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.....»»
Get stoked for ski/ride season with the all-new Slopes experience on iPhone and Apple Watch
The 23/24 winter season is around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere and ski and ride tracking app Slopes has a new update that brings a range of great new features. Here’s what’s new for Slopes alongside iOS 17 and watchOS 10. more….....»»
As thaw accelerates, Swiss glaciers have lost 10% of their volume in the past 2 years, experts say
A Swiss Academy of Sciences panel is reporting a dramatic acceleration of glacier melt in the Alpine country, which has lost 10% of its ice volume in just two years after high summer heat and low snow volumes in winter......»»
New report adds heat to "Leveling Up" debate by revealing England"s most "insecure" regions
Accessing stable employment with fair pay and predictable hours is harder for workers in the North and Midlands, which can severely affect their living standards, health, and future job prospects......»»
As thaw accelerates, Swiss glaciers lost 10% of their volume in the last 2 years, experts say
A Swiss Academy of Sciences panel is reporting a dramatic acceleration of glacier melt in the Alpine country, which has lost 10% of its ice volume in just two years after high summer heat and low snow volumes in winter......»»
Students made Oxford the murder capital of late medieval England, research suggests
A project mapping medieval England's known murder cases has now added Oxford and York to its street plan of London's 14th century slayings, and found that Oxford's student population was by far the most lethally violent of all social or professional.....»»
As Antarctic sea ice continues its dramatic decline, we need more measurements and much better models
After two seasons of record-breaking lows, Antarctica's sea ice remains in dramatic decline, tracking well below any winter maximum levels observed since satellite monitoring began during the late 1970s......»»
Five jellyfish species you may encounter more often in UK"s warming seas
While scuba diving off the south-west coast of England this summer, I was lucky to encounter several different species of jellyfish in just a matter of weeks. Many of these, including the compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella), are already common t.....»»
Antarctic sea ice hits lowest winter maximum on record: US data
The sea ice around Antarctica likely had a record low surface area when it was at its maximum size this winter, a preliminary US analysis of satellite data showed Monday......»»
Q&A: How extreme weather impacts fall foliage
After a summer of extreme weather—historic rainfall, devastating floods, wildfire smoke—leaf peeping season has finally arrived in Vermont and New England......»»
Exotic tree species in the forest mean loss of grazing land for reindeer
Semi-domesticated reindeer avoid winter habitats with exotic lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta), introduced from Northern America. Reduced food supply and dense stands probably contribute to the reindeers' avoidance behavior of areas with tall P. contor.....»»
Weakening of the relationship between winter precipitation over southern China and the Asian–Pacific Oscillation
Pacific Oscillation (APO), a dominant mode of atmospheric variability characterized by a seesaw variation in the upper-tropospheric temperature between Asia and the North Pacific, plays important roles in the atmospheric circulation and climate of Ea.....»»
Witchcraft accusations an "occupational hazard" for female workers in early modern England
While both men and women have historically been accused of the malicious use of magic, only around 10–30% of suspected witches were men by the 16th and 17th centuries......»»
NFL games today: schedule, channels, live streams for September 17
There are 13 NFL games today, highlighted by the Miami Dolphins facing off against the New England Patriots. Find out how to watch NFL Week 2 games......»»
Polar experiments reveal seasonal cycle in Antarctic sea ice algae
In the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica, an unusual seasonal cycle occurs. During winter, from March to October, the sun barely rises. As seawater freezes it rejects salts, creating pockets of extra-salty brine where microbes live in winter. In s.....»»
How hard will Hurricane Lee hit New England? The cold North Atlantic may decide that
New England is known for its fickle weather, powerful nor'easters and blizzards. Destructive hurricanes, however, are relatively rare and typically don't pack the same punch as tropical cyclones that hit the Southeast......»»
Medicanes: rare, "supercharging" Mediterranean storms
The flash flood that has killed thousands of people in Libya this week followed a "medicane", a rare but destructive weather phenomenon that scientists believe will intensify in a warming world......»»
Isle of Wight fossil suggests Europe had its own family of small herbivorous dinosaurs
Scientists have discovered a new species of small plant-eating dinosaur on the Isle of Wight in southern England (UK). The new species, Vectidromeus insularis, is the second member of the hypsilophodont family to be found on the island, suggesting th.....»»
New England braces for more rain after hourslong downpour left communities flooded and dams at risk
More heavy rain was in the forecast Wednesday in New England, where residents were cleaning up after downpours dropped nearly 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain in six hours and flooded parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island......»»
The new model powering faster flood predictions
In July 2021, heavy rain fell across Central Europe, resulting in catastrophic flooding that killed more than 220 people and left a trail of destruction costing more than US $25 billion......»»
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots live stream: Watch the NFL for free
One of the best NFL matchups in Week 1 features the Philadelphia Eagles traveling to New England to face the Patriots. Find out how to watch the game......»»