England may be set to flood at the end of winter. Here"s why
Within the space of a week in February 2022, England and Wales were affected by three severe storms (Dudley, Eunice and Franklin). Persistent heavy rain led to the flooding of around 400 properties and severe flood warnings were issued for several ma.....»»
Sinking US cities more exposed to rising seas: Study
Sea level rise could hit major US cities like New Orleans and San Francisco harder than expected by mid-century because coastal land is sinking, researchers said Wednesday, warning current flood defenses leave people and property at risk......»»
Warmest US winter on record
This winter was the warmest ever recorded in the United States, data showed Friday—the latest sign the world is moving towards an unprecedented era as a result of the climate crisis......»»
Flood risk mapping is a public good, so why the public resistance in Canada?
Flood risk maps are an essential public good. Indeed, many countries like the United Kingdom already offer flood risk mapping......»»
Global hot streak continues. February, winter, world"s oceans all break high temperature marks.
For the ninth straight month, Earth has obliterated global heat records—with February, the winter as a whole and the world's oceans setting new high-temperature marks, according to the European Union climate agency Copernicus......»»
Fewer fish and more algae? Scientists seek to understand impacts of historic lack of Great Lakes ice
Michigan Tech University biologists have been observing a remote Lake Superior island's fragile wolf population every winter since 1958, but they had to cut this season's planned seven-week survey short after just two weeks......»»
Robber flies track their beetle prey using tiny microbursts of movement
April in the Florida Panhandle. It was hot, humid, and a thunderstorm was lurking. But as a fresh graduate student, I was relieved for the escape from my first brutal Minnesota winter. I was accompanying my adviser, Paloma Gonzalez-Bellido, on a proj.....»»
How countries in conflict zones can recover from floods—lessons from Pakistan
More than 6,000 people died and at least 11,000 reportedly disappeared in the aftermath of the destructive flood that hit Libya on September 10 2023......»»
Satellite catches coastal flooding during California storms
A series of atmospheric rivers drenched California in February, with record amounts of rainfall and hurricane-force winds sweeping across parts of the state. At one point, weather agencies posted flood watches for nearly the entirety of California's.....»»
3 action movies on Paramount+ you need to watch in March
Want a little spring your step in the last weeks of winter? Then check out the three action movies on Paramount+ that you need to watch in March......»»
What is a whale native to the North Pacific doing off New England? Climate change could be the key
Scientists have confirmed the presence of a whale off New England that went extinct in the Atlantic Ocean two centuries ago—an exciting discovery, but one they said that illustrates the impact of climate change on sea life......»»
Greece records warmest winter on record: Expert
Greece has recorded its warmest winter, a leading weather scientist said Tuesday......»»
"The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin" review: As wickedly fun as its title
Noel Fielding brings "The Mighty Boosh" energy to the tales of England's famous 18th century highwayman in this Apple TV+ series. "Stand and deliver! Please?"If you've come here for a historical account of the adventures of England's notorious.....»»
Daily Telescope: Two nebulae in Orion for the price of one
What happens if you observe the same patch of sky every night all winter? Enlarge / The Flame and Horsehead nebulae in Orion. (credit: Andrew Desrosiers) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much dark.....»»
5 underrated sci-fi movies that are perfect to watch for the winter
There are just a few more weeks of cold weather ahead, so snuggle up with these five underrated sci-fi movies that are perfect to watch for the winter......»»
CenturyLink left customers without Internet for 39 days—until Ars stepped in
After over a month with no fix, service restored hours after Ars contacted ISP. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When a severe winter storm hit Oregon on January 13, Nicholas Brown's CenturyLink fiber Inter.....»»
Get ready for summer: Ninja’s CREAMi ice cream maker is 15% off
The Ninja CREAMi is on sale ahead of spring and summer. Get prepped for summer with winter pricing today!.....»»
Ecologist cautions researchers to look more closely at apparent mismatches between birds and their prey
Climate change may speed up the emergence of insects in northern countries at the end of winter. This may cause breeding birds migrating from the south to come too late to benefit from the insect peak if they do not adjust their travel schedules to t.....»»
3 underrated rom-coms that are perfect to watch for the winter
From a time-travel love story to a meet-cute in modern London, these three rom-coms are a little underrated, but definitely worth checking out......»»
3 underrated Peacock shows that are perfect to watch for the winter
If you’ve already checked out most of the best stuff on Peacock, then these three shows are perfect under-the-radar picks to watch in the wintertime......»»
5 underrated action movies that are perfect to watch for the winter
Need an excuse to stay inside until the cold weather gives way to spring? Check out the five underrated action movies that are perfect to watch for the winter......»»