Climatology – Lifeboat News: The Blog

Scientists predict a ‘dark matter hurricane’ will collide with the Earth

Posted by Genevieve Klien in climatology, cosmology, particle physics

Nov 12
2018

Yes, here’s the story of the dark matter hurricane — a cosmic event that may provide our first glimpse of the mysterious, invisible particle.

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The Wonders and Worries of ‘Extinct Animal’ Zoos

Posted by B.J. Murphy in climatology, existential risks, sustainability

Nov 4
2018

The future is both glorious and horrifying. As we continue to expand our technological footprint in the hopes of creating wonder, several issues remain fixed with a trajectory towards disaster. From climate change to the mass extinction of several animal species, there’s no doubt that we’re heading into ruin if we’re to keep this up.

As our technology continues to advance to the point of bringing the dead back to life, how will our own species react to a growing new population of animals that can die and live again?

‘18 Miles’ is full of interesting tales about Earth’s atmosphere

Posted by Genevieve Klien in climatology

Oct 28
2018

The new book ‘18 Miles’ takes readers on a journey through the atmosphere and the history of understanding climate and weather.

A Lightning Storm Seen From Space

Posted by Michael Lance in climatology

Oct 28
2018

The ISS captured this massive lightning storm over China.

Young scientists develop enviro-friendly bricks made out of urine

Posted by Genevieve Klien in climatology, sustainability

Oct 28
2018

It seems unusual, but concrete brick production is a major contributor to climate change.

‘We have a duty to act’: hundreds ready to go to jail over climate crisis

Posted by Xavier Rosseel in climatology, government

Oct 26
2018

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Rowan Williams backs call for mass civil disobedience ‘to bypass the government’s inaction and defend life itself’

An intense storm has wiped out a remote Hawaiian island, and it’s a sign of things to come

Posted by Genevieve Klien in climatology, sustainability

Oct 25
2018

East Island is located about 550 miles northwest of Honolulu, Hawaii.
In early October, the island was effectively wiped off the map when Hurricane Walaka swept through it.
Scientists say East Island was the nesting ground for 50% of the world’s Hawaiian green sea turtles.
It’s unclear if the island will reappear, and scientists expect future hurricanes to be stronger and wetter due to climate change.

An 11-acre island in the Pacific Ocean has vanished after Hurricane Walaka, one of the most powerful storms to sweep through the area, struck the island in early October.

Satellite photos show that East Island, located roughly 550 miles northwest of Honolulu, Hawaii, was wiped off the map during the hurricane.

Animated map of how Earth will look in 250 million years

Posted by Michael Lance in climatology, futurism

Oct 25
2018

Plate tectonics and a warming climate will change Earth’s appearance in the future.

Earth’s surface is constantly changing.

Stephen Hawking left us bold predictions on AI, superhumans, and aliens

Posted by Genevieve Klien in climatology, genetics, robotics/AI, sustainability

Oct 17
2018

The good news: Humanity will survive climate change. The bad news: The only ones who do will be genetically modified superhumans.

A first look at China’s Mars simulation base out in the Gobi Desert

Posted by Klaus Baldauf in climatology, space

Oct 15
2018

China’s first Mars simulation base opened to the press on Friday in Gansu Province in the northwest of the country, providing a glimpse of the project mainly intended to popularise space among youth.

The base is located in the Gobi Desert, 40 kilometres away from the downtown area of Jinchang, a city in Gansu. The natural features, landscape and climate are being described as resembling Martian conditions.

The newly-built base has an extravehicular site and nine modules, including an airlock module, a general control module and a bio-module.