We examine the relationship between Kelvin waves, the marine heatwave in the equatorial Pacific, and the approaching arrival of El Niño. The 2026 event could become a particularly intense one.
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Meteorologists predict temperatures above normal in nearly all parts of the world from June to August, and possibly into November as El Niño builds in the oceans.
The Okavango River is a river that vanishes into the Kalahari Desert after an extraordinary journey through Angola, creating an inland delta that is crucial for biodiversity and one of the most extraordinary ecosystems in Africa.
In meteorology, June, July, and August are grouped together as the warmest months of the year. This allows meteorologists and climatologists to keep statistical records that are much more accurate and easier to compare from year to year.
Have you ever wondered what the weather was like on a particular day in the past? A new digital platform makes these meteorological journeys through time possible.
The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite, which measures the height of the entire ocean every 10 days, has detected higher and warmer water moving eastwards across the Pacific Ocean.
Is climate change really the cause behind extreme weather events? Have they never occurred before? Scientists turned to growth rings of Amazonian trees to find out.
New research published in Nature suggests that the crust and mantle have been mixing for billions of years, reshaping continents from below.
The new space race has once again raised the question: who can claim the Moon? Between international treaties, commercial interests and geopolitical ambitions, Earth’s satellite is becoming a strategic territory for the future of humanity.
The FIFA World Cup is just a few days away. Cooling breaks are mandatory in each half, but the game could see more disruptions due to weather, warn experts.
Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world. Their meat is highly valued as a luxury item, leading to large-scale illegal trafficking across Southeast Asia. However, reports from local communities repeatedly help make their rescue possible.
Best-before dates do not mean that you need to throw the contents away the day after. Not knowing this difference leads to food being binned every day in the UK and Europe. This needs to be fixed immediately as the cost-of-living crisis escalates.