Weather

We Brits love to talk about the weather. And rightly so - we get so much of it! Warm air carried over from Africa brings heatwaves, and cold air destined for Scandinavia results in a sudden freeze. The Sun's warmth heating air over the sea brings wind. But most of all, Britain gets rain. With climate change, though, this could all be different in a few decades. Changing weather patterns make drastic events like heatwaves more likely. Britain's weather is forecasted to get hotter and drier as the global temperature creeps upwards.

What causes lightning? The simple science, explained

It all starts with warm, damp air.
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Scientists don’t actually have a clue how the Himalayas got so tall, study reveals

Already 60 per cent of the mountain range’s height had already formed when the tectonic plates collided. So what was there before?
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8 most dangerous cities in the world

Where are the best cities to visit if you like adventure, and the best ones to avoid if you don't?
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New Moon June 2023: All you need to know about tonight's summer lunar event

All your questions about the new Moon phased, explained.
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What the Nordic people can teach us about a winter mindset, with Kari Leibowitz

Kari Leibowitz is a researcher and writer who studies how our mindset influences our health and wellbeing. She explains what studying the Nordic psychology can teach us about getting through winter.
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What is a squall line?

They can stretch for hundreds of miles, and are often found at the leading edge of a cold front.
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