Wind
- All
- News
- Videos
- Photos
- Web Stories
-
Strong Winds Bring Slight Relief, But Delhi's Air Quality Still "Very Poor"
Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement on Thursday but remained in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day, aided by stronger surface winds that helped disperse pollutants.
-
Video: Woman Blown Into Busy Road By Fierce Winds In New Zealand
The dashcam footage from a nearby car shows the woman being lifted off her feet and pushed into a busy crossing in Wellington, New Zealand.
-
NASA and ESA Trace Mysterious Lunar Flashes to Meteors and Gas Leaks
Transient Lunar Phenomena are mysterious bursts and glows observed on the Moon, lasting from milliseconds to hours. NASA and ESA research show that these events often result from meteoroid impacts, radon gas outgassing, and dust charged by solar wind, illuminating the Moon’s dynamic surface in surprising ways.
-
Global Race Is On To Secure Critical Minerals. Why Do They Matter So Much?
Critical minerals are the raw materials used to manufacture objects like mobile phones, wind turbines and weapons. They underpin the technologies of the next industrial age, from lithium-ion batteries to F-35 fighter jets.
-
Rare Earths Tensions Rise As US, China Trade Barbs
Chinese state media issued a seven-point rebuttal to US calls for Beijing to wind back its rare earth controls, as both sides struggle to move beyond a volley of barbs and accusations of blindsiding the other.
-
Solar Wind Cuts Comet Lemmon’s Tail In Rare Disconnection Event
Astrophotographer Brennan Gilmore captured a rare “disconnection event” on Oct. 2, showing solar wind cutting Comet Lemmon’s glowing green ion tail. The comet, nearing its October 2025 flyby, displayed a vivid coma and long tail—revealing how solar activity reshapes comets in real time.
-
From Volcanic Ash To Vineyards: How Lanzarote Became A Wine Paradise
On the islands of Lanzarote, grapevines thrive in the fertile soil created by black volcanic ash. To protect the vines from harsh winds, farmers plant them in pits dug into the ash.
-
Heavy Overnight Rain, Thunderstorms Hit Delhi, Temperature Drops
The national capital experienced a few spells of light to moderate rain at many places, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 kmph during the early morning hours on Tuesday.
-
Video: Blizzard Traps 1,000 Trekkers On Mount Everest, Over 350 Rescued
Almost 1,000 people were trapped when unusually heavy snow and rainfall hit the Tingri region, one of the main routes to Mount Everest.
-
Rain, Thunderstorms Likely In Delhi Today, Weather Office Issues Yellow Alert
The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) is set to shift once again, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Monday, warning of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Delhi-NCR.
-
Rain, Winds Push Delhi AQI To 'Satisfactory' Post-Dussehra
A combination of rainfall and steady winds helped Delhi avoid a sharp rise in pollution levels following Dussehra celebrations on Thursday, with the city recording improved air quality on Friday.
-
US, Allies Reducing Forces In Iraq: Pentagon
US and allied forces are reducing their presence in Iraq, the Pentagon said, winding down a more than decade-long mission there against the Islamic State as planned.
-
Heavy Overnight Rain In Mumbai, Local Trains See Delays, No Bus Diversions
Parts of south Mumbai received more than 100 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
-
Portugal's Azores Islands on Red Alert As Cyclone Gabrielle Causes Damage, Schools Remain Closed
Cyclone Gabrielle hit Portugal's mid-Atlantic Azores Islands on Friday with less intense winds and rains than expected, but still toppled trees and collapsed roofs, authorities said.
-
Moon Is Rusting: Scientists Stunned By Hematite Discovery On Lunar Surface
Understanding of rusting could impact future lunar missions, resource utilisation and equipment design.
-
Strong Winds Bring Slight Relief, But Delhi's Air Quality Still "Very Poor"
Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement on Thursday but remained in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day, aided by stronger surface winds that helped disperse pollutants.
-
Video: Woman Blown Into Busy Road By Fierce Winds In New Zealand
The dashcam footage from a nearby car shows the woman being lifted off her feet and pushed into a busy crossing in Wellington, New Zealand.
-
NASA and ESA Trace Mysterious Lunar Flashes to Meteors and Gas Leaks
Transient Lunar Phenomena are mysterious bursts and glows observed on the Moon, lasting from milliseconds to hours. NASA and ESA research show that these events often result from meteoroid impacts, radon gas outgassing, and dust charged by solar wind, illuminating the Moon’s dynamic surface in surprising ways.
-
Global Race Is On To Secure Critical Minerals. Why Do They Matter So Much?
Critical minerals are the raw materials used to manufacture objects like mobile phones, wind turbines and weapons. They underpin the technologies of the next industrial age, from lithium-ion batteries to F-35 fighter jets.
-
Rare Earths Tensions Rise As US, China Trade Barbs
Chinese state media issued a seven-point rebuttal to US calls for Beijing to wind back its rare earth controls, as both sides struggle to move beyond a volley of barbs and accusations of blindsiding the other.
-
Solar Wind Cuts Comet Lemmon’s Tail In Rare Disconnection Event
Astrophotographer Brennan Gilmore captured a rare “disconnection event” on Oct. 2, showing solar wind cutting Comet Lemmon’s glowing green ion tail. The comet, nearing its October 2025 flyby, displayed a vivid coma and long tail—revealing how solar activity reshapes comets in real time.
-
From Volcanic Ash To Vineyards: How Lanzarote Became A Wine Paradise
On the islands of Lanzarote, grapevines thrive in the fertile soil created by black volcanic ash. To protect the vines from harsh winds, farmers plant them in pits dug into the ash.
-
Heavy Overnight Rain, Thunderstorms Hit Delhi, Temperature Drops
The national capital experienced a few spells of light to moderate rain at many places, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 kmph during the early morning hours on Tuesday.
-
Video: Blizzard Traps 1,000 Trekkers On Mount Everest, Over 350 Rescued
Almost 1,000 people were trapped when unusually heavy snow and rainfall hit the Tingri region, one of the main routes to Mount Everest.
-
Rain, Thunderstorms Likely In Delhi Today, Weather Office Issues Yellow Alert
The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) is set to shift once again, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Monday, warning of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Delhi-NCR.
-
Rain, Winds Push Delhi AQI To 'Satisfactory' Post-Dussehra
A combination of rainfall and steady winds helped Delhi avoid a sharp rise in pollution levels following Dussehra celebrations on Thursday, with the city recording improved air quality on Friday.
-
US, Allies Reducing Forces In Iraq: Pentagon
US and allied forces are reducing their presence in Iraq, the Pentagon said, winding down a more than decade-long mission there against the Islamic State as planned.
-
Heavy Overnight Rain In Mumbai, Local Trains See Delays, No Bus Diversions
Parts of south Mumbai received more than 100 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
-
Portugal's Azores Islands on Red Alert As Cyclone Gabrielle Causes Damage, Schools Remain Closed
Cyclone Gabrielle hit Portugal's mid-Atlantic Azores Islands on Friday with less intense winds and rains than expected, but still toppled trees and collapsed roofs, authorities said.
-
Moon Is Rusting: Scientists Stunned By Hematite Discovery On Lunar Surface
Understanding of rusting could impact future lunar missions, resource utilisation and equipment design.
