The parasitic fungus sometimes called ‘Himalayan gold’ can provide a good living to villagers who collect it. But rugged terrain and a high risk of lightning strikes make it a dangerous option.
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If federal streamgages were bolstered by networks of cheaper monitors run by communities, the results could save lives.
Much of the country is sweltering under extreme heat that was very well forecast. But seemingly minor factors can make a big difference to what happens on the day.
Machine learning systems may make weather forecasts faster and cheaper – but climate projections still remain beyond their grasp.
A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these phenomena for a wet week of erratic weather, as a meteorologist explains.
The northern lights have been interpreted in many ways down the centuries - from portents of political upheaval to signs of religious revival.
This week, unusually widespread thunderstorms are expected to bring rain, hail and intense winds to swathes of southern Australia. Here’s why – and what threat they can pose.
Milton’s fast spin-up in the Gulf of Mexico was one of the most rapid intensifications on record. Two scientists who study hurricanes explain why this happens and what’s changing.
Helene’s size and speed worsened everything from its storm surge to its extreme flooding in the mountains. And another hurricane was coming right on Helene’s heels.
If your area experiences a 1,000-year rainfall event, don’t assume that you’re off the hook for the next 999 years.
A white box designed by Robert Louis Stevenson’s dad revolutionised weather monitoring, and is still in use.
New techniques are helping forecasters spot potentially dangerous storms earlier than ever.
Record heat, storms and floods reveal new extremes made possible by climate change.
By combining traditional weather modelling with machine learning, a new model promises to make high-quality forecasts much cheaper to produce.
To understand how tornadoes behave, scientists need to be near the storm. The movies get some of it right.
What really happens when lightning strikes cars, what to do if you’re out in the open or on a beach, and other tips.
Flash floods are getting more common, as warmer air can hold more moisture. But there are other changes leading to more inland flooding on the east coast.
Ghana is experiencing record high temperatures and rainfall patterns have become inconsistent.
Is there really a secret continent to Australia’s north? Not quite. The Maritime Continent is a region where hot seas and islands shape the world’s climate.
A new study shows how often lightning strikes and how it behaves, often hitting the ground with multiple strikes from the same flash.
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