For more than two thousand years people have believed that joint pain could be triggered by bad weather, but the link has never been proven. But now, by harnessing the power of thousands of volunteers, doctors hope to unravel the mystery. And the new technique could offer countless solutions to a whole host of ailments. Read more
Is there any truth to weather sayings, or are they merely a whimsical interpretation of reality? Some of the earliest examples of weather lore date back to the Bible. With farmers and mariners so dependent on the weather, we have undoubtedly been looking for signs from the heavens since the dawn of man. Forecasting the weather accurately can be a challenge, even with today's supercomputers. Read more