Smoke from fires added a dramatic touch to the scenery as tourists traveled by ferry to Greece’s Corfu island. Destructive fires, scorching temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), and cautious tourists opting to stay home. Will climate change revolutionize tourism, particularly in the Mediterranean region? The Current Scenario The regions that attract a …
When it comes to intense sunlight, forget Arizona or Florida. The Atacama Desert in South America takes the crown. According to researchers, the sun’s rays are most intense in this region, surpassing even the conditions on Mount Everest and occasionally rivaling Venus. These findings were published on July 3rd in the Bulletin of the American …
An aerial photograph released by the Western Australia Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions shows 60-70 pilot whales gathering before scores stranded at Cheynes Beach. More than 50 pilot whales tragically died after becoming stranded on a beach in Western Australia. However, there is some optimism that the other 45 whales in the pod may …
Credit: CC0 Public Domain According to new research, Arctic terns, known for their long migrations, may have the ability to navigate the challenges posed by climate change. These birds breed in the north and travel to Antarctica for the Southern Hemisphere summer, covering enough distance in their lifetime to travel to the moon three times. …
Scientists at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Texas will be the first to handle samples brought back from Bennu, a distant asteroid. Eager scientists and a gleaming lab eagerly await the arrival of the sample from the asteroid Bennu at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. This sample, expected to reach Earth in late September, …
A flooded bridge is captured in Cagayan province, Philippines, following a river overflow caused by heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Doksuri. A powerful storm pummeled the northern Philippines on Wednesday, resulting in the loss of life, uprooted trees, and power outages as thousands sought refuge with their neighbors or in emergency evacuation centers. Typhoon Doksuri, …
Experience the best opinions of the week with our exclusive Voices Dispatches email Subscribe to our free weekly Voices newsletter A groundbreaking scientific study has revealed a key driver of chronic inflammation that contributes to accelerated aging. This discovery has the potential to unlock new methods for extending lifespan and preventing age-related conditions, including Alzheimer’s …
An elderly man in Kashmir found himself confronted with a devastating cloudburst that caused flash floods in his village. The sudden and swift arrival of floodwaters destroyed homes and swept away livestock. This unfortunate event is just one example of the destructive power of cloudbursts, intense rainfall events that can cause flooding and landslides and …
This undated photo provided by Roscosmos shows the International Space Station. A NASA power outage disrupted communication between Mission Control and the International Space Station on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Credit: Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP, File A power outage at NASA caused a disruption in communication between Mission Control and the International Space …
