Rain is one of nature’s most fascinating processes, yet most people take it for granted. Every drop that falls from the sky ...

If one drop of water affects the whole Earth, all research bearing on our planet is applied research. The distinction between pure and applied research in earth science is fuzzy and artificial.

There's nothing left to keep the soil in place, and even one drop of rain will come down seven times faster than it would have prior to these fires," said Lisa Derderian with the city of Pasadena.