where does it come from, and why does it blow? Why are storm winds so strong? Are winds on other planets like they are on Earth? Read on for answers to these "blue-sky" questions and ...

A new study published in the journal Climatic Change highlights significant shifts in wind patterns across the Middle East due to climate change, with critical implications for the region's wind ...

Spring and summer 2025 have been marked by a noticeable pattern of weather whiplash. The weather has consistently swung from one weather event to the next. Severe weather frequently impacted the ...

Pattern Energy Group announced it has acquired majority stakes in the 324-MW Broadview Wind power facilities in New Mexico, as well as its associated independent 35-mile 345 kV Western Interconnect ...

The simplest definition of wind is air in motion. Wind is generated by uneven pressure in the atmosphere, which is caused by uneven heating by the Sun, land, and oceans. The air closest to the ground ...