Aerosols could be weakening summertime circulation in the Northern Hemisphere
Over the past several decades, summer jet streams (or west to east wind flow) and weather systems in the Northern Hemisphere have weakened. Projections suggest the trend will continue, which could make extreme heat events more likely and affect air q.....»»
Study of wintering sites shows bat seasonal migration is more complex than previously assumed
In late summer, some bat species migrate from northern Europe along the coastlines to their wintering sites in central and western Europe. Until now it was assumed that all bats traveled in the same direction during the migration. However, the realit.....»»
Grief questionnaire results suggest Irish wakes may help reduce feelings of loss more than UK funerals
A team of psychologists and social scientists from Maynooth University, in Ireland, Ulster University, in Northern Ireland and Napier University, in Scotland, has found via questionnaire that traditional Irish wakes may help people deal better with t.....»»
More young people in the UK are living with parents and grandparents: Exploring the benefits and challenges
In a recent court case in Pavia, northern Italy, the judge sided with the complainant, a 75-year-old woman, and ordered her adult two sons to move out of her home. The woman's case was a last-ditch attempt to get the men to find what one journalist t.....»»
AI-powered crab gender identification: Revolutionizing fishery management and conservation
When winter comes to Japan, fishermen in the northern regions set out to capture one of the most anticipated seasonal delicacies: the horsehair crab. Known locally as "kegani" and bearing the scientific name Erimacrus isenbeckii, this species of crus.....»»
First French ski reports open, but only at high altitude
A few French high-altitude ski resorts opened ahead of schedule Saturday, just days after storms in the northern Alps wiped out some early snows......»»
2023 Canadian wildfires impacted air quality as far away as Europe and China, study finds
Numerical air quality models have described the extent of severe negative impacts on air quality resulting from the record 2023 Canadian wildfires, demonstrating that almost the whole of the Northern Hemisphere, not just Canada and the northern Unite.....»»
North Atlantic circulation found to have reduced historical changes in climate
Heat transferring from the surface to the deep ocean in the North Atlantic helped reduce climate swings during the last 1,000 years, according to a newly published paper led by researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and UCL......»»
Moderate earthquake shakes eastern Myanmar and is felt in northern Thailand
A moderate earthquake shook eastern Myanmar on Friday morning......»»
Who should collect, manage and have access to data from the oceans?
Research institutions from Norway and other countries have collected a great amount of data from the northern oceans in recent years. Many people want access to this information......»»
Rain in northern France raises fears of new flooding
A new spell of rain in northern France on Monday forced school closures and brought fears of fresh misery after devastating floods hit the department of Pas-de-Calais last week......»»
Fight fire with fire: controlled burns stem California blazes
In a forest in northern California, a line of people spread out through the trees, setting fire to shrubs and fallen branches in an act of intentional arson aimed at making the woodland better able to cope with future conflagrations......»»
David Wilson"s gift to alma mater establishes business school in his name
David Wilson, founder of the auto group that bears his name, donated $25 million to his alma mater, the University of Northern Iowa. It is the largest gift in the school's history and establishes the David W. Wilson College of Business......»»
Northern peatlands in Finland are still expanding, finds study
According to a new study published in Global Change Biology, the area of northern peatlands has grown in recent centuries. Previously, it was thought that the lateral expansion of peatlands in Fennoscandia has halted or significantly slowed, as the f.....»»
A Major Alarm Is Flashing Under Greenland’s Ice
Greenland’s northern ice shelves have lost more than a third of their volume since 1978, new research finds......»»
"Exceptional" floods hit northern France: authorities
Flooding has hit dozens of towns in northern France, leaving roads sometimes only passable in boats and dozens of schools closed, authorities said Tuesday......»»
Threatened sharks and rays caught off Cyprus
Sharks and rays from threatened species are being caught off northern Cyprus, according to a new study by scientists who are working with local authorities and fishers to protect the animals......»»
Storm Ciarán is breaking records and research suggests more severe weather in future
Storm Ciarán made landfall in south-west England and northern France overnight on November 1, with heavy rain and winds blowing up to 180 kilometers per hour (108 mph)......»»
Biologists are keeping a close eye on a rare Mexican wolf that is wandering out of bounds
Northern New Mexico or bust—that seems to be the case for at least one Mexican gray wolf that is intent on wandering beyond the boundaries set for managing the rarest subspecies of gray wolf if North America......»»
Underwater robot finds new circulation pattern in Antarctic ice shelf
More than merely cracks in the ice, crevasses play an important role in circulating seawater beneath Antarctic ice shelves, potentially influencing their stability, finds Cornell University-led research based on a first-of-its-kind exploration by an.....»»
Mars hides a core of molten iron deep inside
A layer of molten rock above the core led to confusing seismic signals. Enlarge / Image showing a dust storm over the northern hemisphere of Mars. (credit: ISRO) If the explorers from Journey to the Center of the Earth w.....»»