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.....»»
Kenya"s had unusually hot weather—an expert unpacks what could be causing it
In early 2024 most parts of Kenya, including Nairobi, experienced unusually high temperatures. The World Meteorological Organization described the hot weather as a global phenomenon: record high temperatures were recorded in 2023. January 2024 has be.....»»
New study sheds light on 2020 extreme weather event that brought fires and snow to western US
The same weather system that led to the spread of the devastating Labor Day wildfires in 2020 brought record-breaking cold and early-season snowfall to parts of the Rocky Mountains. Now, new research from Portland State is shedding light on the meteo.....»»
Level up your fitness journey with these fitness tracker deals
As of Feb. 29, score deals on fitness trackers from brands like Apple, Garmin, and Fitbit. Now that the weather's starting to warm up, it's time to get out there and get moving. Be sure to record those runs and workouts with a fitness tracker t.....»»
Climate extremes in Australia: New report analyzes major events of 2023
Scientists and researchers at the ARC Center of Excellence for Climate Extremes have today released "The State of Weather and Climate Extremes 2023" report. The report, co-written by more than 30 of Australia's leading climate scientists, including m.....»»
SpaceX delays Crew-8 launch, but lines up Starlink launch instead
Bad weather conditions on the launch corridor for a human spaceflight from Kennedy Space Center have prompted a two-day delay, so SpaceX took the opportunity to roll out and try and shoehorn a launch without humans from nearby Cape Canaveral Space Fo.....»»
5 underrated sci-fi movies that are perfect to watch for the winter
There are just a few more weeks of cold weather ahead, so snuggle up with these five underrated sci-fi movies that are perfect to watch for the winter......»»
LIFX reveals new outdoor HomeKit lights with Matter, its first smart home releases in years
LIFX today is launching its new lineup of outdoor smart lights. Now available for purchase, the whole collection brings its signature addressable LED Polychrome tech to four new releases. All slated to get Matter support, you’ll find weather-resist.....»»
Mercury Weather updated with new features and Apple Vision Pro app
Mercury is an elegant weather app for Apple devices for those looking for an alternative to the native iOS Weather app. With its latest update, Mercury has received a host of new features, as well as a fully optimized version for Apple Vision Pro. Re.....»»
Researchers develop "foundational tool" for understanding behavior of hydride superconductors at high pressure
Hydrogen (like many of us) acts weird under pressure. Theory predicts that when crushed by the weight of more than a million times our atmosphere, this light, abundant, normally gaseous element first becomes a metal, and even more strangely, a superc.....»»
Researchers leverage machine learning to improve space weather predictions
There are three levels of severity for space storms: geomagnetic storms, solar radiation storms and radio blackouts. These storms produce different effects on Earth, including satellite, GPS, communications and electrical grid issues, as well as heal.....»»
SpaceX needs good weather for Crew-8 launch. Here’s how it’s looking
SpaceX is targeting Friday for the Crew-8 launch to the International Space Station, but it needs good weather. Here's how it's looking......»»
Study offers improved look at Earth"s ionosphere
New measuring techniques will enable improved measurements of the Earth's ionosphere, a key to studying and reducing the impact of space weather......»»
5 underrated action movies that are perfect to watch for the winter
Need an excuse to stay inside until the cold weather gives way to spring? Check out the five underrated action movies that are perfect to watch for the winter......»»
It’s no accident: These automotive safety features flopped
Over the years, inventors have had some weird ideas about how to make cars safer. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Turn signals have been a vehicle safety staple since they first appeared on Buicks in 1939......»»
When homes hit 40°C inside, it"s better to draw on residents" local know-how than plan for climate change from above
Weather extremes driven by climate change hit low-income communities harder. The reasons include poor housing and lack of access to safe and comfortable public spaces. This makes "climate readiness" a pressing issue for governments, city planners and.....»»
3 underrated comedy movies that are perfect to watch for the winter
Are you looking for laughs while stuck indoors during the cold weather? Look no further than these great comedies starring Jason Bateman, John Cusack, and more......»»
5 underrated Netflix movies that are perfect to watch for the winter
Need an excuse to stay indoors during the cold weather? Then catch the 5 underrated Netflix movies that are perfect to watch for the winter......»»
Unprecedented anticyclonic anomaly in northeast Asia triggers extreme weather events and prolonged marine heat wave
A study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences has revealed the unprecedented nature of an anticyclonic anomaly that occurred over Northeast Asia in July 2021. It not only played a pivotal role in the catastrophic extreme precipitation experie.....»»
Climate change not to blame for deadly Chile Fires: researchers
Neither human-induced climate change nor the El Nino weather phenomenon were determining factors in the devastating forest fires that killed more than 130 people in Chile this month, according to the results of an international study revealed Thursda.....»»
"Pacific Drive" review: A frustrating treat of a game
A review of PS5 exclusive 'Pacific Drive' developed by Ironwood Studios Ironwood Studios' debut game Pacific Drive is oddly relatable. Beyond the weird, surreal environments and its ominous horror elements, I finally understood what it meant to.....»»