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Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns

The shift is worsening droughts in some regions, intensifying flooding in others, and putting water resources that many communities rely on at risk. When atmospheric rivers reach far northward into the Arctic, they can also melt sea ice, affecting the global climate.

14 October 2024, 08:40 IST

Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns

Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns

Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns

14 October 2024, 08:40 IST

Explained | What is aircraft turbulence and how common is it?

Boeing's high-tech 787-9, with a 'Gust Alleviation System' from Honeywell, ranks first for handling turbulence, according to Turbli. Next is the Airbus A340-500/600, though the four-engined model is no longer widely used due to fuel costs.

22 May 2024, 05:23 IST

Explained | What is aircraft turbulence and how common is it?

Explained | What is aircraft turbulence and how common is it?

Explained | What is aircraft turbulence and how common is it?

22 May 2024, 05:23 IST

10 Common diseases caused by air pollution - In Pics

Air pollution is a common environmental health hazard and is affecting human health and the planet as a whole. A World Health Organization (WHO) study reveals that nearly seven million deaths around the globe happen due to air pollution. Here are some common diseases that might see a rise due to air pollution. Here we take a look at some diseases bound to happen due to air pollution.

08 November 2021, 06:30 IST

10 Common diseases caused by air pollution - In Pics

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10 Common diseases caused by air pollution - In Pics

08 November 2021, 06:30 IST

Mars losing atmosphere faster than Earth, probes show

Martian dust storms have made its upper atmosphere warmer and caused significant expansion

24 October 2020, 12:25 IST

Probes show Mars is losing its atmosphere faster than Earth

Probes show Mars is losing its atmosphere faster than Earth

Mars losing atmosphere faster than Earth, probes show

24 October 2020, 12:25 IST

Exoplanet hunter snares 'extreme' superhot world

29 September 2020, 18:27 IST

Exoplanet hunter snares 'extreme' superhot world

Exoplanet hunter snares 'extreme' superhot world

Exoplanet hunter snares 'extreme' superhot world

29 September 2020, 18:27 IST

NASA rocket to image Earth's leaky atmosphere

NASA is set to launch a sounding rocket to get a closer look at the how the Earth's atmosphere is slowly leaking into space.

02 December 2018, 06:17 IST

NASA rocket to image Earth's leaky atmosphere

NASA rocket to image Earth's leaky atmosphere

NASA rocket to image Earth's leaky atmosphere

02 December 2018, 06:17 IST