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What Is El Niño? Here’s What It Means for Weather, Water, and Global Economy
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (698+ words) El Niño looks to reach an intensity unprecedented in recorded history. Characterized by warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, El Niño occurs every few years. Meteorological agencies and researchers around the world are on high alert…...
Every time a raindrop sticks and slips as it runs down a surface, it can generate a tiny electrical charge. In March 2025, RMIT and University of Melbourne researchers discovered a previously overlooked charging mechanism that can produce about 10 times more charge than the familiar wet-to-dry process.
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (1291+ words) A water drop can create an extra burst of charge when its advancing edge catches on a microscopic defect and tears free. The strongest runs approached ten times the study's ordinary wet-to-dry signal, but the real insight is how surface…...
Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - 31 km Al Suroeste De Acajutla, El Salvador, on 2026-08-17 10:15:36
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (26+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - 31 km Al Suroeste De Acajutla, El Salvador, on 2026-08-17 10:15:36 -...
Burst pipe floods Northamptonshire farmer's field during drought
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (310+ words) About 50 firefighters were called to the scene, where 500 tonnes of recycling waste was ablaze. The small whirlwind is filmed shortly after crews extinguish a countryside blaze. Meet the fastest porridge eater in the small English town with a large Scottish…...
Photos show a 'frozen waterfall' shelf cloud bearing down on New Jersey's Higbee Beach
22+ hour, 37+ min ago (330+ words) Beachgoers in Cape May, New Jersey, were treated to a dramatic sight on Aug. 10 as a massive shelf cloud rolled toward Higbee Beach, transforming the summer shoreline into something almost otherworldly. The striking images were shared by a user on…...
Parts of UK hit by rainfall but reservoirs still run dry
17+ hour, 25+ min ago (965+ words) By KATHERINE LAWTON, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Rain has finally returned to Britain for the first time in weeks after a record-breaking summer of heatwaves and drought. Parts of Kent, Essex and Sussex saw light or patchy rain overnight, having all…...
Severe storm threat through this evening
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (20+ words) Yahoo There will be the chance of strong to severe storms through Sunday evening....
Drone Footage Shows Extensive Damage in Indonesian Coastal Town After Earthquake
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (41+ words) (Video) nypost.com Drone footage showed massive damage to roads and infrastructure after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 40 people....
The Glow of the Night Sky Winners of the "Dark Sky" Photography Contest (2026) Announced
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (61+ words) تلویزیون سفیر The organization aims to raise awareness about the consequences of light pollution and the importance of protecting the night sky Based on statistics from the International Dark Sky Organization, the level of light pollution in the world is…...
UK aquifers robust despite driest July on record
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (507+ words) In a summer experiencing widespread drought, groundwater levels around the country are showing resilience, demonstrating their value as a crucial resource and indicating they could play a more significant role in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather. Groundwater is a…...