Quantum radar is one of the most misunderstood technologies in modern defense talk, and this video clears up the confusion.

As Category 4 Hurricane Laura crashed onshore in Louisiana, it packed winds of 150 mph and caused destruction along its path. But, as hundreds of thousands of residents were evacuated and many more ...

This week in the Boston Globe Weather Mailbag, we take a closer look at what goes into determining drought levels across the region, and how the heat and humidity impact the pesky millipede population ...