Surface temperatures in parts of Antarctica have surged nearly 30 °C (54 °F) above normal recently, causing what scientists call an Antarctic “heatwave.” This temperature anomaly is described as “a near-record (or record) event for the region” by Edward Blanchard, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Washington.

Record “heatwave” in Antarctica as temperatures surge 30 °C (54 °F) above normal

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Extreme ocean temperatures in the Coral Sea surrounding Australia's Great Barrier Reef hit their highest levels in at least four centuries this year, scientists reported on Wednesday. Why it matters: Extreme ocean heat can trigger mass coral bleaching events, making coral more vulnerable to heat and other stress. Corals can...

Warmest ocean temperatures in 400 years threaten Great Barrier Reef

The US Sun

AN 18-year-old Exeter University student tragically died on her mum’s shoulder after having a horror allergic reaction. Lily King had been on holiday to celebrate top grades in her first year of University but had began to feel ill after eating chicken and chips. Lily and her mum Aicha, 56, were coming to the end […]

Girl, 18, ‘died on her mum’s shoulder’ after horror reaction to chicken and chips on family holiday

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As an actor, Merritt Butrick was cast in one of the most coveted roles in the history of science fiction media. He played David Marcus, the son of the iconic Captain James T. Kirk, portrayed by William Shatner in the 1982 theatrical movie, Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn. Sadly, Butrick died of AIDS in 1989. He was only 29 years old. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Star Trek' Actor Merrit Butrick: 35 Years After His Tragic Death

Climate change is outpacing our understanding of extreme weather, making it harder to predict future conditions accurately. Climate statistics are outdated as global temperatures rise, leading to unpredicted severe weather events. Accuracy of models used to anticipate weather extremes is uncertain in today’s rapidly shifting climate. By Simon H....

Extreme weather: We haven’t seen the worst yet

It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Herk, a resilient puppy who has overcome a tragic past and is now looking forward to a bright future. This 1-year-old Lab and Boxer mix pup was found by a Good Samaritan who found him with his two back legs bound together, causing irreparable damage. The damage to his legs was so severe only way forward was surgery. Herk underwent a successful amputation and has since made a full recovery. He uses a wheelchair to move around and has mastered it with ease.

Pup Who Was Rescued With Bound Back Legs Now In Wheelchair And Looking For Love

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Savannah, GA

The Independent

 Tropical Storm Debby came ashore in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane Monday and quickly downgraded, but the storm still poses serious threats as it slogs on toward Georgia and South Carolina.Tropical storms can be deadlier than some of the strongest hurricanes. In Debby’s case, the storm was expected to slow to a crawl and dump up to 30 inches (76 centimetres) of rain over several days along coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Winds won’t be the biggest danger, making the storm's category far less important than the potential for catastrophic flooding.The Saffir-Simpson Scale measures only the strength of...

Tropical Storm Debby could prove just as dangerous as a major hurricane

For all the flack sugar gets, artificial sweeteners may not have a leg to stand on, either. New research on the artificial sweetener erythritol, which is an ingredient in Truvia, Splenda, and many keto-friendly foods, shows that the sugar substitute puts consumers at increased risk for blood clots, which can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke. These findings were published today in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. Though the Food and Drug Administration has designated erythritol “generally recognized as safe” since 2001, this finding urges reconsideration.

This Popular Sugar Substitute May Put Your Heart at Risk, A New Study Reveals

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One of the most fascinating weather phenomena in the world is the El Nino effect. While “el nino” in Spanish […]

The Worst El Nino Effect in History Caused More Than $30 Billion in Damages

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As the stars align on August 8, 2024, the heavens are primed to make dreams come true, precious zodiacs. Whether you are striving for stability, self-improvement, or fulfillment, today's celestial energy is very influential and transformative. Particular signs have an edge above the others today. Aquarius, Gemini, and Cancer, keep your heart and mind open as you go about life. The universe beams on you today! Let's see how these zodiac signs can harness this power and what dreams are likely to show themselves.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True  | August 8, 2024

A disturbance in the Atlantic continues to be monitored for possible formation into a tropical depression or storm. Its chance of development will be later this week in the northern Caribbean or southwest Atlantic. Formation of tropical systems near the Caribbean or U.S. East Coast is common in August. Sign...

Tracking Atlantic System For Possible Formation Into Tropical Depression Or Storm

A new study describes the confluence of factors behind the 2023 record-high global sea surface temperatures. This work advances efforts to predict and prepare for marine heatwaves, which pose severe risks to marine ecosystems, coastal communities, and global weather patterns. In 2023, global sea surface temperatures (SSTs) reached unprecedented levels, setting multiple records from March through August. NOAA’s Daily Optimum Interpolation Sea Surface Temperature (DOISST) data highlights a link between these record-high SSTs and widespread marine heatwaves. In the new study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, scientists discovered that these extreme conditions were due to a combination of long-term global warming, a natural climate pattern called the Pacific-Atlantic-Arctic (PAA) mode, and the transition from cooler La Niña conditions to warmer El Niño conditions.

Climate factors behind record-breaking ocean temperatures in 2023

Danger thrives in the dark. Picture a lone alleyway at night or an attic with a burnt-out bulb. Horror has long relied on our fear of that which we can’t see, of what might be lurking in the shadows, which is what makes the absence of light such a natural incitement for dread. However, Robin Hardy’s The Wicker Man, set almost entirely during the daytime on the cheery, sun-dappled fictional Scottish island of Summerisle, concluded with the frightening revelation that evil could no more easily be detected under the harsh glare of the sun.

In Sunlight, the Horrors Are All Too Real

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Georgia State

Fox Weather

Following Tropical Storm Debby's second landfall, the National Hurricane Center is tracking a new disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean that could develop early next week.

New tropical disturbance could spin up in Atlantic following Debby's lashing of US East Coast

Declutterbuzz

More and more people are warming up to the idea that decluttering your physical possessions goes hand-in-hand with decluttering your mind aka mental clutter. The following is how a clear mind will help your decluttering goal.

How A Clear Mind Will Benefit Your Decluttering Goal

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The Hottest Ocean Temperatures In 400 Years Are Putting The Great Barrier Reef in Extreme Peril

Scientists are listening to a mayday from the Great Barrier Reef. The message is bleak. In a new study, a team analyzed records of coral skeletons....

The Hottest Ocean Temperatures In 400 Years Are Putting The Great Barrier Reef in Extreme Peril

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