MPs are concerned that the UK is not prepared for extreme heat like that seen in 2022, when temperatures soared above 40°C for the first time.
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Germany is stuck in a swamp of several weak high and low pressure areas - further north things are much wilder. The storm Ingunn (AKA MARGRIT) is currently moving towards the west coast of Scandinavia and is causing storm and hurricane gusts in the north of Great Britain and on the west coast of Norway. A Sting Jet can even experience gusts of up to 180 km/h between Trondheim and Bodø.
The world's oldest fossilised forest was recently discovered in the United States, dated around 385 million years ago, and could help scientists learn more about Earth's past climate.
The number of family members an individual has is expected to decrease by more than 35% in the near future. At the same time, the structure of families will change dramatically.
Beyond its aesthetic charm, this astronomical event is expected to have fascinating repercussions on the natural world, particularly in the realms of animal behavior and weather patterns.
A record number of hail reports were filed in Europe during 2023 and losses due to thunderstorms reached record levels. Jersey in the Channel Islands saw hail of around 8.5cm in diameter during Storm Ciarán in November.
A new study shows how climate change affects forest productivity in the United States. The results, far from favouring global optimism, ensure that forests could become sources of carbon.
Breaking last year's record, a new record for oldest black hole occurred earlier this year. Using data from JWST, astronomers were able to observe a black hole from when the Universe was just 400 million years old.
Three Kansas City Chiefs fans were found frozen to death in the backyard of a friend's house, where they had gathered to watch a game; he insists he “didn't know” the bodies were there for two days.
Being prepared for the worst reduces the impact of any situation, and yet reality is always stranger than fiction, which is why it is important to learn from previous mistakes. Disease X has unleashed new conspiracies.
The forecast generated by the Met Office indicates that in 2024 the concentration of CO2 will continue to rise. This year, the El Niño effect will make an additional contribution since natural CO2 sinks will not be able to efficiently capture what is emitted.
This initiative of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists reveals each year the time we have left to reach midnight, a symbolism that represents the end of the world for humanity.