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A meteorologist turns a terrifying encounter into a research project. Josh Wadler, now an assistant professor of meteorology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, had a bumpy ride aboard the Hurricane Hunters mission to Hurricane Ian in September 2022. Read: A new era of hurricane tracking begins Others on board said it was the bumpiest hurricane flight they had ever been on. Wadler set out to test whether this could be quantified to be true. Over the next few months, he collected data from Hurricane Hunter flights dating back to 2004 and developed a turbulence index to measure…
Last updated: September 6, 2024 5:27 pm (IST)Drones seized in Manipur after attacks on troops and civilians. (Data map: News18)On September 1, Kuki militants dropped bombs from drones in Kutluk, Imphal West District, killing a 31-year-old woman and injuring 10 others.On September 1, Kuki militants used ambulances as cover and basic emergency services as a guise to sneak into the village of Meitei in Manipur. Later, Kuki militants dropped bombs from drones in Kutruk, Imphal West District, killing a 31-year-old woman and injuring 10 others. Now CNN-News18 has discovered a video purportedly posted by Kuki attackers.A celebratory video filmed in…
House Republicans are pressing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) for answers about a characteristic data set that is often cited as evidence that climate change is intensifying. [emphasis, links added] Members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee wrote to NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad on Wednesday requesting information on multiple aspects of the agency's Billion Dollar Disaster (BDD) data set. The Biden administration has cited the data set to justify its suspension of, among other things, natural gas export terminal approvals. legislators claim BDD materials may violate NOAA's scientific integrity rulesthey also asked NOAA to clarify its…
Last updated: September 6, 2024 4:38 pm (IST)Ganesh Chaturthi will end on September 17.Jaalimane Venkanna's idol of Ganesha is not made of traditional materials like PoP, clay, paper or even plastic.India is gearing up for the 10-day grand celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and the celebrations will start from September 7. obstacle. People decorate their homes with flowers and other puja-related materials, while giant pandas are installed in public places. Ganesh Chaturthi will end on September 17 and the idol will be immersed in a water body. Generally, the idols of Baba that people…
Cattle have long been bred for their size, temperament and the taste of their meat. Now researchers are working to breed varieties that can thrive in a warming world. John Church of Canada's Thompson Rivers University said prolonged extreme heat stress could kill dairy cows. Church: “But long before you die, it has a huge impact on…their weight gain and their ability to reproduce.” Some varieties tolerate high temperatures better than others. For example, Senebol cows from St. Croix have short, sparse hair and sweat more, which keeps them cool. But Senepol cows are not prepared for the cold winter.…
Last updated: September 6, 2024 3:19 pm (IST)According to security agencies, these Kukis claim to be a lost Jewish tribe who came to India for tourism long ago and were later captured by India. (PTI data map/representative) Sources said the Kukis' “hidden agenda” was dangerous as they could align themselves with the world body to create an independent country.Amid drone attacks by Kuki militants in Manipur, CNN-News18 has learned that the Kukis have sought foreign help to create an independent state for them, according to intelligence sources. More serious. The World Kuki-Zo Knowledge Council issued a separate memo to the…
Last updated: September 6, 2024 2:48 pm (IST)Das informed the local Sarpanch about his situation.Khirod Das lives with his father, mother and daughter. He earns 300 rupees a day, which he uses to treat his parents, who suffer from acne.Naveen Patnaik of Biju Janata Dal is the longest-serving chief minister of Odisha. He began his term in 2000 and was eventually deposed in 2024. Under Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule, Odisha achieved infrastructural development while meeting the needs of the state's poor. However, many people complain that the government deprives them of various schemes. Be it stipends, rations or housing schemes,…
from climate library Mark Morano https://www.axios.com/2024/09/04/kamala-harris-campaign-ev-mandate Author: Alex Thompson and Ben Gelman Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign has not said whether she supports requiring automakers to produce only electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2035 – a position she took during the 2020 presidential campaign. Why it's important: Harris has been sparse on policy details since taking over Biden's presidential campaign in July. Driving News: Harris' campaign has sent conflicting signals about her stance on automaker mandates — a key issue in key Midwestern states like Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin that are home to many auto workers location. In a lengthy…
Last updated: September 6, 2024 2:21 pm (IST)This temple was built during the reign of the Chola kings.Legend has it that three brothers made a living by farming in Viharapuri village. Swayambhu Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Vari Devasthanam is one of the famous temples of Lord Ganesha located at Kanipakam in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. According to Local 18 Andhra Pradesh, there is an interesting folklore that tells the historical record of Swayambhu Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Vari Devasthanam. Legend has it that three brothers made a living by farming in Viharapuri village. They are known for their honesty but…
Last updated: September 6, 2024 1:27 pm (IST)Sonajhuri Haat is famous for its handicrafts.At the market, local artisans sell a variety of handmade products such as pottery, wood products, batik-printed clothing, and more. Sonajhuri Haat, a market held every Saturday afternoon, will now be open to visitors 4 days a week. According to Local 18 Bengal, this has become a favorite hangout spot for tourists after visiting the Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore Museum. Sonajhuri Haat is famous for its handicrafts. At the market, local artisans sell a variety of handmade products such as pottery, wood products, batik-printed clothing, and more.No tourist…