Landslide triggered by heavy rain kills 27 in Cameroon
At least 27 people have been killed after heavy rains caused a section of a hillside covered in precariously built houses to collapse in Cameroon's capital Yaounde......»»
Why LA"s last big storm caused landslides in only some areas
The last round of atmospheric river storms drenched Southern California with historic rainfall, and by one measure, it came close to beating a record for the most rain over a three-day period......»»
SpaceX wants to take over a Florida launch pad from rival ULA
SpaceX now plans at least four Starship launch pads, two in Texas and two in Florida. Enlarge / SpaceX's fully-stacked Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster on a launch pad in South Texas. (credit: SpaceX) One of the l.....»»
All That Rain Is Driving Up Cases of a Deadly Fungal Disease in California
Valley fever is thriving as California swings widely between drought and flooding......»»
Forest Service warns of budget cuts ahead of a risky wildfire season—what does that mean for safety?
A wet winter and spring followed by a hot, dry summer can be a dangerous combination in the Western U.S. The rain fuels bountiful vegetation growth, and when summer heat dries out that vegetation, it can leave grasses and shrubs ready to burn......»»
Erratic weather fueled by climate change will worsen locust outbreaks, study finds
Extreme wind and rain may lead to bigger and worse desert locust outbreaks, with human-caused climate change likely to intensify the weather patterns and cause higher outbreak risks, a new study has found......»»
Donkeys are unsung heroes in Ethiopia"s humanitarian crisis—and they could do even more with better support
Conflict and drought in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia has triggered a humanitarian crisis. The Ethiopian government says 16 million people across the country are facing food shortages, with almost half of those suffering emergency or severe.....»»
Broadcom-owned VMware kills the free version of ESXi virtualization software
Software's free version was a good fit for tinkerers and hobbyists. Enlarge (credit: VMware) Since Broadcom's $61 billion acquisition of VMware closed in November 2023, Broadcom has been charging ahead with major changes.....»»
The escalating impact of global warming on atmospheric rivers
Ribbons of water vapor called atmospheric rivers wind through the troposphere, moving the planet's moisture from near the equator toward the poles. These aerial waterways are responsible for about 20%–30% of the annual rain and snow in parts of Eur.....»»
Apple faces FCC scrutiny over decision to block Beeper Mini
Apple made the decision to block Beeper Mini, but it has triggered a response from the FCC who are now looking into possible rule violations. The post Apple faces FCC scrutiny over decision to block Beeper Mini appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Retail H2 stations close in California while H2 heavy trucking expands
Hydrogen still makes sense for fixed-route heavy vehicles—but not passenger cars. Enlarge (credit: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Shell has closed all seven of its retail hydrogen filling stations in Calif.....»»
One last orbit: how and why NASA kills its own spacecraft
Every mission has an ending, and when NASA spacecraft meet theirs, many will go out in a carefully choreographed blaze of glory......»»
Ghana: Kumasi city"s unplanned boom is destroying two rivers—sewage, heavy metals and chemical pollution detected
Ghana's urban population has more than tripled in the past three decades, from 4 million to nearly 14 million people. Competition for land in cities has increased among various land uses. These trends have led to encroachment in ecologically sensitiv.....»»
Charting the course to eco-friendly steel: China"s blueprint for cleaner air and a cooler planet
China, the world's top steel producer, is at a crossroads due to its iron and steel industry's heavy CO2 emissions and pollution contribution, spotlighting the urgent need for greener practices. This necessity stems from the industry's impact on air.....»»
New UN weather agency chief says rate of global warming is speeding up
The new chief of the World Meteorological Organization said it looks to her that the rate of human-caused climate change is accelerating and that warming has triggered more Arctic cold outbreaks in North America and Europe, weighing in on two issues.....»»
Contaminated soil landslide threatens Danish village
A small hamlet in the west of Denmark is facing an unusual existential threat: a landslide of contaminated waste that is bearing down on the community and a nearby river......»»
Q&A: Climate expert explains why atmospheric rivers are causing historic rainfall in California
In December 1861, intense rainfall began pounding central California, thrashing the state for the next 43 days. The rain, which scientists now think was caused by atmospheric rivers, killed thousands of people and destroyed the state's economy, trans.....»»
New insights into how epilancin 15X kills bacteria
Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a global threat that requires urgent attention. In a new study published in Frontiers in Microbiology, researchers have investigated how the antibiotic epilancin 15X kills bacteria......»»
The largest body of water west of the Mississippi disappeared 130 years ago. Now it"s back
The San Joaquin Valley of California, despite supplying a significant percentage of the country's food, is nevertheless a dry, arid place. Fresno, at the heart of the valley, receives just over 10 inches of rain a year on average, according to the Na.....»»
Deadly California storm brings unrelenting rain, flooding
A powerful storm lashing California on Monday has left at least three people dead and caused devastating mudslides and flooding, after dumping months' worth of rain in a single day......»»
How could laser-driven lightsails remain stable?
It's a long way to the nearest star, which means conventional rockets won't get us there. The fuel requirements would make our ship prohibitively heavy. So an alternative is to travel light. Literally. Rather than carrying your fuel with you, simply.....»»