Radiation is everywhere, but it's not the same everywhere. A study dug into how natural radiation, like gamma and alpha types, changes with weather and location. The goal? To tell the difference between natural shifts and human-made messes. Nine spots were watched for a whole year. Guess where gamma radiation was highest? Mountain stations took the crown. Meanwhile,...
Valderrama Golf Club in Spain is no stranger to high-stakes golf. This year, the LIV Golf Andalucía event returns to this iconic course, bringing with it a mix of intense competition and unpredictable weather. The tournament, set to take place from July 11 to 13, will feature some of the biggest names in golf, including Sergio Garcia and Jon Rahm. The weather foreca...
The US has been experiencing some serious cold snaps lately, even as winters warm up overall. Scientists have been digging into why this happens and found some interesting connections to the stratosphere, the layer of the atmosphere above where planes fly. Two key patterns have been identified. The first involves a displaced upper-level vortex hovering over western ...
The Texas Hill Country is facing a tough situation after the Guadalupe River flood. The weather is not helping. July is known for its heat, and this year is no different. The sun is strong, and the air is humid. This makes working outside very hard. People are trying to clean up and find those who are still missing. The mess is huge. There are broken trees, rocks, a...
The South Shore of Massachusetts faced a massive flood on a recent Thursday. It was not just any rainy day. This was a "one in 200" weather event. That means it was a rare and extreme storm. The rain poured down hard in Boston, Quincy, Brockton, and other nearby towns. The National Weather Service had warned about possible floods that morning. They also issued a flas...
In Central Texas, heavy rains led to terrible flash floods. Some people online blamed this on cloud seeding, a method used to make rain. But experts say this is not true. Cloud seeding is an old idea. It started in the 1940s. The process involves putting things like silver iodide into clouds to make them rain more. Many countries and even ski resorts use it. But it ...
In July 2025, central Texas faced devastating flash floods, leading to over 100 deaths. Many pointed fingers at President Donald Trump's administration, blaming staffing cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS) for the high death toll. However, the facts tell a more complex story. The NWS did issue timely alerts, including a flood watch on July 3 and a flash flood...
The Senate is set to grill Neil Jacobs, President Trump's choice to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), during a confirmation hearing. This comes just days after severe flash floods devastated central Texas, raising questions about the agency's preparedness and resources. Jacobs is likely to face tough questions about recent cuts to the ...
People with HIV in South Africa face extra challenges when floods hit. These storms don't just cause damage to homes and roads. They also make it harder for people to get their medicine, see doctors, and earn money. In KwaZulu-Natal, floods have been hitting often. This area has many people with HIV. A new study wants to look at how these floods affect them. The stu...
The recent floods in Texas have sparked a debate about the readiness of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This agency is in charge of the National Weather Service, which sends out warnings for dangerous weather like tornadoes and flash floods. A scientist named Neil Jacobs is up for a big job at NOAA. He has worked in weather monitoring and...