It's the weather whether you like it or not

The futuristic side effect of thunderstorms

The weather phenomenon associated with rain and hail produces a valuable commodity.

'Star Trek' connection 

Also:

• Slow-motion lightning
• Largest hailstone  
• Global warming and rain

Ancient megadroughts hold stark clues

Experts see a parallel between today's conditions and thousand-year dry spells that plagued the Southwest. 

Shift 

Also: 

• 'Spectacular' Arctic find
• Fire ants' long journey
• Space storm threat real?