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.....»»
AirTag helps rescue dog swept away in California floodwaters
A dog was caught up in San Bernardino flooding and was swept away into a flood control basin — until rescuers tracked the AirTag in his collar.Seamus after his ordeal. (Source: ABC 7, San Bernardino County FireAirTags have famously helped track sto.....»»
Flood forecasts in real-time with block-by-block data could save lives. A new machine learning method makes it possible
The extreme flooding and mudslides across California in recent weeks took many drivers by surprise. Sinkholes swallowed cars, highways became fast-moving rivers of water, entire neighborhoods were evacuated. At least 20 people died in the storms, sev.....»»
Metabolic pathway in honey bees with strong connections to winter colony losses discovered
Agricultural Research Service scientists and their Chinese colleagues have identified a specific metabolic pathway that controls how honey bees apportion their body's resources such as energy and immune response in reaction to stresses such as winter.....»»
Hey! Try a Gardyn this winter!
I grew plants indoors for work — here's why the Gardyn Home Kit 3.0 is worthy of the inside of your home!.....»»
Ted Lasso season three confirmed for spring as Apple TV+ unveils a dozen new original series
Apple TV+ today presented at the winter Television Critics Association press tour, unveiling much of its spring content slate with first looks at a dozen new original series. The service also finally confirmed that the third season of its hit comedy.....»»
New study illustrates a changing flood recipe for Las Vegas
Las Vegas, with its rapid urbanization and desert landscape, is highly vulnerable to flooding. For this reason, flood managers have built an extensive system of drainage ditches and detention basins to protect the public. Now, a new study shows how i.....»»
How flood forecasts in real time with block-by-block data could save lives
New machine-learning methods make it possible. Enlarge / A vehicle drives on a flooded road in Sebastopol, California, on January 5, 2023. (credit: Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images) The extreme flooding and mudslides a.....»»
New modeling shows how interrupted flows in Australia"s Murray River endanger frogs
Flooding in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin is creating ideal breeding conditions for many native species that have evolved to take advantage of temporary flood conditions......»»
Deforestation imperils famed DR Congo reserve as refugees flood in
Acrid smoke swirls amid the buzzing of dozens of chainsaws under the majestic Nyiragongo volcano, producing scenes of devastation in the heart of the lush natural treasure in eastern DR Congo......»»
Drought, fire, flood: natural disasters test California town
Jason and Shannon Phleger had just rebuilt their wildfire-ravaged home when it was wrecked again by one of the powerful storms that swept through California last week......»»
New Bay Area maps show hidden flood risk from sea level rise and groundwater
Amid dramatic ocean swells and drenching atmospheric rivers, a new report lays bare a hidden aspect of sea level rise that has been exacerbating flooding in the Bay Area......»»
Most humans haven"t evolved to cope with the cold, yet we dominate northern climates—here"s why
Humans are a tropical species. We have lived in warm climates for most of our evolutionary history, which might explain why so many of us spend winter huddled under a blanket, clutching a hot water bottle and dreaming of summer......»»
Watch live: SpaceX set to launch first of five Falcon Heavy missions this year
A trickle of Falcon Heavy launches may soon turn into a flood. Enlarge / A Falcon Heavy rocket rolls to the launch pad on Saturday January 14 2023. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) 4pm ET Sunday Update: SpaceX delayed the launc.....»»
Apple TV+ prepares bid for English Premier League soccer rights
Apple is keen to add more soccer to its sports lineup on Apple TV+, by allegedly working on a bid for rights to England's Premier League.A Soccer BallApple TV+ has a rapidly growing sports lineup, with soccer fans able to subscribe to the Major Leagu.....»»
After a slow start, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket is about to hit its stride
A trickle of Falcon Heavy launches may soon turn into a flood. Enlarge / A Falcon Heavy rocket rolls to the launch pad on Saturday January 14 2023. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Nearly five years have passed since the massiv.....»»
Raft of single-use plastic items to be banned in England: govt
England will ban a wide range of single-use plastic items from October including plates and cutlery in order to limit their "devastating" effect on the environment, the government said Saturday......»»
"Disastrous" flood warning in California as another storm hits
Disastrous flooding could hit parts of California this weekend, forecasters warned Friday, as the eighth storm in succession barreled in over land already too waterlogged to soak up any more rain......»»
Decade of progress on making England"s homes safer threatened by austerity and the pandemic
In her ruling on the death of two-year old Awaab Ishak in Rochdale in 2020, senior coroner Joanne Kearsley concluded that the child had died as a result of "prolonged exposure to mold in his home environment.".....»»
Four ways winter heatwaves affect humans and nature
An extreme winter heatwave meant countries across Europe experienced a record-breaking New Year's Day. New daily temperature records for the month of January were set in at least eight countries: Belarus, Czechia, Denmark, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lith.....»»
Drug Shortages Aren’t New. The Tripledemic Just Made You Look
Flu meds and prescription drugs have been in short supply all winter—but the problem goes back over a decade......»»