Giant Wildfire ‘Smokestorm’ Captured by Satellite Imagery Above the United States and Canada
On May 20, 2023, an incredible phenomenon occurred, captured by the GOES-16 satellite, showing what was described as a “smokestorm” by a climate scientist. This spectacular event unfolded as enormous amounts of smoke from raging wildfires in Alberta, Canada, were drawn into a low-pressure weather system spinning counterclockwise near the Continue Reading
Are New York City’s Buildings Causing it to Sink?
Newsletter: The Growing Concern of New York City Sinking A recent study has shed light on the alarming situation of New York City sinking into the ground. The weight of the city’s buildings, estimated at a staggering 1.68 trillion pounds, coupled with rising sea levels, poses a potential threat to Continue Reading
Unveiling the Methods Researchers Use to Develop Drought-Resistant Crops
Plants, being immobile creatures, need to adjust and react to the constantly shifting conditions of their surroundings. Lately, researchers have been increasingly interested in discovering how roots can effectively control and handle elevated temperatures. According to Marcel Quint, a plant biologist from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, there was a belief Continue Reading