The jet stream, one of the most dramatic forces of nature, was discovered during World War II when aviators first tried to cross the Pacific. This strong wind current is often defined as upper ...

When Virgin Atlantic Flight 10 took off from New York’s JFK International Airport this week, it was running 1 hour 13 minutes ...

the Pacific jet stream shifts south, often bringing wetter conditions to the Gulf Coast. Conversely, La Niña years occur when these Pacific waters are cooler than average. That tends to push the ...