Weird Weather: How to Tell a Williwaw from a Haboob
You may have endured a frost quake, pogonip or Saskatchewan screamer without knowing it. Take our tour of weird weather terms to find out.....»»
Advances and challenges in understanding compound weather and climate extremes
In the context of global warming, many extremes, such as heat waves, heavy precipitation, and droughts, have become increasingly frequent and intense, as expected theoretically. Somewhat unexpectedly, these extremes have also exhibited tightened link.....»»
Diverse habitats help salmon weather unpredictable climate changes, says study
Restored salmon habitat should resemble financial portfolios, offering fish diverse options for feeding and survival so that they can weather various conditions as the climate changes, a new study shows......»»
Arctic Weather Satellite tested for life in orbit
ESA's Arctic Weather Satellite has passed its environmental test campaign with flying colors—meaning that the satellite has been declared fit for liftoff and its life in the harsh environment of space......»»
Hubble tracks Jupiter"s stormy weather
The largest and nearest of the giant outer planets, Jupiter's colorful clouds present an ever-changing kaleidoscope of shapes and colors. This is a planet where there is always stormy weather: cyclones, anticyclones, wind shear, and the largest storm.....»»
The Google Pixel Fold is experiencing some weird display issues
According to recent reports, it seems that the Google Pixel Fold has some display issues, resulting in a less than ideal experience. The post The Google Pixel Fold is experiencing some weird display issues appeared first on Phandroid. The.....»»
Tsetse fly fertility damaged after just one heat wave, study finds
The fertility of both female and male tsetse flies is affected by a single burst of hot weather, researchers at the University of Bristol and Stellenbosch University in South Africa have found......»»
Study: Cicadas pee in jets, not droplets. Here’s why that’s kinda weird.
Come for the cicada video, stay for the scaling graphic of urination across animal kingdom. Cicadas' unique urination unlocks new understanding of fluid dynamics. Credit: Georgia Tech (Saad Bhamla/Elio Challita). Cicadas might be a.....»»
Study explores impacts of Arctic warming on daily weather patterns in the US
Arctic sea ice is shrinking as the world continues to warm, and a new study led by researchers at Penn State may provide a better understanding of how the loss of this ice may impact daily weather in the middle latitudes, including the United States......»»
Asia Pacific tops list of most impacted by weather perils
Climate change will be the main driver of future economic risks, with countries in the Asia Pacific region among the most vulnerable to extreme weather events, according to new analysis......»»
Scientists reveal effect of land conditions on Asian monsoon climate
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have used numerical simulations to show how conditions on land impact weather during Asian summer monsoons. Focusing on the Tibetan plateau, they studied how varied land conditions combined with fixed ma.....»»
Video: New radar mission for Europe
The upcoming Copernicus Radar Observation System for Europe in L-band (ROSE-L) will provide continuous day-and-night all-weather monitoring of Earth's land, oceans and ice, and offer frequent observations of Earth's surface at a high spatial resoluti.....»»
EU DMA architect says Apple seems to want to be fined for non-compliance
A Member of the European Parliament who worked on the EU's Digital Markets Act says Apple banning Epic Games is is weird, and so is likely to mean it becomes the first Big Tech firm to be fined under the new law.Still from an Epic Games anti-Apple ad.....»»
Researchers see an increase in the number of extreme cold days in North China during 2003–2012
How extreme weather and climate events change is an intriguing issue in the context of global warming. As IPCC AR6 points out, cold extremes have become less frequent and less severe since the 1950s, mainly driven by human-induced climate change. How.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 cellular deals take $227 off, Apple Pencil 2 $79, Sonos Era 300 at $359, more
If spring weather has you thinking it’s time to upgrade to Apple’s latest and greatest, today’s $227 discounts on cellular Apple Watch Series 9 stainless steel styles is hear to answer the call. These deals come joined by Apple Pencil 2 at $79,.....»»
Comparable net radiation between the high-elevation Tibetan Plateau and the low-elevation Yangtze River region: Study
Land–atmosphere interactions play a crucial role in shaping Earth's climate system, profoundly influencing weather patterns, climate variables, and ecological processes. Despite being located at similar latitudes, the Tibetan Plateau (TP) and Yangt.....»»
Weird electron behavior gets even weirder: Charge fractionalization observed spectroscopically
A research team led by the Paul Scherrer Institute has spectroscopically observed the fractionalization of electronic charge in an iron-based metallic ferromagnet. Experimental observation of the phenomenon is not only of fundamental importance. Sinc.....»»
Crocs, cyclones and "magnificent melaleucas": Aussie beach named world"s best
It may have deadly animals and wild weather, but Palm Cove in Australia's northeast has been named the world's best beach, beating rivals in Hawaii, Greece and Fiji......»»
Satellite catches coastal flooding during California storms
A series of atmospheric rivers drenched California in February, with record amounts of rainfall and hurricane-force winds sweeping across parts of the state. At one point, weather agencies posted flood watches for nearly the entirety of California's.....»»
Greece records warmest winter on record: Expert
Greece has recorded its warmest winter, a leading weather scientist said Tuesday......»»
Enhancing statistical reliability of weather forecasts with machine learning
A global team of researchers has made strides in refining weather forecasting methods, with a specific focus on addressing the persistent issue of "quantile crossing." This phenomenon disrupts the order of predicted values in weather forecasts and ar.....»»