The US had a rare year without a hurricane make landfall, but it saw too much extreme rainfall and flash flooding across the country.

The jet stream also played a role in the 2025 hurricane season. Given its west-to-east wind direction, the southward dip of the jet stream—along with a weak high pressure system over the ...

Savior of many a cramped pair of legs, the jet stream is well known for lopping roughly an hour off long haul west-to-east flights. But it's working especially hard for travelers in economy class ...

The sky may seem like a huge open playground for airplanes to fly without speed limits in any direction they wish. In reality, planes adhere to certain rules and follow fixed flight paths, much like ...

Air travel has changed significantly over the years. Advances in aircraft technology and navigation have allowed planes to reach destinations faster than ever. Natural forces also play a role, and ...