Historically, time has been measured by the rotation of the earth. The average Earth Day contains 86,400 seconds. The earth’s rotation has varied slightly depending upon the movement of the earth’s core, oceans, and atmosphere. A ‘positive leap second’ is a second added to our clocks to keep them synchronised with the earth’s rotation. The …
The record-breaking rainfall in Dubai this week has left the world puzzled. Situated within the Arabian Desert, one of the fastest-growing cities known for its soaring skyscrapers and opulent infrastructure has been brought to its knees by torrential rains that have triggered disastrous floods. According to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Meteorology Centre, the …
England Reduced snow cover and altering vegetation patterns in the Alps, both caused by climate change, are having significant combined effects on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in the high mountains, according to a new study. Mountain ranges covering extensive portions of the planet are warming more faster than adjacent lowland regions, resulting …
A recap of what made news in the world of science and technology this week. Google fined $272 million in news copyright issue French regulators said on 20 March that tech giant Google was being fined $272 million (around ₹2,263 crore) for breaching commitments on paying media companies for reproducing their content online and using their …
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said artificial intelligence is an essential tool for helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint, as he joined a climate change dialogue Sunday at the China Development Forum. Cook took part in a discussion at the annual Beijing event as the culmination of a week of public displays of …
Published By: Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: March 23, 2024, 06:00 IST World Meteorological Day 2024 theme is At the Frontline of Climate Action. (Image: Shutterstock) World Meteorological Day, observed on March 23 every year, recognizes the vital role of the organization in advancing global efforts in weather, climate, and water management. Each year on March …
Reduced snow cover and altering vegetation patterns in the Alps, both caused by climate change, are having significant combined effects on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in the high mountains, according to a new study. Mountain ranges covering extensive portions of the planet are warming more faster than adjacent lowland regions, resulting in massive decreases in …
A silent battle is ongoing in the majestic Alps as climate change is relentlessly altering its landscape by threatening the very foundation of its ecosystems. New research from The University of Manchester is showing the impacts of reduced snow cover as mountain ranges worldwide are experiencing accelerated warming. Alpine regions are experiencing more rapid temperature …
Featured Image Credit: Mr. Elliot Lim, CIRES & NOAA/NCEI / Satellite Earth Art/Getty It might take a few million years, but our planet could look very different Published Mar 21, 2024, 16:56:15 GMTLast updated Mar 21, 2024, 16:56:13 GMT We all know the Atlantic Ocean, right? The big thing that separates the US and Europe? …
The slow rotation of the orbits of Earth and Mars, recurs every 2.4 million years. (Representational) Our existence is governed by natural cycles, from the daily rhythms of sleeping and eating, to longer patterns such as the turn of the seasons and the quadrennial round of leap years. After looking at seabed sediment stretching back …