10+ hour, 15+ min ago   (420+ words) Researchers have developed a new framework that tracks how the Northern Hemisphere stratospheric polar vortex splits, shifts and evolves through winter. The framework uses persistent homology and ERA5 reanalysis data to assign daily split and displacement scores, providing a continuous view…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (470+ words) Track solar activity, geomagnetic conditions, radiation storms, and near-Earth space weather signals in one place. Ways to support Watchers, receive updates, send event reports, and reach the editorial team. Support our monitoring and reporting work. Get curated updates on global…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (230+ words) April 2026. Credit: Vigili del Fuoco The landslide blocked the A14 motorway between Montenero di Bisaccia and Termoli in both directions, and the “Adriatica” railway line between Vasto and Termoli. The disruption occurred in a section already affected by the recent closure…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (777+ words) Marine heatwaves can reduce salmon survival in the ocean because warmer waters are typically less productive. Coho salmon, shown here, have been an exception in some places, though, since they often stay closer to the coast, taking advantage of cooler…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (302+ words) A powerful coastal storm is forecast to affect parts of the eastern United States over the coming weekend. The system is forecast to develop off the Southeast Coast on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and track northeastward through Sunday, February 1, bringing the potential…...