Author: Hadjet Gbolabo Oso I got an e-copy of this book from tebebabooks.com and was amazed by the simplicity with which the book was written. Reading through it, I could see the author’s personality. It was as if she was discussing with the readers. It’s so natural and not lengthy. I am not too surprised … Read more
A powerful rainstorm that wreaked havoc on the desert nation of the United Arab Emirates last week was likely made more intense because of climate change, a team of international scientists has found. The World Weather Attribution (WWA) group, composed of researchers from around the globe, said rain storms like the one that struck last … Read more
Athens and the south of Greece appeared to be coloured in orange and red after dust from the Sahara engulfed the area on Tuesday evening. Strong winds had carried the dust across hundreds of miles from Africa. The dust is expected to clear throughout Wednesday, when winds are set to ease, local media reported. The … Read more
Cloud seeding has been named by some media reports as a possible contributor to record-setting rain and flooding in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Here’s a closer look at what cloud seeding is, how it’s used and whether it could have made the flooding worse. What is cloud seeding? It’s the process of making tiny drops … Read more
Anthony Morgan, host of Secrets of the Jurassic Dinosaurs, visited the Jurassic Mile, a treasure trove of fossilized bones, plants and footprints dating back 150 million years. Credit: Ideacom International Inc. (Ideacom International Inc. ) Roberto Verdecchia is one of the directors of Secrets of the Jurassic Dinosaurs Deep in the Wyoming badlands lies a small … Read more
For the ninth straight month, Earth has obliterated global heat records — with February, the winter as a whole and the world’s oceans setting new high-temperature marks, according to the European Union climate agency Copernicus. The latest record-breaking in this climate change-fuelled global hot streak includes sea surface temperatures that weren’t just the hottest for … Read more
A family was left praying for their lives after a powerful gust of wind tore open the hatch of their pod on the London Eye, a massive Ferris wheel and a major tourist attraction. David Nock, from Bournemouth in Dorset, was on a trip to the city with his family when the incident took place … Read more
Storms could damage Christmas lights and other electronics, says the website HowStuffWorks. According to the South African Weather Service, rain and thunderstorms could be expected for parts of the country on Christmas Day. Provinces including Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal might be affected by storms and rain until early-2024. ALSO READ: Weather Watch: Why South Africa’s weather … Read more
