IMF say global growth on track to reach 3% in 2026, but risks remain highThe global economy has weathered the energy shock better than feared. Economic output is still expected to expand by about three percent in...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fans inflation fearsThe European Central Bank has taken another bold action by raising interest rates for the second occasion within the year. This effort is d...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Is China behind California’s 2017 catastrophic rain? New study finds a surprising 'climate teleconnection' linking the Rocky Mountains and Tibetan PlateauIs China behind California’s 2017 catastrophic rain? Recent studies indicate that unusually warm temperatures on the Tibetan Plateau have a...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits recordOil prices have surged dramatically this week amidst escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Record-high retail diesel pric...
05 Sep, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Europe’s summer felt like a gamechanger. Will next year be any different?Europe faces severe heat waves, impacting harvests and causing many deaths. Governments are beginning to acknowledge climate change impacts...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
U.S. added 79,000 fewer jobs in 12 months through March, BLS saysGovernment data indicates fewer jobs were created over the past year. This revision follows a surprise employment drop reported in July. Jo...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac weather forecast predicts a surprising winter across the USThe Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts a mild 2026-27 winter across much of America. Some regions may experience colder weather and above-avera...
28 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Global economy in tug-of-war between oil shock and AI boom: IMF chiefThe global economy is weathering an oil shock better than feared. An investment boom in artificial intelligence is now a growth engine. Dra...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Super El Niño alert: Pacific ocean temperatures surge past critical limits, altering global tropical storm tracksEquatorial Pacific ocean temperatures are surging at an unprecedented pace. This historic heating cycle will intensify through late 2026, t...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Explained: Why a super El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposedA strengthening El Niño could disrupt global supplies of cocoa, coffee and sugar through drought, heat and excessive rainfall. Forecasters ...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Colleges bet on 'influencer' majors; critics ain't happyArizona State University launched a new bachelor's degree in content creation, sparking debate. Many universities are now offering similar ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
In 1950, world witnessed strongest El Nino but weather forecasters warn of more powerful climate phenomenon that will push nearly 49 million people into acute food insecurityEl Nino is a phenomenon that occurs naturally, when weakening trade winds cause warmer ocean waters to build up in the central and eastern ...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.37 AM IST
In 2008, Danish scientists followed strange white trails behind offshore wind turbines to understand what caused them. 18 years later, the research showed that blade-driven air mixing can contribute to shallow fog formation in winterOffshore wind turbines can stir air layers, influencing fog formation and clearing. Specific winter conditions at Danish wind farms showed ...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
In 1975 Hollywood blockbuster movie Jaws sharks sent chills down audience spine, now U.S. scientists bet big on giant sea-ocean animal for accurate hurricane predictionsHurricane warning alert: If the project succeeds, the data collected by sharks could help improve forecasts of how strong hurricanes will b...
09 Aug, 2026, 03.45 AM IST
Quote of the day by Mark Twain, 'Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get' teaches timeless lesson on expectations, reality, true meaning of life's unpredictabilityQuote of the day by Mark Twain carries a broader philosophical message. Human beings naturally seek certainty. We like schedules, predictio...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Winter Weather Forecast 2026-2027: Heavy snow, icy storms and sudden freezes could hit US, says Farmers' AlmanacThe Farmers' Almanac predicts that the winter of 2026-2027 will bring notable weather variations across the country. In the southern states...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
US heat dome, Europe weather shift signal a rare ‘Super El Niño’ — What comes next?A powerful El Niño is developing and influencing weather patterns across the Northern Hemisphere. This warming event is causing heat in the...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.41 PM IST