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6 Aug 2024
Catatumbo lightning

Earth's spectacular and remote 'capital' of lightning

With storms occurring between 140 to 160 nights a year, it's no wonder the area is a world record holder.

6 Aug 2024
World of wonder
30 Apr 2024
A home falling into water

Alaska's melting glaciers that rip homes apart

Qasa Alom meets a team conducting research on Alaska's changing environment.

30 Apr 2024
Weather & science
19 Apr 2024
A hailstone twice the size of a baseball.

The rise of the giant hailstones

Although huge hailstones are still rare, there are signs that their frequency and size are increasing.

19 Apr 2024
Weather & science
1 Mar 2024
Why ‘zombie’ fires threaten Canada

What are 'zombie fires' and why they pose a risk for Canada

Over 100 fires in one province alone have been burning under the Canadian snow at an unprecedented rate.

1 Mar 2024
Weather & science
23 Feb 2024
Bus approaching Earth

What happens when it rains space debris

A bus-sized satellite has become the latest piece to fall to Earth. How often does that happen?

23 Feb 2024
Weather & science
18 Jan 2024
Why electric vehicles struggle in extreme cold

Why electric vehicles struggle in extreme cold

Freezing temperatures affect electric vehicles in two major ways. Watch to discover how and why.

18 Jan 2024
Weather & science
4 Dec 2023
The sacred birds of longevity revered in Bhutan

The sacred birds of longevity revered in Bhutan

The black-necked cranes are a revered species across the Himalayas.

4 Dec 2023
Weather & science
9 Nov 2023
Why insects are so crucial to life on Earth

Why insects are so crucial to life on Earth

Insects make up around 70% of all known species, but many are struggling. How can we protect them better?

9 Nov 2023
Weather & science
9 Nov 2023
The danger of a runaway ice-albedo loop

The danger of a runaway ice-albedo loop

Antarctic researchers are warning of a runaway ice-albedo feedback loop. But what is it? 

9 Nov 2023
Weather & science

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