One big plus of the Saharan dust is that it suppresses tropical systems. Big, intense storms can usually fight off the dust, but weaker storms, or those not well-defined, struggle to survive if dust ...

The first large plume of Saharan dust is set to arrive in Florida. These tiny particles travel thousands of miles through the Saharan Air Layer (SAL), which is located between half and 3.5 miles ...

Dear Readers: One of the more interesting letters we received recently concerned dust mites, which are always a problem but especially during summer months when temperatures and humidity rise.

Clearing the air on common myths about combustible dust hazards and how NFPA standards and explosion protection systems can help facilities stay compliant and safe. If your facility handles ...

And that’s okay—the best thing you can do is remind yourself that the battle against dust is lifelong, and we’re all in the fight.

Here's what to do about it. Cleaning the dust from your home is more critical than you think for your health—but put down that feather duster. Studies show that dust is filled with chemicals ...

A time-lapse video shows how quickly the Chicago skyline disappeared as the wall of dust blew through. "This looks like a bad thunderstorm coming through, but you can tell that it's just not a ...

However, this dust is a little different than the stuff that collects on our bookshelves. Every time an Apollo astronaut walked off the moon and into his spacecraft, he tracked a load of dust with ...

On a hot sunny day, you may spot vortexes of blowing dust spiraling upward and throwing debris everywhere. But as any Grand Canyon State native knows, these aren't mini tornadoes. They're dust ...