Drought makes heatwaves hotter but less deadly
During heatwaves, the land dries out. That drought further enhances the rising of heatwave temperatures. However, desiccated soils still make the heatwaves less rather than more deadly to humans, due to a reduction in air humidity......»»
Global one-day temperature spikes above 2C for first time: EU monitor
The global average temperature on Friday was more than two degrees Celsius hotter than pre-industrial levels for the first time on record, Europe's Copernicus climate monitor said Monday......»»
Who was behind the wheel? State patrol reveals new details about deadly I-70 crash in Ohio
Who was behind the wheel? State patrol reveals new details about deadly I-70 crash in Ohio.....»»
Canada"s agricultural bread basket is getting hotter and drier, study shows
Canada's most important crop-producing areas—the Prairie provinces—have become hotter and drier over the last 120 years, University of Alberta research shows......»»
8 teens face murder charges in deadly beating near Las Vegas high school
8 teens face murder charges in deadly beating near Las Vegas high school.....»»
National Transportation Safety Board wants anti-speeding tech in new cars
The NTSB issued the recommendation after determining a deadly crash in suburban Las Vegas was caused by excessive speeding, drug-impaired driving and Nevada's failure to hold the driver accountable despite numerous speeding citations......»»
Research offers more precise forecasting of required precipitation for a recent drought recovery
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the average national rainfall for March in 2023 measured a mere 28.7 mm, which is only half of the usual amount......»»
Research reveals extreme fluctuations between drought and flooding are devastating millions of lives
New research reveals millions of people around the world living in poverty have been experiencing a "climate hazard flip" since the turn of the century......»»
Exposing plants to an unusual chemical early on may bolster their growth and help feed the world
Just like any other organism, plants can get stressed. Usually it's conditions like heat and drought that lead to this stress, and when they're stressed, plants might not grow as large or produce as much. This can be a problem for farmers, so many sc.....»»
Dangerous bee virus less deadly in at least one US forest, researchers find
This year's cold and flu season is bringing good news for honey bees. Penn State researchers have found that the deadly deformed wing virus (DMV) may have evolved to be less deadly in at least one U.S. forest. The findings could have implications for.....»»
Nasty drought in Syria, Iraq and Iran wouldn"t have happened without climate change, study finds
A three-year drought that has left millions of people in Syria, Iraq and Iran with little water wouldn't have happened without human-caused climate change, a new study found......»»
Green spaces can save lives, according to urban big data
Against the backdrop of global climate change, extreme heat events are becoming hotter, longer, and more frequent. Such sustained extreme heat has severely impacted people's health all over the world......»»
Wearable devices may prevent astronauts getting "lost" in space
The sky is no longer the limit—but taking flight is dangerous. In leaving the Earth's surface, we lose many of the cues we need to orient ourselves, and that spatial disorientation can be deadly. Astronauts normally need intensive training to prote.....»»
Elon Musk and Rishi Sunak discuss deadly robots at AI summit
The prime minister and the tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots......»»
Bringing a shark to a knife fight: 7,000-year-old shark-tooth knives discovered in Indonesia
Excavations on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi have uncovered two unique and deadly artifacts dating back some 7,000 years—tiger shark teeth that were used as blades......»»
Scientists uncover cause of mysterious deaths of elephants in Zimbabwe
A bacterium, closely associated with deadly septicemia, could have caused the deaths of six African elephants in Zimbabwe and possibly more in neighboring countries. The findings place infectious diseases on the list of pressures on African elephants.....»»
How to slow the spread of deadly "superbugs"
Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly "superbugs" and slow their evolution and spread, improving global health outcomes, a new Australian study suggests......»»
New deadly bird flu cases reported in Iowa, joining 3 other states as disease resurfaces
Two commercial turkey farms in Iowa have been hit by the reemerging highly pathogenic bird flu, causing about 100,000 birds to be killed to prevent the disease from spreading......»»
Drought-hit farmers in US heartland hope Mississippi "comes back"
Jonathan Driver, an Arkansas farmer with blackened hands and a thick southern drawl, doesn't have a minute to spare......»»
Video: An antidote for deadly mushrooms?
Almost all mushroom-related fatalities worldwide are caused by a single group of molecules, cyclopeptides, which are found in death caps and destroying angels......»»
Washington still suffers from drought despite rain—and El Nino won"t help
Despite recent rainfall most of Washington still suffers from drought and climatologists say the months ahead aren't likely to offer much relief......»»