Current El Niño Predicted to Be Strongest in Living Memory, UK Met Office Reports
The current El Niño event, which began earlier this year, is expected to become the strongest in living memory and the most powerful since the 19th century, according to the UK Met Office.
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A new study has shown that astronauts experience constipation in space due to slower digestion caused by microgravity, which leads to a worrying change in gut bacteria.
» readGreenland meltwater linked to more intense European heatwaves, study finds
A study undergoing peer review has found that cold meltwater from Greenland is altering North Atlantic temperatures and shifting the jet stream, increasing the likelihood of heatwaves in western Europe and the Mediterranean.
» readHumanoid robots are being tested for home chores like folding laundry and cooking eggs
Some humanoid robots designed for household tasks are being tested by companies, though their independence may be limited. Tau Robotics has started a pilot program allowing residents to hire robots named Chelsea and Elon for $30 an hour to vacuum,…
» readSuper El Niño could lead to mega CO2 emissions from fires in Indonesia
Intense wildfires burning in Indonesia have likely been ramped up by the building Super El Niño – and could get much worse if this El Niño event continues to intensify to the record-smashing levels
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