A strong storm system known as a bomb cyclone is lining up to slam the U.S. on Christmas Eve, possibly complicating holiday travel and bringing gusty winds that could cause power outages. The forecast ...

COLOMBO, December 22, 2025—Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical ...

It was C. Nithsara’s first bath in 12 days. Wrapped in a white bodysuit, with large black dots marked on his forehead and cheek — believed to ward off the evil eye — the two-month-old bounced gently ...

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To absolutely no one’s surprise, there’s a new phrase taking over TikTok. Lately, users are claiming they’ve “genuinely reached a flow state,” usually while doing something completely unserious or ...

The oceanic conditions that churn up the very strongest of hurricanes and typhoons are heating up in the North Atlantic and Western Pacific, fueled by warm water that extends well below the surface.

It has been a fantastic start to the season for the Iowa State Cyclones, who continue to prove they are one of the best teams in the country. The Cyclones have been able to pick up some nice signature ...

For the first time, scientists have resolved extremely intense tropical cyclones and their effect on the ocean carbon cycle in a global Earth system model. Using two category-4 hurricanes in the North ...

The U.S. sent military aircraft and personnel to Sri Lanka and pledged $2 million to assist recovery efforts after a devastating tropical cyclone hit the island nation last month. Heavy rains from ...

Ditwah devastates infrastructure, key crops like rice and tea Rebuilding costs could reach $7 billion, government estimates Official urges multilateral partners, donors to step in Tea, rice industries ...

Ligin Joseph receives funding from the UK's Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The final week of November was devastating for several South Asian countries. Communities in Sri Lanka, ...

Cyclone Ditwah hits Sri Lanka's peak tourism season Small operators, backdone of tourism, suffer most Cancellations low at about 1% for now, says hoteliers Tourism is country's third-largest foreign ...