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The New Gods of Weather Can Make Rain on Demand—or So They Want You to Believe

In a gold-trimmed command center on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, scientists are seeking to wring moisture from desert skies. But will all their extravagant cloud-seeding tech—planes that sprinkle nanomaterials, lasers that scramble the atmosphere—.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredJul 30th, 2024

Effects of extreme weather events on soil microbes shed light on climate change risks

New research has revealed how tiny soil microbes are impacted by extreme weather events, offering new insights into the risks posed by climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

What"s the difference between gelato and ice cream? One contains more air

As the weather gets warmer, it's the perfect time for ice cream or a gelato. Who am I kidding? It's the perfect time year round......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

South Korean capital hit by record November snowfall: weather agency

South Korea's capital was blanketed Wednesday by the heaviest November snowfall since records began over a century ago, the weather agency said......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

The Climate-Driven Diaspora Is Here

In 2025, extreme weather will drive more people from their homes. Governments have no plan. Where will they be welcome?.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Better habitats for forest farming wild leeks could help future foraging demands

Ramps, also known as wild leeks, and their unique garlic-onion flavor profile, are a popular foraged seasonal food but that demand could drive overharvesting of the native forest plant......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Many plant-based brands are struggling. They should follow the marketing examples of big tech

After several years of stellar sales growth, demand for alternative meats appears to be plummeting. Big-name brands Beyond Meat and Quorn have been struggling, and some smaller producers have closed down......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Workers demand more transparency after Intel secures $8B CHIPS funding

Intel awarded nearly $8B to “supercharge” US semiconductor innovation. On Tuesday, the Biden-Harris administration finalized a CHIPS award of up to $7.865 billion to help fund.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Planetary scientist proposes an alternative theory for what lies beneath the surfaces of Uranus and Neptune

Diamond rain? Super-ionic water? These are just two proposals that planetary scientists have come up with for what lies beneath the thick, bluish, hydrogen-and-helium atmospheres of Uranus and Neptune, our solar system's unique, but superficially bla.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Fossil amphibians found in burrows where they waited for the next rainy season

Two hundred and thirty million years ago, in what's now Wyoming, the seasons were dramatic. Torrential rain would pelt the region for months on end, and when the mega-monsoon ended, the region became extremely dry. This weather would have been challe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Storms bring chaos to Ireland, France, UK

Ireland, Britain and France faced travel chaos on Saturday and one person died as a winter storm battered northwest Europe with strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 24th, 2024

Characterizing shifts in Sicily"s seasonal rainfall

Around the world, man-made climate change is increasing both the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Seasonal patterns in rainfall are an especially important indicator of these changes: While a lack of rain can lead to more severe drou.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Gabon forest elephant forays into villages spark ire

In heavily forested Gabon, elephants are increasingly wandering into villages and destroying crops, angering the local population who demand the power to stop the critically endangered animals in their tracks......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Atmospheric river meets bomb cyclone: The result is like a fire hose flailing out of control

The West Coast's rainy season has arrived in force, as an atmospheric river carrying moisture from the tropics joins a bomb cyclone off the Pacific Northwest coast. Heavy, wet snow began falling in the mountains on Nov. 19, 2024, and bursts of rain h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Compound weather events found to have greater effect on wetland methane emissions than discrete weather extremes do

Human-caused climate change is driving an increase in extreme weather. Heat waves, droughts, and extreme precipitation are occurring more frequently, growing more intense, and directly affecting ecosystem function. For instance, the 2003 European hea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Improving hurricane modeling with physics-informed machine learning

Hurricanes, or tropical cyclones, can be devastating natural disasters, leveling entire cities and claiming hundreds or thousands of lives. A key aspect of their destructive potential is their unpredictability. Hurricanes are complex weather phenomen.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Floods strike thousands of houses in northern Philippines

Floodwaters reaching more than four meters high swamped thousands of houses in the storm-battered northern Philippines on Tuesday after rivers overflowed following heavy rain and a dam release......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Expert explains effects of catastrophic weather events on forests and tree species

This year has seen its share of severe weather—but how do these powerful storms impact forests over the long term? A Virginia Tech forest health expert breaks down the long-term effects catastrophic weather events can have and how to revive hard-hi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

MagSafe Monday: Reviewing the Baseus Nomos 8-in-1 magnetic charging station – the ultimate all-in-one power solution

The perfect charging setup is a powerful and space-saving solution. The n aims to meet that demand with wired and wireless charging capabilities. With support for Qi2-certified 15W wireless charging and a 67W PD USB-C port, this slim, foldable statio.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Ranchers again ask Colorado wildlife officials to delay release of next round of wolves

Colorado ranchers are renewing their demand for state wildlife officials to delay the release of more wolves until they finalize more programs to prevent attacks on livestock......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Super Typhoon Man-yi batters Philippines" most populous island

Super Typhoon Man-yi slammed into the Philippines' most populous island on Sunday, with the national weather service warning of flooding, landslides and huge waves as the storm sweeps across the archipelago nation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 17th, 2024