Weather
We Brits love to talk about the weather. And rightly so - we get so much of it! Warm air carried over from Africa brings heatwaves, and cold air destined for Scandinavia results in a sudden freeze. The Sun's warmth heating air over the sea brings wind. But most of all, Britain gets rain. With climate change, though, this could all be different in a few decades. Changing weather patterns make drastic events like heatwaves more likely. Britain's weather is forecasted to get hotter and drier as the global temperature creeps upwards.
Hurricanes are getting so bad, we need a new category, expert warns
Nature’s fiercest phenomena are getting even more ferocious
6 brutal hurricanes could soon hit the US. Here's what that means
Deepening ocean heat, shifting Pacific patterns and atmospheric quirks are lining up to fuel a busy Atlantic storm season – and some of the fiercest hurricanes may strike late in the year
The mystery of lightning may finally be solved
Intense bursts of radiation – usually spotted during explosions in space – may be caused by two charged pathways joining
One of Earth's oldest mysteries keeps getting weirder
Despite centuries of research, one of Earth’s most awe-inspiring phenomena is still not fully understood.
Something very strange is happening to tornadoes across the US. And scientists are baffled
After another explosive start to tornado season, twisters are cropping up in unexpected places – and the big picture isn’t looking any clearer
The world's driest deserts are flooding, and it has scientists puzzled
These are usually the driest places on Earth. So why are they seeing so much rain, and what can we do about it?
Could marine cloud brightening help us fight climate change?
Is the future of keeping Earth cool floating above us?
Here’s how more power outages could soon spread across the US
A rise in power cuts is linked to climate change, study finds
The strange science of how fog forms
Fog occurs when air saturated with water vapour is cooled suddenly, and there are several different ways this can happen.
What is Hector the Convector?
A unique storm that is punctual with its time, Hector the Convector is one of life's weird occurrences.
Top 10 hottest places on Earth 2025
Ranked by highest recorded temperatures, these are our planet's ultimate hot spots.
Here's what causes Europe's bizarre 'blood rain'
Each year, the sky turn orange in the Canary Islands.
Hailstones the size of your hand could soon help us predict massive storms
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Why do batteries drain faster in cold weather?
Brrrrrilliant, my battery died.
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The effects of climate change are already being felt all around the planet. In coastal areas, those effects are manifesting in storms with unprecedented destructive potential.
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Extreme weathers are scorching the planet. Soaring temperatures paired with monstrous humidity levels are leading to almost impossible temperatures for the human body.
Are hurricanes getting worse?
Add that to the list of things to fret about.
Auroras could soon pose serious threat to our electrical infrastructure, study reveals
Sure, they’re pretty, but a new study has revealed how the northern lights can come with a nasty bite.
Can you tell when you’re about to be struck by lightning?
Note to self: Avoid being struck by lightning at all costs.
More bad weather could cause earthquake ‘swarms’ globally, suggests new study
Recent research suggests that climate such as snow and rain could influence seismic activity.
When does summer start 2024 and when is the longest day?
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101 random fun facts that will blow your mind
Our collection of the best interesting trivia covers animals, biology, geography, space and much more.
Could Africa soon split in two? The bizarre scientific theory, explained
Enormous cracks are opening across the continent.
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