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Earth Sciences Jun 1, 2024

The Delhi heat wave is testing the limits of human endurance: Other hot countries should beware and prepare

Delhi is reeling from the most extreme heat wave India has ever seen. While the record-breaking maximum recorded temperature of 52.9°C has been called into question by India's Meteorological Department, it's entirely possible. ...

Nanomaterials May 29, 2024

New wind speed sensor uses minimal power for advanced weather tracking

Researchers have unveiled a pioneering breeze wake-up anemometer (B-WA), employing a rolling-bearing triboelectric nanogenerator (RB-TENG) that provides a new strategy for low-energy consumption environmental monitoring. ...

Environment May 29, 2024

Delhi temperature hits highest ever in India: weather bureau

Temperatures in India's capital soared to a national record-high of 52.3 degrees Celsius (126.1 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, figures from the government's weather bureau showed, as it warned of dangerous heat levels in the sprawling ...

Environment May 21, 2024

Kenya is badly prepared for floods: Four steps to reduce devastation and deaths

Floods in Kenya in April/May 2024 led to the deaths of over 250 people and caused damage estimated at 4 billion Kenya shillings (US$35 million).

Biotechnology May 21, 2024

Researchers: We're helping farmers access future climate projections as easily as checking the weather

How often do you check your local weather forecast? How about your local climate projections for 2050? For many farmers, the answer to the first question is all the time. But the answer to the second is almost certainly less ...

Environment May 20, 2024

Combating air pollution in China: Why secondary pollutants are now a primary concern

Like most countries, China has had its problems with air pollution. However, over the last decade, a series of successful measures implemented by the Chinese government have resulted in an impressive improvement in air quality.

Environment May 16, 2024

Kenya floods prompt calls for warning systems

Kenya's worst flooding in decades highlights the urgent need for more robust mitigation efforts, including flood risk maps and early warning systems, say climate scientists.

Planetary Sciences May 14, 2024

Why are auroras so hard to predict? And when can we expect more?

On Saturday evening before Mother's Day, Australians witnessed a rare celestial spectacle: a breathtaking display of aurora australis, also known as the southern lights.

Environment May 7, 2024

From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere

In sweltering Brazil, flooding killed dozens of people and paralyzed a city of about 4 million people. Voters and politicians in India, amid national elections, are fainting in heat that hit as high as 115 degrees (46.3 degrees ...

Environment May 7, 2024

No letup yet for flood-battered southern Brazil

The rains may have abated, but floodwaters continued their assault on southern Brazil Monday, with hundreds of municipalities in ruins amid fears that food and drinking water may soon run out.

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