Storm Babet caused dangerous floods as the "dry side" of Scotland isn"t used to such torrential rain
Storm Babet has caused havoc across the UK, with strong winds and rough seas along the east coast, record breaking rainfall and river levels in Scotland, overtopped flood defenses, closed roads and railways and sadly at least two deaths. The impacts.....»»
China makes history by returning the first sample from far side of the moon
The Chang'e 6 mission landed on the moon's far side earlier this month, from where it collected a sample which was returned to Earth today, Tuesday June 25......»»
The dark side of loan guarantee programs for SMEs
There is always a downside. Even for loan guarantee programs for small businesses, launched during financial crises to stave off the drying up of credit, particularly likely in periods of recession. It turns out these programs also have negative effe.....»»
Battling anthracnose: Unearthing the plant"s arsenal against pathogenic fungi
Plant diseases caused by pathogens like Colletotrichum fructicola lead to significant agricultural losses, particularly in fruit crops such as pear, apple, and peach. Traditional control methods often fail as pathogens adapt to plant defenses. Nonhos.....»»
Rocks from the far side of the Moon landed in Mongolia on Tuesday
The mission has significance for the Moon race between China and the United States. Enlarge / This photo taken on June 25, 2024, shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north Chin.....»»
Geological archives may predict our climate future
By analyzing 56-million-year-old sediments, a UNIGE team has measured the increase in soil erosion caused by global warming, synonymous with major flooding......»»
Global South health care practices contribute to spread of antimicrobial resistance across the world, study suggests
Many bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics originate in Pakistan and other parts of the Indian subcontinent. Infections caused by these bacteria are challenging to treat; longer treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics is required and despite t.....»»
China lunar probe returns to Earth with samples
A Chinese probe carrying samples from the far side of the moon returned to Earth on Tuesday, capping a technically complex 53-day mission heralded as a world first......»»
Study shows magnitude of displacements by December 2020 Petrinja earthquake
The December 2020 earthquake near the Croatian town of Petrinja (magnitude 6.4) was felt in all Croatia and in many places in the neighboring countries, and caused serious damage at the site. A recent Croatian-Hungarian collaboration has analyzed the.....»»
Could we put data centers in space?
Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm lately. It also requires loads of band-end computing capability to do the near-miraculous things that it does. So far, that "compute," as it's known in the tech industry, has been based entirely on.....»»
Dubai to build $8 bn stormwater runoff system after record floods
Dubai on Monday announced an $8 billion plan for a stormwater runoff system, two months after an unprecedented deluge and widespread flooding brought the desert state to a standstill......»»
California lawmakers reject proposal to curb well-drilling where nearby wells could run dry
Over the past several years, California's water managers have seen a pattern emerge in farming areas of the Central Valley: Even as declining groundwater levels have left thousands of residents with dry wells and caused the ground to sink, counties h.....»»
Fish kill reported in Biscayne Bay: Waterkeeper blames it on heavy rain
If you're in some spots in Biscayne Bay during the weekend, you might be greeted with an unpleasant sight: dead fish floating on the surface......»»
Alberto today, Beryl tomorrow: Will the next big storm have your name?
Meteorologists dubbed it "Alberto," the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico hurricane season......»»
Recluse Spider Season Is a Myth
The venom of recluse spiders can be dangerous, but the idea of there being a “season” when these arachnids invade homes and bite is unhelpful and wrong......»»
Everything’s About to Hell of a Lot More Expensive Due to Climate Change
Intensifying hurricanes, floods, and heat waves are wreaking havoc across the country—and on all of our bank accounts......»»
Climate change makes India"s monsoons erratic. Can farmers still find a way to prosper?
Each year from June to September, a heavy band of rain makes its way from India's southwest coast to its northeastern borders, quenching farmers' thirsty fields......»»
Torrential rains kill 27 across Central America
Torrential rains across Central America have left at least 27 dead in landslides and flooding over the past week, mainly in El Salvador, but also in Guatemala and Honduras, officials said Friday......»»
Human activity: A double-edged sword in the face of drought
Earth and environmental scientists have reported that, as human socio-economic activities increase, greenhouse gas emissions will rise, leading to more frequent extreme weather events such as droughts and floods. However, a research team from Pohang.....»»
Radioactive drugs strike cancer with precision
Tumor-seeking radiopharmaceuticals promise targeted treatments with fewer side effects. Enlarge / Pharma interest and investment in radiotherapy drugs is heating up. (credit: Knowable Magazine) On a Wednesday morning in.....»»
What happened when NASA simulated an asteroid hitting Earth
NASA ran the world's most dramatic roleplay, simulating what would happen if a dangerous asteroid were spotted on a collision course with the planet......»»