Extreme Temperature

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  Nearly 60% Of Indian Districts Face High Heatwave Risk, Shows Study

  Nearly 60% of Indian districts, home to three-quarters of the population, face a "high to very high" risk from extreme heat, with rising night-time temperatures and humidity compounding the health impact, a study has found.

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  Firefly’s Blue Ghost Moon Lander Mission Unveils Surprising Discoveries on the Lunar Surface

  Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Moon Lander uncovered unexpected hard rock formations and extreme lunar heat variations during its mission. These discoveries provide critical insights for improving future lunar landers. As Firefly prepares for its annual moon missions, the lessons learnt from Blue Ghost's successes will guide robotics and human op...

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  Extreme Heat May Raise Risk Of Schizophrenia, Depression: Study

  Rising temperatures may not only affect physical health, but could also increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) like schizophrenia and depression by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study.

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  Rajasthan Braces For Extreme Temperatures, Weather Officials Heatwave Alert

  As the weather remained dry across Rajasthan, temperatures continued to rise. Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at a scorching 44.0 degrees Celsius, which is 5 degrees above normal.

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  75,000 Snakes Swarm To Narcisse: Inside The World's Largest Snake Gathering

  The Narcisse Snake Dens in Manitoba, Canada, are home to the world's largest concentration of snakes, where 75,000 red-sided garter snakes gather annually to escape extreme temperatures in limestone sinkholes.

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  Major Disruption Has Left Arctic Polar Vortex Away from North Pole, Scientists Alert

  As the polar vortex fades, temperatures in Northern Europe, portions of Asia, and the eastern United States will be below average. Temperatures for the last week of March were pretty normal across the eastern U.S., but the latest forecasts do predict increased chances of below-normal temperatures for the next week.

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  Laboratory Test Shows Ion-Molecule Collision Theory Fails to Produce Benzene in Space Conditions

  A recent laboratory experiment conducted by researchers at JILA and NIST has disproved a long-held theory about how benzene forms in interstellar space. The study tested ion-molecule collisions at near-zero temperatures and extremely low pressure but failed to produce benzene. This challenges earlier theories linking benzene to the formation of car...

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  'Climate Whiplash' Hitting World's Cities Amid Rising Temperatures: Study

  The weather in some of the world's most densely populated cities is swinging from droughts to floods and back again as rising temperatures play havoc with the global water cycle, a study commissioned by the charity WaterAid showed on Wednesday.

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  World’s First Modular Quantum Computer Operates at Room Temperature

  A room-temperature quantum computer has been developed by Xanadu, addressing scalability and error correction challenges in the field. Named Aurora, the system uses photonic qubits and connects multiple modules via fibre optics, removing the need for extreme cooling. Published in Nature, the study highlights its potential for large-scale quantum da...

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  First Modular Quantum Computer Works at Room Temperature Without Cooling

  Scientists have developed Aurora, the first modular quantum computer that operates at room temperature. Unlike traditional quantum systems requiring near absolute zero temperatures, Aurora uses photonic qubits interconnected via fiber optics. This innovation by Xanadu enhances fault tolerance and scalability, paving the way for future quantum data ...

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  Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Marine Heat Waves and Its Impact on Oceans

  Reports indicate a sharp rise in marine heat waves, with 2023–2024 experiencing a 240% increase compared to past years. Scientists warn of devastating effects on marine life, including mass die-offs, coral reef degradation, and increased storm intensity. Coastal communities are at risk as extreme weather events linked to warming oceans become mor...

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  This Snow-Covered Winter Wonderland Is In Rajasthan, Not Kashmir

  An Indian Forest Service officer called it "extreme weather" after Rajasthan's Churu, which sees up to 50 degrees Celsius temperature in summer, witnessed a hailstorm.

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  Historical Records Unveil 16th Century Transylvania’s Climate Struggles

  Centuries-old records from Transylvania offer insight into the extreme climate events of the 1500s. Researchers examined handwritten manuscripts in multiple languages to trace shifts in temperature, droughts, and floods. The study reveals how people endured environmental hardships, including famine and disease. Evidence suggests the Little Ice Age ...

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  NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions

  NASA and General Atomics conducted key tests on nuclear reactor fuel at Marshall Space Flight Center. The fuel was exposed to extreme temperatures to assess its viability for nuclear thermal propulsion. With successful results, the technology could enable faster space travel, reducing risks for astronauts on long-duration missions. NASA and DARPA a...

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  Extreme Arctic Warming Sees North Pole Temperatures Rise Above Freezing

  A sharp rise in Arctic temperatures saw the North Pole exceed freezing, with readings 20 degree Celsius above normal. Scientists warn of accelerating ice loss and climate change impacts. The event, attributed to a weather system near Iceland, has raised concerns about Arctic amplification, which causes the region to warm nearly four times faster th...