DeKalb, IL – In warming U.S. climates toward the end of this century, supercell storms could become more frequent, more intense and more active earlier...

DeKalb, IL – A unique research project pairs NIU’s atmospheric and communication scientists with regional farmers. Together, they’ll tackle what can be a formidable foe—severe weather patterns....

Updated May 27, 2020 DeKalb, Ill. — A new study led by Northern Illinois University scientists suggests American winters late this century could experience significant decreases in...

For Valentine’s Day we asked students to tell us about an NIU instructor or class they love. Here’s what they shared: LET’S TALK   Sophomore nursing...

Here’s a potential jolt to urbanites: Some big cities, particularly those located in hot and humid environments, actually birth more thunderstorms than surrounding rural areas....