In 2012, 18,000 volunteers classified 1 million cyclone images; their crowdsourced assessments helped scientists study past stormsInitiated in 2012, the Cyclone Center mobilized volunteers to classify hurricanes via satellite imagery. This groundbreaking initiative sou...
23 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver reacts after being fired as estate’s head of security amid threats allegations; “We refuse to be intimidated…”Dolly Parton's estate has severed ties with her nephew Bryan Seaver, who previously held the head of security position. We remain unshakabl...
23 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Hurricane Polo path: Where is "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Polo now? Category 5 storm near Mexico triggers US Embassy warning, schools shutHurricane Polo has rapidly escalated to a formidable Category 5 storm and is being treated 'extremely dangerous', boasting maximum sustaine...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
India to add about 8 GW wind energy capacity in FY27: MNREIndia plans to increase its wind energy capacity by 7.5 to 8 GW in the current fiscal year. The country had already achieved over 6 GW of c...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
In 2024, the EU-funded REWIND project began developing blade reuse and recycling methods. 2 years later, more than 20 square metres of recovered sections supported new applicationsThe REWIND project is developing new technologies for wind turbine blades. These innovations aim to dismantle, repurpose, and recycle old b...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
Weather tomorrow, September 21: IMD forecasts heavy rain, strong winds in 13 states; check state-wise alertsBangalore Weather (Google Trends): The India Meteorological Department has issued forecasts for substantial rain and thunderstorms expected...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Dujuan nears JapanTyphoon Dujuan forced the cancellation of at least 275 flights in Japan on Monday as it approached Tokyo with strong winds and warnings of ...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
In 2017, engineers put a 1MW power machine shaped like a giant floating bird off Scotland; it ran for 2 years, riding out an 18.7-metre wave, before sinkingThe Penguin, a groundbreaking wave energy converter, spent two years operating off the rugged Orkney Islands in Scotland. Withstanding fier...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
In 2006, an artist installed 75 human figures off Grenada after a hurricane damaged its reefs; corals later colonized them alongside parrotfish, shrimp and firewormsAfter Hurricane Ivan wreaked havoc on Molinere Bay's coral reefs in Grenada, expert efforts saw the installation of concrete sculptures. A ...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Super El Niño is here, and its record-breaking strength is about to reshape America's winterAn El Niño event has strengthened to unprecedented levels, impacting global weather. This phenomenon is defined by warmer Pacific Ocean wat...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
This 40-foot US highway structure was built using retired wind turbine blades. Now it survives over 100-mph windsRetired wind turbine blades are being creatively transformed into durable highway sign structures. This project showcases the potential of ...
13 Sep, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
The Atlantic’s hurricane season has gone eerily quiet as El Nino crushes storms before they formThis year's Atlantic hurricane season shows an unprecedented lack of storm activity, largely due to the strong influence of El Nino. The co...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Retired wind turbine blades in Texas were turned into a 40-foot highway sign structure in Texas. Then, Hurricane Beryl put it to the testIn a pioneering initiative, University of Houston engineers have ingeniously turned retired wind turbine blades into durable highway signs,...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change: What HS3 studied?In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change. The Hurricane and Severe Sto...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.25 AM IST
Hurricane Lowell takes aim at Hawaii: schools shut, evacuations urged as dangerous winds, flooding and 16 inches of rain threaten KauaiHawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell's dangerous approach tonight. Kauai and Niihau face the greatest risk from destructive winds and heavy r...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Hawaii on alert as powerful Hurricane Lowell approaches with 120 mph winds, dangerous flooding and possible mudslides; residents told to prepareHurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the islands. Authorities have issued warnings and urg...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
In 2016, New Smyrna Beach faced Hurricane Matthew with planted living shorelines; winds topped 90 mph, yet the demonstration structures remained standingThe living shoreline initiative in New Smyrna Beach demonstrated remarkable resilience during Hurricane Matthew, effectively absorbing the ...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST