It's hurricane season. Scientists have detected a storm at sea, and it's growing. Learn about how these monster storms form, how scientists track them, and how people respond to their destruction.

As rain beats down and lightning flashes across the sky, a siren blares loudly in the distance. A tornado! With winds reaching 300 miles per hour, tornadoes leave trails of destruction in their paths. From Bangladesh to Tornado Alley, the wrath of the worst twisters has been felt all over the world.

Powerful gusts and heavy rains starting in the ocean can mean only one thing: hurricane! The storm’s forceful winds can uproot trees and send cars flitting through the air. From Hurricane Katrina to the Great Hurricane of 1780, stand up to the storm surges and read about the worst hurricanes in history.

Founded in New Orleans in the early 1990s, Cash Money Records faced an uphill battle as it struggled to gain respect. Brothers Bryan "Baby" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams started the label by recording New Orleans artists who were part of the local " bounce music" scene. The label's young rappers, including Juvenile, B.G., and Turk, worked hard to deliver hits, but inner turmoil almost derailed Cash Money's success. The breakout success of Lil Wayne, who became the label's biggest sta...

With waves crashing down from heights of 100 feet (30 meters) or more, tsunamis are powerful forces of nature. The towering wall of water can demolish buildings and leave entire cities underwater. Climb to higher ground and explore the world’s worst tsunamis.

A little water never hurt anybody, but a lot of water can wreak havoc! Surging waves of water can sweep away cars, trees, and even entire houses. Keep your head above water while you explore the worst floods in history.

As rain beats down and lightning flashes across the sky, a siren blares loudly in the distance. A tornado! With winds reaching 300 miles per hour, tornadoes leave trails of destruction in their paths. From Bangladesh to Tornado Alley, the wrath of the worst twisters has been felt all over the world.

Powerful gusts and heavy rains starting in the ocean can mean only one thing: hurricane! The storm’s forceful winds can uproot trees and send cars flitting through the air. From Hurricane Katrina to the Great Hurricane of 1780, stand up to the storm surges and read about the worst hurricanes in history.

It's hurricane season. Scientists have detected a storm at sea, and it's growing. Learn about how these monster storms form, how scientists track them, and how people respond to their destruction.

The crew aboard the Titanic was prepared to keep the impressive ocean liner running smoothly. From the lookouts in the crow’s nest to Captain E.J. Smith, follow Titanic’s crew members as they complete their daily responsibilities, come to terms with the ship’s fate, and make life-and-death decisions in the ship’s final disastrous moments.

In a music industry where one-hit wonders come and go, Prince, son of a black father and a white mother, is a long-running exception. With his monster guitar work, suggestive songs, and a fashion sense that is all his own, this biracial achiever has spent over thirty years as a pop culture icon. His albums Purple Rain, Sign "O" the Times, and Musicology set new standards for pop music showmanship. His work in filmmaking and multimedia proved him to be one of the more progressive artists in...

Eminem is one of the most famous rappers of all time. His records have sold millions and he's won many awards for his music. Em's life was even made into a movie he starred in! Few artists become as famous and successful as Eminem. His success hasn't always been good for him, though. The megastar has had to deal with drug addiction and the high price of fame. Eminem tells the story of one of rap's most important artists. Read about how Em started rapping and became a star. Learn about his ...