Kebnekaise"s southern peak once again lower than the northern peak
Since September 2019, Sweden has had a new official highest point. Researchers at Stockholm University's research station in Tarfala established that the southern peak of the Kebnekaise mountain, at 2095.6 meters, was now lower than the northern peak.....»»
Arctic sea ice near historic low; Antarctic ice continues decline
Arctic sea ice retreated to near-historic lows in the Northern Hemisphere this summer, likely melting to its minimum extent for the year on Sept.11, 2024, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). The decline.....»»
Climatologists develop more accurate El Niño Southern Oscillation forecasts
Australian climatologists closely monitor atmospheric and oceanic conditions to assess the risk of El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events occurring, which can lead to devastating natural disasters, however these predictions have become somewhat.....»»
How a butterfly invasion minimizes genetic diversity
Until a few years ago, the butterfly known as the southern small white could barely be found north of the Alps. That was before a Europe-wide invasion that brought a huge increase in the insect's distribution—at the same time as a rapid decrease in.....»»
Archaeologists discover southern army fought at "Europe"s oldest battle"
Archaeologists analyzed thirteenth century BC bronze and flint arrowheads from the Tollense Valley, north-east Germany, uncovering the earliest evidence for large-scale interregional conflict in Europe. The Tollense Valley in Mecklenburg-Western Pome.....»»
Two killed in Mexico as Hurricane John weakens to tropical storm
At least two people died after Hurricane John slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast overnight, authorities reported Tuesday, with the cyclone since downgraded to a tropical storm and expected to weaken further......»»
Major Hurricane John hits Mexico"s Pacific coast
Hurricane John on Monday slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a major Category 3 storm, bringing warnings for residents to seek shelter indoors......»»
Goodwill created a new high school for dropouts—it led to better jobs and higher wages
When Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana realized most of the clients in its job-training program lacked a high school diploma, it set out to address the issue......»»
Enigmatic archaeological site in Madagascar may have been built by people with Zoroastrian origins, research suggests
At the turn of the first millennium AD, an unknown group of people lived in the inland Isalo massif of southern Madagascar. Here, they built vast terraces and carved large stone chambers and small hollow rock niches. The architecture is unlike anythi.....»»
How diversity in heat tolerance can help protect coral reefs
New research out of Southern Cross University has found previously undocumented variation in coral heat tolerance on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, giving hope that corals' own genetic resources may hold the key for us to help in its recovery and ad.....»»
Car camera shows Hezbollah rocket hit in northern Israel
Car camera shows Hezbollah rocket hit in northern Israel.....»»
‘Pride flag’ at Northern California restaurant leads to assault and hate crime investigation
‘Pride flag’ at Northern California restaurant leads to assault and hate crime investigation.....»»
Highway crash injures 8 Southern California firefighters
Highway crash injures 8 Southern California firefighters.....»»
Rain enters Southern California forecast: Here"s when
Rain enters Southern California forecast: Here"s when.....»»
This Southern California airport is the best in North America, survey says
This Southern California airport is the best in North America, survey says.....»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: A Monster opportunity for students at a Texas high school
Northern Tool + Equipment and Monster Jam are partnering to provide Bryan High School with an engine, tools and mentors to build its own monster truck......»»
How humans are affecting the Northern Hemisphere"s wind patterns
The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record and, unfortunately, this came as no surprise. Summers have been getting hotter and drier around the world, including in the Northern Hemisphere, leading to intense droughts and heat waves in North America.....»»
Scientists seek a balance between crop production and protecting the environment
Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NPARL), in Sidney, Montana, completed a study that shows the use of continuous cropping systems can better sustain crop yields while reduc.....»»
Portugal tackles last of deadly northern forest fires
Portugal's firefighters have mastered most of the deadly forest fires in the north of the country, according to official data Thursday......»»
Israeli planes bomb southern Lebanon after radio blasts
Israeli planes bomb southern Lebanon after radio blasts.....»»
Gene-based model predicts when Japan"s cherry buds awake from dormancy
Japan in spring is famous for its cherry blossoms, or sakura, which begin flowering in the southern region of Kyushu and blaze upwards to the remote north of Hokkaido. The most abundant cherry tree cultivar, Somei Yoshino, is the iconic symbol of spr.....»»