Every day, vast quantities of rain fall across the planet. Until now, all that energy has simply gone to waste. But scientists may have found a clever new way to tap into this overlooked natural ...

Tiny drops of water might not seem like powerhouse energy producers, but a new method shows how simple tubes might be able to turn falling rain into an energy source. In tests, the method was able to ...

Autumn brings lovely cooler air and falling leaves. But the fall can have implications for your garden, lawn, and crops. Heavier rains reshape the ground beneath them. As fields and lawns absorb ...

In the future, your roof could generate power not only from the sun but also from falling rain. In a recent study, scientists demonstrated a new way to capture renewable energy from rainwater. “There ...

It's a new week and a new season as autumn arrives Monday afternoon and brings with it some much-needed rain. It's been a while since Pittsburgh has seen any decent rain. The last time Pittsburgh had ...

Recent heavy rainfall in Arizona has provided a reprieve from a long, dry summer. The wet conditions have led to a late-season surge in mosquito populations across the state. While the rain has eased ...

SEATTLE — It's a re-introduction to fall weather this week, with temperatures in the 60s, passing rains, and gusty winds at times. It may feel like a hard turn, but it's beneficial rain that will help ...