The Balkans have been hit hard by extreme weather recently. First, there was a heatwave. Temperatures soared to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). This made conditions very dangerous. Then, sudden storms brought relief but also caused damage. In Croatia, a powerful storm hit the city of Split. St
In the wake of devastating floods in Texas, some politicians have floated bizarre ideas about weather control. Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, quickly shut down these claims. He stated that there is no proof to support the idea that anyone can manipulate the weather. Cruz also pointed out
Plants have a clever way of knowing when to flower. They use a special protein called florigen, made in the leaves, to tell other parts of the plant it's time to bloom. But how does this protein move around, and what happens when it's cold outside? Scientists wanted to understand how florigen trave
Texas Hill Country's stunning landscapes are shaped by waterways that have carved through granite and limestone over centuries. When heavy rain falls, the ground can't soak it all up, and the water rushes downhill, filling streams and rivers beyond their limits. This creates predictable flood patter
Texas recently experienced a tragic flood event. Many people lost their lives in Kerr County. What led to this disaster? It was not just one thing. Several factors came together to create this outcome. First, let's talk about the weather. A storm that had lost its tropical status moved into the are
In the rugged North Himalayan foothills, a special kind of cow has been quietly thriving. The Belahi cattle, a newly recognized breed, are not your average cows. They've been roaming and grazing freely, adapting to the tough conditions of the Shivalik range for generations. These cows are like the s
In the heart of Texas, a disaster struck when flash floods tore through Central Texas. The death toll has risen to 67, with many still missing, including 11 girls from a summer camp. The floods were swift and powerful, rising 26 feet in just 45 minutes, sweeping away homes and vehicles. Search and
Boston and much of New England are in for a scorcher, with a heat advisory stretching into Monday evening. The humidity might be bearable today, but things will get sticky tomorrow and Tuesday, with dew points climbing into the low to mid-70s. The mix of high heat and humidity will make it feel lik
Life near the border can be tough. Tak and Mae Hong Son (MHS) provinces in Thailand know this well. These areas share a boundary with Myanmar. Many people cross over for work or medical help. But things have gotten harder lately. The COVID-19 pandemic hit these regions hard. It wasn't just a health
The weekend is shaping up to be a scorcher. The heat is on, and it's going to feel even worse because of the humidity. The heat index, which combines the temperature and humidity, could make it feel like it's in the mid-90s. This has led to a Heat Advisory for most of the area on Sunday and Monday.
