The upsides of feeling small
Synopsis by BBC Jan 01 23
Feeling insignificant can be good for you. To kick off a new BBC Future series called Immensities, Richard Fisher explores the ...Read full article 
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BREAKING: The United States effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
UAE weather: More rain expected next week - News | Khaleej Times: Expect fair to partly cloudy conditions today with chances of fog and mist formation in some ...
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Quick Glance: UAE Weather: Partly Cloudy Conditions, Temperature Rise
- Severe weather conditions have subsided, with the National Centre of Meteorology forecasting fair to partly cloudy weather and a gradual temperature increase.
- Expect a temperature rise, with a chance of fog or mist in some coastal and internal areas.
- Light to moderate winds are expected, with the sea conditions ranging from slight to moderate.
- Authorities announced the end of weather fluctuations after the country faced unprecedented rainstorm impacts.
India’s Lok Sabha Election Live: The world’s biggest democracy goes to the polls: Elections to India's lower house of parliament, the Lok Sabha ...
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Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine: Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever ...
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Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour: Scientists say it's highly unlikely cloud seeding is responsible for the heavy ...
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Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
Sydney church stabbing: Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged ...
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Bumblebees survive underwater for a week: Bumblebee queens are survivors during hibernation. A laboratory oversight revealed that they not only survive hard ...
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After stalling for months, Ukraine aid heads to vote in House of Representatives: Despite right-wing outcries, Speaker Mike Johnson is pressing to pass billions ...
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Storm in Dubai was not artificial rain - Fact check: Cloud seeding, i.e. the seeding of clouds, is said to have triggered the storm chaos in Dubai ...
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Graviton-like particles appear in quantum material: If you cool electrons in a semiconductor significantly, strange phenomena occur: In one experiment ...
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Did cloud seeding cause Dubai flooding? What to know about the science - National | Globalnews.ca
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Scotland to ditch key climate change target: The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
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Largest coral bleaching event ever observed is imminent: Warm water in all oceans makes the fourth global coral bleaching event the most severe yet ...
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
‘Rye Lane’ Star David Jonsson Penning Debut Drama Series ‘Hype’: David Jonsson, star of 'Industry' and 'Rye Lane', is writing drama series ...
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Bones of a massive marine reptile discovered: With its size, the “Fish Titan from the Severn” dwarfs almost all ichthyosaurs: from head to tail it probably ...
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Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years: Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 ...
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Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
How beautiful UAE wadis can turn into raging torrents within seconds during heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/how-beautiful-uae-wadis-can-turn-into-raging-torrents-within-seconds-when-it-rains
COMIC: Our sun was born with thousands of other stars. Where did they all go?: Our sun was born in a cosmic cradle with thousands of other stars ...
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Look: Top UAE places hit by floods after record rains - News | Khaleej Times: A few pictures that show how the UAE was brought to a standstill by an ...
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Dubai's Global Village closed for 2nd day due to unstable weather - News | Khaleej Times
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No, Dubai’s Floods Weren’t Caused by Cloud Seeding: Heavy rain has triggered flash flooding in Dubai. But those who blame cloud seeding are misguided.
wired.com/story/dubai-flooding-uae-cloud-seeding-climate-change/
UAE's NCM denies cloud-seeding rumours as emirates see heaviest rainfall on record - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/uaes-ncm-denies-cloud-seeding-rumours-as-emirates-see-heaviest-rainfall-on-record
Met Office gives 'heatwave' verdict as warm weather to continue : High pressure is set to sweep in from the Atlantic bringing light winds and sunshine
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UAE rains: More than 150 patients in flooded hospitals moved to safety - News | Khaleej Times
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Emirates cancels all flights from Dubai as Scots left stranded amid wild flooding
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Thousands evacuated, tsunami warning after Indonesia volcano erupts: Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano ...
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Historic UAE storm may have been self-inflicted by cloud seeding, meteorologists claim
nypost.com/2024/04/17/world-news/historic-uae-storm-may-have-been-self-inflicted-by-cloud-seeding-meteorologists-claim/
UAE struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert nation
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Flight operations from India to Dubai disrupted amid adverse weather conditions: India’s largest flight operator in terms of passenger volume, IndiGo ...
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Indonesian eruption sparks tsunami warnings, evacuation: Ruang Island is home to about 800 residents, who have temporarily relocated to neighboring Tagulandang ...
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Dubai residents kayak through desert streets after freak rainfall:
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Playing God With the Atmosphere: Interfering with Earth’s climate systems is becoming more possible—and less predictable—than ever.
theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/04/dubai-oman-flooding-cloud-seeding-geoengineering/678114/
Saharan heatwave to hit UK as sunshine to soak Coventry: Our area is among three set to be the warmest
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Pet rescue: Dubai vets offer free and discounted services for strays injured in storms
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Bright, dry and mild weather for weekend, says Met Éireann: Met Éireann said Sunday is looking mostly dry with sunshine at times
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UAE fights to recover from unprecedented floods: Dubai airport has partially reopened to flights after its runways were inundated with rain.
euronews.com/2024/04/18/uae-fights-to-recover-from-unprecedented-floods
Dubai flooding puts focus on cloud seeding. Could artificial rain come to Arizona?
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Exact date it'll 'finally start to warm up' across the UK as heat blast expected: A "little above average" highs and a run of dry weather can be ...
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Holger Rune makes it through rain, snow, hail, Galán in Munich return: The two-time BMW Open champion had everything thrown at him to kick off his title defense ...
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The Blink Mini 2 is seeing its first ever discount at 25% off: The newest version of the Blink Mini sees key improvements that make it worthy even for non-budget ...
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Century rain in Dubai - because of cloud vaccination?: The United Arab Emirates has experienced its heaviest rain in decades. It is speculated that this could be ...
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Heaviest rains in the UAE: Everything you need to know: Flights, Dubai Metro services have resumed, while work is underway to clear water logging
gulfnews.com/special-reports/heaviest-rains-in-the-uae-everything-you-need-to-know-1.1713449545784
Unprecedented rains leave Dubai in disarray: When heavy rain began to fall early on Tuesday there was no sense of what was about to come
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Rain, sleet & sun: Things will remain unsettled in Vienna on Thursday too - Vienna
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Explainer: What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?: In the UAE, a record 254 millimetres (10 inches) of rainfall was recorded in Al Ain ...
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Are we getting a heatwave in Lancashire this weekend? This is what the MET Office have to say
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Weather in Saarland: Rain and thunderstorms at the weekend: The people in Saarland will have to prepare for rain, clouds and thunderstorms in the next few days.
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Watch: Indonesian volcano erupts forcing thousands to evacuate: Indonesian volcano erupts with thousands evacuated and authorities warn of potential tsunamis
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Cat clings to car's door in Dubai flood, viral video shows tale of survival: Dubai flood: A heartwarming video showed a Dubai Police official rescuing the ...
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Greater Manchester weather forecast as region wakes up to heavy frost : It was a chilly start to the day in our region this morning
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High pressure to take charge, but for how long?: After more rain this week, and some autumnal weather on Monday, bringing strong winds, 20mm of rain ...
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Zeven parish responds to abuse study with prevention concept: Sexual violence has also occurred in the Protestant church for decades. The forum study presented ...
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Paid articlePaid 'Eerie moment sky turns green as storm hits Dubai. Watch viral video: Dubai rain: “That can't be good,” wrote an X user while reacting to a video showing the ...
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Dubai Airport's Terminal 1 resumes inbound flights after record rain hits UAE : Further delays still expected as clean-up operations begin
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2024/04/18/dubai-airport-flights-rain/
On the road for 12 hours: UAE residents struggle to get home during heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE drivers abandon waterlogged vehicles amid record rainfall: Many had no choice but to leave their cars on flooded roads and walk following the heavy rain in ...
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WATCH | Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts, forces evacuation of 800 to nearby Islands
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Quick Glance: Volcanic Activity in Indonesia: Mount Ruang Erupts
- On Tuesday, the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia resulted in the expulsion of hot lava and ash thousands of meters into the night sky, leading to the evacuation of numerous individuals in North Sulawesi province.
- The eruption displaced over 800 individuals in nearby villages who are in immediate need of essentials like mats, blankets, and tents.
- Situated in the notorious Ring of Fire, Mount Ruang is a stratovolcano where seismic plates beneath the Pacific Ocean surface collide, causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Prior to the Mount Ruang eruption, more than 300 volcanic earthquakes were recorded, with the reason behind the eruption timing remaining uncertain.
What Caused Dubai’s Rain? Cloud-Seeding Flood Theory Ignores Climate Change: This week’s inundation in the UAE came instead from a different human-made creation: ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-17/what-caused-dubai-s-rain-cloud-seeding-flood-theory-ignores-climate-change
Record Rainfall Floods Dubai, Halts Airport: CityLab Daily: Also today: Paris is ‘confident’ about Olympic swimming in the Seine River, and Amazon expands Sales ...
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Dubai floods: airport shut as UAE suffers 18 months of rain in a day: Waist-deep water is fuelling questions about climate change and ‘cloud seeding’ in the ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/dubai-floods-2024-airport-closed-rain-fall-7qf88l3xl
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UAE advises private firms to take safety measures to handle unstable weather conditions
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Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms: Heavy rain has been battering Gulf states, causing flash floods that have killed 20 people and ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642157
Airports in two Russian cities resume flights after temporary restrictions: Airports in the Russian cities of Kazan and Nizhnekamsk, located to the east of ...
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UK weather map shows sub-zero temperatures ahead of high pressure moving in: A cold front from the north will see temperatures drop ahead of a fairly pleasant ...
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Montreal weather: You can see the weekend from here: It doesn't look too bad.
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Dubai’s Record Rainfall Forces Flight Diversions and Floods City: Flights into Dubai were diverted and cars were left stranded on flooded roads after record ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/dubai-s-record-rainfall-forces-flight-diversions-and-floods-city
Paid articlePaid Dubai flooding LIVE: London flights to Emirate city cancelled as torrential rain wreaks havoc
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Texas skies remain cloudy this week. When does sunshine return?: Houston has a “cloudy season” from December to May, when the city records 60% to 70% of its ...
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Sunshine finally coming to Coventry after days of hail and rain: The sunshine we saw last weekend is set to return but it won't be as warm
coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/weather-maps-show-sunshine-heading-29009367
Polar sea air brings frost and slippery conditions to MV: It's expected to get significantly cooler in the coming days. Subzero temperatures and slippery roads ...
nordkurier.de/regional/mecklenburg-vorpommern/polare-meeresluft-bringt-frost-und-glaette-nach-mv-2446879
What’s behind heavy rainfall in Dubai: Heavy rains are unusual in the UAE, which is an arid, Arabian Peninsula country. However, they occasionally occur in the ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-climate/floods-dubai-uae-9275782/
Weather in Berlin today: Thunderstorms and lots of clouds again - frost at night: It will be uncomfortable in Berlin over the next few days, with only a few ...
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Paid articlePaid Manchester weather forecast for week with glorious blue skies and sunny spells: Sunny spells are expected over the weekend
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Emirates proactively responds to the severe weather conditions in the UAE: As heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail batter the United Arab Emirates ...
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Arctic April plunge to deep freeze parts of UK with hours of snow: It's been a washout spring so far and another icy chill will blast parts of the country ...
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Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident: Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is ...
apnews.com/article/prince-harry-us-resident-meghan-5bad226e20fede037b5ce836cb1e6a60
Kennedy family endorses Joe Biden for president in snub of RFK Jr: Kerry Kennedy compared Biden to her late father Robert F Kennedy - the former US senator and ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
- President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.
- Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
apnews.com/article/poland-espinonage-ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-plot-a7e3f5944ba165dd30b271840ffa9f95
Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
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