Science says sand isn’t always made from rocks: Some beaches are built from the remains of living thingsThe next time you stroll along a white tropical beach, remember that the sand beneath your feet may have a far more complex origin than ero...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Where is Tropical Storm Karina now? Powerful 145 mph hurricane sparks concern for Mexico and Southern CaliforniaTropical storm Karina latest update: Where is the powerful 145 mph Category 4 hurricane now? Karina is moving west across the Pacific, far ...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
In 1917, botanist Joseph Rock introduced albizia to Hawai‘i for reforestation. Now it has infested thousands of acres in O‘ahu and eastern Hawai‘i IslandIntroduced to Hawaii in 1917 as a solution for reforestation, the Albizia tree quickly established itself as an invasive species. By 2018, ...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Hurricane Lala ravages Hawaii: 130,000 without power, homes swept away as floods riseNearly 130,000 utility customers lost electricity after Hurricane Lala weakened. Flooded roads and damaged homes created dangerous travel c...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, windsHurricane Lala formed and is heading towards Hawaii's Big Island. Maximum sustained winds reached 75 mph, making it a Category 1 storm. For...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
In 1859, the Carrington storm caused spectacular auroras and electrical disturbances in telegraph networks as far south as Cuba. 167 years later, a repeat could cripple key infrastructure while leaving some electronic devices surprisingly unaffectedThe Carrington storm of 1859 highlighted our planet's susceptibility to solar flares. If a similar phenomenon occurred today, it could caus...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Sun project: How a telescope located on island of Maui in Hawaii is helping scientists to better track solar storms that can disrupt GPS communications around world, produce aurorasScientists are curious about the sun’s inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl ...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Scientists uncover a hidden force shaping the Sun in breathtaking new imagesNew images from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope reveal swirling plasma patterns. Scientists have observed Kelvin-Helmholtz instability...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Snow storm warning in the middle of summer? Alaska's mountain highway buried under 6 inches of snow, ice, 11-degree wind chills and powerful winds catch drivers off guardSnow storm warning: Northern Alaska is under a rare summer snowstorm warning, as arctic conditions have turned highways hazardous with snow...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
In 1778, Captain James Cook’s crew released goats in Hawaii as a future food source; their descendants damaged native plants and worsened erosionCaptain Cook introduced goats to Hawaii in 1778, which then proliferated rapidly. These animals severely damaged native plants and altered ...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Hurricane Kiko approaches Hawaii, statewide emergency declared , officials brace for dangerous surfActing Governor Sylvia Luke declared a statewide emergency in Hawaii as Hurricane Kiko approached. The declaration activates resources to p...
08 Sep, 2025, 10.29 AM IST
Hurricane Kiko close to impacting Hawaii: Category 4 storm to weaken, then re-intensifyHurricane Kiko, a Category 4 storm, is projected to approach the Hawaiian Islands in early to mid-September 2025. While expected to weaken,...
05 Sep, 2025, 02.49 PM IST
Tropical Storm Keli: Is it a hidden threat to Hawaii amidst Hurricane Lona's dominance?Tropical Storm Keli, located 790 miles southeast of Honolulu, is moving westward with 40 mph winds. While not expected to make landfall, Ke...
30 Jul, 2025, 03.29 AM IST
US weather forecast: Tropical Storm Hone, Hurricane Gilma are coming. Check predictionsTropical Storm Hone, and Hurricane Gilma are predicted to bring rains, winds.
24 Aug, 2024, 02.26 AM IST
Tropical Storm Greg moves closer to Hawaii, will it add to wildfire devastation?Sweeping a long distance, tropical storm Greg has reached Hawaii and will pass through near it on Wednesday. Will it further complicate the...
15 Aug, 2023, 07.00 PM IST
Tropical storm Calvin to hit Hawaii; bring heavy rainfall in Big IslandTropical Storm Calvin is approaching Hawaii, weaker than before but still posing risks of heavy rain, wind, and flash flooding. A tropical ...
19 Jul, 2023, 01.29 PM IST
Hawaii bracing for first hurricane in 22 yearsHurricane Iselle's outer edges brought rain and wind to Hawaii early Friday as it was poised to become the first hurricane to hit the islan...
08 Aug, 2014, 11.14 AM IST